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shadow09 · 07-04-2011, 11:19 PM

I'm sure you can answer this one for me Dylan. I washed my car Saturday morning and did the 2 bucket wash system, sheeted the car with low pressure water, then sprayed detail spray over the car.

When I started to dry the car the towel worked awesome! But I noticed that it was leaving some streaks on certain parts of the car.

My question is did I use too much detail spray and does humidity have something to do with streaks being left on the car?

Thanks in advance!

2LTRS · 07-04-2011, 11:39 PM

It's fairly normal for some streaking with the DS as it's the gloss enhancers that leave the streaking. A single soft towel will easily buff away the streaks. I generally don't get any streaks if my paint is cool and I do the wipe down in the garage. Hot paint will usually lead to streaking of any product.

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Junkman2008 · 07-05-2011, 08:31 AM

Drying the car in the sun with deail spray will also cause streaking. I don't use detail spray when drying a car unless I see a water spot on the paint. I will then use detail spray to remove that spot.

Come to think of it, I don't use a towel to dry the car either...

Adam's Polishes · 07-05-2011, 09:37 AM

When drying with detail spray (especially in the sun) its not so much about finishing streak free as it is about getting the water off safely and quickly without spotting.

The DS is doing 2 things for you... adding some lubrication to the surface to help prevent swirls, and helping to suspend any minerals and prevent potential water spots.

Now, how much you use could have an impact... I literally do one sweeping pull of the trigger per panel, just a VERY light misting, and thats it.

When you've finished drying take a plush towel and the DS to go back and get any small streaks. They should be VERY minimal if anything.

shadow09 · 07-05-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

When drying with detail spray (especially in the sun) its not so much about finishing streak free as it is about getting the water off safely and quickly without spotting.

The DS is doing 2 things for you... adding some lubrication to the surface to help prevent swirls, and helping to suspend any minerals and prevent potential water spots.

Now, how much you use could have an impact... I literally do one sweeping pull of the trigger per panel, just a VERY light misting, and thats it.

When you've finished drying take a plush towel and the DS to go back and get any small streaks. They should be VERY minimal if anything.

Ok thanks Dylan! And my car wasn't in the sun at all during any of the wash and dry process my house gives a good amount of shade till about 11:30am. From what you told me I may have used too much detail spray so next time I'll be sure to lightly mist each panel.

ajp · 09-19-2011, 11:56 AM

I used the great white towel this past weekend, and it didnt soak up any water...what is the trick?

Adam's Polishes · 09-19-2011, 12:39 PM

No trick... it should just soak up water.

Did you wash it prior to use? If so how?

ajp · 09-19-2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

No trick... it should just soak up water.

Did you wash it prior to use? If so how?

Took it out of the mailing packet and started using it.

GPC suggested boiling it, I can try that this weekend (any excuse to wash the car).

Adam's Polishes · 09-19-2011, 01:10 PM

Thats what my next suggestion would be... boil in a pot of water with a couple of oz's of white vinegar. If it continues to give you issues let me know and we'll get you a replacement shipped out.

ajp · 09-19-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Thats what my next suggestion would be... boil in a pot of water with a couple of oz's of white vinegar. If it continues to give you issues let me know and we'll get you a replacement shipped out.

SSBUSDRVR · 09-19-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

I used the great white towel this past weekend, and it didn't soak up any water...what is the trick?

Wow.Sorry. Used one for the first time Sat and one almost completely dried off the entire car in the Shade after a Dawn stripping.Mentioned in a previous post it was probably the best WaffleWeave I have used.

ajp · 09-19-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSBUSDRVR

Wow.Sorry. Used one for the first time Sat and one almost completely dried off the entire car in the Shade after a Dawn stripping.Mentioned in a previous post it was probably the best WaffleWeave I have used.

No worries, I am going to try boiling in vinegar. I am optimistic, the rest of the Adams product line works like magic.

OP - didnt mean to jack the thread.

ajp · 09-26-2011, 07:25 PM

I used the towel this weekend to dry off my side skirts, and I have to say it worked really well.

So....not sure what happened last week, but it works folks!

PS - I didnt boil it.

Adam's Polishes · 09-26-2011, 08:05 PM

Well there you go! I love it when things work themselves out

07-04-2011, 11:19 PM	#1
shadow09 H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 957	Question for Dylan from Adam's about great white drying towel I'm sure you can answer this one for me Dylan. I washed my car Saturday morning and did the 2 bucket wash system, sheeted the car with low pressure water, then sprayed detail spray over the car. When I started to dry the car the towel worked awesome! But I noticed that it was leaving some streaks on certain parts of the car. My question is did I use too much detail spray and does humidity have something to do with streaks being left on the car? Thanks in advance! __________________ Black 2013 1LE - Bolt ons - Heads - Cam- Suspension - Built by Jrod - Sorian Tuned

07-04-2011, 11:39 PM	#2
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	It's fairly normal for some streaking with the DS as it's the gloss enhancers that leave the streaking. A single soft towel will easily buff away the streaks. I generally don't get any streaks if my paint is cool and I do the wipe down in the garage. Hot paint will usually lead to streaking of any product. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

07-05-2011, 08:31 AM	#3
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	Drying the car in the sun with deail spray will also cause streaking. I don't use detail spray when drying a car unless I see a water spot on the paint. I will then use detail spray to remove that spot. Come to think of it, I don't use a towel to dry the car either... __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

09-19-2011, 11:56 AM	#6
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	I used the great white towel this past weekend, and it didnt soak up any water...what is the trick? __________________

09-26-2011, 07:25 PM	#13
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	I used the towel this weekend to dry off my side skirts, and I have to say it worked really well. So....not sure what happened last week, but it works folks! PS - I didnt boil it. __________________

07-05-2011, 09:37 AM	#4
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	When drying with detail spray (especially in the sun) its not so much about finishing streak free as it is about getting the water off safely and quickly without spotting. The DS is doing 2 things for you... adding some lubrication to the surface to help prevent swirls, and helping to suspend any minerals and prevent potential water spots. Now, how much you use could have an impact... I literally do one sweeping pull of the trigger per panel, just a VERY light misting, and thats it. When you've finished drying take a plush towel and the DS to go back and get any small streaks. They should be VERY minimal if anything.

09-19-2011, 12:39 PM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	No trick... it should just soak up water. Did you wash it prior to use? If so how?

09-19-2011, 01:10 PM	#9
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Thats what my next suggestion would be... boil in a pot of water with a couple of oz's of white vinegar. If it continues to give you issues let me know and we'll get you a replacement shipped out.

09-26-2011, 08:05 PM	#14
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Well there you go! I love it when things work themselves out

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