|
|
|
2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 Car Wash question - best drying towel you've used? |
|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
03-22-2024, 09:10 AM | #23 |
11104
Rep 27,834
Posts |
not sure if someone above posted this already but def start with leaf blower first
__________________
BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties! |
Appreciate
0
|
03-22-2024, 09:21 AM | #24 |
Major General
6789
Rep 5,008
Posts
Drives: 2022 Z4 M40i, 2021 228i GC
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Hallandale Beach, FL
|
I also like the “El Gordo” towels from Chemical Guys that do an excellent job. They are two sided and extra thick.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-22-2024, 09:53 AM | #25 |
Major General
1333
Rep 6,938
Posts |
Best towel is NO towel. Ceramic coated cars really dont need to be dried w a towel. A good strong leaf blower is the best drying method, bar none.
Use a good quality MF towel to blot dry any leftover water or drips, and you're done.
__________________
2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come!
2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB|Amaro | Mode Carbon | ESS | Akra EVO | KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD! |
Appreciate
1
Colemme31.00 |
03-22-2024, 07:41 PM | #26 |
Captain
668
Rep 748
Posts |
Deionized Water for rinse after 2 bucket wash, use detailing spray while drying with waffle towels...
Good Luck |
Appreciate
1
tracer bullet3453.00 |
03-23-2024, 09:01 AM | #28 | |
Captain
2075
Rep 843
Posts |
Quote:
Neighbors think I'm nuts,but it works awesome especially if your vehicle is ceramic coated
__________________
-'24 X5MC,'22 430i
-'09 Busa,'05 GSXR-1K(GT28R turbo)'00 Busa(GT3582) Gone but not forgotten: -'22 X3MC,'20 M550i,'18 X2,F30 328xi,'07 E63 AMG (1st W211 63 in the 11s),997 C4S Cab,CLS55 AMG,E55 AMG,C55AMG |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-23-2024, 10:37 AM | #29 |
Lieutenant Colonel
2291
Rep 1,915
Posts |
A leaf blower alone won't dry the car folks, even if it's ceramic coated. You still need a towel. Also, once you move the car (from the driveway back into garage) more water magically appears. You have to dry that as well...with a cloth. The exception is if you wash the car with filtered water. These forum myths are wild!
|
Appreciate
4
|
03-23-2024, 06:03 PM | #30 | |
Private First Class
106
Rep 103
Posts |
Quote:
The lead towel will always be wet/damp, as it's used to get up the majority of the water. You'll immediately follow up with a dry towel in getting up any remaining water. Dry the vehicle in sections. Using a damp towel as the lead towel and a drying aid, makes towel drying an extremely safe method. You're much more likely to impart scratches into your paint during the washing process or by following up with towels after having used a blower. Good luck, Ralph |
|
Appreciate
1
BuckysBMW185.00 |
03-25-2024, 01:05 PM | #31 |
Captain
3000
Rep 865
Posts
Drives: BMW 2018 X3 GO1
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: North East USA
|
I use one of these , this towel is amazing ! Just open it up lay it on the hood and drag it . No pressure needed and completely drys the whole car . I bought a second one to finish the touch up’s. No way of scratching the paint.
https://proformancesupply.com/produc...ng-towel-34x28
__________________
Present:
Jet Black 2018 X3 30i Previous: Sapphire Black 2013 X3 28i , Jet Black 2007 X3 3.0 Liter |
Appreciate
0
|
03-25-2024, 05:28 PM | #32 |
First Lieutenant
536
Rep 398
Posts |
If your car was ceramic'ed then nothing other than the 8HP Metrovac Air Force Master Blaster. Guarantee you dont need tower ever. Take a bit longer than tradition tower but fully worth it. Have been using it over 10 years and enjoy the moment using it.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-25-2024, 05:56 PM | #33 |
Primo Generalissimo
4907
Rep 4,135
Posts
Drives: All of them
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: DC area
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-25-2024, 11:42 PM | #34 | |
Private First Class
84
Rep 105
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2021 BMW X5 M50i Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-27-2024, 06:00 PM | #35 | |
Captain
216
Rep 633
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-27-2024, 10:07 PM | #36 |
Enlisted Member
23
Rep 42
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-28-2024, 12:17 PM | #37 | |
Colonel
2803
Rep 2,204
Posts |
Quote:
Costco has an 800cfm Greenworks for like $200 as well. No experience with it, but considered it since it's $100 cheaper and claims more CFM than the Ego. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-28-2024, 12:19 PM | #38 | |
Colonel
2803
Rep 2,204
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
03-29-2024, 09:24 AM | #39 |
First Lieutenant
176
Rep 304
Posts
Drives: BMW G20 330e M Sport
Join Date: May 2021
Location: Netherlands
|
I’ve used the Meguiars drying towel XL for the past couple of years. Happy with the results, and still on the same one. They clean quite easily, and I do it after every wash.
I was going to try that duo twist one next |
Appreciate
0
|
03-31-2024, 02:07 AM | #43 |
New Member
15
Rep 24
Posts |
I use these. I have a bunch of them. Use them on my bike, cars and bus.
I use all of his products. Easy to use and high quality. Tell him I sent you. https://americandetailergarage.com/c...dnought-jr-2pk |
Appreciate
0
|
03-31-2024, 11:38 PM | #44 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1226
Rep 1,584
Posts |
Gauntlet from The Rag Company. It beats all other mf towels I've used over the years.
__________________
- Jeff
bosstones' flickr |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|