How do you dry your truck?

tacomaman06 · 05-03-2009, 09:10 PM

i usually drive mine around the block to air dry, then i'll finish up with an absorber or a waffle weave type towel...or a good microfiber towel.

derekabraham · 05-03-2009, 09:10 PM

Cotton towel.

Lentsnh · 05-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacomaman06

i usually drive mine around the block to air dry, then i'll finish up with an absorber or a waffle weave type towel...or a good microfiber towel.

best of both worlds.

chris4x4 · 05-03-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lentsnh

haha leaf blower... Havent heard that before

Leaf blower works good. Once every 6 months or so, I remove my seats and use the blower to blow the crap outta my truck.

tigerfan00 · 05-03-2009, 10:29 PM

yall and these fancy ass drying techniques

if it doesnt dry on the road home from the drive thru car wash...then it will dry in the air in my driveway

TRICOMA · 05-03-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lifesaflaw123

shammy, leaf blower for cracks, and then shammy the water that runs out.

^^ tip from a detailer i know.

Ridgerunner · 05-04-2009, 04:16 AM

I drive a half mile to shake it out, then two terri bath towels to dry and a third to rebuff.

rb11701 · 05-04-2009, 04:40 AM

I use a product called California Water Blade. It is surgical grade silicone. Like a squeege fpr the car. Only shaped like a T at the end. Have used it since '97 on my first BLACK Taco. Never had a problem with scratches. Go over once or so with the blade and then a microfiger drying cloth. Drying time is like 1/2 of just using a towel or shammy.

I have seen a smaller version and a competitive product at Wal-Mart. Mine is 10" or so. The smaller one might be 6". The thing works great and can mold around stuff to get in corners. Staple item in all of my detailing friends toolbox.

Blackened Taco · 05-04-2009, 05:39 AM

I use a blower and a chamois, works like a charm, for both bike and truck.

GotLift37 · 05-04-2009, 07:23 AM

i usually ran my taco down the highway about 100mph and run the 4runner down the highway also. im like 2 minutes from the highway not even that

Lentsnh · 05-04-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rb11701

I use a product called California Water Blade. It is surgical grade silicone. Like a squeege fpr the car. Only shaped like a T at the end. Have used it since '97 on my first BLACK Taco. Never had a problem with scratches. Go over once or so with the blade and then a microfiger drying cloth. Drying time is like 1/2 of just using a towel or shammy.

I have seen a smaller version and a competitive product at Wal-Mart. Mine is 10" or so. The smaller one might be 6". The thing works great and can mold around stuff to get in corners. Staple item in all of my detailing friends toolbox.

Ive heard of that. I wouldn't think it would actaully work too well DRYING it off. But appearantly it does

argm31i · 05-04-2009, 10:24 AM

I have the lads at the carwash do it for me...

neontrail · 05-04-2009, 10:34 AM

First: leaf blower
Second: quick detailer and a microfiber towel

..I used chamois, but it tends to take wax off...

PeteK · 05-04-2009, 10:46 AM

I use a water blade, then clean up the remaining drops with microfiber towel.

Lentsnh · 05-04-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neontrail

First: leaf blower
Second: quick detailer and a microfiber towel

..I used chamois, but it tends to take wax off...

Chamois...? Like Absorbers? I havent noticed that

Marioso · 05-04-2009, 05:37 PM

i use a microfiber to knock off water then another towel to finish and my air compressor to finish of course another microfiber to dry the water from the cracks

rb11701 · 05-04-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lentsnh

Ive heard of that. I wouldn't think it would actaully work too well DRYING it off. But appearantly it does

It's great at taking I'd say 85-90% of the water off, streak free. Then. either a shammy or the microfiver dry towel and you are done. The shammy was always the pain in the ass. Wipe, wipe, squueze, etc.

Best money I ever spent on anything to detail the vehicles. Plus, if you detail any cars, you will like it even more.

