Hey guys, I saw someone use a squeegee like this:
http://www.ultimateautoaccessories.c...JellyBlade.jpg

to dry a car. It looked awesome and I was thinking about getting it to do a quick run over dry and then finishing off with a waffle weave towel on places that aren't fully dried. What do you think?

 

Don't use it.

You really should try searching on the forum All of your latest questions are common.

 

Don't buy it! It will leave annoying marks all over.

Use a leaf blower to dry the car.


A really good tip is to use a hose with no nozzle or anything and with low pressure. Let the water fall on the car. Make sure it looks like a sheet of glass. This way you'll see the water disappear with minimal drops left. Use the waffle towel to finish it off. Try it and you'll see what I mean!!!

 

+1 on the blower. Some of my neighbours look at me like I am mentally challenged but after almost 3 years I am still swirl free on my OB sedan.

 

Sorry, I'll search next time. Blower can work when I'm in Philly, but I'm usually in a smaller apt in Scranton and don't have access to one. The sheeting method is hard to do there too because the hose barely reaches the car and I have to move my car around to get each side covered. I thought the squeegee might be good--ah well.

 

I use that on both my 3 and G without any problems. Of course, you only use it after you do a thorough wash. As you said, I only use it to remove the bulk of the leftover water and then go over the car with a waffle weave.

No scratches either, 2+ years on the 3 and 1.5 on the G.

 

+1... if used smartly, they work pretty well for removing the majority of the water so you can follow behind it with a waffle weave micro fiber.
If you have even one grain of grit on it, it will cause scratching but I've used mine occasionally with good results. I store it in it's original container in a tool box drawer with nothing else.
I mostly use high pressure air... if I'm taking my time. I have a really nice blowgun with a soft rubber tip just incase I get too close.
Sorta like this one... Works fantastic and nothing is as safe as air.

 

anyone know whats a cheaper handheld leaf blower to get? im tired of wiping my car haha

 

^ Seriously I would buy one if it was cheap.

 

man it would probably cut my drying time in half lol. i use all microfiber atm

 

Just get any cheapo one from the hardware store. It will do the job.

 

I use something like that and love it. Been using it on my car after every single wash with no problems. Removes a large bulk of the water then I just go back over with a towel to get the rest of it

 

Mr clean and you don't dry at all, right?

 

I use the blade as well with no ill effects. Just as said before though wash the car thoroughly before using it and after I use a synthetic chamois like the absorber that has no fibers that can scratch the car paint surface.

 

I use a blower myself! As stated before in this thread... neighbors look at me weird... But it's easier to stand there with the blower than wiping with a towel! I do go over the car with my microfiber towel after I use the blower.. but it's a lot easier.....