Drying after washing

Pabtyper · 13th May 2007, 20:57

What products do you use to dry the car off after washing
There seems to be a great array of products - but which ones do poeple recommend from their own use
Grateful for any advice - before damaging the new paintwork of my FN2 CTR

madasadad · 13th May 2007, 21:10

I have recemtly changed from a chamois to microfibre for drying off with great results. I also use a silicone blade for getting off the excess water, however make sure you wipe it regularly to avoid the chances of any particles getting caught on the blade and scratching.

basegreen · 13th May 2007, 21:43

I worried about the risk of the blade causing a problem. I use microfibre towels, but I HATE the way they feel against the rough man-skin on my hands!!

SimonB · 13th May 2007, 22:24

Its not just me then..... i hate the feeling of micro-fibre cloths on my hands.

I scrape off the excess with a 'rather expensive' silicone blade - then wipe the rest with a chamois.

richardc · 13th May 2007, 22:34

I use Sonus Der Wunder towels. They are a super soft waffle weave design so the do not mark the paintwork, and are superb for drying. I can dry both mine and my wifes car without wringing it out.

basegreen · 13th May 2007, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardc

I use Sonus Der Wunder towels. They are a super soft waffle weave design so the do not mark the paintwork, and are superb for drying. I can dry both mine and my wifes car without wringing it out.

SOunds good, does it make you feel like you have horrible sandpaper hands/

richardc · 13th May 2007, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by basegreen

SOunds good, does it make you feel like you have horrible sandpaper hands/

NO

They do not have the same feel as normal microfibre clothes. I think it is due to the way the fibre is weaved.

If you ever go to Halfords and see the Meguiars drying towel, they are the same design but MUCH MUCH softer.

Kremmen · 14th May 2007, 07:01

Start off with a Vileda Window Cloth to carefully get the worst off followed by a Meguiars Water Magnet.

Proper Job

beepee · 14th May 2007, 11:40

Go for a fast drive.

Charles_Harding · 14th May 2007, 12:02

I went to my Halfords and asked for one of them Meguiars drying towels (Water Magnet?) and the lovely lady said 'I ain't heard of 'em. You won't get them 'ere!'

So at the moment I chammy, then apply the Megs Speed Detailer.

Millie's the shiniest car in town.

"Flying? I prefer terra firma. The more firma the less terra!"

Charles H.

Kremmen · 14th May 2007, 13:40

I got mine from Halfords and I've seen them in other branches as well.

http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/Produ...ProductID=9114

Charles_Harding · 14th May 2007, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

I got mine from Halfords and I've seen them in other branches as well.

http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/Produ...ProductID=9114

Just worked out the answer to my problem.

Try another Halfords!

Cheers Kremmen.

"The mobile phone guys say that there is no danger from radiation from a mobile phone. It didn't take those tobacco men too long to find another job did it?"

Charles H.

sprkeh · 15th May 2007, 22:38

Bought one in Halfords today, will use it tomorrow!

Kremmen · 16th May 2007, 07:00

I found that using just the Water Magnet after rinsing doesn't work that well once it becomes soaking wet as it is not that easy to wring out properly.

Using a synthetic chamois first (Vileda Window Cloth), very lightly, just to get the worst off, followed by the Water Magnet to get all the wet off streak free.

Proper Job

Pabtyper · 16th May 2007, 16:40

Thanks for that
I washed the new motor today - and used blade to get most off - then one of those water magnet cloths - quite impressed
Better finish than a normal chamois

Charles_Harding · 17th May 2007, 13:52

Went to my local Halfords today and they had THREE water magnets in stock!!!

Buy 2 get one free!

Guess who's got 3?

Raining at the moment.

Bit silly to dry off in the rain.

Will operate as soon as practical and report back.

"War doesn't determine who's right. Only who's left!"

Charles H.

Charles_Harding · 25th May 2007, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Went to my local Halfords today and they had THREE water magnets in stock!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Buy 2 get one free!

