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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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squeegy question

Well, I got one of those car drying squeegy blades in hope of saving time on drying. Well, the first time I did the S, i heard some sounds that didn't sound soo good, i looked where i dried, no scrathes. Just wondering, should I or should I NOT use this? and just go to some towels?
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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I already told you they were bad.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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I already told you they were bad.
You did? O well...
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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~One mans opinion / observation~

Products like the California Water Blade are made from silicone, which is an inert material that in it will not harm a paint surface. Wipe the blade each time you pass it over the surface to ensure there is no dirt trapped under it or it will cause damage to the paint surface. The noise that you hear is not unusual and means nothing

Most of the forum polls I’ve seen asking if detailers would use them are split 50/50. I’m with the 50% that say they would only use it to clean glass surfaces.


~Hope this helps~


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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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It's not about what the blade is made out of, but the dirt (like you said) which gets trapped. Ano0oj is too stupid to wipe it after every squeeze.
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