To use a chamois or a drying towel? What's the best way to prevent scratches?

[bumblebeecamaro]

I hear people say how using a chamois is the best method for drying a car. then some people say how this method can scratch a car.

then others say using a drying towel like this one http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
works better and doesn't scratch because it's suppose to catch any surface dust or dirt that might have floated on the paint surface through the air.

so what do the pros say? use a chamois or go with the drying towel like what's shown above?

[572HP]

Neither. Both will scratch.

Check out JunkMan's videos. I personally use an electric leaf blower.

[ChadG]

Use a microfiber drying cloth like the ones at Detailer's Domain or Adam's and spritz the surface with detail spray before you dry. That will help. You can do the leafblower beforehand or use the hose to "sheet" the water off the car so there is less for the towel to pick up.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Dryin...ber_c_155.html

[Iwantone2]

Originally Posted by ChadG

Use a microfiber drying cloth like the ones at Detailer's Domain or Adam's and spritz the surface with detail spray before you dry. That will help. You can do the leafblower beforehand or use the hose to "sheet" the water off the car so there is less for the towel to pick up.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Dryin...ber_c_155.html

I agree with this. Although, I use the hose and follow it up with the leafblower to help with drying with an Adam's MF towel.

[RiCorvette]

but if you don't have a leaf blower you'll have to do it manually...





Kinda gives a new meaning to having a 'Blown' V8

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by Iwantone2

I agree with this. Although, I use the hose and follow it up with the leafblower to help with drying with an Adam's MF towel.

This is exactly what I do.....works like a champ.....and as the Junkman will tell ya, the LESS you touch your car.....the fewer scratches it will have.

[Blau camaro]

1 sheet rinse
2 I use my side kick blower or master blaster if you have one
3 spritz with Adams detail spray
4 Waffle weave microfiber towel From Adams

[ChadG]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

This is exactly what I do.....works like a champ.....and as the Junkman will tell ya, the LESS you touch your car.....the fewer scratches it will have.

Originally Posted by Blau camaro

1 sheet rinse
2 I use my side kick blower or master blaster if you have one
3 spritz with Adams detail spray
4 Waffle weave microfiber towel From Adams

Originally Posted by Iwantone2

I agree with this. Although, I use the hose and follow it up with the leafblower to help with drying with an Adam's MF towel.

You guys have a model of electric leafblower that you like? How many mph should you be looking for? I used my gas one a couple of times and really didn't like it.

[Iwantone2]

Originally Posted by ChadG

You guys have a model of electric leafblower that you like? How many mph should you be looking for? I used my gas one a couple of times and really didn't like it.

I don't remember the brand of my pops' leafblower, but I think that it is rated at 220mph. It may be a Craftsman though.

Yeah, stay away from gas blowers because they are going to be shooting smoke particles onto your freshly washed car.

[Sir Nuke]

mines a WEEDEATER brand.....rated at 150 mph. Model WEB150

[Harley1]

Thanks for the info!

[bill2129]

I use a chamois. I hate microfiber towels. Last time I used one it left little particles on the car and it gets really wet and heavy. You gotta flip it around to get a dry spot after you get one side of the car done. I threw that crap to the side and only use it to dry my wheels now. Chamois ftw!!

[bandier]

What's a sheet rinse with a hose?

[Iwantone2]

Originally Posted by bandier

What's a sheet rinse with a hose?