Guess who's got 3?

Raining at the moment.

Bit silly to dry off in the rain.

Will operate as soon as practical and report back.

"War doesn't determine who's right. Only who's left!"

Charles H.

Not impressed with my first use of the Water Magnet.

Left lots of spots that my Shammy would normally remove.

'twas very sunny when I tried it tho'

I'll give it another try under not so sunny conditions.

"I don't believe in faries, even if they do exist!"

Charles H.

Spud · 25th May 2007, 11:40

I prefer the water magnet to my old shammy to be honest! Better results.

Kremmen · 25th May 2007, 12:19

Use the chammy first, very lightly to get the worst off, then follow up with the Magnet. If you just use the Magnet it gets quite wet and is not as effective.

Charles_Harding · 25th May 2007, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Use the chammy first, very lightly to get the worst off, then follow up with the Magnet. If you just use the Magnet it gets quite wet and is not as effective.

I've got 3 of the bl***y things, and at around £12 each! I ain't gonna throw them away!

That idea idea of yours might be the answer tho', cheers!

"Who is this guy Gideon? All I know is that he keeps forgetting to take his bible home with him!"

Charles H.

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13th May 2007, 21:10	#2 (permalink)
madasadad Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st February 2007 Location: Carrickfergus Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have recemtly changed from a chamois to microfibre for drying off with great results. I also use a silicone blade for getting off the excess water, however make sure you wipe it regularly to avoid the chances of any particles getting caught on the blade and scratching.

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I worried about the risk of the blade causing a problem. I use microfibre towels, but I HATE the way they feel against the rough man-skin on my hands!!

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SimonB Wheelnut Join Date: 1st November 2006 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Its not just me then..... i hate the feeling of micro-fibre cloths on my hands. I scrape off the excess with a 'rather expensive' silicone blade - then wipe the rest with a chamois.

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richardc Wheelnut Join Date: 17th March 2007 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use Sonus Der Wunder towels. They are a super soft waffle weave design so the do not mark the paintwork, and are superb for drying. I can dry both mine and my wifes car without wringing it out.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Start off with a Vileda Window Cloth to carefully get the worst off followed by a Meguiars Water Magnet. Proper Job

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beepee Wheelnut Join Date: 1st December 2006 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Go for a fast drive.

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	I went to my Halfords and asked for one of them Meguiars drying towels (Water Magnet?) and the lovely lady said 'I ain't heard of 'em. You won't get them 'ere!' So at the moment I chammy, then apply the Megs Speed Detailer. Millie's the shiniest car in town. *"Flying? I prefer terra firma. The more firma the less terra!"* Charles H.

14th May 2007, 13:40	#11 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	I got mine from Halfords and I've seen them in other branches as well. http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/Produ...ProductID=9114

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sprkeh Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th May 2007 Location: Gods Own Land - Belfast Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Bought one in Halfords today, will use it tomorrow!

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	I found that using just the Water Magnet after rinsing doesn't work that well once it becomes soaking wet as it is not that easy to wring out properly. Using a synthetic chamois first (Vileda Window Cloth), very lightly, just to get the worst off, followed by the Water Magnet to get all the wet off streak free. Proper Job

16th May 2007, 16:40	#15 (permalink)
Pabtyper Valve Cap Join Date: 10th May 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that I washed the new motor today - and used blade to get most off - then one of those water magnet cloths - quite impressed Better finish than a normal chamois

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	Went to my local Halfords today and they had THREE water magnets in stock!!! Buy 2 get one free! Guess who's got 3? Raining at the moment. Bit silly to dry off in the rain. Will operate as soon as practical and report back. *"War doesn't determine who's right. Only who's left!"* Charles H.

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Spud Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 6th October 2006 Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I prefer the water magnet to my old shammy to be honest! Better results.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Use the chammy first, very lightly to get the worst off, then follow up with the Magnet. If you just use the Magnet it gets quite wet and is not as effective.