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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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So it was about 2 weeks since I cleaned bonny. Washed her all nice and good. But this always happens, I never seem to get the car dried completely very well.

Whats the best way to get my car dried?
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Well, if you want to buy one, The Absorber FTMFW. Otherwise just drag a clean microfiber cloth or clean soft terry over it. Don't rub unless it is a microfiber.

Also there is also the jelly blades and chamois but I don't really like chamois because i've had them cause scratches.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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water blade FTW



get all the big areas dry fast so you can concentrate on the smaller areas of detailed drying
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by harofreak00
water blade FTW



get all the big areas dry fast so you can concentrate on the smaller areas of detailed drying
x2, i have one of those. it works great. saves much dry time.

and it may seem expensive ($20) for "just a squeegy", but its worth it.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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100 mph down the high way dries it quite nice Pending you have a nice straight stretch of hwy
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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I have a Simoniz quick dry, it bites really nice to the wet, does a really nice job, fast too. I use the Magic Blade in a pinch as well. It doesn't work well on the curves of my front and rear fenders though.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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I use the blade. Then I finish the wheels and tires and by the time I get back to the car it'* ready for the detail spray.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Stitch
100 mph down the high way dries it quite nice Pending you have a nice straight stretch of hwy
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Blade FTL

i refuse to drag that over the paint, i have seen that thing cause surface scratches on my Buddies Acura....

Absorber is the only thing that i use
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Leaf blower FTW when follow up with some towels
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