Blower vs Towel: Which is the Best Way to Dry A Car After A Wash? | FAQ
May 02, 2025
After washing your car, the next logical step is drying it. So, which option do you choose? Using a blower or a drying towel is a matter of personal preference, each with its own pros and cons, as Levi and Anthony explain in this FAQ video.
Blow drying your car
If you have a leaf blower, compressed air tank, or dedicated air blaster, these can quickly dry a car and blow water out of the nooks and crannies. If you are washing a large truck or SUV, the blower can help get water off of the roof and truck bed. If the car you have just washed has a ceramic coating, the water naturally beads up and rolls off with an air blower, making the drying process quicker. Just be careful that you don’t hit the vehicle with the blower, which can damage your paint.
Towel drying your car
Thanks to our super-thirsty microfiber drying towels, it is easy to wipe the vehicle down when you are done washing and detailing. Some towels like the Liquid8r, large Gauntlet, and The 1500 can dry trucks without having to be wrung out. In addition, you can use towels in conjunction with a drying aid like P&S Bead Maker or Koch-Chemie S0.02 Spray Sealant to add protection while you dry.
The downside is that water can still hide in hard-to-reach areas like wheel wells, grilles, mirror surrounds, wiper shrouds, and areo parts, which can fling water droplets as you drive. As Levi states in the video, using a combination of air and towels is an effective way to remove as much water as possible from the vehicle’s surface.
No matter what your preferences are, the most important thing is that your car gets dried to avoid streaking and hard water spots.
