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How do you dry your Z after a wash?

Originally Posted by markoware Master Blaster...still have to run a 20 amp circuit for full awesomeness, though. Ooh, yeah...forgot to mention...kicking in that second motor does want a 20 amp

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View Poll Results: How do you dry your Z after a wash?
After washing I just dry it with a microfiber towel. 31 39.24%
After wash, I apply a spray-on polish and then dry it with a microfiber towel. 8 10.13%
Dry it with something other than a Microfiber towel. 8 10.13%
Silicone Squeegee and air dry! 3 3.80%
I drive off like a maniac without a care in the world! 5 6.33%
Other (Please specify) 24 30.38%
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Old 07-13-2014, 09:23 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Master Blaster...still have to run a 20 amp circuit for full awesomeness, though.
Ooh, yeah...forgot to mention...kicking in that second motor does want a 20 amp circuit.
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Old 07-13-2014, 09:40 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Shop vac blower with long tube everywhere then finish up with microfiber and Adam's detail spray.
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Old 07-14-2014, 06:33 AM   #18 (permalink)
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I use deionized water to rinse, so I just drive it. If I happen to get a little water spot from some non-deionized water trapped somewhere I just take care of it with a little quick detailer.
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I use a QD or spray wax with a microfiber towel. I use a blower for the crevices.
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Old 07-14-2014, 10:04 AM   #20 (permalink)
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tap rinse stream (flood mode on firemen nozzle), blower, then blot dry the rest using waffle weave.


then i usually QD the panels afterwards.
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Old 07-14-2014, 10:05 AM   #21 (permalink)
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.. oh, and run a dehumidifier in the garage with a fan circulating the air for 5-6hrs.
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Old 07-15-2014, 11:24 PM   #22 (permalink)
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.. oh, and run a dehumidifier in the garage with a fan circulating the air for 5-6hrs.
Wow, I have never done that. This is awesome.
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Old 07-16-2014, 03:58 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Wow, I have never done that. This is awesome.
yah, my car sits in the garage during the week so i need to rid the water out of the nooks and bottom of the car. this does the trick.

also good for sealing/waxing on a humid day. shut garage door, run the dehumidifier for like an hour, then start your process.
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Old 10-30-2014, 05:13 PM   #24 (permalink)
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depends.... 9 out of 10 I use the leaf blower. other I use waffle weave with spray on wax.
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Electric leaf blower, then waffle weave towel in the door jambs & such.
Seriously? In all seriousness, this thought has never occurred to me!
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I outsource that job.

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Master Blaster. Then wipe down with Aqua Glow and microfiber.
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