What are y'all drying your trucks with?

Old Dec 1, 2009 | 03:19 AM
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Two Guzzler Waffle Weaves by Cobra, one to dry most of it (even if by the end it's pushing the water around) and the other to finish it. I think I use the Supreme one, but seem AG is having a BOGO sale on their original ones.

Of course, that is after I have sheeted a lot of the water off with the open nozzle method.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SKATERBRO
Waffle weaves do work great but once they get saturated that's it, water streaky mess.
I just wring them out if they fill up and I don't have any problems with streaking.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 05:13 AM
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I run the hose over the truck without a spray nozzle to make the water roll of the truck. Then I use "The Absorber" Chamois and it works great.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mercurdeez
I use the interstate about 85 MPH works good
that works but it doesnt do well on the back window.

I use a california blade for the majority, then the 85mph method...
california blade works nicely on days when the windows are covered with dew. just wipe it off and you have clear windows and it takes about 5 seconds per window. whole truck takes a minute or two.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by timmypstyle
that works but it doesnt do well on the back window.

I use a california blade for the majority, then the 85mph method...
california blade works nicely on days when the windows are covered with dew. just wipe it off and you have clear windows and it takes about 5 seconds per window. whole truck takes a minute or two.
That's what I used on my old Suburban, but do you run the risk of scratching your truck with one of those? I mean I guess if the truck is clean and there is no dirt on it it shouldn't scratch it IDK and Yes they do wonders on the windows.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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ive never noticed any scratches. used the same one on 4 vehicles. it is over 5 years old. i keep it inside my truck on the floormat on the passenger side. before i use it on paint, i spray it off and wipe it on my pants. but yeah, if you dont keep them clean you might find some scratches later on.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Maybe a little off topic...just used ONR for the first time. I will never use a hose again to wash my truck.I used a microfiber sponge to wash the truck and then two microfiber towels to dry.Used less water and took less time to wash.This product is awesome.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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What is ONR ?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Optimum No Rinse
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mtnbikes
Maybe a little off topic...just used ONR for the first time.

Maybe make a new thread about it. It will get more attention that way and we'll all be able to talk about ONR without having to run the thread off topic. I agree though, it is good stuff.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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well at 1st i use a mf towel, as im drying the truck off i constantly ring out the rag, then when i got it 98% dry, i get a new mf towel and spray wax it all the time. maybe 2 out of 10 times i will get the leaf blower.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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I usually pull the truck in the garage to dry when it's below 50 degrees. Too hard to get the truck dry when it's cold outside.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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A good WW drying towel.... and a lubricant while I dry I use PB S+G
 
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AntzFreshWhip
well at 1st i use a mf towel, as im drying the truck off i constantly ring out the rag, then when i got it 98% dry, i get a new mf towel and spray wax it all the time. maybe 2 out of 10 times i will get the leaf blower.
LOL... exactly like I do, leaf blower and all. I just do like mentioned earlier. Take the spray nozzle off the hose at the end of the wash and rinse the car. The wall of water takes everything with it and leaves little to no water on the car.

For you guys who say you don't notice scratches when using other towels and chamois, you obviously dont own a black truck.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 57 rag
For you guys who say you don't notice scratches when using other towels and chamois, you obviously dont own a black truck.
This why I don't own a black truck anymore it is to much dang work!!
 
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