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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. Feb 23, 2012 at 2:35 PM
    #401
    gainman

    gainman Semper Fi

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    i just drive it down the highway
     
  2. Feb 23, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    AaronArf

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    Leaf blower, works very well if you have a good coat of wax on your truck!
     
  3. Feb 25, 2012 at 2:24 AM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    With patience and practise I can now dry the vehicle spot free with a single sheet of paper towel. images_d67ac7ed01d1f685b3eeb96a8634798353935cf5.jpg
     
  4. Mar 2, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    Fightnfire

    Fightnfire Recklessly tired

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  5. Mar 3, 2012 at 3:18 AM
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    S7ICKlVlAN

    S7ICKlVlAN Cpt. Bubbleguts

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    215mph leaf blower & absorber user here.
     
  6. Mar 3, 2012 at 3:28 AM
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    TACOMA TRD

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    Been using this for 15 years now. Works great.

    [​IMG]
     
  7. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:09 PM
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    Rich91710

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    To "dry" operates under the assumption that it was first "washed"

    I'm lazy and cheap... I wait for rain :D

    Seriously... it's white, so it doesn't show dirt badly. If I notice dirt, I'll go through a touch-free carwash when I get gas.
    When I notice that's not doing the job, then I'll break out the detailing stuff that I collected when I was super anal about my Tundra.
     
  8. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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    FoundOffRoadDead

    FoundOffRoadDead whiptastic handling

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    I use so much shit i lost count of what kinda dryers i use.
     
  9. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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  10. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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    FoundOffRoadDead

    FoundOffRoadDead whiptastic handling

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    X2 but i have a cage and it never cleans it...
     
  11. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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    FoundOffRoadDead whiptastic handling

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    M-M-M-ORE_POWER-R-R-R
     
  12. Mar 23, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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    I actually have that very blower model! Haha.
     
  13. Mar 24, 2012 at 12:29 AM
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    The absorber and microfiber cloth works good. It just sucks because it has been so dry out here recently that the truck dries before I am done washing. I hate it because it leaves water spots. Any ideals on how to combat this? I have just been spraying the entire truck down more often during the wash but even this doesn't work most of the time. It is frustrating :/ lol
     
  14. Mar 24, 2012 at 12:37 AM
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    Warhorseforever Will The Thrill

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    I do also but it sucks so bad with all the emissions crap on it.
     
  15. Mar 24, 2012 at 12:42 AM
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    Ditto. The only time I'll even rinse it off is if its either caked with mud or has been in salt. You would think my truck looks like a POS but it actually doesn't look all that different from when I first bought it six years ago. I hate the glare from a really shiny waxed clear coat anyway -- I'd buy a Tacoma in flat OD if they'd offer it as an option.
     
  16. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    fuckin' blow torch.... FTW !! :eek::eek:
     
  17. Mar 26, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    Hairy Taco

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    why isn't dry-humping on the poll?
     
  18. Apr 3, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    wash quicker!!! lol. wax more often
     
  19. Apr 6, 2012 at 10:21 AM
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    knightsquad

    knightsquad New Member

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    First post here guys,

    Man! I've never used the Absorber before but after reading that a lot of you do
    I went and got one last night and used it this morning.
    Damn! Why I never tried this before I'll never know! I love it!

    Just bought two new Tacomas, one for son and one for me and we love em'

    Got my son the 4X4 6cyl, mines just 4cyl 2 wheel but these things are beautiful.
    Should a, Could a, Would a,
    Wonder how much I'll lose now if I trade for a 4X4 (One week!)
    hahaha I'm jealous! LOL
     
  20. Apr 8, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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    I told you to get 4x4 pop..
    You adults never listen..
     

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