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shadow
03-23-2023, 09:52 AM
Hey guys tell me what you think.

Will drying my black car with a microfiber scratch my CC or should I spend $200 on a leaf blower?

Scrape
03-23-2023, 11:59 AM
With any good ceramic coating a good high volume leaf blower with blow the majority of the water off the paint and a good quality automotive microfibre towel can capture the rest. Stay away from the cheap MF towels as it can still scratch.

redo75
03-23-2023, 09:36 PM
Be sure to use the leaf blower only on the car, no extra leaf blowing.

ChickenLips
03-24-2023, 12:21 PM
https://youtu.be/e7YCqxCKvOY

Ponyryd
03-24-2023, 12:52 PM
Leaf blower first, finish with a good MF.
If you’re really concerned there is actually a blower made for cars that has a filter on the inlet, popular with Harley guys. A standard leaf blower is pulling unfiltered air and shooting it at your car, so any dust or crap in the air it picks up can obviously scratch.

shadow
04-01-2023, 09:59 AM
Thanks for that scrape. How do I know the difference between a good microfiber and not a good one? I guess the price is a good indication. Also, if I have to use a microfiber towel after the leaf blower, why bother with the blower? Also what's your opinion on PPF?

Scrape
04-01-2023, 10:56 PM
Pan the Organizer is a YouTuber and is a Canadian who provides decent reference on detailing.
Watch this video on everything you need to know about microfiber towels.

https://youtu.be/VOCy2l8bdm4
Here is a video on the best towels to buy.

https://youtu.be/E10SjmOps7E
And lastly here is everything about blowers.

https://youtu.be/4up2Atg4ks0

As for PPF I believe that I gave my opinion on another thread.
Have a look first and if there are any additional questions please feel free to PM me. In the mean time have a look at this video on Ceramic vs PPF.

https://youtu.be/jF6g8VHBYuU

Scrape
04-01-2023, 11:03 PM
Lastly everything you need to know about PPF.

https://youtu.be/_dY2X82HZTE