The best drying tool would be...?

[EPB-DDS]

I'm trying to figure out what type of material, or the exact brand of towel to dry the water off my Explorer after I rinse that ***** off. I'm not trying to mess-up any paint or wax that might be there. I figure someone's got a theory. And while I'm at it, what's the best type of sponge to use, when actually washing. Thanks.

 

[LStoudenmire]

I sometimes use a squegee that I have set aside just for this purpose. Do not use it for anything else. Then use a chamois to remove any other excess.

But I usu. will jump in it and drive it down the road, then come back and use a chamois.

 

[EPB-DDS]

**** man, for some reason I never even thought about driving to get the water off. Damn, thanks.

 

[LStoudenmire]

Plus , if you drive it, it'll get the excess water off of the tires, and you can apply your tire dressin gwithout it mixing with the water.

 

[IgotTwo]

I have a well with hard water so when I wash the cars...
"if it ain't dried off..it don't look good"

With four cars and going through towels like nobody's business, I started using my electric leaf blower to get most of water off. Mine is pretty powerful, so i'm left with little but a quick wipe, if that .
I can't tell you how much it helps and the time it saves on the windows, wheels, etc no water spots!

I also use it to "vacuum the cars....open all the doors and let it rip....it gets everything!!!! especially under the seat were a vac can't go.

Blow the water off the engine when you "gunk it?
Who wants to keep cranking up the compressor?

oh yeah.... use a GFI

 

[Hartman]

If you drive it to dry it you'll get water spots!

 

[Bill Kemp]

Callifornia Water Blade. That and one cotten towel will dry it in no time.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Ditto on the California Water Blade. But remember to wipe the blade clean because the embedded dust or dirt will create a nasty scratch. After drying the majority of the truck, I use the absorber and blot it dry. Yes, it takes a tremendous amount of time but hey, it's great because blotting won't scratch the paint.

 

[JDraper]

Natural Chamios cloth works great. Make sure you get the natural stuff though. The synthetic version doesn't work nearly as well.

 

[Rob Slade]

I have to put in my vote for The Absorber. It is kind of a synthetic chamois but a LOT better. It is by far the best cloth I have used and it lasts forever.

 

[Mbrooks420]

If you drive it to dry it you'll get water spots!

Only if you have hard water. I wash my truck with reverse osmosis filtered water, so it can usually sit and dry without spots. Normally I give it a few minutes of 70mph

 

[VairKing]

Im gonna have to put in my vote for the Absorber. IT is by far the best device I have found for drying vehicles. It never scratches, and I even use it on my classic car. It can dry out, or you can leave it wet, it doesnt matter. Just clean it once in a while, and you are good to go. It dries windows good enough that I dont have to redo the windows with windex, and gets the paint dry enough so that it doesnt spot. And I have VERY hard water. For the $10 that this thing costs, it is worth it. And I have had mine for like 4 years, and it still works like brand new...and I am a washahaulic, like i wash my cars every couple days. Works great, go do youself a favor and try one!