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Nova6 · 02-06-2008, 01:43 PM

So I have an 07' Onyx black 6i and it is THE BIGGEST pain in the ass to wash man! I literally spend 2hours washing this car for what? So that in 10min I can get a car full of god damn water spots!

I've tried drying it with a leaf blower but it's just not enough. I've also tried chamois but they seam to leave marks on the car. I read that mothers guide on the pinned section and it mentions something about micro fiber towels being the best. Anyone ever try these? And if they work - where can I purchase one and how much do they run for?

Any other advice would be great!

Thanks,
Kevin

awh · 02-06-2008, 01:46 PM

i use cotten bath towels - made in america. get them from linens and things or bed, bath, and beyond. in my experience the trick to no water spots is drying the car fast and having enough towels so that you are not going back and forth over spots with a towel that is very moist. i use about 6 to 8 bath towels to dry the car, and i work fast. helps to have an slightly overcast day.

DIMA_RUS · 02-06-2008, 01:47 PM

after you washed you car use MF towel to dry it, then use Meguiar's Quick Detailer and you are done

BlackCherry06 · 02-06-2008, 01:48 PM

A lot of detailers recommend waffle-weave towels....I think they're a version of microfiber.

My sister uses a stack of regular-sized microfiber cloths to dry off her TSX, and although you have to use so many of them to get the car dry, they are very gentle to the paint.

I never liked to use a chamois as wringing it out repeatedly is such a pain. I would suggest buying a few microfiber towels (the big ones), or if you're not that picky, use some old bath towels that have been washed with fabric softener.

triplejumper18 · 02-06-2008, 01:50 PM

Waffle weave FTW! I also never wash my car in the sun because water dries too quick. Mornings, evenings, and in the shade are the best.

kpjimmy · 02-06-2008, 01:54 PM

Never used the waffle weave but I love the MF towels to dry. It absorbs all the water to boot. Gets the windows nice and spot free, esp with the hard water in my area.

I'll look for those leggo my eggo waffle weaves next time. Wheres the best place to look? Can you find them in target/walmart? Or only the autozones and such?

triplejumper18 · 02-06-2008, 01:57 PM

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Never used the waffle weave but I love the MF towels to dry. It absorbs all the water to boot. Gets the windows nice and spot free, esp with the hard water in my area.

I'll look for those leggo my eggo waffle weaves next time. Wheres the best place to look? Can you find them in target/walmart? Or only the autozones and such?[/b]

I started with MF towels and the waffle weave works even better. I actually fold it up and flip flop sides to keep it as dry as possible. My waffle weave is Meguiars and I got it at Baxters Auto Parts, which has a huge selection of car wash and care products compared to other auto stores I've been to.

BlackCherry06 · 02-06-2008, 01:57 PM

I've personally never seen waffle-weaves, but WalMart sells the big (and small) microfibers.

kpjimmy · 02-06-2008, 02:11 PM

hm...do they cost about the same? I'm thinking no because it is Meguiars lol...

ryan_46307 · 02-06-2008, 02:28 PM

I go to a car wash that has a ringer for the chamois...thats what I use...it gets the chamois super dry and it does an awesome job

02-06-2008, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
awh Rally Racer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i use cotten bath towels - made in america. get them from linens and things or bed, bath, and beyond. in my experience the trick to no water spots is drying the car fast and having enough towels so that you are not going back and forth over spots with a towel that is very moist. i use about 6 to 8 bath towels to dry the car, and i work fast. helps to have an slightly overcast day. __________________ My Velocity6 Car Domain Page - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2418091 not updated..... My Mods : CP-E Single CBE w/ Muffler Welded In, TurboXS TP, CP-E CAI w/ Hydro Shield & Wheel Well Splash Mod, Speedie TIP, Denso Spark Plugs, CP-E Rear Engine Mount, RPM Sport Springs, CorkSport Shock Brace, Whiteline RSB, HKS BOV, TT & CP-E Diff Mounts, TT Front Engine Mount, Cobb Shifter Weight, Vent Pod w/ VEI Boost Gauge, Hardwired Beltronics RX65, Blinder Laser Jammer (ask about install), Hardwired Audiolink & Garmin Nuvi 760 in Map Pocket, Hardwired Scan Gauge II in Sunglass Holder, Bose Pre-Amp, HID Fogs, Smoked Rear Reflectors w/LEDs, Side Markers Tinted w/Film, Wolo Bad Boy Horn, Redline Hood Struts, TWM Shift Knob & Shifter Bushings,Winter Set Up - 225 Pirelli Sottozeros on White Powder Coated OEM Rims, Summer Set Up - 225 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on Konig Troubles, Fluids (Royal Purple 5w30, Redline 75w90 in the Differential, Redline MT-90 75w90 in the Transmission, Amsoil 80w90 in the Transfer Case)

