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SmokiNstripes6913 · 07-08-2013, 07:54 PM

Waffle Weave Towel vs. California Jelly Blade vs. Other Methods
Any preferences?

Maxspeed · 07-08-2013, 07:58 PM

Master Blaster

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-599-a...-metrovac.aspx

The Stig · 07-08-2013, 07:58 PM

I prefer a method that doesn't involve touching the car.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 07-08-2013, 08:00 PM

If you have hard water, the whole "leaf blower to dry the whole car" thing is not an option if you want a good shine. You'll get waterspots, I guarantee you: not big ones, but you'll still get them. This is especially apparent on a black car. A wipedown with a towel is essential to get a shine. A leafblower's purpose when it comes to drying should be to remove water from the nooks and crannies where it pools and is likely to drip if you drive. (Mirrors, grille, tail lights, etc.)

Out of those three you just mentioned, the waffle weave using the blotting and/or drag method is the best way to get the water off the car once you're done with your flooding method, and then a quick-detailer assisted wipedown with your absolute softest microfiber to remove streaks and any remaining waterspots to create the shine. I would fit in a leafblower to blow out the nooks and crannies after the flooding method and before the waffle weave.

The only way a leafblower can be your only source of drying ability would be if you're using 100% pure deionized water. That way, even the thousands of tiny droplets created by the leafblower will evaporate and leave no spots.

The California jelly blade is nice in theory, and if you have a completely clean surface free of any grit, it works. However, that risk is not worth it since if one piece of grit gets under the blade, then your paint is gonna get scratched badly.

Maxspeed · 07-08-2013, 08:08 PM

I get some spotting when I use the Blaster. But part of my procedure is to use Adam's Detail Spray and a double soft towel after drying. This removes the spots.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 07-08-2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspeed

I get some spotting when I use the Blaster. But part of my procedure is to use Adam's Detail Spray and a double soft towel after drying. This removes the spots.

I'm hearing good things about Microfiber Madness's "Dry Me Crazy" towel. It's not a waffleweave, but an actual Microfiber but with an ability to dry. It is apparently ridiculously... like, unfairly soft and super absorbent.

Maxspeed · 07-08-2013, 08:16 PM

The best part of the blaster is that is gets every drop of water out of every crack and crevice, When I stop there is no hidden water flowing down my panels. Granted it takes me like 45 minutes to dry the car. I dry under the hood, trunk and door jambs as well.

CamaroDreams07 · 07-08-2013, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

I'm hearing good things about Microfiber Madness's "Dry Me Crazy" towel. It's not a waffleweave, but an actual Microfiber but with an ability to dry. It is apparently ridiculously... like, unfairly soft and super absorbent.

Best drying towel on the market, bar none. I was going to post a review on here but then I was strongly encouraged to take a vacation for a couple weeks.

ChadG · 07-08-2013, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

I'm hearing good things about Microfiber Madness's "Dry Me Crazy" towel. It's not a waffleweave, but an actual Microfiber but with an ability to dry. It is apparently ridiculously... like, unfairly soft and super absorbent.

I've got two of them on the way and they should be here by Friday, can't wait to use them.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 07-08-2013, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Best drying towel on the market, bar none. I was going to post a review on here but then I was strongly encouraged to take a vacation for a couple weeks.

Welcome back, man! Good to have you back.

LIM3 · 07-08-2013, 09:04 PM

Sheet the water off as best you can, follow with a waffle weave and blot the drops.
Come back with a QD and a soft good quality towel and wipe the marks left behind.

Ryanbabz71 · 07-08-2013, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspeed

Master Blaster

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-599-a...-metrovac.aspx

+1

Ryan

LIM3 · 07-08-2013, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Best drying towel on the market, bar none. I was going to post a review on here but then I was strongly encouraged to take a vacation for a couple weeks.

Ordered some crazy piles but forgot to add the dry me crazy total damn it !

CamaroDreams07 · 07-08-2013, 09:10 PM

Maybe I'll get frisky and try out my new camera tomorrow in a Dry-Me-Crazy video review.

07-08-2013, 07:54 PM	#1
SmokiNstripes6913 Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 143 View My Garage	Car Drying Method Waffle Weave Towel vs. California Jelly Blade vs. Other Methods Any preferences?

07-08-2013, 07:58 PM	#2
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Master Blaster http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-599-a...-metrovac.aspx __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

07-08-2013, 07:58 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I prefer a method that doesn't involve touching the car. __________________

07-08-2013, 08:08 PM	#5
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	I get some spotting when I use the Blaster. But part of my procedure is to use Adam's Detail Spray and a double soft towel after drying. This removes the spots. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

07-08-2013, 08:16 PM	#7
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	The best part of the blaster is that is gets every drop of water out of every crack and crevice, When I stop there is no hidden water flowing down my panels. Granted it takes me like 45 minutes to dry the car. I dry under the hood, trunk and door jambs as well. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

07-08-2013, 08:00 PM	#4
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	If you have hard water, the whole "leaf blower to dry the whole car" thing is not an option if you want a good shine. You'll get waterspots, I guarantee you: not big ones, but you'll still get them. This is especially apparent on a black car. A wipedown with a towel is essential to get a shine. A leafblower's purpose when it comes to drying should be to remove water from the nooks and crannies where it pools and is likely to drip if you drive. (Mirrors, grille, tail lights, etc.) Out of those three you just mentioned, the waffle weave using the blotting and/or drag method is the best way to get the water off the car once you're done with your flooding method, and then a quick-detailer assisted wipedown with your absolute softest microfiber to remove streaks and any remaining waterspots to create the shine. I would fit in a leafblower to blow out the nooks and crannies after the flooding method and before the waffle weave. The only way a leafblower can be your only source of drying ability would be if you're using 100% pure deionized water. That way, even the thousands of tiny droplets created by the leafblower will evaporate and leave no spots. The California jelly blade is nice in theory, and if you have a completely clean surface free of any grit, it works. However, that risk is not worth it since if one piece of grit gets under the blade, then your paint is gonna get scratched badly.

07-08-2013, 09:04 PM	#11
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,393	Sheet the water off as best you can, follow with a waffle weave and blot the drops. Come back with a QD and a soft good quality towel and wipe the marks left behind. __________________

07-08-2013, 09:10 PM	#14
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Maybe I'll get frisky and try out my new camera tomorrow in a Dry-Me-Crazy video review. __________________ [B]