What do you use to dry your car? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

04Ram2500Hemi · 06-27-2010, 01:57 PM

Every time I wash my car I let it air dry because I don't want to scratch/swirl the paint, but I get kind of tired of looking at the hard water spots after it dries. With my truck it's no issue because it's silver and it doesn't show the water spots, but this CGM shows everything.

I need the experts advise- what do ya'll use to dry your car after you wash it?

blackknight · 06-27-2010, 01:59 PM

Id like to know this as well. I hate hard water spots.

Mr CLuTcH · 06-27-2010, 02:26 PM

Well, Hemi, if you keep your car with a good wax on it, those water spots won't be as hard to remove from your paint. I know dark colors show everything so water spots are a bummer, especially after it rains and the sun decides to parade on out. Once the rain has stopped or the car is still wet after washing it, I hit the car with some Adams detail-spray and the water-spots come right off and leave a smooth clear finish. It also works on the windows too.

The thing is, while the car is wet Adams detail-spray destills the water and causes it to run right off the car or "chase", which is good, because it allows you to dry the car much faster. So usually what I do is dry section by section with detail spray, while the car is wet and just dry the car off. It works wonders. The thing is after washing the car, it's important to dry the car as quick as possible to prevent these hard water spots, and dry the car in the shade or garage.

For drying and wiping the car down, I use Adams Microfiber towels, they're extra soft and wont scar your finish.

2010 SSRS · 06-27-2010, 02:27 PM

Leaf Blower is the best.

rmnc3r · 06-27-2010, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Leaf Blower is the best.

+1

Second best is sustained 90 punctuated by short bursts of 120 on the Freeway

LE usually frowns upon this, however

epd313 · 06-27-2010, 02:39 PM

iwas going to say the same thing, i use a leaf blower and it is the best way to dry and leave no marks.

rtcat600man · 06-27-2010, 02:44 PM

I finish the wash by running water over the entire Camaro to allow most of the water to sheet off. Next drive the Camaro into the garage and dry with microfiber towels. Complete with detailing spray and wipe dry.

Mr CLuTcH · 06-27-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmnc3r

+1

Second best is sustained 90 punctuated by short bursts of 120 on the Freeway

LE usually frowns upon this, however

+1 for the leaf blower, if you want to get that serious, but as far as taking the car back onto the freeway to dry it, your just make the car dirty all over again. You wheels, fenders, gills, bumper; I just prefer to dry it at home while it's still clean. It'll get the water off, but it defeats the purpose of even cleaning it.

prostock69 · 06-27-2010, 02:50 PM

I use Adams white waffle weaved drying towels for the outside of the car and I used regular microfiber drying towels you can get at any dept. store for the door insides, trunk, and under hood.

naga · 06-27-2010, 02:57 PM

The best way to avoid water spots is to wash your car with SPOT LESS RINSE…. All the self car wash places in Florida have 2 ways to spray water on the car.. 1st is called high pressure water which will leave water spots on the car, the 2nd is called spot less rinse!!! I always wash my car with spot less rinse and then dry it off with a shimmy!!! You will not find any water spots on your car at all. After drying it up I use meguaires ultimate quick detailer!!

I wash my car every weekend, I have owned my car for almost 6 months and no scratch/swirls…. hope this helps

STL20102SS · 06-27-2010, 03:03 PM

Master Blaster Air Force Car/Motorcycle dryer. It has two 4 hp motors and it also heats the air. It works great!!

http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-M.../dp/B0002SPCGC

Sevn86 · 06-27-2010, 03:47 PM

I was a leaf blower also...

Lss3 · 06-27-2010, 03:51 PM

i use a squeegee. california blade.

Fast1 · 06-27-2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sevn86

I was a leaf blower also...

And what are you now?-

just wanted to be a smarta$$!

06-27-2010, 01:57 PM	#1
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	What do you use to dry your car? Every time I wash my car I let it air dry because I don't want to scratch/swirl the paint, but I get kind of tired of looking at the hard water spots after it dries. With my truck it's no issue because it's silver and it doesn't show the water spots, but this CGM shows everything. I need the experts advise- what do ya'll use to dry your car after you wash it?

