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Old 08-18-2014, 11:33 AM   #15
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I have the same horrible humidity. Never had any streaking issues.
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Old 08-18-2014, 01:49 PM   #16
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did you put fabric softener in with your microfibers?
that leaves them nasty.
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Old 08-18-2014, 01:55 PM   #17
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I have the same horrible humidity. Never had any streaking issues.
Same here in Houston. Never had a problem,
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Old 08-18-2014, 01:56 PM   #18
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Streaking

If this was a first time occuracne it is possible the air conditioner has a leak and the freeon has released into the garage. There is oild mixed in to lubricate the compressor. Just trying to think out of the box.
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Old 08-18-2014, 02:43 PM   #19
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If this was a first time occuracne it is possible the air conditioner has a leak and the freeon has released into the garage. There is oild mixed in to lubricate the compressor. Just trying to think out of the box.

I think I just did an overall shitty job, I started over today and didnt have any issues, but I hand dried my Camaro instead of using my gas blower, I may have to retire it....
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Old 08-18-2014, 03:00 PM   #20
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I was told never to use a gas leaf blower to dry a car, shoots oil all over it, just get one of those big ass waffle towels and your all good for drying, I don't even have to wring it out before I'm done
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Old 08-18-2014, 04:44 PM   #21
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I think I just did an overall shitty job, I started over today and didnt have any issues, but I hand dried my Camaro instead of using my gas blower, I may have to retire it....
In any case, glad it worked out for you this time.
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Old 08-18-2014, 04:48 PM   #22
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I have been washing cars for over 30 years and have no idea what a leaf blower in the process would be for...
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Old 08-18-2014, 04:51 PM   #23
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I have been washing cars for over 30 years and have no idea what a leaf blower in the process would be for...
Helps with the drying process. A good handful of people use them. On the other hand, if you have a nicely sealed/waxed clear coat and sheet the water, there really isn't a use.
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Old 08-18-2014, 05:04 PM   #24
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I find that sometimes the " humidity and heat" in Florida does play in this. I use a electric blowner and try to do this early or late in the day in the shade. Another factor is the way the towels are wash too.
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Old 08-18-2014, 06:55 PM   #25
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2 stroke oil makes a terrible spray detailer
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Old 08-18-2014, 07:34 PM   #26
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Don't have to ring it out at all? Which towel are you using? I need!

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Old 08-18-2014, 07:48 PM   #27
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Helps with the drying process. A good handful of people use them. On the other hand, if you have a nicely sealed/waxed clear coat and sheet the water, there really isn't a use.
Ive been using the "sheet the water" method for years....

For some reason whatever i did was just totally off.....
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Old 08-18-2014, 07:50 PM   #28
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2 stroke oil makes a terrible spray detailer
Yea but she'll never rust
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