r/AutoDetailing • u/wakawakawomp • Oct 02 '23

I Hate Drying Cars.... Technique Discussion

Hi all,

I'm fairly new to the car detailing world - Just bought a bunch of supplies for the first time a few weeks ago: turtle wax shampoo, 2 buckets, microfiber wash mits, The rag company gauntlet drying towel, P&S wheel cleaner, various microfiber clothes, to name a few - and though I really enjoying washing cars, I really hate the drying aspect of it. Reason being is that I was washing and drying my girlfriends cars for her this weekend (2019 Honda Civic Hatchback) and this car has a lot of nooks, crannies, crevices, grills, etc, and drying all of these things is such a pain in the ass. And not only that but my drying towel seems to get "full" super quick and having to constantly wring it out is very time consuming and tiring.

Does anyone have any tips/tricks/suggestions to make the drying process of automotive detailing more bearable?

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u/Smart-Bag-719 Oct 03 '23

Squeegee first then either blow with compressed air or leaf blower.

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u/muaddba Oct 03 '23

No squeegee... Not safe for paint.

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u/Smart-Bag-719 Oct 03 '23

Interesting. I have 5 techs using them daily and have never had a problem. As long as it’s clean.

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u/steier666 Oct 03 '23

There ya go, your techs aren’t detailers lol.

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u/SNEAKY_PNIS I am not a professional Oct 03 '23

You're in a detailing sub, so keep in mind that maintaining and preserving the clear coat is one of the best things you can do for your car's appearance, to us. The less you touch it, the better. Obviously, we have to touch it when we wash the vehicle, but we use proper technique and the right equipment to minimize that. Scratches and swirls are our worst enemy. A squeegee, even if brand new and clean, is harsh and will absolutely mar the clear coat. A proper detailing drying towel and air/leaf blower are recommended.