So I succumbed to the hype and got one. Here are my conclusions:

1. The curvature of the car does NOT lend itself to the waterblade at all. Too many spots, nooks and crannys are missed. This product is only good on flat surfaces, like on the sides of pickups or minivans. It is not good at all on F-bods.

2. As I was using it on my WS6 hood, the edge of the hard plastic handle rubbed against one of the hood bulges and caused a white streak in the paint! Fortunately, I was able to rub it out and is now totally gone. If I had been using more force, it would have truly scratched the paint.

I realize the fact that the handle ran across the bulge was my fault, but I was using extreme caution, and accidentally contacting the handle with the painted surface is going to happen sooner or later. The only way to ensure it never happens again is to never use the CA waterblade.

Took it back and got the Absorber instead. Both problems solved for half the price.

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Red 2002 Trans Am WS6
Red 1994 Probe GT
Red 1986 Fiero 2M4
Member, Michigan Fiero Club (www.michiganfieroclub.org)

 

It doesn't work well on curved surfaces, you are right. I bought one AND an Absorber to use when I'm away from home.

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Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, STB, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley filter and Mallory polished MAF ends.

Louisville, KY

 

The CWB works best for cars and trucks with long flat panels, not curves. I have mainly flat panels on my Camaro, so it works great for me. Plus, I always follow up with the Absorber because the Blade does not remove all the water... Used in combination, the Blade is a great tool IMHO...

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*Mike's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*
Dark Red Metallic (ext.) / Flame Red (int.)
Flowmaster Crossflow, K&N, 20% 3M Panther Black Tint
JL Audio 3 10", PPI PC2100, Kenwood eXcelon KRC-953H/U, Kenwood / Pioneer speakers
Shine by ZAINO! - Special Thanks to Sal Z!

 

oh yeah, if I had a ram air trans am, with all those angles and curves, i dont think i'd be using the CWB either!! Sorry, we should have specified. non-SS camaros are different though, hood and door panels are a pretty straight shot, so it's not so bad.

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Pewter 1999 Z28 M6
Loaded, power everything, t-tops, leather, chrome wheels
Aftermarket stereo system.
adam@adamkirk.com
http://www.adamkirk.com

 

turtle wax makes one now it only $6 and it's half the length so it's easier to use. i bought that. still maybe wasn't worth the money., well yeah it was,