Best thing to use to dry off a car?

colt .45 · 04-20-2003, 09:54 PM

THE ABSORBER!!!!
Nothing compares.

tcrews · 04-20-2003, 10:59 PM

use a Water-blade first and you'll be amazed at how much faster and easier your drying task will be.

I've been using both for years....

**cobrabitn** · 04-20-2003, 11:28 PM

Actually, If you use a leaf blower first, you will get all of the water out of the wheel lug areas, under the lenses for the lights and other tight areas that a towel or other cloth type material will not reach. been doing it for years, it makes drying off the rest of the car a sinch!

SilverStrike · 04-21-2003, 02:26 PM

LOL @ Tony! I'm sure the neighbors all congregate to watch you "blow off" the Cobras ..

Ditto on what Tom said. California Waterblade, followed by a 100% cotton, clean white towel.

**cobrabitn** · 04-21-2003, 05:27 PM

Ssssh, I try to do it when no one is watching or do it in the garage so I won't embarass myself. I learned this method from some guy that was a multiple show winner.... don't ask me his name, I'm having a senior moment.

Bartman01 · 04-21-2003, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by colt .45
THE ABSORBER!!!!
Nothing compares.

Maybe it's my technique, but the absorber always leaves tiny water beads behind on my car (darn humidity) so I always have to follow behind with a soft towel.

spittincobra01 · 04-22-2003, 12:15 AM

I would have to agree with Tony.... I have been using either compressed air, or a leaf blower for years. It takes the majority of the water off and I do it right outside... who cares what the neighbors think. None of them like the fact I own a cobra anyway... (if you ask me, they are jealous their mini vans don't stack up) I follow up with a leather shamois. It never leaves any moisture behind, and really shines up the clear coat.

ausie · 04-14-2004, 07:28 AM

I have been using a shop vac for years to blow the water off the car. I have one of those shop vac that has a detachable motor to be used as a blower. If your paint is good it will remain safe to use (it all depends on what nozzle you use - too much air may result in peeling of paint if it is bad). I have even used this method on a car with decals on it (factory installed that is). I usually wipe off the remaining water with a terry cloth towl or one of the absorber towels. I usually let the car air dry for a day before I wax it, that way any remaining water in the crevises and such has a time to evaporate. Definately use a blower because it will speed things up. Note: if you blow off your car inside a garage, you may kick up dust off the floor or walls which will end up on your paint.

My Cobra · 04-14-2004, 10:26 AM

i am laughing so hard. ha ha. i would laugh if i saw the guy next door taking the blower to his 1984 dodge mini van. ha ha. I never though about taking the blower to the car. good idea guys. it will not mess up the dunlop paint job i have? these absorber clothes you talk of are they the ones in wal-mart that are in the tubes? and the squeggie things you use them on the body as well as windows? no little lines like the windows leave at the gas station from the squeegies.

**cobrabitn** · 04-14-2004, 10:29 AM

I have used the blower method for 20 years now and still do it....

nckissfan · 04-14-2004, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cobrabitn

Ssssh, I try to do it when no one is watching or do it in the garage so I won't embarass myself. I learned this method from some guy that was a multiple show winner.... don't ask me his name, I'm having a senior moment.

so was that the other weekend you learned that

kidding, kidding. This actually sounds like a response that Lisa would throw back at you. Sheesh, I think she taught some bad things when I was down at CMP

**97whitevert** · 04-14-2004, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nckissfan

so was that the other weekend you learned that

kidding, kidding. This actually sounds like a response that Lisa would throw back at you. Sheesh, I think she taught some bad things when I was down at CMP

HEY!! don't try to put ALL the blame on me here!

sounds like someone has been dooing some reading in here to try to put that on me.....

i mean SOME of it...maybe

nope can't even take the blame for that

thanks mike. at least i know who my friends are

nckissfan · 04-14-2004, 04:20 PM

oh, I am to blame for some of it, I guess. I do have a goofy, poking fun side to me.

