keepin her clean

[jackster06Z71]

hey boys and girls , my 06 Z71 is dark mettallic blue , i have trouble with drying it after i wash it , the dark color works against me and even when i pull it in the garage to dry i cant seem to get it from water spotting here and there, i was thinking and wondering if any one has added jet dry dish soap to the old bucket and if it help it dry as it does with the dishes , or any other tips and tricks would be appriciated

[Sierra 05]

Use the Mr. clean thing with a PUR filter in it. I`ve used it for two years now, and it works great. The only upkeep is $5 filter for 10 rinses. It softens the water, so no water spots. Or, use an inline filter $125 and up , or install a water softner.

Your not the only one with this subject here. Hard water sucks.

[jackster06Z71]

thanks for the tips , i wasnt sure if the mr clean was ligit or not , taker easy buddy

[2kwolfgang]

I also have hard water but I keep the truck waxed with zymol a few times a year and when done washing i'll hit it with Eagle One wax as you dry. This seems to virtually eliminate water spots and it leaves a nice shine. Keep it away from your windows though....

[gmcjoe]

I wouldn't go the jet dry route personally, you don't know the impact it has on your polish.

 

I keep my truck polished with a good product and use a chamois to dry it. I don't have much of a problem with spotting.

 

Maybe wash/dry it in the shade if possible?

[2kwolfgang]

I assumed he was washing and drying in the shade. If not then that is a BIG source of your problems right there.

[jackster06Z71]

ya i puller into the garage to dry it

[LikeaRock14]

If you keep a good coat of wax on your truck you can flood the truck to remove most of the water. After you do your rinse just turn the hose on at a low level, start from the top and flood the whole thing, most of the water will sheet off if you have a good coat of wax on. Use an air nozzle to blow out all the crevices so you don't get any additional runs on the truck. After she's all clean and dry go over the whole truck with a quality Quick Detail spray to remove and smears, smudges, spots, etc left from drying/washing. A good OTC QD spray would be Meguiars Final Inspection (In the tan professional series bottle), Megs NXT spray, and I've heard some good things about the mothers Reflexxions (sp) Line as well.

[burgundyz71]

Yep, when you are done with your rinse remove the nozzle and flood it top to bottom and most of your drying will be done for ya.