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    One half of Gobi and Sahara EcosseGP's Avatar
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    I'm with Donna on this one I just drive it back n forth a couple of times job done. I always leave the handbrake off too so saves any "sticking" when you move off the following day ..
    You could though cover the brakes with anything waterproof and probably a plastic bag would be just as good as anything .. A wee bit of thicker plastic sheeting might be just as good
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    I always like to take mine for a spin to dry the brakes and also to show off to the neighbours, and other locals, just how clean my car is.


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    Quote Originally Posted by donnaj1dlh View Post
    What a faff. I don't bother driving mine....just shoogle about the driveway a bit, back and forward then leave the handbrake off, parked in gear.
    Thats fine if you plan to use your car,but mine usually are in the garage for a few weeks and its best to dry discs and leave HB off
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    Both my cars need washed, both will end up sitting for over a month; in the case of the 550, at least til April.

    The reason I don't want to have to drive it to dry the brakes off is I put a cover over it, and I don't want any risk of scratching due to dirt picked up on the 'drying-off' run


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    That's a very good point.

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    Have you try a garden blower to blow them dry?

    (No I haven't if anyone curious.)
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    Maybe something like this bad boy?

    http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...ster-cat5.html

    OR it's little brother:

    http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...kick-cat5.html

    OR only clean the wheels first, take a spin up to Baillie drive to dry the brakes, I'll get the kettle on. Then back home, cover the whole wheels with bin bags, wash the rest of the car etc etc. Careful removal should then see no water near the brakes?

    I used to do a quick spin around Westhill to dry the car, never considered the brakes but then again my cars never sat for long. Not something I tend to do now as the F56 seems to get a dirty bum very quickly

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    Quote Originally Posted by rpn View Post
    Have you try a garden blower to blow them dry?

    (No I haven't if anyone curious.)
    I know one person that uses that method.

    My lips are sealed though.


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    Quote Originally Posted by CiderFex View Post
    I know one person that uses that method.

    My lips are sealed though.


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    lol
    I still giggle about your reaction everytime I use my blade Rob.


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