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How do you dry your truck?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Lentsnh, May 3, 2009.

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How do you dry off your truck?

  1. Absorber

    859 vote(s)
    46.2%
  2. Cotton Towel

    473 vote(s)
    25.4%
  3. Air dry

    373 vote(s)
    20.0%
  4. ShamWOW

    156 vote(s)
    8.4%
  1. Sep 20, 2010 at 10:55 PM
    #281
    I Liquid I

    I Liquid I Well-Known Member

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    I dont dry it. I use this:

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    ... and just wipe any water thats still in the car while I take the quick detail wax out. I end up using about 3 microfiber towels though, usually using 1 on each hand.

    If im out of quick wax... then leather chamois, although sometimes I will... :plane:
     
  2. Sep 25, 2010 at 8:38 PM
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    Larry

    Larry CARL

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    ^^^^^
    yes.

    no. it's now called "shammy" and is synthetic. I blame it on PETA. :D
     
  3. Oct 23, 2010 at 4:42 AM
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    ImthePrez

    ImthePrez Well-Known Member

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    simple...let it sit outside :rolleyes: or if im feeling badass ill take my dads vette by it a few times and let that air dry it :cool:
     
  4. Oct 23, 2010 at 5:16 AM
    #284
    Nick Sells

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    They sell them at autozone i just bought one from there a week ago they work great.
     
  5. Oct 23, 2010 at 5:20 AM
    #285
    Nick Sells

    Nick Sells Well-Known Member

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    get the absorber it's better
     
  6. Oct 23, 2010 at 6:45 AM
    #286
    RMTacoguy30

    RMTacoguy30 Well-Known Member

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    I let the garden gnomes fan it dry.
     
  7. Oct 23, 2010 at 8:22 AM
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    SpaceMonkey

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    I use an absorber and leaf blower for the wheels, grill, and door seams. I used to use a drying towel but found that no matter how careful you are, they tend to leave scratches behind.
     
  8. Oct 23, 2010 at 8:23 AM
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    SpaceMonkey

    SpaceMonkey Well-Known Member

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    Yep, this works very well. Follow with a quick detail or if you have time, a good carnuba-based wax.
     
  9. Oct 29, 2010 at 12:46 AM
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    roadking1

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    metro blaster dryer. i bought for drying my motorcycle ,works fast on my truck too
     
  10. Oct 29, 2010 at 7:24 AM
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    pinktaco808

    pinktaco808 Hot Steppa

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  11. Oct 29, 2010 at 8:04 AM
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    zeeya2000

    zeeya2000 Cajun Taceaux

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    SHAMMY! the old deer skin kind
     
  12. Oct 29, 2010 at 9:29 AM
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    KCin HBCA

    KCin HBCA 2020 TRD Sport 4x4

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    California water blade, and the good ol' Firemans friend shammy. Sometimes I get the blower out and air dry it... just depends on my mood!
     
  13. Nov 14, 2010 at 7:38 PM
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    Tacomanator

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    microfiber waffle weave towel
     
  14. Nov 14, 2010 at 9:32 PM
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    OffroadToy

    OffroadToy kokanee smoker

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    I just dry it with old rags.
     
  15. Nov 15, 2010 at 8:27 AM
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    zeeya2000

    zeeya2000 Cajun Taceaux

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    bad bad bad...... how dare you!
    thats one way spider-web scratches originate.:facepalm:
     
  16. Nov 15, 2010 at 8:59 AM
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    OffroadToy

    OffroadToy kokanee smoker

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    I guess I'm not into trying to keep the paint job in show room condition since it wasn't all that great to begin with. The hood and roof look like it's got acid rain etched right into it from the day I bought it...too late to worry about it now.
     
  17. Nov 15, 2010 at 10:14 AM
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    Tacomanator

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    wet sanding and a little elbow grease might take care of it.
     
  18. Nov 18, 2010 at 2:36 PM
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    coffeesnob

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    I have been using "the absorber" and follow it up with a dry micro fiber cloth.
     
  19. Nov 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM
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    97T

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    calif water blade then the shamwow .... word of caution dont use the ca water blade if your vehicle isnt waxed.
     
  20. Nov 18, 2010 at 4:12 PM
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    Snowman

    Snowman I have a problem for your solution…

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    Check out my build
    those are poison, way to easy to sctrach the paint.
     

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