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10-10-2008, 09:47 PM
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Black car blues Anyone have an effective method for avoiding watermarks? I wash my car twice a week and drying it with the absorber is a pain. Do they make any nozzles or anything that helps? Black shows every imperfection!
10-10-2008, 09:53 PM
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you can use a leaf blower and then for the little water that remains use the absorber. You can also buy a filter or also known as a water softener and yes Black is a PITA
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I use to get water marks until I changed my washing/drying method.
1. Wait until the sun is setting.
2. Park your car in the shade (to avoid any unnecessary heat).
3. Wash/rinse your car by sections. Don't do the whole thing at once. I usually divide mine into 5.
4. QUICKLY shammy or dry the car.
Just these simple steps made a world of a difference on my Black T/A.
1. Wait until the sun is setting.
2. Park your car in the shade (to avoid any unnecessary heat).
3. Wash/rinse your car by sections. Don't do the whole thing at once. I usually divide mine into 5.
4. QUICKLY shammy or dry the car.
Just these simple steps made a world of a difference on my Black T/A.
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DO NOT use the absorber.
I use Sonus waffle weave towels. SO much better.
As mentioned, do not wash while the sun is blazing.
Black is a pain....but it is SO worth it when it is clean.
I use Sonus waffle weave towels. SO much better.
As mentioned, do not wash while the sun is blazing.
Black is a pain....but it is SO worth it when it is clean.
10-10-2008, 10:48 PM
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I use to get water marks until I changed my washing/drying method.
1. Wait until the sun is setting.
2. Park your car in the shade (to avoid any unnecessary heat).
3. Wash/rinse your car by sections. Don't do the whole thing at once. I usually divide mine into 5.
4. QUICKLY shammy or dry the car.
Just these simple steps made a world of a difference on my Black T/A.
1. Wait until the sun is setting.
2. Park your car in the shade (to avoid any unnecessary heat).
3. Wash/rinse your car by sections. Don't do the whole thing at once. I usually divide mine into 5.
4. QUICKLY shammy or dry the car.
Just these simple steps made a world of a difference on my Black T/A.
yup yup! that's what i do too! after it's all dry and soak up all the standing water in the nooks and crannies i use the Zaino detail spray
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I have a blade from Griots Garage and I can't imagine actually catching anything with it. It isn't a rubber blade its more of a spongy blade. Works amazing if you ask me.
10-11-2008, 01:40 AM
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I use to get water marks until I changed my washing/drying method.
1. Wait until the sun is setting.
2. Park your car in the shade (to avoid any unnecessary heat).
3. Wash/rinse your car by sections. Don't do the whole thing at once. I usually divide mine into 5.
4. QUICKLY shammy or dry the car.
Just these simple steps made a world of a difference on my Black T/A.
1. Wait until the sun is setting.
2. Park your car in the shade (to avoid any unnecessary heat).
3. Wash/rinse your car by sections. Don't do the whole thing at once. I usually divide mine into 5.
4. QUICKLY shammy or dry the car.
Just these simple steps made a world of a difference on my Black T/A.
10-11-2008, 01:41 AM
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I usually carry two of the Microfiber towels with me...use one to dry. After the car is dry I then apply the ICE spray wax with the other towel. After the waxing is all done, 99% of the "little hairs" you speak of are gone. If not, then just very gently go over the car so the towel gets em off.
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