**97whitevert** · 04-14-2004, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nckissfan

oh, I am to blame for some of it, I guess. I do have a goofy, poking fun side to me.

i guess, sheesh....

why doo I get the blame things i may or may not have done- i have to plead the 5th on this one...

i am innocent i tell ya~~ INNOCENT!!!!!!

that's my story and i'm stickin to it!

nckissfan · 04-14-2004, 04:52 PM

sound a little guilty.....maybe just a little guilty

04-20-2003, 09:54 PM	#1
colt .45 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cleveland Texas Posts: 111	Best thing to use to dry off a car? THE ABSORBER!!!! Nothing compares. __________________

04-20-2003, 10:59 PM	#2
tcrews Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 878	use a Water-blade first and you'll be amazed at how much faster and easier your drying task will be. I've been using both for years.... __________________ Tom Crews 1997 Cobra Coupe #3672, SCMC #82 571 rwHP 462 rwTQ ------- 1998 Cobra Convertible 264 rwHP 268 rwTQ Tom's SVT Cobra Page

04-20-2003, 11:28 PM	#3
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Actually, If you use a leaf blower first, you will get all of the water out of the wheel lug areas, under the lenses for the lights and other tight areas that a towel or other cloth type material will not reach. been doing it for years, it makes drying off the rest of the car a sinch! __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

04-21-2003, 02:26 PM	#4
SilverStrike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 448	LOL @ Tony! I'm sure the neighbors all congregate to watch you "blow off" the Cobras .. Ditto on what Tom said. California Waterblade, followed by a 100% cotton, clean white towel. __________________ '02 SVT Lightning (Silver) ~ #4089 "God put me on this Earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now, I am so far behind I will never die."

04-21-2003, 05:27 PM	#5
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Ssssh, I try to do it when no one is watching or do it in the garage so I won't embarass myself. I learned this method from some guy that was a multiple show winner.... don't ask me his name, I'm having a senior moment. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

04-22-2003, 12:15 AM	#7
spittincobra01 NH S.E.C. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Hooksett, NH Posts: 527	I would have to agree with Tony.... I have been using either compressed air, or a leaf blower for years. It takes the majority of the water off and I do it right outside... who cares what the neighbors think. None of them like the fact I own a cobra anyway... (if you ask me, they are jealous their mini vans don't stack up) I follow up with a leather shamois. It never leaves any moisture behind, and really shines up the clear coat. __________________ 2001 Black coupe #935 of 3867

04-14-2004, 07:28 AM	#8
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	I have been using a shop vac for years to blow the water off the car. I have one of those shop vac that has a detachable motor to be used as a blower. If your paint is good it will remain safe to use (it all depends on what nozzle you use - too much air may result in peeling of paint if it is bad). I have even used this method on a car with decals on it (factory installed that is). I usually wipe off the remaining water with a terry cloth towl or one of the absorber towels. I usually let the car air dry for a day before I wax it, that way any remaining water in the crevises and such has a time to evaporate. Definately use a blower because it will speed things up. Note: if you blow off your car inside a garage, you may kick up dust off the floor or walls which will end up on your paint.

04-14-2004, 10:26 AM	#9
My Cobra Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Franklin NC Posts: 235	i am laughing so hard. ha ha. i would laugh if i saw the guy next door taking the blower to his 1984 dodge mini van. ha ha. I never though about taking the blower to the car. good idea guys. it will not mess up the dunlop paint job i have? these absorber clothes you talk of are they the ones in wal-mart that are in the tubes? and the squeggie things you use them on the body as well as windows? no little lines like the windows leave at the gas station from the squeegies. __________________ 1999 Chameleon Cobra build number 3568 Pro 50 short shifter, cobra front emblem, 2001 "cobra" rear bumper. Dupont chameleon paint, MAC CAI, Diablo chip. 20% window tint, XM radio, SCMC # 01053

04-14-2004, 10:29 AM	#10
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	I have used the blower method for 20 years now and still do it....

04-14-2004, 04:20 PM	#13
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	oh, I am to blame for some of it, I guess. I do have a goofy, poking fun side to me. __________________

04-14-2004, 04:52 PM	#15
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	sound a little guilty.....maybe just a little guilty __________________

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