What is the best material to use when drying my TL after washing?

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Old 08-31-2006 | 09:22 AM
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Wink What is the best material to use when drying my TL after washing?

I am looking for a high gloss shine with no streaks. Am I possibly not washing my car properly? Please Help.
Old 08-31-2006 | 09:40 AM
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For drying purposes a WW MF towel > *all. (waffle weave MicroFiber)
Old 08-31-2006 | 10:03 AM
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Thank you..
Old 08-31-2006 | 10:09 AM
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As West6MT stated, WW. Streak free wipe down. What are you currently using to protect your paint? You're not gonna get a high gloss shine by simply washing. Follow up with a QD or Spray/Spritz like UPPS, DGAW, CK Quikshine or PB QW+.
Old 08-31-2006 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Hawhyen51
As West6MT stated, WW. Streak free wipe down. What are you currently using to protect your paint? You're not gonna get a high gloss shine by simply washing. Follow up with a QD or Spray/Spritz like UPPS, DGAW, CK Quikshine or PB QW+.
Couldnt have said it better myself, but let me elaborate. You must first start with pristine to maintain it. It doesnt come naturally. But is very rewarding vs. the labor involved. Consider revising washing technique, add a polishing/resealing ritual quarterly, monthly protection along with weekly booster sprays as mentioned above.
Old 08-31-2006 | 02:05 PM
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I often go to self serve (wand) car wash and drive fast air dry. Works pretty
good. No spots streaks. This self serve works because they condition the water somehow.

The air dry does not work for me with driveway and hose. Nasty water, nasty water spots. Leaf blower did not work out either. Quick detail and micro fiber is the way to go.

Hey, can anybody suggest qd that works on wet car?
I could dry and qd at the same time.
Old 08-31-2006 | 10:27 PM
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Hey, can anybody suggest qd that works on wet car?
I could dry and qd at the same time.
Duragloss Aquawax
Old 09-01-2006 | 01:13 AM
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Duragloss Aquawax
Thanks

Should save some time and friction. Im a big fan of not touching this honda coat. Leaf blower, drive fast to dry, etc.
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I think you'll like AW. Inexpensive and simplicity. Another product is Eagle One WAUD. A good number of favorable comments on this product.

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