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Old 10-27-23, 09:11 AM
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Default Washed both cars yesterday

Last night, I washed both our cars for the first time in about a month, give or take. It was long-overdue.

Here's the wife's X3... Gotta say, I like that Phytonic Blue Metallic color.




And, I almost ran out of light, but finished the Lexus just in time.




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Old 10-27-23, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by arentz07
Last night, I washed both our cars for the first time in about a month, give or take. It was long-overdue.

Here's the wife's X3... Gotta say, I like that Phytonic Blue Metallic color.




And, I almost ran out of light, but finished the Lexus just in time.




what do you use to dry the back? Water gets in all those seams
Old 10-27-23, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by FLXYLXY
what do you use to dry the back? Water gets in all those seams
lol I just drive it once and touch-up after. I am not super **** about drying - I typically have to hit it with some detailer spray afterwards either way to clean up minor water spots and spray from tires, etc. I just use microfiber towels.

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Old 10-27-23, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by FLXYLXY
what tint brand did you go with .look g at suntek cir or 3m cir not sure what looks best on Lexus windows. Looking for gray rather then brown or blueish
ill be honest. Lexus did the tint for me and I asked for the same a grey hue versus blue/brown . I can ask them what they put on for me.
Old 10-27-23, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by FLXYLXY
what do you use to dry the back? Water gets in all those seams
try the master blaster car dryer. Can get on Amazon or Adam’s polishes
Old 10-27-23, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by giS
try the master blaster car dryer. Can get on Amazon or Adam’s polishes
Those are like $400 - $600 which is insane to dry one's car. I use my leaf blower to blow water out of the crevices..
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Old 10-27-23, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 303CIDV8


Freshly detailed.
garage as clean as the car 🔥
Old 10-27-23, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Fleuger99
Those are like $400 - $600 which is insane to dry one's car. I use my leaf blower to blow water out of the crevices..
I have 4 cars and 2 motorcycles to dry but even if I only had 1 car. I would invest in it. To each their own, right?
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Old 10-27-23, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by giS
try the master blaster car dryer. Can get on Amazon or Adam’s polishes
I have the dewalt leaf blower and it does so so. I can spend 20 minutes on the rear and still drip

a friend of mine recommend to try this. Going to get the car ceramic coated soon so maybe that will help too .


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Old 10-27-23, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Fleuger99
Those are like $400 - $600 which is insane to dry one's car. I use my leaf blower to blow water out of the crevices..
Agreed, it isn't going to dry 10x better than a $50 leaf blower. I ordered a big 800+ CFM one and it was still like $75 or something. Dries the car very well.
Originally Posted by FLXYLXY
I have the dewalt leaf blower and it does so so. I can spend 20 minutes on the rear and still drip

a friend of mine recommend to try this. Going to get the car ceramic coated soon so maybe that will help too .

A ceramic coat helps for sure, but door sills and the trunk wing still get a little drippage going. I have to dry the door sills with a cloth.
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Old 10-27-23, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 95bat
Agreed, it isn't going to dry 10x better than a $50 leaf blower. I ordered a big 800+ CFM one and it was still like $75 or something. Dries the car very well.

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have you tried the master blaster? I have it and I have a leaf blower. I can attest to the fact the master blaster is FAR superior to a leaf blower.
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Originally Posted by giS
have you tried the master blaster? I have it and I have a leaf blower. I can attest to the fact the master blaster is FAR superior to a leaf blower.
I have not... wasn't something that needed to be upgraded for me. I can already dry my car in a few minutes with a leaf blower. Plus, I pull it in the garage and wipe it down with detail spray after I dry it so even if I miss a spot with the leaf blower I will get it afterward still.

No judging for buying one, just wasn't a purchase for me 🙂 I think my next big purchase will end up being an electric pressure washer when mine finally dies. It's like 11 years old and still chugging along somehow.
Old 10-28-23, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by giS
have you tried the master blaster? I have it and I have a leaf blower. I can attest to the fact the master blaster is FAR superior to a leaf blower.
Oh my goodness! Where have you been?! How’s the fam and how many miles do we have now?! 😜
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Mid-autumn Saturday drive.



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Old 10-29-23, 05:24 AM
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I was out running errands and just liked the look of these gold leaves behind the car. 😂
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