Dry the whole car, walk away, and ten minutes later there is a bead of water running out from under the door handle or side mirror. It is one of the most common small annoyances after a wash, and it has a specific fix.
What Is the DIY Detail Drip Catcher Towel
It is a magnetic microfibre towel that sits on the car and soaks up water pooling in recesses like below door handles, around mirrors and near the fuel door, after the rest of the panel is already dry. It is 1100 GSM, measures 40cm by 40cm, and is sold as a 2 pack.
How It Attaches
The towel uses a magnetic backing that holds it in place on steel and other magnetic panels. It will not attach to non magnetic surfaces such as some bonnets, doors or plastic body panels, so it is worth checking where it will actually hold on your specific vehicle before relying on it.
What It Is Not For
This is not a general drying towel. It is designed to sit in place and soak up pooled water in recesses, not to be dragged across the paint the way you would use a standard drying towel. The weighted magnets can mar the surface if you drag it, so keep a separate large drying towel on hand for the actual body panels.
How to Use It
Dry the car as normal, then position the Drip Catcher Towels under door handles, around mirrors or near the fuel door where you know water tends to collect. Leave them in place for a few minutes while you finish up elsewhere, then lift them off and give the spot a final check.
Where to Buy the Drip Catcher Towel in NZ
Shineworks stocks the DIY Detail Drip Catcher Towel 2 Pack, ready to ship across New Zealand and to Australia. Shop the Drip Catcher Towel now, or browse the full DIY Detail range.