Why is it so hard to dry my car?

Rinseless-Water-Drops that just won't go away?

Sounds eerily similar to that Star Trek episode:
"The Trouble With Tribbles"

:eek:

Bob
 
dooyaunastan said:
I've always found ONR difficult to dry no matter the condition of the weather, LSP, nor dilution of the rinseless solution. I picked up a bottle of UWW+ and while it's more expensive for rinseless washes, and performs no better or less than ONR, I just found it easier to dry in general and streak-free.

I've also heard mixed reviews regarding Opti-Seal and it's slickness, I haven't tried it myself, but I've never heard a doubt about the slickness of BFWD or WGDGPS and having used both, I can say it's the slickest of any LSP I've used (various Meg's, Dodo, CG). Although the Dodo has been the best for sheeting IME. All that being said, you may want to consider a topper to the Opti-Seal or another sealant/LSP altogether.
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:iagree:I only use ONR in the summer (until I use it up). UWW+ is much more user friendly.
 
twitch77 said:
What time of day are you washing then trying to dry your car?

I know when I wash my car in the evening and the sun sets I then start fighting the dew that settles on the car. No matter how much I dry and dry it doesn't matter because I can't beat science or mother nature. Fortunately I can pull into my garage and win.
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It happens no matter when I do it, and I do it in the garage and out of the sun too.

dooyaunastan said:
I've always found ONR difficult to dry no matter the condition of the weather, LSP, nor dilution of the rinseless solution. I picked up a bottle of UWW+ and while it's more expensive for rinseless washes, and performs no better or less than ONR, I just found it easier to dry in general and streak-free.

I've also heard mixed reviews regarding Opti-Seal and it's slickness, I haven't tried it myself, but I've never heard a doubt about the slickness of BFWD or WGDGPS and having used both, I can say it's the slickest of any LSP I've used (various Meg's, Dodo, CG). Although the Dodo has been the best for sheeting IME. All that being said, you may want to consider a topper to the Opti-Seal or another sealant/LSP altogether.
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Yeah, you're probably right. I'll try to pick up a new sealant sometime and try that.
 
Hi,

As most guys suggested, I'm one more for the spray wax to help drying.

Another friend suggested the final rinsing with a free flow to sheet water and let the car 90% dryer this way - I do the same.

I like Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax to dry. It's cheap, works wonders (great on glass and trim, too), and a little goes really a long way. It evens smells great!

- Fold drying towel in 4 or 8s.

- Shake the bottle and spray 3 - 4 times to the towel face to 'prime the towel'. Spray a little mist over the roof and start drying from there.

- Turn to the dry side of microfiber often to do a quick pass if needed to remove streak.

- Continue drying the car with the 'saturated' towel side, adding more (little) product as needed. Flip the towel to a clean new side when needed (generally 1-2 sides are enough).

- Finally, take a clean microfiber towel and 'quickly slow-pass' over the entire vehicle as a final buffing and you're done.

Give it a try and you won't regret.

Also wish 'good luck' on your search for a slick durable protection. You'll have to try many until you find the one you like.

I'm using Black Label Coating on my DD and it's been slick for months (still going good).
PS: I dry the coated car with the exactly method described above...

Hope I've helped,

Kind Regards.
 
I never knew how easy drying with WW towel was until I figured out that a damp slightly wet towel dries much better than a dry one. Use a good drying spray wax such as Duragloss Aquawax or Meg's D156 and you are golden.

Also the best drying towel on the planet is a high quality Waffle Weave manufactured by Micofiber Madness out of Germany via Carpro.


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To everyone suggesting the sheeting method--this isn't applicable to me because I ONR only. If I were to wash outside in the conventional manner, I would end up with tons of water spots because my car is black and as soon as the water evaporates on its own, it has etched the paint. That's literally all it takes.

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When I dry with the WW, I find that as the towel gets wetter it gets even harder to dry, but I've never tried soaking it and then wringing it out; I'll give it a shot.
 
What kind of wash media are you using? Microfiber towels?

I always find it easier to use at least two towels to dry. First drying pass I make with a mostly dry, wrung out towel. This picks up most of the heavy stuff.

