Several drying technique questions

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Hello peeps, I have a couple of questions regarding drying. Your opinion is important and I would like to know of any recommendations. So! To begin with,

Do you prefer a regular damp MF towel over a waffle weave? Because I feel like it dries a little better

Second, is it just me or does a quick detailer make it easier to dry a car because it seems to get rid of water streaks faster and I don't know it seems easier with no effort compared to when I dry without a spray wax/detailer

Lastly, if I want to apply a sealant or wax, does using a spray wax/detailer while I dry affect the shine or polymers in the sealant/ wax that I'm going to apply after the car is dry?

I appreciate your opinions and I hope the questions are clear! Happy detailing :)

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Some on the Forum are advocates of integrating lubricants such as spray wax or detail spray into their drying routine to minimize towel induced marring.

I attended a seminar at Meguiar's this weekend. They suggested that using detail spray to dry an already clean car does not make a lot of sense and instead suggested using a polymer spray wax like:

Meguiars Ultimate Black, trim restorer, trim protectant, plastic restorer

If you prefer Carnauba:

Meguiars Gold Class Carnauba Plus+ Quik Wax, spray wax, car wax spray
 
I always go over the vehicle with a quick detail or quick wax spray after I do the bulk of the drying with my leaf blower
 
DP Quick Detailer works very well for me when drying my cars using a drying waffle weave towel.
Black cars are the wrist to dry spot free IMO.
 
HateSwirls said:
DP Quick Detailer works very well for me when drying my cars using a drying waffle weave towel.
Black cars are the wrist to dry spot free IMO.
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Why use a detail spray as a drying aid when you could use something that serves the same function, but leaves behind an additional layer of protection?
 
allenk4 said:
Some on the Forum are advocates of integrating lubricants such as spray wax or detail spray into their drying routine to minimize towel induced marring.

I attended a seminar at Meguiar's this weekend. They suggested that using detail spray to dry an already clean car does not make a lot of sense and instead suggested using a polymer spray wax like:

Meguiars Ultimate Black, trim restorer, trim protectant, plastic restorer

If you prefer Carnauba:

Meguiars Gold Class Carnauba Plus+ Quik Wax, spray wax, car wax spray
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That is the wrong link

Here is the correct one:

Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax, spray wax, synthetic spray wax, quick wax, meguiars quick spray wax, paint protectant, liquid wax, meguires, meguiars car
 
Thanks for your help!

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I got to use the "dry me a river" ww drying towel from the ragg company a few weekends ago. Best drying ww i have ever used.

And flooding your car with water before drying removes most of the standing water. (If you have a good LSP on)

Want POP with some serious protection? Give PRIMA WAX AS YOU DRY a look. Makes drying all the better plus leaves behind some serious protection. :props:

Prima Hydro Wax As You Dry Spray, spray wax
 
Some sealants and all the coatings (that I have used) will leave you with very little to dry using any mf towel.
 
pro 4x said:
i got to use the "dry me a river" ww drying towel from the ragg company a few weekends ago. Best drying ww i have ever used.

and flooding your car with water before drying removes most of the standing water. (if you have a good lsp on)

want pop with some serious protection? Give prima wax as you dry a look. Makes drying all the better plus leaves behind some serious protection. :props:

prima hydro wax as you dry spray, spray wax
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+1

great tip
 
allenk4 said:
Why use a detail spray as a drying aid when you could use something that serves the same function, but leaves behind an additional layer of protection?
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To get the water spots etc before applying the protectant, spray wax.
Black truck owner so its necessary to do both unfortunatly
 
BlackRam said:
To get the water spots etc before applying the protectant, spray wax.
Black truck owner so its necessary to do both unfortunately (sp)
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Still unclear what you think the spray detailer is doing that a spray wax would not accomplish during your drying process.

Seems like an added step to me.

Have you tried using the spray wax in place of the QD spray in your process?
 
allenk4 said:
Still unclear what you think the spray detailer is doing that a spray wax would not accomplish during your drying process.

Seems like an added step to me.

Have you tried using the spray wax in place of the QD spray in your process?
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I've used both and they both give me the same shine but I like the protection that the spray wax leaves.

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allenk4 said:
Still unclear what you think the spray detailer is doing that a spray wax would not accomplish during your drying process.

Seems like an added step to me.

Have you tried using the spray wax in place of the QD spray in your process?
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I hear ya, dont want to freeze the spots in place, but hey maybe it is extra work
 
I use Lucas Spray wax on wifes work van which seem to hold up pretty good. Our cars get FK 425 because they get cleaned more often.
 
allenk4 said:
Why use a detail spray as a drying aid when you could use something that serves the same function, but leaves behind an additional layer of protection?
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It not only helps to dry the car but my black car leaves a lot of water spots, using a DS really helps with the water spots plus leaves a nice finish.

A lot of detailers do the same, try it out for yourself and get back with me:dblthumb2:
 
I haven't done my spring detail yet and my paint isn't super slick like usual. So I have a bottle of Aquawax in the closet I decided to try. After a sheeting rinse (flood with no nozzle) I sprayed a couple mists of AW on each panel before I dried with WW. Buffed with a 2nd dry WW. Really nice! Slicked the paint right up and took care of any water spots that had started to form as I got further into the drying process. Plus it put some protection on, which I need until I can get my spring detail done.
 
Black Sequoia. (Never buying black again)

After leaf blowing (backpack blower, ya baby lol) about 50% of the water off, btw I'm looking for an electric, just too much to crank up and SUPER overkill. I've been swapping QD (mothers) and SW (griots) every other wash.

I like the SW better, but they both seem to speed up the drying process and I don't have to use my BIG MF towels, I can stick with the lil guys.
 
Here is a different answer,

$10.99
Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax, spray wax, synthetic spray wax, quick wax, meguiars quick spray wax, paint protectant, liquid wax, meguires, meguiars car
15.2 oz

$20.99
Ultima Waterless Wash Plus+ Concentrate, concentrated waterless auto wash, waterless car wash
16oz x 22 = 352oz. of WW

$19.99
Meguiars Last Touch Spray Detailer is the last step to making an excellent first impression! Wipe away dust and fingerprints with Meguiars Last Touch

128 oz

It does make sense on applying a new layer of protection each time. But cost does play a factor in this.

There is also this that does have wax in it. and I've actually seen the wax in person.

Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash Concentrate with Carnauba, waterless car wash, eco friendly car wash products
$79.99

I actually have around 3/4 of the gallon.
 
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