Washin' & Dryin'

[Shovelhead]

Just finished givin' da cummins a bath.
Wondered if any of you dry your truck/car/bike the way I found.
Got tired of Mama's whinin' about using the bath towels to dry the truck ("But Honey, it's already clean". . Yeah right #ad
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I use my leaf blower. Got a commercial-type backpack blower that puts out 180mph. Blows most of the water off, so one small towel cathes the rest. Still trying to find a CTD leaf-blower. #ad
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Ed Anderson
99 3500 Sport,6x4,QC,Black,Auto,4. 10,Everthing 'cept leather,stock until warranty runs out.
'76 H-D FLH, '98 FLHTCUI
"Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly"

 

[Justbeamn]

I have always used a deerskin shammy and always will. No water marks or runs and looks like glass when it's done.

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98. 5 3500 SLT Quad 6X6 * 3:54 Auto * Waterfall black/red * Custom dually flaps * Rhino lining * All acc's w/leather * Muth signal mirrors * K&N * Catz MSC's * 55watt back up lights * Optima Red Tops * 80/100 Head Lights * Silencer ring "AWOL * BD exhaust brake * Banks EGT/Boost/Temp gauges * Mag-Hytec DC&TP * SS bug screen and fender trim * SS Stull diamond line running boards * SS 4" turn down * grill inserts
My Dually

 

[illflem]

I just go out on the highway at 90 mph, dries it right off. But of course I don't have black ones like you two.

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'95 2500 4X4, AT, Driftwood, Banks Stinger, Warn fender flairs and running boards (work truck)
'95 3500, 5 speed, 3:54, BD E-brake, Driftwood, Banks & Psycotty, 34,000 GCW apple and tractor hauler (works harder truck)

 

[Pat_in_Utah]

The DiRT email list has been discussing "The Absorber" and the "California water blade". Everyone who uses them gives them very high praise. I'm getting these. Supposed to cut drying time by 2/3!

Pat


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2001. 8 White Sport RAM 2500HD QC SLT 4X4 LB 3. 54 LSD Cummins Auto
My Ram Page

1999 21' Terry Lite Towable 5400# GVW
1990 Kawasaki KLR 250 Enduro

 

[Okie-Go]

I use a sheepskin shammy. I have heard of the blower. I worry about the engine exhaust also hitting the paint of my ride. My neighbor teased me about giving my truck a blow-job so I kinda quit.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, lock-right locker, 3. 54 gears,ez edge, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[radixr]

According to Doc Tinker, a chamois made from, uh, deer "family jewel" bags is the best! #ad
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[Justbeamn]

Pat_in_Utah, I tried the water blade. Didn't really care for it. Best price was at costco for around $10

 

[LSMITH]

I have the water blade, an absorber and a chamois. The blade is great for getting the big flat parts dry (hood, windows, roof) and the absorber gets the rest dry. The absorber is a lot better than a chamois, it will hold a ton more water. I have one problem with the absorber, they wear out fairly quick. One summer is all I can get out of an absorber before it starts leaving lint all over. Using the blade cut at least 10 minutes from my drying time.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S SPA Boost/EGT Rancho 9000's Everything but leather NRA Member Great Lakes TDR Member

 

[EMDDIESEL]

I use the Water blade and 3 of "The Absorber"'s. Have used them for years and i agree, they hold alot more water then a real shammy. The water blade works great for the big panels but does not work too well on all the grooves so i use teh Absorbers for them. The electric leaf blower works great too.

 

[Alan Reagan]

Radixr, Those would have to be some monster deer to get "family jewel" bags big enough to use as a shammy #ad
. Where I live, those are usually used to cover the shifter knob. Not on my truck though. I'm like the guys that still read the instructions on how to start their trucks, I have to have the shifter pattern where I can see it #ad
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2001 HO 6 spd 2500, 4. 10 LSD, Towing Package, Electric Brakes, SPA EGT/Boost Gauges, Fog Lights, Real Backup Lights, Molded Running Boards, Lucerix X Mount Heated/Power Mirrors

 

[Utah Willie]

I use a chamois. We have a hard water problem that leaves a chalky deposit on the unwiped areas which sometimes take a spray of 50% vinegar/water solution to allow a clean wipe. I have tried good terry cloth towels and like them, but once they are soaked, even a roller squeeze can't keep them from leaving streaks. I do use the towels for door jams, underhood and other spots where grease or dirt are likely to be encountered. AND... no matter what anyone says... clean trucks run better!

 

[rich m]

you mean you guys wash your trucks? with real water? Mine's brown, but i think it used to be kind'a maroon. Thought the color change was seasonal, like tree leaves #ad

 

[Shovelhead]

We have'nt had rain in this area for three weeks, Sport was gettin' a little nasty, gave it a bath yesterday.
Of course it rained all last night, and is now supposed to rain all day today #ad

Sounds like I need to get one of those "Absorbers" Do they come in truck cover size?

 

[Doc Tinker]

Doesn't take much of a jewel bag to make a good chamois. Just have to yank on it once in a while and gradually stretch it to size.

Where can I find a roller wringer?

Doc

 

[John]

Originally posted by Doc Tinker:
Where can I find a roller wringer?

I have a real cheap wringer that a friend of mine purchased at a garage sale for me... I believe it is a Mr. Wringer brand. If I remember correctly, the Eastwood Co. used to sell them.

If you want a REALLY high quality wringer (with or without a catch basin), Griot's Garage ( www.griotsgarage.com / 1-800-345-5789 ) has several of them for sale ($150. -$260. ) #ad

 

[fest3er]

Where can I find a roller wringer?

Doc[/B]

Doc, drive a couple hundred miles NW and look for discarded washing machines. I'm sure you can find an old wringer *some* in MI. For that matter, you should be able to find one closer to home!

Fest3er