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[ukrkoz]

Find old large flannel shirt. cut off collar and sleeves and all buttons, so that there are no seams left.
Boil it on low for about 2 hrs. Let it dry.
You have it.
Cotton baby wraps also work great. But anything that touches car needs to be boiled for couple hrs to soften fabric.

[IShootNikon]

Originally Posted by cdelena

I simply use old bath towels.

In that case just let your car air dry. Water spots are a lot better than scratches from your old bath towel

[Lowexpectations]

I have a filter that goes on the water hose and you rinse with the filtered water and don't have to dry it. It then dries with no waterspots

[lewdog_5]

Originally Posted by Lowexpectations

I have a filter that goes on the water hose and you rinse with the filtered water and don't have to dry it. It then dries with no waterspots

Care to link what you use?

I would think I would still have to dry (black) to not have water spots but lessening our hard water here would be nice.

[Lowexpectations]

Originally Posted by lewdog_5

Care to link what you use?

I would think I would still have to dry (black) to not have water spots but lessening our hard water here would be nice.

I actually rinse with the hose, drive around the block and then rinse with the filtered water. My car is white but I don't have any spotting issue. It may be impacted by how hard your water is


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[wamer27]

I use an airblower after I saw YouTube videos on how the professional detailers wash and dry high end cars. Price has dropped since I purchased. It'll find all the hidden spots water gets that a towel could never get to (under emblems, behind side mirrors)

Metro Vac Car Dryer, Metro Vac Air Force Blaster Car & Motorcycle Dryer

[shortel]

Originally Posted by jambo101

I've always used a chamois.

I have a leather one I have used for 15 years. just have to take care of them and not drop them on the ground.

[marlinfshr]

Chamois. Microfibers are great for removing wax but a chamois removes the water.

And even on boats with watermakers installed and only using the distilled water they make, using a chamois still leaves more of a pristine finish then just using the filtered water and letting it air dry.

Just keep them clean and don't drop them on the ground as they might pick up dirt which could scratch your finish.

I detail boats and my chamois are stored in vinigar to keep them clean and periodically wash them.

[IShootNikon]

A car with clean paint and waxed/coated all you need to do is use open hose to sheet the water off. Any remaining water should be dried via blower or using dedicated car drying towel just sliding over the car with very minimal pressure

[Exitus Acta Probat]

I was at a hardware store today and am considering purchasing a Craftsman electric blower with a 12 amp motor for $80.