Best drying towel

[RAPTORSV]

Pep Boys sells Peak brand waffle weave and also the plush drying towels. Very inexpensive and both work great. Get several, it takes a couple to dry the truck. Also Adams detail spray is the best, I use it as I dry, helps prevent streaks and makes it shine. I've ended up throwing all my chamois away. Adams sells great waffle weave too, but they are expensive.

 

[glamisbound]

Ive tried everything but the waffle weave style towel, and seems that is what everyone recommends. Figures! Thanks guys

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

i dont know...... that infomercial was pretty convincing.......

 

[Deleted member 12951]

i dont know...... that infomercial was pretty convincing.......

Especially when he says Martini and Bikini.

 

[Surf City Garage]

Awesome write up! Thanks a ton for the info! Never heard of spraying it with a detailer while its wet so thats good to know.

Happy to help.

Using a drying agent is one of those small things you can do that yields big results for sure. Once you try it you'll never be able to dry without one again

Just an FYI - we cover both the towels as well as the use of Polymer Detail Spray as a drying aid in the video below. Have a look if you need any other info:

 

[13raptorcrew]

I find that the best towels that actually 'absorb' water are the towels that have been around the block if you know what I mean. I 'borrowed' a towel from a hotel once and it was one of the best towels. Never left a streak.

A new cotton towel absolutely sucks unless it starts out a little damp IMO.

I first use a California water blade to get the majority of the water off, then go back and dry with the 'ex-hotel' cotton towel around the mirrors, handles etc...

 

[RAPTORSV]

I find that the best towels that actually 'absorb' water are the towels that have been around the block if you know what I mean. I 'borrowed' a towel from a hotel once and it was one of the best towels. Never left a streak.

A new cotton towel absolutely sucks unless it starts out a little damp IMO.

I first use a California water blade to get the majority of the water off, then go back and dry with the 'ex-hotel' cotton towel around the mirrors, handles etc...

No, No, No, cotton towels leave micro scratches..

 

[13raptorcrew]

No, No, No, cotton towels leave micro scratches..

You are correct, I should have put that out there. A cotton towel should NOT be used to dry the body panels unless you want the micro scratches as mentioned above. I only use the towel for around the handles and badges etc.

Thanks @RAPTORSV for making that clear for the other readers

 

[hagak]

I dry my cars and truck with a leaf blower. If you have a good wax it works great.

 

[richwoodrocket]

I don't dry.


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