Sg2303 2nd Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 Should we wipe the car dry after rain? I have asked around and generally got 2 responses. YES: Dry it and it'll look clean. Prevents water spots too. NO: You'll introduce more scratches due to the dirt that sticks to the water beads. So what do you think? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk 1st Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 Best is after rain, give a proper washing then wipe dry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locknload 5th Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 YES: Dry it and it'll look clean. Prevents water spots too. NO: You'll introduce more scratches due to the dirt that sticks to the water beads. So what do you think? Depends - if it's a heavy downpour, I'll just wipe dry as the dirt would've been washed away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutty 4th Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 You got the correct answers. I suggest to just leave it. Imagine if it rains every single time you drive out, are you going to wipe every single time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 every rain also wipe..abit overkill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbchew Neutral Newbie October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 no fear if there is a layer of protective paint sealant. Else it will leave water marks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan501 Neutral Newbie October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 i wil try to wipe dry bcos minor scratches r more easy to minimize/remove if compare to watermark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_blade Turbocharged October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 I will try to wipe dry whenever I can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfisti168 1st Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 actually wax the car once every 2 months should be ok le. No more rain marks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 Should we wipe the car dry after rain? I have asked around and generally got 2 responses. YES: Dry it and it'll look clean. Prevents water spots too. NO: You'll introduce more scratches due to the dirt that sticks to the water beads. So what do you think? wash and wipe dry.. if you just wipe dry, then you are doing more harm.. as for water mark, it's only more apparent when it's a hot and sunny day.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed 1st Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 the car serve u...not u serve the car leh...ha ha ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman302 2nd Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 Should we wipe the car dry after rain? I have asked around and generally got 2 responses. YES: Dry it and it'll look clean. Prevents water spots too. NO: You'll introduce more scratches due to the dirt that sticks to the water beads. So what do you think? Depen on the age of car, One week old, rain or no rain also wash and wipe everyday. Admire, enjoy it all the time. After one month, wash once a week. Rain, dont care lar. After one year, wash when needed. After 5 years, wash only on important occassion or just before trading in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir8 Neutral Newbie October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 Depen on the age of car, One week old, rain or no rain also wash and wipe everyday. Admire, enjoy it all the time. After one month, wash once a week. Rain, dont care lar. After one year, wash when needed. After 5 years, wash only on important occassion or just before trading in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 Myself wet at times also did not wipe dry, not to talk about my ride. I bought the car to serve my needs, not to become its slave.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwahara Neutral Newbie October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 Should we wipe the car dry after rain? I have asked around and generally got 2 responses. YES: Dry it and it'll look clean. Prevents water spots too. NO: You'll introduce more scratches due to the dirt that sticks to the water beads. So what do you think? No, don't wipe dry... every time I ride my Kuwi Bravo KT in the rain, I leave it to drip/air dry..... Used to wipe my Redline Proline and the chome body got fine hairline scratches from the dirt/sand left on the frame. Remember, you get splashes from other road users... and the rain is not 100% pure distilled water liao.... contaminated as it comes down to earth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk 1st Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 (edited) Depen on the age of car, One week old, rain or no rain also wash and wipe everyday. Admire, enjoy it all the time. After one month, wash once a week. Rain, dont care lar. After one year, wash when needed. After 5 years, wash only on important occassion or just before trading in. phew! Lucky 5 years liao, I still wash & wax my car every week. Edited October 30, 2009 by Hulk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladykillerz 4th Gear October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 I personally think that we shouldn't wipe the car after rain unless you go for a proper car wash. Not every corners' particles are removed by the rain. So, when you wipe the car -> scratches will appear~ End of the day, I admit that I am just plain lazy. Thus, giving excuses~ Hee!~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samster69 Clutched October 30, 2009 Share October 30, 2009 I agreed. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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