2011 P51 Mustang

hi second post here and i need some tips on drying my black 5.0. so i have the sheep skin cloth the microfibers and i wait till sun is about to set for the night and i always wait till the car is cool. so what im asking you is this what do you guys do when it comes to drying a black car?

Milspec

We have several basic microfiber towels from Target or a local auto parts store, we just dry as quickly as possible, trying to constantly use a dryer towel and refrain from swirling motions. Microfiber is key to preventing swirls. We also claybar once per year, usually in spring and wax twice per year.

05xrunner

dont be cheap on your towels that touch your paint.
For drying I would say get one or 2 of these
http://autogeek.net/cobra-guzzler-hd-towel.html
http://autogeek.net/cobra-waffle-weave.html

then to remove wax or instant detailers get some of these
http://autogeek.net/gold-plush-jr-towel.html
make sure you dont let them touch any other surfaces..only designate them for paint..Just cause something says Microfiber doesnt mean its any good at all..9 out of 10times stuff you buy in big stores is junk and will scratch your paint.
Also never wash with bleach or use dryer sheets on them...its best to use microfiber detergent as well.
http://autogeek.net/mr32.html

here is the condition of my paint





swirl free and scratch free...granted I put alot of hours into making it this way..but using quality towels will keep it this way..

outastockjohn

i start with my compessor and blow gun from the top down, then finish wiping with the panels in strait lines. i havent yet waxed my 11 but i would wax my 07 twice a year, clay bar once a month, polish and detail once a week, i know that is overkill, but i work in a bodyshop and can get overspray from just being in the parking lot. and can get bad if you dont stay on top of it.

Kixsters

I simply wash with car soap, let it air dry a bit, then use some Car Detail Spray... i spray it in my microfiber then clean/dry the paint....

Looks awesome and Dust doesn't stick as much.

Digital_Synapse

Wash and dry in the shade. I use No Rinse in the garage at night.

2011 P51 Mustang

that looks really nice... i remember my shelby looking like that after 7 days of work i dont want to mess up a new paint job with bs swirl marks i use a leaf blower then i wipe down this is section by section top to bottom and i from fl so i have this heat so thats why i wait till the sun is down but still light out

2011 P51 Mustang

wax 2 times a year and caly every month... i use to clay every 6 months and wax almost every month

05xrunner

so why did you make this thread asking for help if you already have a way you do it and seem like you will stay with that

2011 P51 Mustang

because i dont have 7 days like i used to and i wanted to see how other people dryed there black cars. and today i just got a T waterblade and that thing works like a charm! then i pick up a MF and get the drops