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Zaino bros. / formula 2001 / meguires. Still have the original paint on the 97 SS. Not a huge fan of Dry Wash and Guard. Like some of you I've done profession auto detailing in the past and had to " fix" some cars that had used it improperly with compounds and polishes to get the scratches and swirls out that DWG caused. Too much friction.
Swirl marks come from improperly washing and drying your car and taking your car to the local car wash. The local car was will destroy your paint and your paint protection. They use the same towel on your wheels and paint and apply way too much pressure when drying.
When you want to wash and dry you want to touch the paint as little as possible, you want to clean the mitt after every panel or section, you want to use a two bucket method or a pressure washer and always have plenty of lubrication when gliding the mitt across the paint.
You want to dry the car with a leaf blower or something similar and any left over water should be patted dry with a drying towel and detail spray or wax. Good towels are a necessity to reduce scratches and marring.
When you want to wash and dry you want to touch the paint as little as possible, you want to clean the mitt after every panel or section, you want to use a two bucket method or a pressure washer and always have plenty of lubrication when gliding the mitt across the paint.
You want to dry the car with a leaf blower or something similar and any left over water should be patted dry with a drying towel and detail spray or wax. Good towels are a necessity to reduce scratches and marring.
Throw that thing out! Leaf blower is the best option, then lightly wipe down with drying towels and detail spray or spray wax.
Zaino bros. / formula 2001 / meguires. Still have the original paint on the 97 SS. Not a huge fan of Dry Wash and Guard. Like some of you I've done profession auto detailing in the past and had to " fix" some cars that had used it improperly with compounds and polishes to get the scratches and swirls out that DWG caused. Too much friction.
Friction without enough lubrication! I stopped wiping down my Shelby at car shows because I was inflicting light scratches into the clear. Even using a high quality waterless wash and Adams double plush towels. The light dust and dirt from the garage to the show was enough to lightly scratch the paint.
All, read my post again and watch the video. Very good tips on how to keep your car swirl free.
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+1 on these types of products.
Friction without enough lubrication! I stopped wiping down my Shelby at car shows because I was inflicting light scratches into the clear. Even using a high quality waterless wash and Adams double plush towels. The light dust and dirt from the garage to the show was enough to lightly scratch the paint.
All, read my post again and watch the video. Very good tips on how to keep your car swirl free.
Friction without enough lubrication! I stopped wiping down my Shelby at car shows because I was inflicting light scratches into the clear. Even using a high quality waterless wash and Adams double plush towels. The light dust and dirt from the garage to the show was enough to lightly scratch the paint.
All, read my post again and watch the video. Very good tips on how to keep your car swirl free.
Cheers
I never heard of the two bucket method until I came on this site, Tried it out the other day and will never go back!!! It's so nice to put a clean mit back into the soap bucket with no fear of stirring up dirt on the bottom of the bucket, This I thank you.
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V...now that you are using the 2 bucket method...add a grit guard and you are all set...the grit guard keeps the mitt from ever sitting on the very bottom of the bucket...just in case any foreign objects ever get in there.
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and even less chance that I'll clumsily hit the car with the blower. MAYBE I'll use it for door jams thats it
use the blower for your supercharger or your landscaping, but get a soft rubber sqweegee for your truck! towels dont touch my ride until most water has been safely wiped away by the flexible and soft rubber wedge, just pat dry with a brand new fresh microfiber towel and done - no swirls,
no scratches, no stains, just a dry shine
a leaf blower might "work" but so would an industrial fan and shoot so would a helicopter but Im not about to use either one!!!
to each their own but I been detailing my own cars for many years and never had a swirl or issue of any kind with my paint of any color and I'm not gonna start now.
Last edited by SS2RT; May 13, 2013 at 10:22 PM.
Sure will you be purchasing these products online or at the local Walmart or Auto Part Store?
hell no never! been there done that, to me a leaf blower is not the ideal tool for drying cars. I love the wedge, its perfect if you have finesse, much less chance of water stains from blowing water around, less chance of blowing dirt and leaves and sand and dust on my truck,
and even less chance that I'll clumsily hit the car with the blower. MAYBE I'll use it for door jams thats it
use the blower for your supercharger or your landscaping, but get a soft rubber sqweegee for your truck! towels dont touch my ride until most water has been safely wiped away by the flexible and soft rubber wedge, just pat dry with a brand new fresh microfiber towel and done - no swirls,
no scratches, no stains, just a dry shine
a leaf blower might "work" but so would an industrial fan and shoot so would a helicopter but Im not about to use either one!!!
to each their own but I been detailing my own cars for many years and never had a swirl or issue of any kind with my paint of any color and I'm not gonna start now.
and even less chance that I'll clumsily hit the car with the blower. MAYBE I'll use it for door jams thats it
use the blower for your supercharger or your landscaping, but get a soft rubber sqweegee for your truck! towels dont touch my ride until most water has been safely wiped away by the flexible and soft rubber wedge, just pat dry with a brand new fresh microfiber towel and done - no swirls,
no scratches, no stains, just a dry shine
a leaf blower might "work" but so would an industrial fan and shoot so would a helicopter but Im not about to use either one!!!
to each their own but I been detailing my own cars for many years and never had a swirl or issue of any kind with my paint of any color and I'm not gonna start now.
I also have been detailing my cars for years but also do it as a part time business. I am always trying to learn new methods and keep up on the latest products. I also detail about 3-4 cars a month. I have never had a problem or issue using the flooding method and my leaf blower.