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13-10-2010, 03:16 AM
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Hey Guys!!
I was just wondering what everyone else uses to dry there car? i have tried shammies and drying cloths but the car never seems to try properly? so i am washing it about once a week but its never drying so it always looks dirty lol i have had enough so i need some ideas to dry it. any suggestions would be very appreciated.
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2010 Zetec Fiesta: 1.4l auto Red To date: Phillips H1 & H7 xtreme bulbs, Fiesta mats, Slim line weather shields, Bonnet protector, Dash mat, Centre console, TomTom iphone navigator, chrome door trim, chrome for the grill. To Do: 17" wheels and possibly a sunroof?! |
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13-10-2010, 01:03 PM
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I just use one of those sham-wow copies. 2 for $20 from some english spruiker at Eastgate. Seems okay.
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13-10-2010, 01:06 PM
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im so useless at cleaning my car, about to give up, how good are micro fiber cloth's?
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13-10-2010, 01:07 PM
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I use a synthetic chamois from Autobarn.. drys the car much better then my leather chamois.
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13-10-2010, 01:34 PM
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I used to use a chamois, but I have since discovered micro fibre colthes and would never go back to a chamois now.
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13-10-2010, 05:44 PM
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Someone else washes my car... =)
I'll have to ask him next time he washes it!
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2010 Zetec Fiesta: 1.4l auto To date: Phillips H1 & H7 Bluevision bulbs, K&N Panel filter,Centre console, clicon system for gps To Do: 17" wheels and possibly lowering |
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13-10-2010, 08:50 PM
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I also used to use chamois but now use the Meguiars micro fibre. Awsome cloth
dries my car perfectly ;)
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13-10-2010, 09:34 PM
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I'm another convert. My WP made do with a chamois but since discovering micro fibre, well you know how the saying goes, once you go micro fibre, you don't go back. Superior drying quality, less damage to your paint surface and these days they can be had for pennies, well almost.
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14-10-2010, 12:31 AM
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Cheers guys! well after reading all this i went and got some micro fibre cloths they were 2 for $5 from kmart so i dont know if they will be any good, but i can only try i will let use know if they are.
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2010 Zetec Fiesta: 1.4l auto Red To date: Phillips H1 & H7 xtreme bulbs, Fiesta mats, Slim line weather shields, Bonnet protector, Dash mat, Centre console, TomTom iphone navigator, chrome door trim, chrome for the grill. To Do: 17" wheels and possibly a sunroof?! |
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14-10-2010, 09:36 AM
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Microfibre cloths are the only way to go. Been using them for years and soaks everything up immediately after you get them wet. They suck up water like a seasoned alcoholic. LOL. No scratches too.
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14-10-2010, 12:58 PM
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Hahaha lol! Wow they sound great if the ones I have don't work well I'm going to get one of the McGuire ones
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2010 Zetec Fiesta: 1.4l auto Red To date: Phillips H1 & H7 xtreme bulbs, Fiesta mats, Slim line weather shields, Bonnet protector, Dash mat, Centre console, TomTom iphone navigator, chrome door trim, chrome for the grill. To Do: 17" wheels and possibly a sunroof?! |
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14-10-2010, 01:19 PM
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Another trick is to give the car a lite spray with a quick detailer when you have the car nearly dry. this really helps get that perfectly dry finish you are after, spray the detailer on once you have the bulk of the water off and are doing teh final dry off wiping.
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15-10-2010, 04:05 PM
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Lil Henry
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Townsville Nth Queensland
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I use an oversize hair dryer at the car wash there great!
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drying my fez!
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