Then I follow up with a waffle weave to get the rest. I also spray both my towels with either a detail spray or spray wax to give a little extra shine and lubrication.
 
I usually use a cheap chenille mitt from Walmart (with no issues). Thought about switching over to the Darry Gean method, but not sure what difference either would make on drying, unless you were just curious.

Next time I wash it I'll try to add a little OID or OSW. It should be slick the next time around since I did wax it this time with OSW.
 
Next time just throw a towel in the rinseless solution before you start your wash. Wring it out real good and set it aside for when you're ready to dry.

Sometimes, depending on what spray wax I use, I don't need to follow up with a final wipe with a waffle weave as this towel picks up everything. Give it a shot sometime and let us know how it works out.
 
dpk20x said:
Next time just throw a towel in the rinseless solution before you start your wash. Wring it out real good and set it aside for when you're ready to dry.

Sometimes, depending on what spray wax I use, I don't need to follow up with a final wipe with a waffle weave as this towel picks up everything. Give it a shot sometime and let us know how it works out.
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Sure man, I can do that.
 
KillaCam said:
Except collinite! Which I don't consider a wax.


I think the OP needs to get a leaf blower and spray wax/QD.
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Using collinite 845 which I friggin love doing the sheeting action rinse, leaf blower and final wipe with the regular guzzler towel and detail spray is easy peezee.
 
StuDLei said:
No matter the towel I use, I cannot slide a towel over the car to dry. If I do, it's requires too much pressure in order to do so, at least in my opinion.

My car is clayed often, so that's not the issue.

Now, it will be slick for the first wash (maybe two washes) after a wax, but then it's back to normal.

I currently use HD Guzzlers and pat dry, but it's a pain.

Are some cars just notorious for this or what?

I have a black 2004 350z.
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My wife's 2008 infiniti G35 had grabby paint. Darn near felt rubbery almost, even when clean. And no, it wasn't that self-healing paint stuff they tried for several years.

Klasse sealant glaze helped smooth it out a bit, but believe it or not, the best thing I found for her car was touching it up every week with chemical guys v07 detainer/sealant spray.

Made it much easier to clean.

Nissan and infiniti are the same company, so it stands that their paint systems might be similar.
 
aim4squirrels said:
My wife's 2008 infiniti G35 had grabby paint. Darn near felt rubbery almost, even when clean. And no, it wasn't that self-healing paint stuff they tried for several years.

Klasse sealant glaze helped smooth it out a bit, but believe it or not, the best thing I found for her car was touching it up every week with chemical guys v07 detainer/sealant spray.

Made it much easier to clean.

Nissan and infiniti are the same company, so it stands that their paint systems might be similar.
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VERY interesting. I don't think this is the first time I've heard this (grabby paint) about these Nissans and Infinitis. I've heard they used this "self healing paint" too. Always wondered if my car had it or even if just a few panels had it.

I washed my car with ONR (regular) again last night. Prob around 45 degrees in the garage. I tried soaking my HD Guzzler in ONR and then ringing it out and using that to try. Worked fairly well. I'm still left with the same problem--certain parts of my car are just sticky no matter what. If I wipe as opposed to blot dry in those areas, I'll get some shedding no matter what towel I use. If the panel is 100% dry, it doesn't act the same way, meaning I can then slide a towel on it.

It's so peculiar to me.
 
Just wanted to update for future searchers.

I currently still use only ONR to wash. However, when I try, I use a fair amount of OID to dry and it makes things really slick. Now, during this process, lots of streaks are left(but they're super light, not sure you can see them in the sun... those of if you with a Flex light or similar now what a "cruel master," as Mike likes call them, they can be). When I'm "done" drying the whole car, I go back over it with a super plush towel. This rids the paint of most streaks left behind in the drying process.
 
I use a leaf blower (Toro with 390 CFM), and a drying aid. I've tried several including V07 (didn't like for drying aid), Megs UQW (good, but didn't like the idea of putting sealant/wax on after) and Gary Dean's Infinite Use Detail Juice (diluted for QD)...the best! Drys with no streaks and doesn't seem to interfere with sealant/wax.
I use a damp Guzzler ( get it damp by pat drying roof and then do the rest of the car). Hope that helps.
 
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