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07-14-2013, 08:10 AM
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Roof expert detail noob
Drives: 2013 BRM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2012
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First time using detail spray after wash
It definitely does aid in drying, but I was wondering why there is some streaking after drying with a waffle weave? This is definitely more noticeable on a darker car, and had to do a second wipe down to remove these streaks.
Is this due to excess detail spray? I tried using sparingly, but maybe sprayed on a bit too much in the process.
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07-14-2013, 08:24 AM
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How many sprays on each panel were you using?
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07-14-2013, 08:29 AM
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Didn't really pay attention to that, although I probably sprayed enough to see the mist on the entire car.
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07-14-2013, 08:56 AM
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Perfectly normal. The purpose for using detail spray is to add some lubricity between the paint and the towel. The first pass should be to get the water off, you should always be doing a final wipe down afterwords with a plush mf towel to remove any streaks.
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07-14-2013, 09:03 AM
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07-14-2013, 10:42 AM
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I use 2 towels, one to wipe and one behind the first, and it leaves no streaks.
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07-15-2013, 11:30 AM
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These guys hit it on the head... primary concern is the getting water off the car on the first go around. Then just go back around with a dry towel and an occasional squirt of DS to address any streaks. Shouldn't be many if you use light mists of product during drying, and it gives you a chance to address any drips or water spots as you go.
As we all know, no matter how meticulous you are about using an air dryer and getting every drop... some water will find somewhere to drip out of when you're done. |
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07-15-2013, 01:52 PM
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07-15-2013, 02:15 PM
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Everyone has you covered here.
The only thing I'll add is to be sure to mist the car, meaning 2-3 sprays/panel at most. You don't want to use 8oz. of DS when you are drying the car. That would be more like drowning the car. 
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07-15-2013, 04:50 PM
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Thanks guys great advice! This was my 1st time using detail spray, so I wanted to make sure I wasn't doing anything wrong.
Btw is it safe to drink this stuff? Man your detail spray smells amazing as well as the car shampoo!!
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07-15-2013, 05:36 PM
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Your issue is the very reason I bought a electric blower. IMO, it's easier to do a quick blow dry on the car then go back over with DS.
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