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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 04:14 PM
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GREAT - California Water Blade!

http://www.calcarduster.com/autoOrig...Waterblade.asp

works really good for drying - $20
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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Re: GREAT - California Water Blade!

Originally posted by ro0zy
http://www.calcarduster.com/autoOrig...Waterblade.asp

works really good for drying - $20
DUDE! be careful with it. If you leave any small amount of dirt on the car and wipe it with the cali water blade, say hello to scratch city! Only use it after washing, dont use it to wipe off rain water (another common mistake).
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Re: Re: GREAT - California Water Blade!

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DUDE! be careful with it. If you leave any small amount of dirt on the car and wipe it with the cali water blade, say hello to scratch city! Only use it after washing, dont use it to wipe off rain water (another common mistake).

...and you know AlBoston's serious when he says "DUDE!"
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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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Don't waste your time with it. You'll end up with very fine scratches. Use microfiber towels only.
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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 08:26 AM
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Re: Re: GREAT - California Water Blade!

Originally posted by AlBoston
DUDE! be careful with it. If you leave any small amount of dirt on the car and wipe it with the cali water blade, say hello to scratch city! Only use it after washing, dont use it to wipe off rain water (another common mistake).
Agreed. The blade itself may not scratch, but whatever it drags along with it can and probably will.

Waffle-weave MF towels are excellent for drying (and cleaning glass! )
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Yeah I've been meaning to thank you guys for the pointers to the MF towels - I picked up a set and absolutely love them. They really work wonders!!!
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Originally posted by Frisco
Yeah I've been meaning to thank you guys for the pointers to the MF towels - I picked up a set and absolutely love them. They really work wonders!!!
what kind of MF towels? Some are of very poor quality and can scratch the paint a lot.
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I got some website link in a sticky thread at the top of this forum (microfibertech.com if I remember right), and I thought that it was a place that you guys all recommended! LOL!
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