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A drying towel is a thick, plush microfiber — usually waffle weave or twisted-loop — that pulls water off paint in one or two passes without dragging grit across the clear coat. Skip the old beach towel; cotton terry leaves lint and induces swirls. Use one immediately after rinsing, while the paint is still beaded, so water doesn't air-dry into spots. Pair with a quick detailer spray as drying aid for extra slickness, and keep drying towels in a separate laundry pile from wheel rags forever.

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