Do you have to wet it first? Does it smear like a chamois? Will it dry a small SUV?
1749533
We love it! It's all we use on my husbands Jeep Cherokee and my Mercedes. It does not smear it just absorbes all the water. I don't remember having to wet it first but we DO put it away wet after wringing it out.
1749534
Yes it has to be wet first. Gets hard as a rock when dry. Doesn't smear as badly as a chamois. Would work fine on any vehicle, but of course you have to wring it out from time to time, so the size of the SUV doesn't matter. Easily cut into smaller pieces if you want someone to help you in the drying process.
1145386
Spray first. Wait for at least 10 mins to clean and use a cloth to gently clean the seats.
1349725
Yep, most chamois do, it's to keep it in its flexible state. Once a chamois dries it gets hard and you need to wet/soak it and wring it out for it to be used as a towel again. So don't be concerned when it gets hard once it dries, it's supposed to. That's one reason I like them for diving, when I travel I'm not lugging around a soaked towel and it dries before I need to travel again. It usually only takes a couple of hours for them to dry out, less if you live in a really dry climate.Hope that helps!
1108459
I stated using it to dry my motorcycles... blow dry work great and no water spots on the chrome. I also use it to dry my cars, including my custom painted 64 Corvette. Works best in a cool shaded area. I start in the front and work toward the back (also try to work from top to bottom).
1798442
You can use this product on cars that have been rained on, as well as, mildly dirty cars. Use it generously. Make sure you have the proper towels. I use the Griots green ones pictured. I have found that the dirtier the car, the more spray I use. It is important to let the solution set in on your vehicle for about 30 seconds or so to lift the dirt. You really don't need to scrub at all. I would compare application to a detail spray. Spray on, let sit, wipe off with first towel, polish with clean second towel. That's it.
1126458
I've used the 4 HP unit to dry my larger SUV without issue. Its a well made unit. I did add wheel to the base unit. What also works as well if not better is a simple electric leaf blower. They generally have a tube extension on it and is easier to reach over the roof, etc.
1270402
I always wash the car with soap and water first, then chamois the car dry. I've never used soapy water with my clay bar. I always use the waterless quick-detailing spray from Meguiars or Mothers when using the clay, then wipe with a fresh microfiber towel as I go.
1910924
With a new will not need all of this kit just yet. You will want to make sure your cars in a cool area such as shade or a garage then wash you car and hand dry it to avoid water spots. Then wax it and finally do the tires with the gel. Also you will want to make sure you wait about 20 minutes before driving to make sure the tire gel dries so it will not sling off onto your car.
2068338
no If it does it is very minimal . A lot of people say a felt sponge (the kind you put wax on your car) and a dab of soap work just as well. Dry with lint free cloth. works nice try it.
1900303
Yes that is exactly how I use it. One Cap full to 16oz. of water spray on gently rub on and wipe off wipe a microfiber cloth and marvel at the results. That simple. Enjoy I sure have for the past year or better. A Car Show must for best results
1270401
I dry the vehicle prior to clay treatment, because I want as clean of surface as possible prior to rubbing the abrasive against my paint. People interested in getting good results don't use "soapy water" as a lubricant. Most of the quick detailing products recommended for clay treatments aren't soapy. That being said, if you are hand washing with a microfiber mitt or similar and you are inside out of the sun then you probably could avoid drying, but be sure to rinse the vehicle first. If there is a chance those water beads could dry before you clay that section, I think you'd be making more work for yourself down the road. I dry the vehicle prior to clay treatment, because I want as clean of surface as possible prior to rubbing the abrasive against my paint. People interested in getting good results don't use "soapy water" as a lubricant. Most of the quick detailing products recommended for clay treatments aren't soapy. That being said, if you are hand washing with a microfiber mitt or similar and you are inside out of the sun then you probably could avoid drying, but be sure to rinse the vehicle first. If there is a chance those water beads could dry before you clay that section, I think you'd be... » Read More I dry the vehicle prior to clay treatment, because I want as clean of surface as possible prior to rubbing the abrasive against my paint. People interested in getting good results don't use "soapy water" as a lubricant. Most of the quick detailing products recommended for clay treatments aren't soapy. That being said, if you are hand washing with a microfiber mitt or similar and you are inside out of the sun then you probably could avoid drying, but be sure to rinse the vehicle first. If there is a chance those water beads could dry before you clay that section, I think you'd be making more work for yourself down the road. « Show Less
1636277
It did not dry clean my carpet. I finally resorted after using it to no avail to carry the carpet to the driveway, hose it down and put bricks underneath it and turn on three fans low to the ground to dry it over two days. My carpet was a large area rug made of a grass like stuff. Since I soaked the whole thing I saw no sign of a water mark and the stains were much better as I scrubbed them with a broom while it was soaked! Good Luck!
1452588
I Speed Shine my car on average once a month, unless I get caught in the rain. And no, you only have to wash the micro soft towels when they dirty. Use one after you spray the Speed Shine on to wipe off and another separate clean one to dry/polish. I have used Speed Shine for years and it is the best product out there. You can Speed Shine a car in less than 20 minutes with awesome results.
207332
You'd want to do detailer first. But, you'd be better off foaming it with the wand and using a microfiber mit. It'd be cheaper and get a better clean if you have to use a car wash.
231098
It does dry fast. However, if he doesn't like chamois he probably won't like this either. It's pretty much the same thing. You have to blot to soak up water.
250715
My husband used it on his classic car and it did an excellent job. The car dried faster than drying with a chamois. A few of the other folks in our car club also use it for that purpose and like the results.
2145088
Not really. They are a micofiber towel. They do not smear the water, they suck it up. I keep one on my vespa and completely wipe it down after major rain storms and the thing dries the vehicle instantly and barely feels wet.