well water ---spots galore

LMBmikeZ · 07-10-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RomRox

not to mention all the dust your rear bumper picks up and streaks from the water that leaves your outside rear view mirrors.

^^again this is something that the leaf blower will take care of, same as your tail lights the leaf blower does wonders cuts the drying time/# of towels used in half!

Westwood · 07-10-2010, 05:31 PM

im happy with my white Z

lol but had the same problem with my black 350z

Jeffblue · 07-10-2010, 06:17 PM

Towels wont leave streaks if they are microfiber, they are clean, and you use some quick detailer and a light hand. I always towel dry my car and use canned air to spray out the water from the side mirrors, and i have 0 streaks on my black Z

RomRox · 07-10-2010, 09:22 PM

Everytime I use a leaf blower it kicks up dust and gets on the finish.... wiping it off may put swirls in the finish?

but I agree, it DOES make drying way faster!

Gunzero · 07-11-2010, 12:10 AM

Swirl marks suckkk loool

Trips · 07-11-2010, 01:50 AM

StealthZ · 07-12-2010, 04:04 PM

You won't damage it with a good DA machine and the correct polish and pad i.e. Meguire's m205 on a LC White pad. Finding a good combination is key to success and there are plenty of resources out there that will help you out on this. GOOD LUCK!

1325 · 07-12-2010, 08:45 PM

Give the car a final rinse and use the California Water Blade to cut down your drying time, then use a towel to wipe off remaining water.

RomRox · 07-12-2010, 09:22 PM

That water blade just seems like it would scratch the heck out of your clear coat if any bit of dust catches on to an edge.

Sandra Dee · 07-13-2010, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RomRox

That water blade just seems like it would scratch the heck out of your clear coat if any bit of dust catches on to an edge.

yikes! that is what i am afraid of. So far no swirls thanks to advice from all of you great people!

I have no problems listening to people who know so much more than i do on a given topic.

kenchan · 07-13-2010, 12:52 PM

if you have wax or sealants on your car you can sheet most of the water off by not spraying water at the car during your final rinse. some folks like to take their hose nozzle off, but i usually just put it in the 'flush' mode and let the water flow out without spraying.

i use my shopvac in blower mode to rid water in the nooks before doing a blot dry. if you are working in a dusty area dont use the blower.

blot dry is you place your towel on the damp area of the car and just gently press the towel, dont drag it on the paint.

Sandra Dee · 07-14-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

if you have wax or sealants on your car you can sheet most of the water off by not spraying water at the car during your final rinse. some folks like to take their hose nozzle off, but i usually just put it in the 'flush' mode and let the water flow out without spraying.

i use my shopvac in blower mode to rid water in the nooks before doing a blot dry. if you are working in a dusty area dont use the blower.

blot dry is you place your towel on the damp area of the car and just gently press the towel, dont drag it on the paint.

yeah-i am afraid to do the leafblower since i am in my driveway and it has been dry here-dust galore.
I was using the Mr. Clean apparatus for just the filters(wolfgang auto bath) but I still have spots. I did not get the water softener yet to go on my hose-but taking the nozzle off might be better for right now.
i still have spots and cannot get them off. i am wondering if this "etching" you all talk about has damaged the surface ? i prob ahve to polish it to get them off at this point...
oh brother...

RomRox · 07-13-2010, 03:02 PM

blot drying takes alot longer and a bit more difficult on the vertical areas of the car.

UFreefer · 07-14-2010, 08:00 AM

Yeah I can't imagine blot drying the entire car....seems rediculous. I take very good care of my car and paint but the extremes that some people go to, blows my mind. I'll keep my car well waxed and polish once or twice a year to remove any minor swirl marks that I might make with MF waffle towels

Jeffblue · 07-14-2010, 08:38 AM

sandra, how did your wash go with the tips i gave you?

07-10-2010, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-10-2010, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	Towels wont leave streaks if they are microfiber, they are clean, and you use some quick detailer and a light hand. I always towel dry my car and use canned air to spray out the water from the side mirrors, and i have 0 streaks on my black Z

07-10-2010, 09:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
RomRox Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 110 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	Everytime I use a leaf blower it kicks up dust and gets on the finish.... wiping it off may put swirls in the finish? but I agree, it DOES make drying way faster!

07-12-2010, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	You won't damage it with a good DA machine and the correct polish and pad i.e. Meguire's m205 on a LC White pad. Finding a good combination is key to success and there are plenty of resources out there that will help you out on this. GOOD LUCK!

07-12-2010, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 16	Give the car a final rinse and use the California Water Blade to cut down your drying time, then use a towel to wipe off remaining water.

07-12-2010, 09:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
RomRox Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 110 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	That water blade just seems like it would scratch the heck out of your clear coat if any bit of dust catches on to an edge.

07-13-2010, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	if you have wax or sealants on your car you can sheet most of the water off by not spraying water at the car during your final rinse. some folks like to take their hose nozzle off, but i usually just put it in the 'flush' mode and let the water flow out without spraying. i use my shopvac in blower mode to rid water in the nooks before doing a blot dry. if you are working in a dusty area dont use the blower. blot dry is you place your towel on the damp area of the car and just gently press the towel, dont drag it on the paint.

07-13-2010, 03:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
RomRox Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 110 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	blot drying takes alot longer and a bit more difficult on the vertical areas of the car.

07-14-2010, 08:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
UFreefer Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 200 Drives: 09 Sport Touring Nav Rep Power: 16	Yeah I can't imagine blot drying the entire car....seems rediculous. I take very good care of my car and paint but the extremes that some people go to, blows my mind. I'll keep my car well waxed and polish once or twice a year to remove any minor swirl marks that I might make with MF waffle towels

07-14-2010, 08:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	sandra, how did your wash go with the tips i gave you?