Seems like it takes forever to dry my truck. Any suggestions for getting the water out of the area between windshield and hood. There is a little grill (black) area there and some of the holes (on drivers side) hold water in them. The others go all the way through. Why are some of them solid? Could a little hole be drilled through them? Looks like some wires could be in there. Also, any techniques to help me dry the truck faster?

 

I know what you're talking about too.

I have a small aircompressor I pull out everytime I wash. My truck has serious problems with those tie-downs dripping water for HOURS after I wash my truck even after blowing them out with air several times. I'm going to start to check the costs to get them shaved :x

I use it though on everything where water is hard to get to. I dry the truck first and then go around again blowing air around stuff like mirros, door handles, the grille, etc.

 

Ahh, the infamous 'ice cube tray' (as many have called it).

Like you, I have this problem as well. I've found that a good waffle weave drying towel eliminates the problem (for the most part).

The capillary action of the towel will 'wick' the water out of the cowl...

RP

 

Every time I wash my truck I fire up the air compressor and use it to blow all the water left in and around the mirrors, door handles, headlights, under the hood, along the trim where the window meets the door and etc. and etc.....
Neighbors think I am nuts, but if they only think it then they don't know me very well

 

Thanks RP, I just ordered a Magnet and some MF towels from ads. I already have an absorber but I'm not so sure I like it. Must be very careful with it.

What about the grooves on the roof? They hold a lot of water too. Any suggestions. or just Magnet there also.

 

If you don't have a compressor, use a leaf blower.

MR