Route246
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For those who have a daily driver that gets washed weekly or semi-weekly, is there any reason why you would not use a drying agent and just wipe the rinse water with a dry towel?
Let me characterize a drying agent. Any quick detailer, spray wax, diluted rinseless wash, etc. qualifies.
I use ONR+W and OCW as drying agents. There are many alternatives.
The advantages?
1. Breakdown the surface tension of water, less water streaking
2. Increased absorption of the MF towel
3. Lubricate the surface
4. If spray wax is included provide an extra layer of protection
5. Clean any remaining residue or contaminates that the wash may have missed
I don't see many disadvantages other than additional cost (negligible), additional time (a few minutes, perhaps?), overspray onto glass. I don't believe it adds "too many layers of wax" on the paint. Others?
Since I started using spray wax my paint is always pristine and brilliant on Monday mornings after a wash on the weekends. I clay and apply paste wax (476s or Fuzion) about every six months.
Let me characterize a drying agent. Any quick detailer, spray wax, diluted rinseless wash, etc. qualifies.
I use ONR+W and OCW as drying agents. There are many alternatives.
The advantages?
1. Breakdown the surface tension of water, less water streaking
2. Increased absorption of the MF towel
3. Lubricate the surface
4. If spray wax is included provide an extra layer of protection
5. Clean any remaining residue or contaminates that the wash may have missed
I don't see many disadvantages other than additional cost (negligible), additional time (a few minutes, perhaps?), overspray onto glass. I don't believe it adds "too many layers of wax" on the paint. Others?
Since I started using spray wax my paint is always pristine and brilliant on Monday mornings after a wash on the weekends. I clay and apply paste wax (476s or Fuzion) about every six months.