By Griot's Garage / Originally Published April 1, 2014 / Hagerty The biggest mistake you can make when drying a vehicle is applying too much…{"id":5249,"date":"2014-04-29T10:37:48","date_gmt":"2014-04-29T17:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/?p=5249"},"modified":"2014-04-29T10:52:08","modified_gmt":"2014-04-29T17:52:08","slug":"griots-car-care-tip-preventing-swirl-marks-with-proper-drying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/29\/griots-car-care-tip-preventing-swirl-marks-with-proper-drying\/","title":{"rendered":"Griot’s Car Care Tip: Preventing Swirl Marks With Proper Drying"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Griot’s Garage \/ Originally Published April 1, 2014 \/ Hagerty<\/em><\/p>\n

The biggest mistake you can make when drying a vehicle is applying too much pressure to the towel. This drives any remaining dirt into your paint, causing micro scratches (and maybe some not-so-micro scratches).<\/p>\n

For stubborn grime, follow up your wash cycle with a speed detailer or spray-on car wash. These products feature excellent lubricity to lift dirty residue off your paint where it can be whisked away safely with a high quality micro fiber towel. For really stubborn grit like bug jerky, bird bombs, or tree sap, consider \u201cpre-treating\u201d before the wash with a high-powered bug and smudge remover. Coupled with a micro fiber mitt that has a textured surface, these spray-on liquids break through the tough stuff so your car wash soap can work more efficiently.<\/p>\n

Remember, the bottom line is that the drying process is for removing water. Don\u2019t be tempted to apply extra towel pressure to remove leftover dirty spots, and you\u2019ll enjoy a scratch and swirl-free finish.<\/p>\n

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