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    Washing the tig

    Is it just me or does anyone else find washing and drying, especially the front area a bit of a chore. It's just lucky I love my tig.
    MY18 Tiguan R Line Black-162 Highline TSI
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    I find that I'm forever fixing up dribbles from the mirror housings and around the tailgate. No matter how well I dry them there always seems to be some water marks

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    I use my ryobi one+ mini blower to dry and blow off (from top to bottom) as much water away in those surrounding areas to help reduce water residue and water stains, I do all the door jams, mirrors, front end and tailgate mostly, helps allot and reduces the drying time ...


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    The Tig is easy, had a Land Rover Evoque, that had more grooves and pokey holes to trap water than anything else I had ever owned. I just feel I am getting shorter to reach the centre of the roof!!
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    GYEON Q2M Silk Drying Towel Large | Car Care Products Australia

    This is hands down the best drying towel I have ever used. Does the entire car and doesn't leave any streaks behind.

    Keen to know if anyone has bought themselves a step ladder or platform to make getting to the roof easier?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaydeecee18 View Post
    I use my ryobi one+ mini blower to dry and blow off (from top to bottom) as much water away in those surrounding areas to help reduce water residue and water stains, I do all the door jams, mirrors, front end and tailgate mostly, helps allot and reduces the drying time ...


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    I have just purchased the very blower myself in the hope of reducing drying time so is good to hear it helps. Black looks great when clean but sure is a dust magnet even when garaged.
    MY18 Tiguan R Line Black-162 Highline TSI
    Drivers Assistance Package - Sunroof - Tow Bar
    Ordered July 17 Arrived December 17 Delivery Jan 18

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beedub View Post
    GYEON Q2M Silk Drying Towel Large | Car Care Products Australia

    This is hands down the best drying towel I have ever used. Does the entire car and doesn't leave any streaks behind.

    Keen to know if anyone has bought themselves a step ladder or platform to make getting to the roof easier?
    Due to my genetic flaw of being short in nature a 2 step ladder for the win for accessing roof ...


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    I use The Big Green Sucker - Luxurious and plus drying towel. and to get to the middle of the roof you throw it while holding onto it. Work well. And yes the drop from the mirrors and tailgate are annoying.

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    Carpro Cquartz UK 3.0 Ceramic Coating + Ozito 18V workshop blower here, works a treat!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jaydeecee18 View Post
    Due to my genetic flaw of being short in nature a 2 step ladder for the win for accessing roof ...
    Due to lowering springs and being 6’5” I don’t have that problem

    Could do it before lowering but is even easier now.


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    2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

    2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
    2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
    2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
    - Tigger73's 125TSI Build



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