How do you dry your truck?

Canadian Max · 11-03-2009, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lentsnh

haha leaf blower... Havent heard that before

Same here.. Have been using it on my bikes for years! Cuts down on the scratches!

macgyver · 11-03-2009, 07:38 AM

I use the california waterblade followed up by an absorber. I had both since about 2002.

I always make sure I hose off the water blade just in case there might be dirt stuck to it for some reason. Or if I drop it on the ground I will hose it off.

Danosabre · 11-03-2009, 12:43 PM

I use the waterblade and absorber. I use the leafblower on my bike.

jbob · 11-03-2009, 02:04 PM

only rub my baby with a premium leather shammy!

raskal311 · 11-03-2009, 02:12 PM

Where is the driving very fast option?

seareef · 11-03-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EquinsuOcha

Absorber. Fuck Shamwow. Absorber was around years before Shamwow. The Absorber has served me well for over 9 years, I'll never use anythng else.

X 2 except im a old man mine has served me since I was 20 and im 42 now

MrGrimm · 11-03-2009, 02:24 PM

Mine dries in the sun after it rains

JHAirForce05 · 11-05-2009, 09:02 AM

I use a shammy

meteoraman2514 · 11-05-2009, 09:30 AM

i was using the absorber, but bought a microfiber waffle weave towel and havent touched my absorber since

Dane-Taco · 11-09-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EquinsuOcha

Absorber. Fuck Shamwow. Absorber was around years before Shamwow. The Absorber has served me well for over 9 years, I'll never use anythng else.

X2

I got a Shamwow from a friend (free fortunately) and it sucks! It just pushed the water around, didn't absorb any water!???

CableTec · 11-09-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sirsaechao

California Blade for most of the water and then The Absorber to get the rest.

This.............

Palmetto Pete · 11-09-2009, 09:40 PM

I use a shammy followed right behind with a micro-fiber towel. Works perfect, not a drop of water left on there.

charliegates · 11-09-2009, 09:48 PM

I use a Shammy from Wal Mart. I like the leaf blower idea, but I will probably just stick with the shammy for simplicity. My yard is basically a swamp so I would not be able to use the leaf blower for anything else.

seksilumpia · 11-09-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lifesaflaw123

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

creative bro lol..i just may use that idea

Ahshiet · 11-09-2009, 10:10 PM

i drive around the block then use the absorber to finish

AlexForbesR6 · 11-09-2009, 10:14 PM

ShamWOW sucks shizzz

i have one of the super absorbent ones that come in a plastic tube for getting the initial water off then a chamois to finish drying it with a microfibre cloth to do minor polishing

dktaco · 11-12-2009, 02:30 PM

Everything mentioned above is flat out crap especially the water blade. If your vehicle ain't 100% clean of debris you will mar and etch your paint. The water blade is only good for windows and chrome. These are hands down the 2 best products you can use to care for your vehicle after washing.

http://www.autogeek.net/cobra-waffle-weave.html

http://www.autogeek.net/metro-blaster-sidekick.html

And more details on how to properly wash and dry, which most people fail to do which leads to horrible etching, scratching, spider swirls, etc. Trust me I detail!

http://www.autogeek.net/exterior.html

Doc.SS · 11-16-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dktaco

Everything mentioned above is flat out crap especially the water blade. If your vehicle ain't 100% clean of debris you will mar and etch your paint. The water blade is only good for windows and chrome. These are hands down the 2 best products you can use to care for your vehicle after washing.

http://www.autogeek.net/cobra-waffle-weave.html

http://www.autogeek.net/metro-blaster-sidekick.html

And more details on how to properly wash and dry, which most people fail to do which leads to horrible etching, scratching, spider swirls, etc. Trust me I detail!

http://www.autogeek.net/exterior.html

I use a similar product, its not that exact thing but a very large microfiber cloth basically. Been using it for years.
I'll look into the metro blaster.
thanks

dktaco · 11-16-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc.SS

I use a similar product, its not that exact thing but a very large microfiber cloth basically. Been using it for years.
I'll look into the metro blaster.
thanks

The metro blaster is for usually funky grills and cracks. I use it 50% of the time. If I just got done mowing the yard then I will use the leaf blower that is out.

Doc.SS · 11-16-2009, 04:59 PM

I have a craftsman wet vac that I can use.

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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11-03-2009, 02:24 PM	#167
MrGrimm 21-26'30'' N 157-45'01'' W Name: Dean Joined: Oct 2009, #24568 Location: Hawaii Gender: Male Posts: 38	Mine dries in the sun after it rains __________________ Tacoma Pics Photography

11-05-2009, 09:30 AM	#169
meteoraman2514 "an immature 21 year old" Name: Brett Joined: May 2009, #16692 Location: St. Albans, W.V. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 2,579 06 Tacoma DC TRD Sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 3" lift, , 265/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Flowmaster 40 series Delta Flow dual exhaust, 5% tint all around, Wet Okoles, K&N air filter	i was using the absorber, but bought a microfiber waffle weave towel and havent touched my absorber since __________________

11-09-2009, 09:48 PM	#173
charliegates Junior Member Name: Charlie Joined: Oct 2009, #24150 Location: Polk County Florida Gender: Male Posts: 9 Taco LB White TRD 2009 Double Cab Automatic Leer model 122 high top 12v tri-outlet in bed	Shammy I use a Shammy from Wal Mart. I like the leaf blower idea, but I will probably just stick with the shammy for simplicity. My yard is basically a swamp so I would not be able to use the leaf blower for anything else.

