Always looking for better ways to do things when it comes to detailing vehicles. I've read a lot of threads on the subject but, can't remember ever seeing a reference to using a spray bottle with distilled water.

If you are working with a DA any wax, swirl remover, polish etc... You will have some dust and residue left on the surface when finishing that area. I find that if I spray the just completed area with a light spray of water and wipe with a clean microfiber cloth it solves a lot of the problems such as residue and streaks left behind by the product.

Just wondering if others do it this way?

 

Just to add (forgot), if you are using a cutting type product like swirl remover and it drys up a bit while using it rather than adding more product just give it a spritz of water and finish the section you are doing.

 

Ive done that!!

 

I have heard of it, but never had to use it. I owned a detailing shop in Silicon Valley and have literally buffed thousands of cars. I am curious as to what product you are using and more importantly how much of it you are using? Modern compounds for the most part are dustless and once a pad is primed, I never used more than 4 pea sized drops to do a panel, or a hood might get done doing the 4 drops twice.