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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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after i wash my truck, or any car for that matter, i attempt to dry with either a real chamois or a big shamwow. well the shamwow works great until it gets completely wet. i'l ring it out but it just pushes the water around. The chamois leaves dust at first, but then once its yet it just pushes the water around.

if there's a write up somewhere then im missing it.

Maybe im just incompetent when it comes to washing vehicles.
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Go drive it and air dry it.
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Wal-Mart and get The ABSORBER. Works well.
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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driving it just leaves water spots!
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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both the chamis and like will trap dirt and scratch the paint. I use micro-fiber towels. Makes quick work of drying.
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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i've never seen anything larger than a microfiber rag anywhere
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by KySilverado
Wal-Mart and get The ABSORBER. Works well.

+1 on the absorber, best 7 bucks i have ever spent!


dont be afraid of water spots, vinegar and water will remove water spots weeks old...

but if your just plain damn lazy then pull out the leaf blower
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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is there a write up anywhere about washing?
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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is there a write up anywhere about washing?

dude why do you need a write up?


pm "presidential_detail" he could give you some pointers...
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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just for products and stuff. I know how to wash a vehicle. A lab monkey can . Just curious cause everyone does it a little differently
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