11-09-2009, 10:14 PM	#176
AlexForbesR6 My R6 Eats Me Name: Alex Joined: Aug 2009, #21488 Location: Houston, TX Gender: Male Posts: 406 07 4x4 6-Spd 2007 Double Cab Manual	ShamWOW sucks shizzz i have one of the super absorbent ones that come in a plastic tube for getting the initial water off then a chamois to finish drying it with a microfibre cloth to do minor polishing __________________ Dragging Knee>Wheelie 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6- K&N Filter, Factory Pro Velocity Stacks, Power Commander III USB, Speedo Healer, 520 +1/-2 Sprocket Conv., CRG Bar End Mirror 2007 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 SR5- BHLM, Fog Light Mod, Pioneer Deck

11-03-2009, 07:38 AM	#162
macgyver Senior Member Name: Brad Joined: Aug 2009, #21173 Location: Canton, GA Gender: Male Posts: 101	I use the california waterblade followed up by an absorber. I had both since about 2002. I always make sure I hose off the water blade just in case there might be dirt stuck to it for some reason. Or if I drop it on the ground I will hose it off.

11-03-2009, 12:43 PM	#163
Danosabre Member Name: Dan Joined: Oct 2009, #24388 Location: Gardner,Ma Gender: Male Posts: 59 09 TRD Off Road 2009 Access Cab Automatic	I use the waterblade and absorber. I use the leafblower on my bike.

11-03-2009, 02:04 PM	#164
jbob 09 bama taco Joined: Oct 2009, #25056 Gender: Male Posts: 263 09 tacoma 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 step bars,vent visors	only rub my baby with a premium leather shammy!

11-03-2009, 02:12 PM	#165
raskal311 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13812 Location: S. Cal Gender: Male Posts: 818	Where is the driving very fast option?

11-05-2009, 09:02 AM	#168
JHAirForce05 Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18780 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 24 Gender: Dude Posts: 75 09 DC LB SP 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Kenwood DDX712 with Nav and rear view cam, Viper 5901 Security System, Kobalt Slim Line Compact Truck Tool Box	I use a shammy

11-09-2009, 09:40 PM	#172
Palmetto Pete Junior Member Name: Pete Joined: Nov 2009, #25480 Location: Hawaii Gender: Male Posts: 22 10 4X4 SR5 DC 2010 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V-6	I use a shammy followed right behind with a micro-fiber towel. Works perfect, not a drop of water left on there.

11-09-2009, 10:10 PM	#175
Ahshiet Black is the key Joined: Sep 2009, #22303 Location: Maui Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 88 09 MG Sport DC 4x4 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 3inch black spacer lift(front) pro comp add a leaf(rear) Wet Okole black seat covers HIDs high/low black 5% tints bed mat black trd exhaust black Xrunner badges K&N drop in/secondary filter removed carbon fiber door sills 2 8" bazookas silverstar blinker bulbs black(4x4)mudflaps chopped antenna bed floor tie downs Recaro child seat rev.bulb mod yellow fog bulbs roof racks skid plate To be done: roof mounted fogs smoke tails led bulbs side steps wheels and tires bed cover KEEP IT KLEEN!	i drive around the block then use the absorber to finish

11-12-2009, 02:30 PM	#177
dktaco Yes MAObama is a joke! Name: Josh Joined: Nov 2009, #25643 Location: So. Cal (D-town aka Downey) Gender: Male Posts: 133 05 PreRunner SR5 6-spd Modded 2005 Access Cab Manual Too many!	Everything mentioned above is flat out crap especially the water blade. If your vehicle ain't 100% clean of debris you will mar and etch your paint. The water blade is only good for windows and chrome. These are hands down the 2 best products you can use to care for your vehicle after washing. http://www.autogeek.net/cobra-waffle-weave.html http://www.autogeek.net/metro-blaster-sidekick.html And more details on how to properly wash and dry, which most people fail to do which leads to horrible etching, scratching, spider swirls, etc. Trust me I detail! http://www.autogeek.net/exterior.html __________________ Wanted - Stock Headlights PM me if you have them for sale!

11-16-2009, 04:59 PM	#180
Doc.SS Senior Member Name: Frank Joined: Oct 2009, #23899 Location: P-Town, Va. Gender: Male Posts: 321 05 DC SR5 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 20% tint Black weathertech's Westin nerf bars	I have a craftsman wet vac that I can use. __________________

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