The Perfect Car Wash

I have the same questions as AudiTTman thanks for posting this.

I use a waffle weave drying towel are they not that good?
 
hahaha i paid almost 40 bucks for my Supreme Waffle. I almost feel like it would be a waste not to use it anymore. However, detailing is an expensive hobby and is all about trial and error. So ill just take this as a learning a lesson on proper drying technique haha
 
Also a CR Spotless system will do wonders. I would suggest the Pakshak waffle weaves, they are the softest I have used and they are alot cheaper than 40.00.
 
The help with lubrication while drying, spritz the car with a spray wax. It will help the car dry faster and keep lube between the towel and paint. It will also help keep the car looking fresh.

I use onr and 2 buckets. I do a first drying pass over each panel with my cobra guzzler, leaving the paint slightly wet. Then I spray a cobra deluxe towel with optimum spray wax and buff it completely dry.
 
I use a California blad and big blue towel....leave blower did not seem to do much...and felt very silly.

But, I am convinced the slight swirls are from me washing the car. Looking for help since my way will be swirl free after a day of detailing.
 
I never use a grit guard, never saw any advantage, unless you maybe using something like a sheepskin that gets dirty and only using one bucket. With my Schmitt, I just give spray of the hose and dunk in seperate bucket and it comes out clean. I used a grit guard in the past and didn't notice and difference, dirt etc wold still be floating in the water from the turbulence of swishing the mitt around.
DiPaoro said:
I use a California blad and big blue towel....leave blower did not seem to do much...and felt very silly.
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weird, thats all myself and other use, I think Scott and I started that practice LOL. All these years and I've never had to use a guzzler or similar type towel on any of our vehicles, electric blower cleans the truck about 95% and gets water out of all the nooks and crannies that will continue to leak water after drying or waxing etc. The very tiny droplets that may be left on pain don't bother me since I go over with a micro and qd'er.

Also saves on any marring, less touching = less marring
 
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I will have to reconsider the blower idea.

After completing the blower step, which towel do you use to dry up the rest of the car?
 
DiPaoro said:
I will have to reconsider the blower idea.

After completing the blower step, which towel do you use to dry up the rest of the car?
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Me? I don't use any drying towel, the electric blower pretty much dries the vehicles. Then I just go over with microfibers and qd'er like normal. If your vehicle is prepped (sealant/wax etc) the water will fly right off with the blower. I mainly started using it b/c especially on my truck, bunch of nooks and crannies that water will leak from, the roof has grooves and roof rack that a towel won't help, and water will continue to drip from window seals etc. Just don't use a gas blower, I have a red electric one I think from sears, Toro or something like that. Funny looks from landscapers :D

Plus I guarantee you will see less marring, less touching = less marring
 
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i have used a gas blower, is that bad?

also, getting ready for my second order...cant decide on a wash mitt and soap?
leaning towards poorboys super slick and suds or optimum car wash, cant deicide on the two?

and i was going to go with a lambswool mitt, but the reviews of the one offered on ag all had ripping problems?
 
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you absolutely cannot go wrong with either of the two car wash shampoos you mentioned above. Both are great.
 
redboost10 said:
i have used a gas blower, is that bad?

also, getting ready for my second order...cant decide on a wash mitt and soap?
leaning towards poorboys super slick and suds or optimum car wash, cant deicide on the two?

and i was going to go with a lambswool mitt, but the reviews of the one offered on ag all had ripping problems?
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i will add an honorable mention for the schmitt and lake country sponge...

for shampoo, the concentrated megs hyper wash is amazing, and i would also tell you to consider ONR...
 
i was checking out onr as well with a sponge beings its a race car and a wash inside the trailer would be something that would come in handy many many times.

so the dirt doesn't get trapped in the sponge?
 
redboost10 said:
i was checking out onr as well with a sponge beings its a race car and a wash inside the trailer would be something that would come in handy many many times.

so the dirt doesn't get trapped in the sponge?
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You should still use the 2 bucket method when using ONR.
 
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