Try doing this to a Dodge MegaCab, this car will be so small, washing it'll take me 10 minutes!

This works too if there is protection on the car, meaning a good coat of wax or sealant. I've seen people get majority of the car dry using a bottle with the water flowing out freely. I suppose a garden hose would work too.

I've got a water blade that I sometimes use... sometimes not(opinions?). I struggle with drying a lot, because I get bad water spots on my windows, even with scrubbing with a microfiber and glass cleaner. I've got some glass polish, but I don't want to break it out every wash...

I use Griots products, and I love em. A tad overpriced, yeah, but I like supporting local USA companies I guess, plus I like the owner. They do cool car shows for the community every weekend and give classes on how to clean properly. hey... maybe I need to go do that. haha.

Two bucket method with Meguiar's Gold Class soap. Dry with a leaf blower. Clay if needed. Then if the car needs some correction I'll get out the Griot's Garage polisher with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound or Polish and set to work, followed up with Meguiar's Ultimate Wax. They are absolutely wonderful stuff for OTC products. Stoner's Invisible Glass on the windows, followed up by RainX on the windshield.
I do want to get some GG polishes, but Meguiar's was easily obtainable and inexpensive for what it is.

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Reg: Windows - try waxing them or using a RainX treatment on them. If you have hard water spots, try vinegar. If that doesnt work, you'll need something a bit stronger.

Re: Drying - I've switched to using my ShopVac on blow. The vacuum I have has a removable motor that is relatively light and easy to carry. Then I use the flexible hose with the pointy nozzle (the technical name escapes me) to blow the water off. Any residual water is removed using the waffle weave. I just place the waffle weave towel on the spots and it absorbs them quickly.

+1

I lay the chamois on top and let it absorb in sections (without pulling or wiping) with the flat areas first since they retain the water; hood, roof, trunk and bumper. When most of the car is dry, I'll use a mf to clean up the excess drips and then take the air compressor in the door jams, fender well, trunk jam etc .

Any progress on the tutorial? The more I read about proper wash and detailing the more I realize I honestly have a lot to learn!

Thai would be extremely helpful to me, and others I'm sure.

.....WOW. Lol what a waste..

Whatever it takes to keep marring and swirls off my car. You think that's wasteful, I have a wine cooler, but instead of keeping wines in it, I keep my waxes in it.

Leaf blower actually works well, especially with the grill. It would take a long "wasteful" time to dry the grill by hand.

Haha, love it!

i opticoated mine. it sheets off really nicely.

I really liked this video and technique..
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0Sqi1lAj1A&feature=g-all-u"]Audi R8 BLACKBIRD: Basic Car Wash Techniques - DRIVE CLEAN - YouTube[/ame]
Looking forward for more videos in that series..

I did this method today and came back with excellent results! Also had help from Dan at Premier Shine Auto Detailing. He did a detail on a DGM BRZ and has me sold on his work every since. :)