Thoughts on Absober for drying?

[Fastdadnh]

So I should clarify that I do live in New Hampshire so weather is less than ideal especially in the winter months. I used this absorber on my previous car to dry it but it was red. Just want your thoughts on using this on my black car now. It's been a long time since I've had black and I honestly forget the more specific things I need to be done to keep it looking good.

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[Stock_stinger]

they hold dirt and dust then scratch the crap put of the car. a thick, good quality, microfiber is the better bet after using sudsy water to remove the majority of paint contaminants. having a black car, youll see all the swirl scratches

 

[bearstinger]

I read a detailing post somewhere on the net, said get a good hair dyer that has cool settings or a leaf blower, only used for the car, blow the water off. Quick easy no scratches

 

[Fastdadnh]

I'm on Hardwell water so I need something that does a good job absorbing all the water but I could see how this end up showing lots of issues on black paint

 

[CeramicGT001]

I'm on Hardwell water so I need something that does a good job absorbing all the water but I could see how this end up showing lots of issues on black paint

I’ve used those absorber chamois for years on my cars (ceramic silver Stinger + 18 year old paint black Mustang) along with an electric leaf blower and heavy duty microfiber towels. I’m also on hard well water and use a filter on the hose end to help reduce water spots.
The absorbers work the best for drying completely without streaks or spots especially on windows. I do clean them meticulously after use and have about 5 of them though. I have some cleaner ones for the car bodies and another for wheels/exhaust tips, to minimize scratching of the paint.

 

[RedCal]

I'm on Hardwell water so I need something that does a good job absorbing all the water but I could see how this end up showing lots of issues on black paint

A good microfiber towel and a water spot remover will be your best friend

 

[NS_Stinger]

Yeah I'm guilty and have used the absorbers for the past 15 years too. They work amazing and sure they probably lead to some swirls in the long run but I have the gear for paint correction if it starts bothering me.

 

[NS_Stinger]

I also use them with a wax as you dry product called Lucas Slick Mist and it gives are great shine and helps keep some paint protection on the car between washes.

 

[MerlintheMad]

A Silky Silver owner should not be giving advice to a Aurora Black owner. But I'd get out of hard water FIRST any way that you can pull that off. I use distilled water and Optimum No Rinse, after I spray the bulk of the crud off with a hand wash wand just down the road from us. Maintenance washes are all ONR and distilled water; a gallon and six towels does the job: white towels: flip to a new section the instant you see any gray showing up. As long as it is above freezing, I will do maintenance washes.

 

[RedCal]

I also use them with a wax as you dry product called Lucas Slick Mist and it gives are great shine and helps keep some paint protection on the car between washes.

If you like slick mist give the chemical guys synthetic quick detailer a go... you can get it CT

 

[87and66]

I read a detailing post somewhere on the net, said get a good hair dyer that has cool settings or a leaf blower, only used for the car, blow the water off. Quick easy no scratches

this is what I do, using a leaf blower, but it only works if your car is ceramic coated. Otherwise, the water just sticks

 

[ChaneRZ]

I have a leaf blower to dry mine.

 

[colnago1331]

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Laugh all you want. This thing is awesome.

I will drag a big microfiber towel across (skip to 7:30) and then use the Blowr.

 

[MerlintheMad]

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Laugh all you want. This thing is awesome.

I will drag a big microfiber towel across (skip to 7:30) and then use the Blowr.

I'm developing a bit of a compulsion to check out microfiber drying towels. I'd really like to try that woolly mammoth towel, but not at c. three times the price of a Viking 6 sq. ft. towel like I already have four of (they work really well; I use two per wash).

 

[CeramicGT001]

I'm developing a bit of a compulsion to check out microfiber drying towels. I'd really like to try that woolly mammoth towel, but not at c. three times the price of a Viking 6 sq. ft. towel like I already have four of (they work really well; I use two per wash).

I bought a 2 pack of the Autofiber “dreadnought” jr towels through amazon last year for $20.

https://www.amazon.com/Dreadnought-Microfiber-Car-Drying-Double-Twist-Vehicle-Drying/dp/B07P8NCCFS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dreadnaught+drying+towel&qid=1612736358&sprefix=dreadnaught+dry&sr=8-3

This thread actually sent me down the rabbit hole of looking for the best larger microfiber towels again lol. Some of the most popular ones seem to be the chemical guys woolly mammoth, griots garage pfm, rag company gauntlet, luxury microfiber sucker/sucker jr, and I like the ones I bought too for the price.

 

[Stock_stinger]

i use these. they are super soft and fluffy

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[nhcowboy28]

Wash. Drive a block or two at fulll throttle. Park. Leaf blower. Virgin towels.

mine is NOT ceramic coated. (Ceramic hybrid soap/wax/detailer).

Works fine.

 

[Sabs]

I had The Absorber long ago, but it was disappointing. It holds quite a bit of water, but it's not good for paint. Any dirt which ends up on it will stay at the surface, then be dragged along your paint.

A thick microfiber is your best bet. I've used normal microfiber cloths, but they don't hold a lot of water before they get oversaturated and start leaving streaks. A thicker microfiber will cover more area before becoming too damp.

I don't like to go with too large of a towel. It increases the chance of the towel touching the ground when drying the lower parts of the car. Never continue drying if the towel touches the ground. Better to have multiple smaller towels and use a couple per session.

These are the ones I've had really good results with: Griots Garage PFM Terry Weave Towel, Set of 2