I would use the sheeting method, then blot the paint dry, use a slick QD and new plush MF towel and wipe down.

I really like to use DI water, as I don't have to dry and can leave the water on the car with no fear of spotting! CR Spotless system bought from Costco.com is the best deal around.

Cheers,
GREG

I have a synthetic flubber-like drying towel. It's about 10"x10" and I can dry my entire car in about 10 minutes with it. I just keep wringing it out and reusing it. I swap it out when when it gets remotely dirty, at $4 it's really not a big deal.

leaf blower then MF, yes quick shine helps!

Can i simulate this leaf blower effect by gunning down the highway and back to my garage briefly?

Towels work well most days, although on colder days still get some watermarks.

Electric leaf blower.
If needed, I get out my computer duster for tighter areas.
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Bonus is that I never need canned air again. Ever.

Blot anything left with a towel.

I like the idea, but I think that leaf blowers usually blow about 200 mph, so you will need a serious turbo kit for that!

Or just wipe down with micro fiber. Then use spray wax then wipe with micro fiber. No streaks no stress perfect shine.

waffle weave microfiber towel

I wash my car at a DIY place and they have a spot free rinse. I do this, then light mist with instant detailer while wet, and then a very light touch with a big microfiber (6 sq feet) which I wring out every so often. Then lightly go over with small microfibers to get any left overs.

I noticed a few light marks the last time I washed it but I'm not sure if it's from drying or my wash mitt. Small enough that they'll disappear with a good wax but still there.

Planning on getting a polish and opticoat soon. Subaru clear coat is SOFT. :(

Nathan

Metro Air Force Master Blaster is what I use. Its basically a giant hair dryer but filters the air unlike a standard leaf blower and has a vacuum style hose and attachments to get in the smaller areas that are a pain with a leaf blower.

Just received mine yesterday and can't wait to use it.

Previously tried leaf blowers (electric and gas) and still ended up using MF cloths. I expect the Metro will be much better and quicker.

My car cleaning habits were formed long before there were all these newly devised methods for detailing automobiles. Our old bath towels end up being used to dry the car when I go to the do-it-yourself car wash. As much as I like my FR-S it's still just a car.

use a silicone water blade that i got for $20 at walmart, then spray eagle 1 wax as u dry as the car is still a little wet.. and then dry with a microfiber towel(s) until i get that glossy shine woooo

I'm OptiCoated. 90% of the time, I'll wash the car, then drive down the highway for 10 minutes and it works perfectly.

When I need to look absolutely perfect (shows, meets, etc)... I use an air compressor to get every nook and cranny.

I've never touched the paint for drying. Consequently, I'm over 5000 miles and don't have a single swirl mark. :) Too anal?