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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Drying Products
2. Dry 1. There are many... 
   
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Drying Products
2. Dry
1. There are many things you can dry your truck off with, such as a plain towel, a Water Blade, a microfiber, or an Absorber.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Water Blade
2. Everything but the plain... 
   
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Water Blade
2. Everything but the plain towel works great, and we don't have a preference. We will say that the Meguiar's Water Magnet dries great, the California Water Blade makes quick work of initially getting the water off the truck, and the Absorber is a great piece to keep in the truck for drying on the go. The California Water Blade is made from ultra-soft silicon and allows you to squeegee off 90 percent of the water, so all you have to do is come back and touch up the little leftover droplets.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Compressed Air Drying
3. One last little tip for... 
   
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Compressed Air Drying
3. One last little tip for drying: Use either compressed air or your shop vacuum to get standing water from areas like the mirrors or around the door handles(3&4).
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Vacuum Drying
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Clay Treatment
3. Paint 1. The wash should... 
   
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Clay Treatment
3. Paint
1. The wash should have removed the loose stuff, but for the harder, more stubborn contaminants, we will start with a Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay treatment. To use the clay, form it into what looks like a hamburger patty, spray the truck with the Quick Detailer, and then rub the clay in a circular motion. The clay will grab anything stuck to the paint and hold it, leaving your finish nice and smooth.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Knead Back To Shape
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Knead Back To Shape
When the clay becomes dirty, fold it over and knead it back into shape.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Cleaner Wax
2. Take your time, and be... 
   
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Cleaner Wax
2. Take your time, and be thorough. When you are finished with the clay, you need to remove any stains or light scratches with a Cleaner Wax like this one from 3M.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Microfiber Towel
3. After the cleaner wax has... 
   
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Microfiber Towel
3. After the cleaner wax has dried to a haze, buff it off with a microfiber towel.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Applying Small Overlapping Circles
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Applying Small Overlapping Circles
4. Then, a final application of a good wax will seal in the shine and protect the paint from the elements.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Wax In Small Overlapping Circles
5. When it comes to waxing,... 
   
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Wax In Small Overlapping Circles
5. When it comes to waxing, we recommend applying the wax in small, overlapping circles.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Wipe With Finger
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Wipe With Finger
This will help you evenly spread the product. The best way to tell if the wax is dry is to wipe it with your finger.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Microfiber Towel
6. If the wax doesn't smear,... 
   
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Microfiber Towel
6. If the wax doesn't smear, it's dry. Once it is dry, wipe it off with another microfiber towel.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Duster
7. For you owners of suede... 
   
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Duster
7. For you owners of suede paint, here is an option to care for your finish. A duster like this one from California Car Duster does a great job of removing the loose dirt and dust.
12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Natural Finish Detailer
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12 Detailing Tips And Tricks Natural Finish Detailer
8. To protect your paint, try some of this Natural Finish Detailer from Armor All. It is loaded with UV protectant, but it won't add any shine to the suede paint.

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