waffle weave question:prewetting

[silverfox]

I'd never rub any dry material on paint whether it's foam, MF, whatever. Your method of pre treating can be water, detail spray, wax, polish, etc. For drying, wiping the windows first is the easiest method.

[tenblade2001]

I blot till wet, then add my drying aid (Gary Dean's). IMO works a lot better than using it dry.

[FUNX650]

Since a water molecule is a "bi"-polar substance:
having both negative and positive "ends"...with the
results being that one of water's characteristics is
it being highly cohesive: water molecules are highly
attracted to ("stick to") other water molecules...

I find it's a best practice to use a slightly dampened
waffle-weave microfiber towel when drying a vehicle.

That's when I find that another of water's
characteristics: adhesion---water's ability to
stick to other substances---is best exhibited.


Then there's also:
capillary action...to take into consideration.



Bob

[dcjredline]

I have been using it dry also. I will have to try a couple spritz's of QD to see how much better that works.

[ViperGuy21]

Since a water molecule is a "bi"-polar substance:
having both negative and positive "ends"...with the
results being that one of water's characteristics is
it being highly cohesive: water molecules are highly
attracted to ("stick to") other water molecules...

I find it's a best practice to use a slightly dampened
waffle-weave microfiber towel when drying a vehicle.

That's when I find that another of water's
characteristics: adhesion---water's ability to
stick to other substances---is best exhibited.


Then there's also:
capillary action...to take into consideration.



Bob

This is my exact thinking! The strong cohesion is also a result of the hydrogen bonding forces between the molecules in combination with the polarity, right Bob?
I love your chemistry explanations Bob. I've only taken two years of chemistry(pre-ap and AP), but understand the bulk of what you talk about. Can't wait till I get to college and can understand all of what you talk about!

[NYV6Coupe]

Starting with a dry WW I do the windows first, then move to the horizontal surfaces .... roof, hood, and trunk lid. I lay the WW down flat & let it absorb what it can, then flip it over and do the same surface the same way again.

Now the WW is damp (but not dripping wet) and I proceed with the drying process on all surfaces, frequently using Aquawax as I go.

[haagendasz]

I also use it dry and wipe the windshield first before blotting the hood & roof. I use 2 towels for my 5 door Yaris with regular wash and only 1 with rinseless wash.


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[jshaf]

thanks for the insight from everyone, glad I can learn a little from everyone's experience

[BF4Noob73]

Is the purpose of the waffle weave towel to soak up ALL or MOST of the water? I have the chemical guys gray waffle weave 25x36" towel and my understand was it's suppose to completely DRY in one swipe. I have to ring it out after each panel, but there is still water left behind. So I dunno *shrug*

[Klasse Act]

I too start with the glass and by the time I get to the paint it's good to go.

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