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Old 12-10-05, 09:56 PM
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After a wash, how do you guys dry your cars while avoiding water spots? Do you use The Absorber, or materials similar to that?
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Don't wash your car in direct sunlight. I wash mine at sunset or early morning and use a good quality real natural chamois. This is the one I use. http://www.properautocare.com/pitdryscham.html. Don't like the synthetic ones. Also, after drying I use Zaino Z6 Gloss enhancer or similar product to provide a smooth surface in additional to added protection. The Z6 help remove and reduce water spots from washing.

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The key to avoid water spots is too wash your car in the shade and not let the sun dry up the car.
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Originally Posted by bigperm
After a wash, how do you guys dry your cars while avoiding water spots? Do you use The Absorber, or materials similar to that?
I use the California Water Blade. It's made from synthetic material and cuts my drying time in half. You can't get every spot on the car but I can get about %80 of the car then I follow up with a couple of Waffle Weave Microfiber Towels. Like others have said here don't wash your car in direct sunlight and try to dry your car ASAP.

Another trick is to remove the spray nozzle from the hose and just let the water run directly on the car right before drying . Water will just sheet off your car and you will have less drying to do.

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Old 12-12-05, 11:28 AM
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make sure you have a good coat of wax on it before it happens. Makes it much easier to remove.
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