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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 02:13 PM
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What to dry car with

Currently I have been using the WaterBlade and a bath towel to dry my car with. The water blade works pretty good and I keep it clean without dust or dirt on it when I wipe the car down, but occasionaly the handle or something hits just right and leaves a small scratch. This and a few others saying the WaterBlade scrathces paint has led me to believe I should try something different. I usually use the towel for the wheels, mirrors, door handles ect. and the small spots the blade couldn't get to. Being these are the towels my family uses for showers and other tasks, they don't absorb water very well, but rather just kind of spead it out. What should I look for to dry the whole car and not leave water spots where the water was just "moved" and not absorbed. I have read a few post suggesting the Absorber but isn't the absorber a small piece of material and good for small areas? Thanks to anyone who can clue me in.
Old Dec 6, 2002 | 02:24 PM
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Electric leaf blower and a cotton towel.
Old Dec 8, 2002 | 12:52 PM
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I use a shamie
Old Dec 8, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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Electric leaf blower and a cotton towel.
Same here!!! I use KevinSS towels and even Gerber baby diapers for keeping my SS looking its best.
Old Dec 9, 2002 | 12:10 AM
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kevinss towels.. this the things he sends u when u buya kit, i have 10 small hand thingies... is that what ur talking about?

where can u geta shammie.. cant find them anywhere
Old Dec 9, 2002 | 09:49 AM
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I use a combination of the Absorber and a leaf blower. Most of the time, though, I only need to use the Absorber. That thing works amazingly.
Old Dec 9, 2002 | 12:50 PM
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Yeah, I use the absorber too, what is everyones opinion on it?
Old Dec 9, 2002 | 04:05 PM
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I use the waterblade and love it - I guess I won't recommend, seeing how you already have it
Old Dec 9, 2002 | 04:50 PM
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I have a waterblade too, but I clean the blade with some water and a clean towel each time before I use it. Then I use the Absorber, which kicks ****. Then I detail the insides of the doors and trunk with a cotton towel.
Old Dec 9, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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Absorber!

Couldn't live without it. They last forever it seems and soak up more water than just about anything I've seen. Quality product definitely worth adding to any collection.

Old Dec 10, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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The absorber rules without a doubt! It holds more water than a chamois, lasts longer and it very easy on the finish. What more could you ask for.
Old Dec 12, 2002 | 04:16 AM
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actually, there's a product named Plasenu. It's made in japan, the container looks like the absorbers, but the chamois itself has a little nap to it. absorber dries well, but it leaves very fine water droplets behind, the Plasenu doesn't.

It's very hard to find, but if any of you see it, get it.
Old Dec 14, 2002 | 11:24 PM
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sorry, but where do you find these absorbors? Is it like leather or what? Are they just at walmart, or have to order them? Thanks guys
Old Dec 15, 2002 | 07:04 AM
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sorry, but where do you find these absorbors? Is it like leather or what? Are they just at walmart, or have to order them? Thanks guys
It is synthetic, and most Pep Boys or Auto Zone carry them.
Old Dec 15, 2002 | 02:24 PM
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The water blade followed by the Absorber work well for me.



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