Drying the Bike?
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Simi Valley CA
RE: Drying the Bike?
I use my air compressor with a blow nozzle in one hand and a microfiber towel in the other, stops the flying water from hitting anywhere else. Gets the water out of everywhere, even in the mirrors. If I have any spots then the meguires quick detailer
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Ontario, Canada
RE: Drying the Bike?
ORIGINAL: rerb95
I have friends that swear by the mr clean wash system... I dont truly understand it, but I will def give it a try this summer... hope it works as good as people say!
I have friends that swear by the mr clean wash system... I dont truly understand it, but I will def give it a try this summer... hope it works as good as people say!
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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RE: Drying the Bike?
I bought the Mr. Clean car wash stuff a couple weeks ago, used it on one of the cars first....the next day the wife took it back to Wal-Mart to get our money back....didn't work worth a darn, glad I never tried it on the bike. I got an electric blower from Cycle Care a couple years ago, but they have since switch to selling the Master Blaster, but I like what I have...nice soft rubber nozzle so if you accidentially hit the bike you don't scratch or scuff anything. Usually use a microfiber towel after the blow dry to buff it up a little.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: The Deep South
RE: Drying the Bike?
Craftsman leafblower, S100, pigsnot and towel. I've got a buddy that claims that using dishwasher Jet Dry in your rinse water helps with the drying process. Never tried it myself but kind of makes sense.
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From: toontown
RE: Drying the Bike?
ORIGINAL: ZPA
I use my air compressor. Works great.
I use my air compressor. Works great.
As for Mr. Clean, the filtered rinse is ok but I'm not a big fan of the soap. I think it is too strong. I use the leaf blower but would really like one of those bike driers.The fine point nozzle would be great.