Drying my 355

I have the small one--works great, although since getting my water deionizing setup I rarely have to dry the cars at all... The CR Spotless system is simply amazing....

http://www.motorcycledryer.com/productpage.asp

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11201522&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

 

I use a leaf-blower, a Tora from Home Depot to be exact, and it works fantastic.

I will never use a chamois again.

 

Stay away from the Californai water blades!!!! Cannot tell you how many fines scratches I have on my daily ride because of that thing! Garbage!

I'm using a synthetic chamois and finishing with a good old terry cloth towel.

 

Well, this probably won't work for most people. The reason being we in Oregon have very soft water that leaves almost no watermarks after drying. In California I could never do that, the car would look terrible. You have to carefully hand dry the car because of the hardness of the water and all the minerals in it.

 

glad you've realized what you were missing! blow drying is the ONLY way to dry.

 

What have you guys been using to keep the air boxes and black plastics nice and shiny in the engine bay?

 

Geeeez.... I want to make some joke about using a hair dryer for this and hair gel but I can't figure out how to do it :-(

 

You know, me too, but I think we might be the only ones who made the connection...

 

here in New Jersey we have toxic water. leaf blower works great and is fast.

 

I blow dry mine... at about 70 mph

 

I use Bosche blower.. Guaranteed no hairline

 

I thought the title said "Driving my 355", and I was looking forward to some nice pictures. Damn.

 

+1, good question. I've heard wd-40 but I can't bring myself to spray that stuff all over the engine bay...

 

I have been using Perfect Tire Gloss (no joke) from Zaino Brother for the past few years. Here is the link:

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-16&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=19

Here is the result (see pic attached) You have to apply it evenly and it might take a couple coats, but once it is dried, man it looks better than new. However, you will need to reapply after washing your car 'cause water will smear it.

You can use it all over the engine bay including the metal covers over suspension, and you can also apply it to the door sills
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Here is pic on the door sill after tire gloss treatment!
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Thanks, ordering tonight

 

Use it all the time, works great!

 

Has anyone else seen the system they sell on TV? it is a hot air blower for drying your car it comes with 6 different attachments and filter.

 

I haven't actually washed the 355 with soap and water once this year. California car duster after drives, sometimes spray on detailer for any spots that won't dust off.

 

that looks fantastic.

 

really?? that's awesome! so you never get spots or water marks?