# Should You Hand Dry Your Car After Each Wash?

> For the avid car enthusiast, washing or detailing a car is like a free therapy session. We say free, but some detailing products can cost hundreds of dollars, but you see where we are coming from.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2076521/should-you-hand-dry-after-car-wash/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=696d28d7e6c45832d3b5eb48)
- **Published:** 2026-01-18
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #detailing #each #free #hand #wash #avid #bucket #coming
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