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Drying the car after washing – how to dry the car quickly and effectively?
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When it comes time to wash your car, it may be more difficult than you thought. First, you need to find a convenient place for this purpose, preferably out of sunlight and under a roof. If there is no roof, it is best for the place to be shaded in some way. The heating of the sheet metal increases water evaporation, which is an unfavorable phenomenon that makes the entire process of cleaning the vehicle much more difficult. Everyone certainly pays a lot of attention to the cleanliness of their car, both inside and outside. Therefore, in order for the car paint to shine, it must not only be cleaned of dirt, but also dried thoroughly. In this article, anyone who wants to keep their car perfectly clean will find a way to do it.
What is drying the car after washing?
Certainly, thorough washing of the vehicle using dedicated dirt-removing fluids is a great start to achieving the perfect appearance of the car. It is equally important to properly dry individual parts of the car before the water evaporates from them. That's why it's so important to shade the car wash area. Self-evaporating water may leave streaks and stains that are more difficult to remove.
You definitely can't use regular cloths to dry your car's bodywork , no matter how absorbent they are. It's important to realize that painted sheet metal requires a different method of removing water than windows or mirrors. Any attempt to use standard cotton cloths for this purpose will result in streaks and water smearing, which will result in the paint losing its shine. To achieve this, you need to not only use the optimal drying technique but also use the right products.
Also read our guide on washing your car!
How to dry your car?
When drying your car, start from the top, i.e., the roof, and work your way down. Water evaporates more slowly from doors and windows, giving you time to work on the roof. To dry your car, it's best to use a microfiber body drying cloth. Moje Auto Virage Microfiber Body Dryer has many significant advantages:
- it is a cloth made of highly absorbent material,
- absorbs water, leaving no streaks,
- it is so soft that it does not damage the paint.
Since the roof has a smooth surface, essentially free of hard-to-reach spots and creases, drying it with microfiber is quick and effective. As you move down, you need to dry the windows immediately to prevent water droplets from sticking to the door panels. For this purpose, the most recommended and valued product for drying windows is Moje Auto Virage Microfiber for Windows and Mirrors. It perfectly removes water not only from the windows themselves but also from the mirrors, leaving no streaks or stains that could impair vision. It's worth noting that microfiber is so durable that it can be washed in the washing machine. This won't negatively impact its water absorption properties. It's soft, removes dirt perfectly, and doesn't scratch the glass surface.
How does microfiber for a car deal with hard-to-reach places?
Okay, so how do you dry hard-to-reach areas in your car? Microfiber cloths are excellent at collecting and absorbing water, even from hard-to-reach surfaces. Before using this cloth, first blow air over the surface to remove as much water as possible, then use the microfiber cloth to remove any remaining residue. Simply apply the microfiber cloth, and its structure will absorb the water. It's worth having microfiber cloths in your car, such as the Moje Auto Virage Set of 4 Microfiber Cloths , so you can always remove all the water, even if you accidentally splash your car.
They can also be used for wet cleaning of windows and mirrors. As they absorb water very quickly, they will leave windows, mirrors and even body parts clean and dry. Their great advantage is undoubtedly the fact that they can be reused after washing.
Also check out how to clean your car in spring!
For what purposes is a chamois leather used to wipe a car?
When trying to make your car look impeccable both outside and inside, it is impossible to underestimate the advantages of chamois leather for your car. Not only is it great for cleaning windows or mirrors. This is an excellent option when it comes to caring for dashboards with glass or plastic covers for clocks and displays. Sooner or later they become covered with dust or become greasy with your fingers. This causes traces in the form of prints, shadows or stains. Reading information from displays or clocks becomes more difficult, so a chamois leather for the car is a godsend in this case. Removes all dirt accumulated on displays and plastic covers, making them transparent and legible again. It can be used with or without a cleaning agent.