Rocketball · 05-05-2009, 06:15 AM

I take a short drive (about 1/2 mile at 70 MPH) down a very fast road, and then follow up with a microfiber towel.

Veccster · 05-05-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocketball

I take a short drive (about 1/2 mile at 70 MPH) down a very fast road, and then follow up with a microfiber towel.

x6

Just driving down the road leaves water marks. I use an absorber or slightly damn microfiber towel to wipe it down and get the water spots off.

stevomac59 · 05-05-2009, 09:46 AM

Shamwow, you will be saying "damn, why the hell did I buy this" everytime you use it.

View Poll Results: How do you dry off your truck?
Absorber	217	45.97%
Cotton Towel	116	24.58%
Air dry	87	18.43%
ShamWOW	52	11.02%
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05-03-2009, 09:10 PM	#21
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05-03-2009, 10:29 PM	#25
tigerfan00 the truth is coming Name: hemorrhoids Joined: Apr 2008, #5966 Location: 803 Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 15,230 02 Skankyota 4x4 slightly modified 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 ARB front bumper, CBI rear bumper, SAW 2.0 coilovers, 3leaf AAL, Budbuilt Skids, Unbreakable Fab sliders, huge whip cb antenna, Trail Duty Inclinometer, Dog hair seat covers, deckplate mod, gray wire mod, rattle canned emblems, exhaust dumped at axle, 7T shackles on all corners, Hella 1000ff front fog lights, custom scratch and dent package, Carolina pinstriping package, G27 alarm system, now with less stickers!	yall and these fancy ass drying techniques if it doesnt dry on the road home from the drive thru car wash...then it will dry in the air in my driveway __________________ ...make it forever...

05-04-2009, 04:16 AM	#27
Ridgerunner Western Alliance: NorCal Joined: Mar 2008, #5269 Age: 48 Gender: Male Posts: 2,093 2001 prerunner doublecab limited 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 2001 with; cat-back twin exhaust,bullbar with hella 550's, camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.	I drive a half mile to shake it out, then two terri bath towels to dry and a third to rebuff. __________________ Another fine sig by Piercedtiger!!

05-04-2009, 05:39 AM	#29
Blackened Taco Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10771 Location: Virginia Gender: Male Posts: 412 2005 AC 4WD TRD Sport Tacoma Speedway Blue 2005 Access Cab Manual 4.0 litre V6 3 inch suspension lift, 16 inch TRD FJ Cruiser black alloys, 285/75/16 Swamper Trxus M/T, Line-Xed Toyota skid plate, TRD exhaust, TRD cold air intake, Full tint to match factory tint, In channel wind deflectors, Custom wired hidden XM, Black rubber shorty antenna, Black background headlights, Sockmonkey TRD decals, Kenwood 5120 HU with navigation, Boston Acoustic SL60 front compnonent speakers, SL65 rear speakers, Grillcraft lower mesh grille, Black badging	I use a blower and a chamois, works like a charm, for both bike and truck. __________________ 2005 Tacoma AC TRD ATV http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...cos-build.html

05-04-2009, 04:40 AM	#28
rb11701 My Fuelly sucks! Name: Rob Joined: Apr 2009, #15708 Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 478 '09 Silver Streak TRD Off-Road 2009 Access Cab Automatic Rear Suspension TSB, DTRL Mod, aFe Pro-Dry S,USA Spec PA15-TOY iPod Adapter, Dynolock Tailgate Lock	I use a product called California Water Blade. It is surgical grade silicone. Like a squeege fpr the car. Only shaped like a T at the end. Have used it since '97 on my first BLACK Taco. Never had a problem with scratches. Go over once or so with the blade and then a microfiger drying cloth. Drying time is like 1/2 of just using a towel or shammy. I have seen a smaller version and a competitive product at Wal-Mart. Mine is 10" or so. The smaller one might be 6". The thing works great and can mold around stuff to get in corners. Staple item in all of my detailing friends toolbox.

