mr clean auto dry!

 

I use sham wow for initial dry to get rid of the big water spots, then I use microfibre towel to do a more thorough dry afterwards

 

I use an absorber also, but the best thing you can do is the leaf blower as stated.

 

take a quick ( fast ) spin around the block then dry with micro- fiber

 

Yes I have used them and they are highly destructive no matter how careful you are. If you dont believe go ahead and use it for a few months and I guarantee you will be paying someone like me to professionally polish your paint in a few months....

www.autopia.org start reading.

 

good thread..every time i was mine (black) i always get the swirls and water marks that wont go away.

 

I have chamois, waffle weave mf towels and even the paint squeegee thing and the only product I ever use on my paint is the waffle weave mf towels. This one to be exact:http://www.autogeek.net/cobra-guzzler-hd-towel.html and its the greatest. I have other waffle weave mf towels I use to dry the door jambs and I use the chamois sometimes but not as much as I use MF towels. The squeegee is only used on windows. When it comes to washing MF, I recommend http://www.autogeek.net/mr32.html or just Era detergent or any detergent without fabric softener and do not machine dry with heat. It will ruin the MF. I just let them air dry.

 

I use a leaf blower and absorber towel. Works the best and quickest for me

Fifth Gear did a segment on car washing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZjWkB_q2lE
2:25 shows the water blade.
The end near the video shows the results and damages it causes.

 

absorber is my best friend.. it lasts for years if you wash it everytime you use it

 

i tried out the leaf blower sunday...freakin' awesome. i swear theres a gallon of water in those mirrors after washing.

 

^ what he said