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I was using a synthetic leather chamois which was garbage. I have since switched to a sheep skin which is amazing. I was just curious what everyone uses and their recommendations.
 
Good waffle weave. The green guzzlers are good. Meguires and Mothers have good ones too.
 
I like a waffle weave microfiber towel. I prefer the Cobra Ultimate Guzzler.

Mostly I use the Metro MasterBlaster
 
I just bought the Absorber Synthetic Chamois, works great, still have to go over everthing twice but I am really impressed with the amount of water it picks up.

I have tried many different types of drying chamois and so far this seems to work the best- I have only used it twice so far

I have some waffle weave towels that work well also, just don't like the fact that when they get wet you are done with them
 
The Cobra Guzzler Waffle Weave towels work great. I recommend washing them before using them as they tend to absorb water better.

For most of my drying I use an electric leaf blower. I can dry a car in less than 10 minutes without ever touching it. :props:
 
If the car I am working on is in bad shape and I'm doing a full detail I'll use the California Water Blade and then follow up with Meguiar's Water Magnet. O'Reilly's Auto Parts has a good version of the Water Magnet I use as well.
 
Waffle Weave MF towels ... something like the Green Guzzlers.
 
If the car has a good coat of wax, you could flood the surface with a garden hose minus any attachments. The cohesive forces between the individual water molecules along with the lack of adhesive forces between the water and the wax (and gravity) will draw most of the water off of the car. Whatever is left can be easily blotted with a soft microfiber or blown off with a metro/leaf blower.

If you really want to be lazy you could even do a final rinse with DI water (or even distilled water). Theoretically if there is minimal dust in the air there shouldn't be any water spots left on the car. However, I haven't used this approach before, so someone correct me if I'm wrong.
 
I have lots of drying towels but my go to towels are the cobra guzzler for windows and dodo juice orange plush drying towel.

Want a portable blower as no matter how go of a towel or your techniques are you just can't get to all the water
 
I use a waffle weave mainly. I have two Cobra guzzlers and a couple of cheapie ones from a home center.

Sometimes use a plush drying microfiber.
 
I use an electric leaf blower (from Home Depot 50 bucks)for the seams, lights, glass, wheels and grill. Then I use a large waffle weave mf towel to mop up whatever water is left. :xyxthumbs:
 
The best method is a touchless one (specially if you have a black car): leaf blower, Metro Vac, etc.
Next best thing: Microfiber Madness Dry Me Crazy. It has a grammage of 1200g/m²!
 
ssnobrakes said:
I use an electric leaf blower (from Home Depot 50 bucks)for the seams, lights, glass, wheels and grill. Then I use a large waffle weave mf towel to mop up whatever water is left. :xyxthumbs:
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Seems there are many here who love the leaf blower method. I recently went out and picked up another leaf blower specifically for drying my truck. Not impressed at all. It does push the water out of seams, but I find it doesn't 'dry' and is cumbersome and slow....
 
I use a leaf blower, then a waffle weave towel to finish up.
 
DeadlySheds said:
Seems there are many here who love the leaf blower method. I recently went out and picked up another leaf blower specifically for drying my truck. Not impressed at all. It does push the water out of seams, but I find it doesn't 'dry' and is cumbersome and slow....
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First you need a leaf blower that moves a lot of volume, not just air speed. Second it really helps if the car has some wax on it. Neglected paint is harder to dry with the blower. I recently started using a leaf blower and the results are great. Drying wheels are a breeze. The blower really cuts down drying time.
 
BobbyG said:
The Cobra Guzzler Waffle Weave towels work great. I recommend washing them before using them as they tend to absorb water better.

For most of my drying I use an electric leaf blower. I can dry a car in less than 10 minutes without ever touching it. :props:
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Hi BobbyG,
+1 The Cobra Guzzler Waffle Weave towels work great
What is the make and model of your leaf blower?Ther'a a lot on the market so I want to avoid junk ones.
Thanks,
Johnny
 
rmagnus said:
First you need a leaf blower that moves a lot of volume, not just air speed. Second it really helps if the car has some wax on it. Neglected paint is harder to dry with the blower. I recently started using a leaf blower and the results are great. Drying wheels are a breeze. The blower really cuts down drying time.
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My truck is not neglected in any way shape or form. Well waxed / sealed. My leaf blower is a home depot home lite 12 amp 220 mph deal. It doesn't specify volume but seems like it moves quite a bit of air. I honestly hate it. Much rather just use waffle weaves with a spray of OCW on each panel as I go. Seriously considering getting a master blaster because my black paint hates, my guts.
 
Hands down a master blaster. I too used a leaf blower but was still having to go back over with a drying towel. Also keeps swirls at a minimum. You will be amazed at the power of that thing.


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DeadlySheds said:
My truck is not neglected in any way shape or form. Well waxed / sealed. My leaf blower is a home depot home lite 12 amp 220 mph deal. It doesn't specify volume but seems like it moves quite a bit of air. I honestly hate it. Much rather just use waffle weaves with a spray of OCW on each panel as I go. Seriously considering getting a master blaster because my black paint hates, my guts.
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I wasn't suggesting you neglected your car but rather the leaf blower works so much better on waxed vs non waxed paint. Nothing wrong with waffle towels. I usually need a towel to finish up and just blot dry a few remaining areas.

Black cars always look so great after detailing but are a bear to keep clean. Everyone should own at least one black car lol. The blower I use is aToro model 51602 rated at 239mph & 390cfm for about $55 from Home Depot.

I'd have to think a Baster Blaster would be an awesome piece of equipment to have. That said if you find a leaf blower that works for you it's a much less expensive alternative.
 
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