05-04-2009, 07:23 AM	#30
GotLift37 aka Bang-A-Hoe Joined: Apr 2008, #6185 Location: Alabama Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 668 07 4Runner Debadged 2007 Automatic 4.0 V6 3" Toytec Lift 16" Dick Cepek DC1 Black/polished 33" Buckshots Tinted Taillights Devil Horn sticker. Satoshi Grill OEM TSX HID Retrofit	i usually ran my taco down the highway about 100mph and run the 4runner down the highway also. im like 2 minutes from the highway not even that __________________ FS: JBL 6 DISC Headunit From 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport. PM me for details. There are three kinds of people in the world. The ones who can count and the ones who cant.

05-04-2009, 10:24 AM	#32
argm31i Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3061 Gender: Male Posts: 420	I have the lads at the carwash do it for me...

05-04-2009, 10:34 AM	#33
neontrail Happy Holidays TW Name: geoff Joined: Apr 2008, #5844 Location: ☆\Texas/☆ Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 6,178 08 SUPERWHITE DblCab Prerunner SR5 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 TW decal, Shorty antenna, Seat belt ding mod, De-badged, Tint 20%, Blue 48 LED dome-light, Custom Devil horns, yellow fogs(Lamin-X), sockmonkey decal, Suspension TSB, tailgate theft deterent device.....	First: leaf blower Second: quick detailer and a microfiber towel ..I used chamois, but it tends to take wax off... __________________ X-MAS GIFT EXCHANGE \|the LIST\|TacomaWorld MINI CITY\|

05-04-2009, 10:46 AM	#34
PeteK Member Joined: Mar 2009, #15209 Location: Abington, MA Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 96 2009 TRD Off-Road DC 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 Tint, Vent Visors, Domokun, Aries Brush Guard, Debadged Doors, PIAA 520 Driving & Fog Lights, Tailgate Security Mod.	I use a water blade, then clean up the remaining drops with microfiber towel.

05-04-2009, 05:37 PM	#36
Marioso Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6790 Location: San diego Ca Posts: 871 05 debadged trd sport 2005 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0 2.5 FRONT LIFT, DEBADGED, TRD OFF ROAD WHEELS, RUGGED TRAILS	i use a microfiber to knock off water then another towel to finish and my air compressor to finish of course another microfiber to dry the water from the cracks

05-05-2009, 06:15 AM	#38
Rocketball TW Newbie Joined: Mar 2009, #14869 Location: Maryland Gender: Male Posts: 404 08 Speedway Blue DC Sport 4x4 2008 Double Cab Automatic Pioneer head unit PAC steering wheel control modual Hard wired Sirius radio Hard wired radar detector Air horns Blacked out badges Smoked Tails BHLM Color Matched Engine Cover Lund in channel vent visors FJ Cruiser wheels Leer 100XQ shell Piezo beeper for locking doors	I take a short drive (about 1/2 mile at 70 MPH) down a very fast road, and then follow up with a microfiber towel.

05-05-2009, 09:46 AM	#40
stevomac59 Is mod CraZy... Joined: Feb 2009, #13452 Location: Laredo, Texas Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 413 07 PreRunner TRD 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 3'' lift, custom stereo deck, 33'' toyo Mt tires, 17'' MotoMetal Rims, 20%Tinted front Windows, 5% Rear Windows, Blacked out Grille Surround, Bull Bar, HID Head and Fog lights, KC Daylighters, BHLM, Strobe Lights, Sockmonkey TRD 3rd BreakLight decal, 12'' MTX Thunder Subwoofer, 1000Watt Planet Audio Amplifier, Flowmaster Muffler Xhaust S40	Shamwow, you will be saying "damn, why the hell did I buy this" everytime you use it. __________________ Tacoma..you know that thing they have for representin jeeps: o\|\|\|\|o ? well I made one for TACOMAS: (o\|=φ=\|o) ddtTEXAS A C O M A S

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