How to dry the car effectively after washing

[Deleted member 19354]

Hey folks. I hand wash my pony. Most of the time after washing is spent drying, especially since the car seems to have endless places for water to hide: under headlights, under rear hatch window, between tail-lights and body. Many times I will find myself thinking that I'm done, only to find that a few minutes later a small drip of water makes its way out from under the rear window, or the seam between the body and the tail-lights.

Has anyone found a method to quickly get rid of all the water from those hiding spots?

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[ShaggySS]

+1 Leaf Blower
+1 Pedal down. One quick 0 to 60ish seems to do the trick.

I agree 100% with your frustration. It seems like there is a little reservoir above the rear window that waits until you are done to dribble all over the rear window.

 

[Mach1E]

So it sounds like there are no votes in the “water spots give it character” category?

 

[Arctic]

Hey folks. I hand wash my pony. Most of the time after washing is spent drying, especially since the car seems to have endless places for water to hide: under headlights, under rear hatch window, between tail-lights and body. Many times I will find myself thinking that I'm done, only to find that a few minutes later a small drip of water makes its way out from under the rear window, or the seam between the body and the tail-lights.

Has anyone found a method to quickly get rid of all the water from those hiding spots?

Small hand held electric blower. No touch solution

 

[Opa]

Get on the freeway, enable Unbridle mode and go REALLY fast.

actually, this is what we really do???
our membership car wash is about a mile away from our residence and is located on a highway with 55 mile an hour speed limit.

So we zoom down the road to get the car mostly dry pull in to our house and finish off with microfiber?

 

[Stang68]

Yeah definitely leaf blower. You want to touch the car as little as possible during the drying process. Even if there is water left on it, don't put any pressure on the car with the cloth, just let it drop on the wet spot and soak it up.

Yes, I'm a little insane.

 

[SOSMachE]

After the wash, I drive a few miles at low speeds in our community to get some of the water off. Then I use the Air Cannon jr I bought from Adams Polishes. Works pretty well.

 

[the golden eel]

Whenever you are done rinsing the car, lift the back hatch. This drains the excessive water trapped there. Same for the frunk but it's not nearly as bad

I always pop the back hatch after a wash, but I've never done that with the frunk. Honestly never even thought about it. I suppose I should give that a try next time.

 

[joes723]

I’m glad to know I’m not looking like a complete idiot using my leaf blower after it’s washed. Then use the “absorb” brand drying sheet and dry microfiber cloth on the windows to clean up any streaks.

 

[markboris]

I use an air dryer specifically made for vehicles. It has dual motors/fans, several attachments for various applications and a 30 ft hose so I can do either car in the garage without moving the blower. After it's on for a minute, the air coming out of the nozzle is very warm which also aids in drying. It quickly gets rid of all water around the rear liftgate window and all other hidden areas. A drawback to this blower is the noise. It's very loud. The other issue you can run into is it's so powerful on the high setting, if you have any vinyl paint wrap it will lift up and peel right off if you get close to the edges. Don't ask me how I know...

 

[HuntingPudel]

I use an air dryer specifically made for vehicles. It has dual motors/fans, several attachments for various applications and a 30 ft hose so I can do either car in the garage without moving the blower. After it's on for a minute, the air coming out of the nozzle is very warm which also aids in drying. It quickly gets rid of all water around the rear liftgate window and all other hidden areas. A drawback to this blower is the noise. It's very loud. The other issue you can run into is it's so powerful on the high setting, if you have any vinyl paint wrap it will lift up and peel right off if you get close to the edges. Don't ask me how I know...

LOL that looks suspiciously like the Air Force dryers that I’ve seen being used on long-coated dogs. I guess I could use the dog dryer. It’s stupidly loud and can blow me off of the grooming table unless I am prepared. ??

 

[markboris]

LOL that looks suspiciously like the Air Force dryers that I’ve seen being used on long-coated dogs. I guess I could use the dog dryer. It’s stupidly loud and can blow me off of the grooming table unless I am prepared. ??

Yes, it is made by Air Force. However it’s a little more powerful than the one for dogs. ?

 

[HuntingPudel]

Yes, it is made by Air Force. However it’s a little more powerful than the one for dogs. ?

I just want a 30’ hose for mine. ??

 

[OcSteve39]

Hey folks. I hand wash my pony. Most of the time after washing is spent drying, especially since the car seems to have endless places for water to hide: under headlights, under rear hatch window, between tail-lights and body. Many times I will find myself thinking that I'm done, only to find that a few minutes later a small drip of water makes its way out from under the rear window, or the seam between the body and the tail-lights.

Has anyone found a method to quickly get rid of all the water from those hiding spots?

battery Leaf blower.
Top, sides, wheels
Finish with micro dry towel.

 

[dgilles428]

Hey folks. I hand wash my pony. Most of the time after washing is spent drying, especially since the car seems to have endless places for water to hide: under headlights, under rear hatch window, between tail-lights and body. Many times I will find myself thinking that I'm done, only to find that a few minutes later a small drip of water makes its way out from under the rear window, or the seam between the body and the tail-lights.

Has anyone found a method to quickly get rid of all the water from those hiding spots?

I use 20v dewalt power washer pumping from a bucket of rain water, then drive about 70 mph for a few miles to blow off excess water, then dry what's left with Costco micro fiber towels .. just remember to cut off the stupid scratchy towel labels.

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