[jinxxycat]

I have found a great way to dry your Z about 85% without touching it at all....Sheeting is your friend.


What you need to do is to remove the nozzle from the hose after washing and rinsing have been done. Low pressure, high volume water, direct the water flow towards the roof of your car (this can be used on any vehicle) You will see it start to sheet off. Move the hose down to "feed" the sheet as it flows down the car - this will keep the sheet wide and it will carry away more water that way. (i.e., feed the wet part, not the dry part.) Do this for all sides, it may take a few passes to get the hang of feeding the sheet. You will see that the water literally sheets off the vehicle, leaving only a few beads. (If you are using the sprayer to final rinse your vehicle you will notice water beading over the entire vehicle) Use your usual drying towel (mf, terry or absorber type) and just blot these spots away. This will greatly decrease the number of passes you make with your towel and decrease the chances of marring the paint.

Give it a try, it really works.

 

[jinxxycat]

It actually is working just fine on Lucy w/ no wax on her, I have 30 more days left b4 the body shop said I could wax. I should have taken pics last night....I will next time I wash (like in 2 days heehee)

 

[jinxxycat]

If I don't have time to wrap the end of the wet dry vac and suck the water out of the seams, mirrors, wheels I will take a spin round the block to shake it out, but thats as far as it goes...too much dirt like TK says

 

[jinxxycat]

Here are pics for comparison

Rinsed w/ hose + nozzle

Rinsed using no nozzle and sheeting the water off

 

[jinxxycat]

Glad you guys tried it! I couldn't believe how well it worked the first time I tried it, DiRN, towels brother, they will take care of those wet hands! LOL

 

[jinxxycat]

Aw DiRN

Im just playin! Get a hammer and break that sucker off! LOL WD-40? How bout run it over? nah, too harsh on the Z...

 

[jinxxycat]

Thanks for the props there Frank!!! It works and it's the only way I will dry my cars.

Napoleon, get some good microfiber towels, try http://www.pakshak.com If you go and join http://www.autopia.org and then go to order from pakshak, type autopia in the discount code field, you will get a great discount. I use the ultra microfiber towels 16x16 I believe that is the size. While you are there at autopia do some searching, you will get some great tips. For more great tips and also detailing products http://www.properautocare.com and http://www.autogeek.com are also great sites to visit. Good luck and happy detailing!!!