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cwatsonjr unregistered Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 03:12 PM I am considering purchasing an air compressor to blow dry the kat before toweling it off. Hopefully this will prevent anymore swirl marks. I use only cotton towels to dry and the 90,000 thread towels to wax (found a 3-pack at k-mart for $7!). My finish isn't too bad yet but I can see it coming. I saw the post about the the Black & Decker Leaf Hog - any other good blowers out there instead of an air compressor? ------------------ Cliff Watson
cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 03:26 PM I think the Black and Decker will be cheaper and will not spray any unwanted oil on your Kat with a air compressor. I just drive up the block and back. Cheaper? ------------------ TGF Spoiler, Head Rest, Hardtop,Front Grill, Doorpanels Real Rod Exhaust & Mopar Exhaust 2000 Black Bumpers & Chrome Shimmers Carlini Trans Cover, Brake Lines, Bumper Cover Kit Chromed Front & Rear of Kat & Front End Protectors Chrome 2000 Shifter, Purple Neon underneath Dunlop SP 9000's & 6 cool CD's in the changer
Glenn POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Melbourne, Fl Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 03:45 PM Here's a tip from Sal Zaino that I've been following religously ( I have zero swirls after two years): "Zaino Bros' recommends using only Large Bath size 100% Made in USA White Cotton towels with all of our products. Cotton T-shirts are too small for polish removal and not as absorbent or fluffy as towels and most contain polyester. We have found that certain towels; especially those manufactured abroad, although they say 100% cotton. They are not; they include a blend of polyester and nylon that will definitely scratch and leave swirl marks in your paint finish. The rule of thumb is to use high quality Brand Name large bath towels (Cannon or Fieldcrest) that say 100% cotton and made in the USA. Towels sold in bags in Auto Stores are not 100% cotton. Look carefully on the bag it will probably say made in Pakistan or Bangladesh or other foreign country. Do not use these towels. They will cause swirl marks and scratches on the paint surface. Always, remove the stitching around the towel prior to use. Bargain store polish applicators also contain polyester and nylon fibers and are not to be used. Also, when washing your towels, please do not use any type of fabric softeners. Always use White towels. Do not use Colored Towels they contain dyes." I have found the above statements to be true.Swirl marks are usually self inflicted during waxing, and blow dryer would not help with swirls, but is very good at preventing waterspots (different animal). Glenn ------------------ This message has been edited by Glenn on 05-10-2001 at 03:49 PM
HiHoSilver Prowler Junkie From:U.S. of A. Registered: Aug 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 04:23 PM Oddly enough, a $35 electric leaf blower works just fine. Then use a chaomis (sp) to get the little bit that might be left. Got the idea from a number of car detailing places. ------------------ Trey Post 2001 Black-Tie #005 (your welcome Larry)False alarm, it's gone now. Mods: 2001 Speed Yellow Porsche Cabriolet
PaulR POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dallas,Tx., USA Registered: Aug 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 04:44 PM Hey Cliff- You can always hire GaryC, I here he's a BlowHard! ------------------
Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 05:09 PM Paul, sounds like you are feeling better, good, aaaaaaa... aaaaaaaaa....TF.
SasyMama Prowler Junkie From:Lambertville, Mi, Monroe Registered: Mar 2001 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 05:57 PM Cliff I just got my Patriot blue PT Cruiser and the dealer had a ton of swirl marks on it. I bought the Porter-Cable polisher Orbital and used all 3M products, especially the swirl remover made special for dark cars. SUPER. It's like a mirror. Anyway I used a Black and Decker 210 MPH leaf blower to blow off the water. It does the job great. The new ones have a small nozzle for little areas too. Sasy ------------------
butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: Sep 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 07:10 PM I use my gas leaf-blower for my bike and car ------------------ Yellow is DCOOLEST
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 09:03 PM water blades work great for drying the car, then chamomi ( ok I cannot spell) ------------------ Larry & Sue Mayes
Todd Cameron unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use	posted 05-10-2001 09:12 PM Cliff, I just use a couple of those towel's I told you about. Takes around 15 mins and saves on the electricity. ------------------ 2000 Black, 2001 Black Tie, 2001 Orange
bill shannon Prowler Junkie From:ontario Registered: Dec 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-11-2001 11:18 AM [color=Red]SELL THE CAR AND GET THE BEST COLOUR SILVER everyone knows silver is the best!!!@#$#@ livin xl bill s. ------------------ ceramic brakes mud flaps flaking chrome rim's
cwatsonjr unregistered Admin Use	posted 05-11-2001 11:33 AM Are you saying you don't have to was your Silver.... you should be ashamed of yourself! KEEP THAT KAT KLEEN (besides my dad tried to get me to sell it for a profit and then buy another just after I got it... NO WAY) ------------------ Cliff Watson This message has been edited by cwatsonjr on 05-11-2001 at 11:33 AM
NVRMND POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Houston, Texas usa Registered: Apr 2001 Admin Use	posted 05-11-2001 12:43 PM I am really glad to see that other people use a leaf blower on their cars. My neighbors and my wife think I am nuts. I thought of it after seeing the guys at a car wash use it on the mirrors for Suburbans and Expeditions. I one day thought to my self, why not try blowing the water off the vette, so I tried it and it cuts drying time by about 75%. I have yet to wash the Prowler. It just sits waiting for a day with out a chance of rain. Here in Houston that may be a while. But when I do I am gonna fire up the leaf blower and go to towm. Also I use only cloth diapers to dry and I do not use any soap at all, and have the hose running as I wipe the car down. I have used this technic for many years, it is a real "hand wash". I typically buy only black cars and this has kept the scratches to a minimum.
Daryl Prowler Junkie From:Pittsburgh, PA, USA Registered: Sep 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-11-2001 06:06 PM I use the California Water Blade ($20 at WalMart), then hit it with a 100% cotton towel, then a leaf blower, then a towel again for any left over water spots. The blower works great for the wheels, grill, door jambs, mirrors etc.
Vipermad POA Site Supporter Administrating Kat From:Virginia Beach, Va. Registered: Oct 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-11-2001 07:42 PM quote: Originally posted by Daryl: I use the California Water Blade ($20 at WalMart), then hit it with a 100% cotton towel, then a leaf blower, then a towel again for any left over water spots. The blower works great for the wheels, grill, door jambs, mirrors etc. I wonder....what about doing it Blade/Blower/Towel? I just ask because I am unsure why you towel AFTER the blade, and before the Blower. And, how do you all (blower users....NOT the one under the hood, Mike! ) do it? Start at the top and work your way around and down? ------------------ Tony (Vipermad/Prowlermad) Rickard ProwlerOnline_DF_Administrator "No Wing, No Prayer" na-nana-nana-na
cwatsonjr unregistered Admin Use	posted 05-12-2001 11:45 AM Okay - I went out and got the Toro blower ($60) that produces a 215 mph wind - but it didn't come with any extra attachments I thought Vipermad had a good question - where do you start? Top to bottom, back to front? Thanks all for your help! ------------------ Cliff Watson
WILD THING POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Harrisville, R.I. Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 05-12-2001 03:19 PM I OWN A LANDSCAPING AND LAWN CARE COMPANY, AND ALL I DO IS GRAB ONE OF MY REDMAX BACKPACK BLOWERS!!! 62CC. LET ME TELL YOU WATER DON'T STAND A CHANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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