Drying a black car.....

[tw33k2514]

Seriously wanted to throw a small puppy off a bridge today.... I am obviously doing something wrong.

Ok so I go to dry a black car. What happens you ask? It smears like a mofo!?!?!?! I try using both a very plush microfiber and a waffle weave drying towel. I even tried the blotting method and that streaked too. So I said to myself, being the smart guy I am... Or so I thought. Maybe I will just use some QD to aid in my situation... Well that still made it streak.

Long story short, I have to first go over the car with drying towels then go back over it with QD, and a second dry towel to aid in the streaking of the QD..... There has to be a better way...

The QD I tried was Meg's quick detail spray, and mothers showtime. I do have ONR but did not try it.

Any advice? Before I rip my hair out!

 

[CEE DOG]

If your getting streak with drying before you introduced any qd there must be something on your towels, paint or water.

 

[Dr Oldz]

Were you in the sun? I would have to say that if you weren't that your towel is contaminated.

 

[tw33k2514]

Were you in the sun? I would have to say that if you weren't that your towel is contaminated.

I was in the shade. And ambient temp was around 60. Do you think it could have anything to do with the fact that last time I washed my towels I was out of tide, and used Xtra?

 

[Dr Oldz]

I was in the shade. And ambient temp was around 60. Do you think it could have anything to do with the fact that last time I washed my towels I was out of tide, and used Xtra?

It's possible. Another thing to consider since you said it was around 60....perhaps it was at the dew point...???? That can make it a nightmare to dry a car. But I would still lean towards the towels.

 

[rwright]

It's possible. Another thing to consider since you said it was around 60....perhaps it was at the dew point...???? That can make it a nightmare to dry a car. But I would still lean towards the towels.

Dang, that's what was going through my head! Great post!

Now spray some DG Aqua Wax all over, spread with one drying towel and buff clean with a 2nd drying towel, step back and enjoy the gloss! Shameless plug :laughing:

 

[lots2learn]

Hey I had the some problem with my black Lexus. For me it was not what it was washed with but rather what was added to the drying cycle. My wife threw in a fabric softner sheet. That stuff coats everything...including my car when I started drying it off with the waffle weave towel. Anyway, I feel your pain. Hope you find the problem.

 

[ScottB]

I might suggest the Master Blaster or Leaf Blower first to remove excess water, then a detail spray spritz and blot with a WW MF towel.

 

[tw33k2514]

I might suggest the Master Blaster or Leaf Blower first to remove excess water, then a detail spray spritz and blot with a WW MF towel.

I will try that tomorrow. I actually have a leaf blower, just never really felt the need until now.

 

[05xrunner]

after I dry my car I always follow up with a QD to remove any streaks from drying. since EVERYTHING shows up on black

 

[TLMitchell]

I will try that tomorrow. I actually have a leaf blower, just never really felt the need until now.

Once you blow dry then wipe up remaining residue you won't want to do it any other way. Especially a hoot with a fresh LSP.... the water absolutely skeedaddles off the finish. Getting rid of any potential drip spots in the nooks and crannies and around trim is a bonus, especially on black where those drips will show up about a 1/4 mile down the road.

after I dry my car I always follow up with a QD to remove any streaks from drying. since EVERYTHING shows up on black

My routine settled on DGAW spritzed onto the finish before wiping off the water residue after blow drying. I don't recall ever having a streaking problem on black, or anything else. Great product! High gloss, extra protection, easy, inexpensive and it smells good. What's not to like?

TL

 

[Mike T]

Dang, that's what was going through my head! Great post!

Now spray some DG Aqua Wax all over, spread with one drying towel and buff clean with a 2nd drying towel, step back and enjoy the gloss! Shameless plug :laughing:

I love DGAW. The gloss is fanTastic. It rained for almost three days straight (wet :-( roads) and the cars still look great.

I always get streaks when drying cars. That's why it's mandatory to use a qd spray too follow up. I then apply whatever booster wax or sealant I chose.

 

[DARK HORSE]

I might suggest the Master Blaster or Leaf Blower first to remove excess water, then a detail spray spritz and blot with a WW MF towel.

Once you blow dry then wipe up remaining residue you won't want to do it any other way. Especially a hoot with a fresh LSP.... the water absolutely skeedaddles off the finish. Getting rid of any potential drip spots in the nooks and crannies and around trim is a bonus, especially on black where those drips will show up about a 1/4 mile down the road.


TL

:iagree::iagree:

After blowing it dry with the Master Blaster there is hardly any need to touch the paint with a towel. Only a very few minor touch up spots need a QD or spray wax and MF...rops:

 

[tw33k2514]

So I tried the leaf blower after washing my truck today..... OMG! Never will I not use it again. I may buy a quieter blower though. Because mine is an old craftsman from the early 90's and it is LOUD.

 

[DARK HORSE]

So I tried the leaf blower after washing my truck today..... OMG! Never will I not use it again. I may buy a quieter blower though. Because mine is an old craftsman from the early 90's and it is LOUD.

A leaf blower is great, however the Master Blaster is beyond describable...Im the MANIt virtually vaporizes and obliterates the water!!

 

[AeroCleanse]

I use a leaf blower, if yours is too loud buy some hearing protection. Master Blaster and such like tools are great if you can afford them, esp the ones that warm the air.

 

[TLMitchell]

So I tried the leaf blower after washing my truck today..... OMG! Never will I not use it again.

Told ya so.

I may buy a quieter blower though. Because mine is an old craftsman from the early 90's and it is LOUD.

Being one for versatility in tools I use the removeable blower from my Shop Vac. Less bulk and infinitly quieter than most leaf blowers.

TL

 

[tw33k2514]

I was looking at the Ridgid model with the removable blower. I could use a new shop vac anyway....

 

[ThirdgenTa]

It's nearly impossible for me to wash and dry my black car outside especially if it is warm or sunny without getting spots or streaks. Drys up in like 15 seconds. I usually wait till it's cloudy or park it under the shade and do an ONR wash so I can do one panel at a time.
My leaf blower was probably one of my best detailing purchases. Now I just blow as much water off the car as possible and in all the crevices and then go over the rest with a waffle wave. I can dry an entire car with just one towel now.
My leaf blower is a newer TORO that goes to about 215mph I believe. I wouldn't go anything less. It's loud and I am sure my neighbors hear it, but it's tollerable. Only hurts my ear if I old it up by my face for a while.

 

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

I was looking at the Ridgid model with the removable blower. I could use a new shop vac anyway....

I have a Shop Vac (model) with removable blower...itts nice to have 2 in 1 BUT you have to be very careful watching your filter...if it gets dirty then you'll just be blowing dirt all over your freshly washed car...not good lol.

I know its 2 pieces of equipment, but i really like the little Weed Eater (its small and green) blower for drying cars. Its got a pretty small opening for the air to blow through (compared to my shop vac blower and other big blowers) but it has plenty of power...and the small opening works GREAT for places like, under rear view mirrors or grills or other tight places where water loves to hide.

I had an issue with drying black paint a couple times...was FRESH paint though...ah nothing like drying paint that has NO wax on it lol.