Just had the car detailed by a show car specialist. He gave me two good tips, one I have already used. For drying, he said electric leaf blower is the only way to go. The other was regarding bugs (one in fact I picked up on the way back from the (two day) detail. He said if you get a bug on the finish. Soak a microfiber cloth in hot water, wring it out and lay it over the spot for ten minutes. After that it comes right off. No scratches. I tried it and it works like magic.

 

Just picked up an electric Toro Leaf Blower at HD for $58. Literature says it puts out 235 MPH. Haven't tried it yet but with that kind of power, drying should be over before I get too many weird looks from the neighbors...or my wife.

 

Doesn't seem like it would be an issue on this Forum in general but don't use a leaf blower any where near any breaks or chips in the clear coat......the voice of experience from using it on our old 'dog car' '93 Land Rover....it blows off a lot more clear coat.

That will teach me for washing it.

jamjax

 

JamJax,
Really? what kind of blower did you use?

 

Chaz;

I had to go look at it.

A Viking BE600, 240v. 1100 watts.

Good for leafs and small children too.

jamjax
2003 XKR Convertible
2002 Mini Cooper S
1998 Volvo V70R AWD
1993 Land Rover Discovery
1999 BMW K1100
2005 Vespa 50cc

 

LOL! I've got a couple small stone chips in the front bumper and another on the hood. I'm wondering if this would be a problem. I suppose it has to do with how close you hold the blower to the car.