Should You Use a Drying Aid When Washing Your Car?
You’ve rinsed the car, grabbed your towel, and started drying—but have you ever used a drying aid? If not, you could be missing out on a safer, glossier finish every time you wash.
A drying aid is a spray that adds lubrication and protection while you dry your vehicle—helping reduce friction, prevent swirls, and boost shine.
What Are the Benefits of a Drying Aid?
- ✅ Reduces towel drag and friction during drying
- ✅ Helps prevent swirl marks and light scratching
- ✅ Boosts gloss and slickness
- ✅ Leaves behind light protection (depending on the formula)
Why Tough As Shell Makes an Excellent Drying Aid
Tough As Shell isn’t just a ceramic spray—it also works as a high-performance drying aid when applied to a wet surface.
- ✅ Spray onto wet panels after rinsing
- ✅ Spread with a towel as you dry
- ✅ Leaves behind slickness, water beading, and a deeper gloss
How to Use a Drying Aid Properly
- Wash your car as usual using The Super Soaper
- Rinse thoroughly and leave the car wet
- Lightly mist Tough As Shell onto one panel at a time
- Use a plush towel like the Massive Drying Towel to dry and spread product simultaneously
- Buff off any remaining residue with a second Everyday Microfiber Towel
Can I Use a Drying Aid Every Wash?
Yes! In fact, it’s recommended. Using a drying aid helps reduce the chance of reintroducing swirls and keeps your protection topped up between ceramic spray applications.
What If I Already Have Ceramic Protection?
A drying aid like Tough As Shell helps extend the life of your base layer. It won’t interfere—instead, it refreshes the surface with every wash.
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Conclusion
Drying aids aren’t just for pros—they’re for anyone who wants to dry safer, shine faster, and protect smarter.
Tough As Shell gives you ceramic-grade results with every wash—and doubles as a drying aid that delivers gloss, slickness, and protection all in one.
Grab your bottle today from Jimbo’s Detailing or Amazon.
