patdonahue

It seems like the earlier Porsches like the 944s were easier to wash. Get it clean, dry it off and drive the brakes dry and you were finished.
The mid engine jobbies, not so simple seems like you can dry it all you can but you still have water drops coming out of all the airscoops, valances, door jambs, windshield join areas, etc.
I have gotten to the point where it is easier to give it a quick wipe down then go drive it to dry out the brakes and at the same time blow all the water off.... When I get home a quick once around wipe will finish it off. Actually seems to take less time to finish up this way.
I was curious if any other Cayman / Boxster fans found this to be true.

BobKid

I blow the water off with my leaf blower before final wipe. Does a good job of getting rid of runoff in the seams, intakes, etc.

Archimedes

Optima No Rinse it unless it's really dirty. Much easier and does a great job. Also, a nano coating makes all cleanup much easier.

DaveCarrera4

any recommended nano product?

Gator996

Optimum No Rinse and CQuartz coating ftw. If you must hose and bucket wash, an electric leaf blower is a must have for drying.

DBH

I use the old fashioned way - I huff and puff (thank goodness I gave up smoking years ago). Works well enough to get water out of the nooks and crannies. After drying I pull the car into the garage, wipe off any remaining drips and let it dry overnight. Job well done.

Archimedes

OptiCoat Pro Plus, CQuartz, Modesta. All good, though some work better on certain colors than others. Key is to find a good detailer that can do proper paint correction first and is familiar with all the products, so you can get an unbiased opinion from them about what's best for your car. Note, all of them are really good, so you can't go wrong with any of them.

LexVan

Get a Master Blaster.

PolishedDetail

I'm going to +1 on getting a master blaster. We use it in our shop everyday. It uses hot air to help dry while blowing water out.

Also +1 on Ceramic Coating your car. But, it is going to have zero effect on getting water out of the cracks of your car. It's just easier to maintain and clean (besides all the chemical resistant qualities). We only sell Ceramic Pro Protective Coatings at our shop. But, that is my personal preference. You cannot go wrong with ceramic coatings in general. Do lots of research and talk to a few different professional detailers that sell different brands. Make an educated decision based on your exact needs. Don't just buy a coating because an installer says it's the best. Trust me, everyone always thinks that what they bought or are selling is the best haha

BobKid

How well do those coatings work over Xpel Ultimate?

dennisafrompa

I run mine through a car wash and done with it. Maybe that's because it has almost 100K miles on it with lots of stone chips. It's also driven in rain, sleet and snow.

SC Detailer

They work great over Xpel, get the rock chip protection and the ease of maintenance afforded by a coating.

HUMP

BLKG8TR

Wash it. Dry It. Run it down the driveway and dry the rotors. Back up the hill and dry off any water spots. Enjoy..... OBTW, a good coat of your favorite wax (Klasse All-In-One, in my case), on a regular basis, makes it a quicker and easier job.

needmoregarage

Been using it for years. Works great.

We have Opticoat over Xpel. Makes a BIG difference. We've found that some detail sprays/waxes attract dirt. Opticoat not only is easier to wash but seems to stay cleaner longer by not attracting dirt to the finish. Especially noticeable on the yellow car which shows every spec of road grime the moment it's clean.

Jack-Porsche

I wouldn't drive my mother-in-law's Jeep through an auto wash! Different strokes I guess.

I wash mine the old fashioned way if really dirty, then a quick drive for rotors and crevices. Come back and spot dry any areas leftover.
If it isn't actually Dirty...fresh microfibers and some quick detailed spray. Turns the towel often and use several of them.