Ive washed my pride & joy for the 2nd time & I cant help but feel disappointed when i stand back. My car is covered in those blasted drying spots. I haven't got a chamois but im keen to buy something to help rid me of these little devils.

Does anyone have any pearls of wisdom about what product is best between the traditional leather or a mit or the old rubber blade.

Your comments are appreciated

Thank You Mark

Please don't use any of the above. A quality microfibre drying towel is what you need. Check out polished bliss, great guys and awesome products.

Waffle-weave drying towel. Usually blue (in my experience) and usually under £15.

Can be washed in the machine too, forget what the advice is on what to use/what not to use as detergent but I am sure someone will be along soon to advise further.

This is your way forward - forget Chamois or a rubber blade

Also, while the car's still damp, you can take the opportunity to apply a polish to it, let that dry and then buff it off with suitable cloth.

If you live in a hard water area which I guess you do then a drying towel is almost obligatory

I like in a limescale area and it's annoying, I use a micro fibre noodle mitt to dry it off, sooooo easy.

This is your way forward - forget Chamois or a rubber blade

Or for the same thing cheeper go to :-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kent-Car-Care-Microfibre-Drying/dp/B0030B9U6Q

I have 2 and they work well (Better than the waffel weave job I got from a detailing site). Also try not to wash your car in full sun or when the car body is hot.

Simon

Or for the same thing cheeper go to :-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kent-Car-Care-Microfibre-Drying/dp/B0030B9U6Q

I have 2 and they work well (Better than the waffel weave job I got from a detailing site). Also try not to wash your car in full sun or when the car body is hot.

Simon

I've gone ahead & given amazon a crack, especially given the reviews. Thanks for the advise.

Or for the same thing cheeper go to :-

http://www.amazon.co...g/dp/B0030B9U6Q

I have 2 and they work well (Better than the waffel weave job I got from a detailing site). Also try not to wash your car in full sun or when the car body is hot.

Simon

+1

Speaking as detailer fulltime

Drying towel you want this: http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-ultra-plush-deep-pile-drying-towel.php?cPath=64

You could use a Quick detailer to aid drying something like this: http://www.zainoeurope.com/Zaino/Z-6-Ultra-Clean-Gloss-Enhancer-Spray/prod_6.html

Lightly mist onto wet car and dry with the plush towel (link above)

If you live in a hard water area which I guess you do then a drying towel is almost obligatory

Or an Aquagleam water filter would help.

Agree on the drying towels.

Other tips, drive it to blow dry it & then get the last few bits off with a damp cloth

Second & it sounds odd but wash it in the rain, Ive done that many times when it needs a clean quickly.

Last one, a chap I knew who was pedantic fitted a water softener so he could clean the car, going just a bit tooooooooo far

Speaking as detailer fulltime

Drying towel you want this: http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-ultra-plush-deep-pile-drying-towel.php?cPath=64

You could use a Quick detailer to aid drying something like this: http://www.zainoeurope.com/Zaino/Z-6-Ultra-Clean-Gloss-Enhancer-Spray/prod_6.html

Lightly mist onto wet car and dry with the plush towel (link above)

I'm realy interested in the Zaino product (almost a polished look but without as much effort?). Is something I can can apply just after washing or do I need to polish first or would this be ok to apply straight after a wash without the polish applied first. The results look fantastic. Thanks for your help

Edited 22 June, 201115 yr by HWMBO - Mark

Recently bought a drying towel from

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

It is a revelation.

Entire car dried and spotless without even wringing out the cloth.

Well worth the money.

A good drying towel is a must but if you do still get some water marks a good Quick Detailer will help remove them. You can also use the QD as a drying aid.

If the water marks are quite bad though a good polish will get them out. Then a wax/sealent obviously.

A good drying towel is a must but if you do still get some water marks a good Quick Detailer will help remove them. You can also use the QD as a drying aid.

If the water marks are quite bad though a good polish will get them out. Then a wax/sealent obviously.

I do live in a hard water area. That explains the whiteish water marks a bit more.

I agree with the Grizzle-ster.

I use that same drying towel and Zaino stuff is quality, although I've never used the z6.

Personally as a drying aid I use Meguiars Last Touch. You can buy a gallon for about £20 (IIRC) and it dilutes 1:1 with water so it works out cheaper in the long run. You can also use it as a clay lube and it smells lovely!

Just spray it over your wet panel and dry with the towel- should leave no water marks.

Washing your car is always easier when it is protected by a good layer of wax.

Since your car is brand new, now is the best time to do it. As you're a novice I'd suggest some collinite 476s wax for about £15. It won't break the bank and you can get it from the link grizzle posted.

As long as you apply it very thinly (thinner than you would ever imagine!) it's easy to apply and remove and lasts for a good six months. Highly recommended.

I'm realy interested in the Zaino product (almost a polished look but without as much effort?). Is something I can can apply just after washing or do I need to polish first or would this be ok to apply straight after a wash without the polish applied first. The results look fantastic. Thanks for your help

You dont have to polish but it add's to the look.

If you dont have access to a polisher etc then

wash dry then apply Z5 let it haze and buff off, then mist over with Z8 and wipe the paintwork over.

each time you wash the car and rinse it down mist over some Z6 and dry with a decent drying towel and thats you every month or so use the Z8 when the paintwork is dry it brings the Z5 glss back up incl the protection its thee best paint sealant i have ever used so far really impressed with it.

Perhaps not of great use to the OP: but I use an airline to clear out water hiding behind badges, windows and lights.

It drys the paint around fiddly bits like badges and stops dirt accumulating where you can't get a cloth to.

It also prevents those annoying drips/runs across newly waxed paintwork.

as mentioned above a water filter is the best way to stop water marks on ur car. all the hi end car valeters use them.

Now I've had a day to think about this & considering also I live in a hard water area. I am considering the below as an alternative. Has anyone ever seen these in use first hand ?

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/aqua-gleam/30ppm-de-ionising-water-filter-12.aspx

I understand I may still need to buff the old girl after I've washed but it seems like a cleaner way to start the buffing up process or is this just OTT?

I use AutoGlym Aqua wax, goes on when the car is wet and is supplied with 2 Microfibre cloths. Works a treat but you have to be quick and not wash it in direct sunlight. It's about £14-15 including 2 microfibre cloths. Leaves the car coated with Carnuba wax. Makes light work of drying and waxing in one.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/safe-washing-and-drying.htm

Another vote for the use of microfibre cloths because they are fantastic at finishing off the washing process.

I know a lot of the guys on here are very into detailing but I am a lazy sod and by no means a fanatic when it come to cleaning my car. I certainly don't polish and then wax it - too much hard work in that. I use BiltHamber AutoBalm and I can thoroughly recommend it - it's not a paint restorer though so if your paintwork is in a poor condition then that would have to be addressed first. Just use a little (well, hardly any) on the sponge provided over a small area and then buff off immediately - lovely results.

http://www.bilthamber.com/pro-introduction.php?cname=Clays,%20Wax%20::%20Polish&name=auto-balm

I've gone ahead & given amazon a crack, especially given the reviews. Thanks for the advise.

I got the towel today, washed the motor & used the towel. Very happy with 1st impressions. I'm chuffed with this. Thanks for the help.

Just need to sort out the next level of finishing touches.