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I did a search and couldn't find a definitive answer for my question. Will using my PFM to dry my car that has been sprayed with Bead Maker on a wet car load up the towel with product and ultimately make it less absorbent, even if it is washed properly?

I have been first drying the car, then coming back around with a couple of Forrest Green towels to apply and wipe off Bead Maker. If I could do this in the same step when the car is wet it would save me a lot of time. It has always been my thought that my good drying towels should not be exposed to sealants, etc.

Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
 
I used BM for a little while and saw no impact on my PFM towels. It is not that good of a sealant so I don't expect any long term issue even if you only have 1 or 2 PFMs and don't alternate much.

I wash with my towels with Micro Restore.
 
Wknd Dtlr said:
I did a search and couldn't find a definitive answer for my question. Will using my PFM to dry my car that has been sprayed with Bead Maker on a wet car load up the towel with product and ultimately make it less absorbent, even if it is washed properly?

I have been first drying the car, then coming back around with a couple of Forrest Green towels to apply and wipe off Bead Maker. If I could do this in the same step when the car is wet it would save me a lot of time. It has always been my thought that my good drying towels should not be exposed to sealants, etc.

Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
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Using BM as a drying aid should not affect the absorbency of your PFM towel as BM has been diluted down from the wet paint.

I would rinse with clean water before drying your PFM.
 
BSoares said:
I used BM for a little while and saw no impact on my PFM towels. It is not that good of a sealant so I don't expect any long term issue even if you only have 1 or 2 PFMs and don't alternate much.I wash with my towels with Micro Restore.
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Thanks BSoares - thanks for the response. I know it's not a long term sealant but I've enjoyed using it lately to make the paint pop.

Rsurfer said:
Using BM as a drying aid should not affect the absorbency of your PFM towel as BM has been diluted down from the wet paint.
I would rinse with clean water before drying your PFM.
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Thanks Rsurfer - glad to hear this from several people now. I usually throw them right in the washer with MF detergent in between uses.

Bobby B. said:
I've never had any issues with my drying towels when using Bead Maker as a drying aid. I just wash them with a microfiber detergent and add a little white vinegar during my rinse cycle.
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Thanks Bobby. That's how I wash my towels now so good to know BM will not stay in the towel.

Appreciate the quick responses. I have a lot of Bead Maker left so I'll keep using it for a while as I like the look and slickness. I think I have enough Spray Sealants/Waxes to last me a decade! I should probably hold off buying the "latest and greatest" for a while!
 
I have used BM as a drying aid with my PFM towels.

Absolutely no problems whatsoever. Go for it. :)
 
PaulMys said:
I have used BM as a drying aid with my PFM towels.

Absolutely no problems whatsoever. Go for it. :)
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Will do!. Would you say it's true for a lot of spray waxes/sealants such as OCW? In other words, what should I NOT use as drying aids with my PFM's?
 
Wknd Dtlr said:
Will do!. Would you say it's true for a lot of spray waxes/sealants such as OCW? In other words, what should I NOT use as drying aids with my PFM's?
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I have used Grot's Speed Shine, DG AquaWax, Optimum Car Wax, Meg's Ultimate QD, Collinite QD, and probably others. Lol

Never had a problem with any of them.

None of them are strong enough to "gum up" your PFM's if you wash them afterward.
 
I've done what you've mentioned using other spray sealants as a drying aid. But since drying with pfms I've actually found it better to dry the paint quickly first and get most of the water then follow up with a spray sealant and low-nap towels.
 
Wknd Dtlr said:
Appreciate the quick responses. I have a lot of Bead Maker left so I'll keep using it for a while as I like the look and slickness. I think I have enough Spray Sealants/Waxes to last me a decade! I should probably hold off buying the "latest and greatest" for a while!
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Wait, you haven't heard/tried Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray Coating? If you don't try this awesome spray coating your missing the boat.
 
PaulMys said:
I have used Grot's Speed Shine, DG AquaWax, Optimum Car Wax, Meg's Ultimate QD, Collinite QD, and probably others. Lol

Never had a problem with any of them.

None of them are strong enough to "gum up" your PFM's if you wash them afterward.
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That's great news! I'll try some of my other sealants I have.

DetailZeus said:
I've done what you've mentioned using other spray sealants as a drying aid. But since drying with pfms I've actually found it better to dry the paint quickly first and get most of the water then follow up with a spray sealant and low-nap towels.
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Thanks for the idea. That's sort of what I've been doing now but I've been using a leaf blower first. The PFM completely dries the car and then I've been using the Forrest Green towels with lower nap. Just trying to figure out a way to shorten the process with less steps since my time is so limited.

Rsurfer said:
Wait, you haven't heard/tried Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray Coating? If you don't try this awesome spray coating your missing the boat.
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Haha! I'm actually waiting until Walmart runs them on sale for $6.99, and then I'll buy 7 bottles which will now guarantee a two decade supply. Sort of what I did with UFF when Walmart clearanced it in my area. I really like that product as well. Detailing products have evolved so quickly in the past few years that for me, we are getting into degrees of separation between excellent products available.
 
Wknd Dtlr said:
That's great news! I'll try some of my other sealants I have.


Thanks for the idea. That's sort of what I've been doing now but I've been using a leaf blower first. The PFM completely dries the car and then I've been using the Forrest Green towels with lower nap. Just trying to figure out a way to shorten the process with less steps since my time is so limited.


Haha! I'm actually waiting until Walmart runs them on sale for $6.99, and then I'll buy 7 bottles which will now guarantee a two decade supply. Sort of what I did with UFF when Walmart clearanced it in my area. I really like that product as well. Detailing products have evolved so quickly in the past few years that for me, we are getting into degrees of separation between excellent products available.
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Lol..I was just in my garage looking at 2 full bottles of uff and thinking when the hell am I gonna use these...luckily for me I have a buddy that is tight on money but still likes to take care of his car so I have no problem giving away my overflow...btw aerosols scare me when they sit for a while one day you go to use them and a full bottle is shot

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I’ve used my PFM’s to dry the car using both Kamikaze Overcoat and Polish Angel Cosmic spritz both applied when car wet and then toweled off. These are heavy duty stuff and have not had any issues with absorbency on my PFM’s

I use griots MF and pad cleaner mixed with a free and clear detergent. Wash in hot dry on low for 25 mins. I think the hot water and added detergent do a lot better than a MF cleaner alone. I’ve tried the griots, 3D Kleen, McKee’s and F&C detergent alone. I feel the mix at half and half does the best job.


Note: Griots recommends mixing with F&C in their videos and instructions on the bottle.




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I see a new purchase for you with the upcoming black Friday sales . My trigger finger is waiting so I can buy my lifetime supply of goodies I will never use :)
 
Rrthomas78 said:
...btw aerosols scare me when they sit for a while one day you go to use them and a full bottle is shot
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hope my stash of CD2 Engine Detailer aerosol doesn't go bad!


Coatingsarecrack said:
I use griots MF and pad cleaner mixed with a free and clear detergent. Wash in hot dry on low for 25 mins. I think the hot water and added detergent do a lot better than a MF cleaner alone.....Note: Griots recommends mixing with F&C in their videos and instructions on the bottle.
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great tip on mixing pad cleaner with the MF cleaner. thanks!


KBsToy said:
I see a new purchase for you with the upcoming black Friday sales . My trigger finger is waiting so I can buy my lifetime supply of goodies I will never use :)
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Haha! you know me too well. Just recently bought the G9 so I should be good for a while ( famous last words! ) I may get some Carpro gloss pads but not sure how much of a difference they will make over my LC and B&S pads with Essence.
 
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