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Originally Posted by DBS
so how would we dry the car if we don't have a leaf blower?
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The first step is to keep a fresh coat of wax or sealant on the paint. After you've finished a wash, take the nozzle off the hose so that you have a light stream of water coming out. Let that run over the horizontal surfaces of the car and the water will remove itself in a sheeting action leaving mostly just water beads.
Use a nice, clean, soft microfiber waffle weave drying towel. Do not rub the paint dry. Drag the towel over the surface to remove the majority of the remaining water. Blot the rest dry. Never use pressure. That will add swirl marks in a heartbeat.
Also, use a separate towel for dirty areas such as fender wells, wheels, exhaust tips, rocker panels, etc. Relegate that towel for those duties.
When you wash your towels, use liquid detergent only, with no fabric softener.