A California Blade works wonders! I remove most the water with the blade and they do a complete drying with a microfiber. It works really well!

 

+1

And some Turtle Wax "Wax and Dry" with the microfiber.

 

The absorber. I keep several around

 

A good number of people in other parts of this forum are using leaf blowers. I can only see this being dangerous if it kicks up debris from the ground. I thought I'd buy a wimpy, wireless blower from Wal Mart for around $40, that wouldn't blow leaves very well, but would dry a car nicely.

My only hesitation is my neighbors. They already suspect I'm a bit strange with my car, and this would convince them of it.

Ken

 

Especially in the cooler months (winter) I use my leaf blower to get most of the water off, then towel dry it.
You have to be careful if you have the standard yard blower with the long nozzle, to keep it from bumping into the car. The leaf blower does a good job. I don't see any problem using it.
During the warmer, dry months I take it for a little drive to get most of the water off before towel drying.
I use both microfiber waffle weave and high quality pluch cotton terry bath towels.

 

If you are using a leaf blower, make it electric as there is no oil residue to splatter onto the car when blowing it off.

Probably best just to "sheet" the water off the car by taking off the nozzle and allowing the water to run over the car. You will end up with less standing water and it will be easier to dry. Of course this won't work if you don't have a decent layer of protection on the car to bead the water to begin with.