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DIMA_RUS Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	after you washed you car use MF towel to dry it, then use Meguiar's Quick Detailer and you are done __________________ Onyx Black '04 6i mtx sedan,F5 FUJITA CAI,MS Springs,18' Motegi Racing,side markers,6000K HID,limo tint,Audiobahn/Punch sound rear LED markers,OEM sideskirts,front lip,JDM grill,OEM lower fog lights,roof spoiler,OEM bug deflector,vent visors,hood dumpers,black LED tail lights,brake light mod, MagnaFlow Catback Exhaust System

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BlackCherry06 Rally Racer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	A lot of detailers recommend waffle-weave towels....I think they're a version of microfiber. My sister uses a stack of regular-sized microfiber cloths to dry off her TSX, and although you have to use so many of them to get the car dry, they are very gentle to the paint. I never liked to use a chamois as wringing it out repeatedly is such a pain. I would suggest buying a few microfiber towels (the big ones), or if you're not that picky, use some old bath towels that have been washed with fabric softener. __________________ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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triplejumper18 Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 2,944 Thanks: 24 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: 0 reviews	Waffle weave FTW! I also never wash my car in the sun because water dries too quick. Mornings, evenings, and in the shade are the best. __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed6 GT, Whitewater Pearl News at 11: "A local Mazda6 owner's wedding was crashed by 300+ members of an online car club today. Mayhem ensued when cake ran out and Dave from Accolade reportedly blamed the cake shortage on US customs." http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=...oldid=324318080

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kpjimmy Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Island, NY/San Antonio, TX Posts: 4,989 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Never used the waffle weave but I love the MF towels to dry. It absorbs all the water to boot. Gets the windows nice and spot free, esp with the hard water in my area. I'll look for those leggo my eggo waffle weaves next time. Wheres the best place to look? Can you find them in target/walmart? Or only the autozones and such? __________________ Link to the Yellow Submarine [2003 Speed Yellow]... Come join the flickr group! http://flickr.com/groups/atenza/

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Nova6 Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 704 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	So I have an 07' Onyx black 6i and it is THE BIGGEST pain in the ass to wash man! I literally spend 2hours washing this car for what? So that in 10min I can get a car full of god damn water spots! I've tried drying it with a leaf blower but it's just not enough. I've also tried chamois but they seam to leave marks on the car. I read that mothers guide on the pinned section and it mentions something about micro fiber towels being the best. Anyone ever try these? And if they work - where can I purchase one and how much do they run for? Any other advice would be great! Thanks, Kevin

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02-06-2008, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
BlackCherry06 Rally Racer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I've personally never seen waffle-weaves, but WalMart sells the big (and small) microfibers. __________________ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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kpjimmy Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Island, NY/San Antonio, TX Posts: 4,989 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	hm...do they cost about the same? I'm thinking no because it is Meguiars lol... __________________ Link to the Yellow Submarine [2003 Speed Yellow]... Come join the flickr group! http://flickr.com/groups/atenza/

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ryan_46307 Rally Racer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I go to a car wash that has a ringer for the chamois...thats what I use...it gets the chamois super dry and it does an awesome job __________________ <sup><sub></sub></sup>