06-27-2010, 01:59 PM	#2
blackknight Camaro Lover Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 709	Id like to know this as well. I hate hard water spots. __________________ No Camaro right now. But I'll be back in one in a few years.

06-27-2010, 02:26 PM	#3
Mr CLuTcH Always On Kill! Drives: S.I.M. SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 780	Well, Hemi, if you keep your car with a good wax on it, those water spots won't be as hard to remove from your paint. I know dark colors show everything so water spots are a bummer, especially after it rains and the sun decides to parade on out. Once the rain has stopped or the car is still wet after washing it, I hit the car with some Adams detail-spray and the water-spots come right off and leave a smooth clear finish. It also works on the windows too. The thing is, while the car is wet Adams detail-spray destills the water and causes it to run right off the car or "chase", which is good, because it allows you to dry the car much faster. So usually what I do is dry section by section with detail spray, while the car is wet and just dry the car off. It works wonders. The thing is after washing the car, it's important to dry the car as quick as possible to prevent these hard water spots, and dry the car in the shade or garage. For drying and wiping the car down, I use Adams Microfiber towels, they're extra soft and wont scar your finish. __________________ S.I.M. SS(L99): American Racing Headers (LT) Magnaflow cat-back competition exhaust K&N typhoon CAI Aggressive cam. Tune Result: 465rwhp/ 447rwtq. Satisfied. Last edited by Mr CLuTcH; 06-27-2010 at 02:38 PM.*

06-27-2010, 02:27 PM	#4
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Leaf Blower is the best. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-27-2010, 02:39 PM	#6
epd313 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: As far north west as you can get in PA Posts: 77	iwas going to say the same thing, i use a leaf blower and it is the best way to dry and leave no marks. __________________ ordered on 1/8/09 produced 5/08/09 sent to Quality Control 5/12/09 showed up at dealer, no notice, 5/19/09 no sleep 5/19/09 feeling like a kid again 5/20/09 day off 5/21/09 day off 5/22/09 will be calling in sick 5/23/09

06-27-2010, 02:44 PM	#7
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	I finish the wash by running water over the entire Camaro to allow most of the water to sheet off. Next drive the Camaro into the garage and dry with microfiber towels. Complete with detailing spray and wipe dry. __________________ MY BUILD

06-27-2010, 02:50 PM	#9
prostock69 Female Muscle Car Nut! Drives: 2010 RS/SS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 1,262 View My Garage	I use Adams white waffle weaved drying towels for the outside of the car and I used regular microfiber drying towels you can get at any dept. store for the door insides, trunk, and under hood. __________________ 2SS/RS Inferno Orange w/ black stripes, black/orange interior, Automatic, w/ sunroof and polished aluminum wheels MODS: Borla "S" Type Exhaust, American Racing Headers 3" Longtubes, New Era Cold Air Intake, HP Tune, Custom Ground Camshaft, Professionally Ported Heads by Darin Morgan, Ported Throttle Body, 3000 Stall Converter, and 160 Degree Thermostat. http://www.rehermorrison.com/; http://www.darinmorgan.com/; http://www.neweraperformance.com/

06-27-2010, 02:57 PM	#10
naga Always be positive!!! Drives: IMB 1ss/ MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: west palm beach/ FL Posts: 189	The best way to avoid water spots is to wash your car with SPOT LESS RINSE…. All the self car wash places in Florida have 2 ways to spray water on the car.. 1st is called high pressure water which will leave water spots on the car, the 2nd is called spot less rinse!!! I always wash my car with spot less rinse and then dry it off with a shimmy!!! You will not find any water spots on your car at all. After drying it up I use meguaires ultimate quick detailer!! I wash my car every weekend, I have owned my car for almost 6 months and no scratch/swirls…. hope this helps

06-27-2010, 03:03 PM	#11
STL20102SS Drives: SW 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 494 View My Garage	Master Blaster Air Force Car/Motorcycle dryer. It has two 4 hp motors and it also heats the air. It works great!! http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-M.../dp/B0002SPCGC

06-27-2010, 03:51 PM	#13
Lss3 Drives: 2010 Blue Camaro ss2 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 56	i use a squeegee. california blade.

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