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Old 03-01-2007, 05:30 PM
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Chamois or Absorber?

Which one is better?
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 05:31 PM
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i've used both. chamois is better, but i like cotton towels. my buddy uses a leaf blower which is awesome. no water spots for him.
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 05:34 PM
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Absorber Ftmfw!!!
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 05:35 PM
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Damn....i need to get a leaf blower! Great idea.
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 05:40 PM
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Waffleweave microfiber>>>>chamois/absorber
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 05:53 PM
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go 80 on the drive way for 10 mins? HAHAHA
 
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isnt the waffle weave causes the swirls on the car?
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Waffleweave microfiber>>>>chamois/absorber
+1.

Waffle weave is only a method of allowing the mf to pick up more water. The key with mf drying towels is to get good ones, like the real big blue waffle weave.
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 07:10 PM
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i say chamois
i don't like absorbers that much
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 07:54 PM
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I first use my leafblower to get off most of the water, then follow-up with my wax as you dry with a waffle weave mf towel.
I sometimes use my absorber which I like a lot.
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 08:18 PM
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neither,california water blade and a big plush microfiber for me.
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 10:34 PM
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I have never tried that water blade how does that work
 
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100% cotton bath towels + air compressor.
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CruisnGcoupe
I have never tried that water blade how does that work

It's just a silicone squeege, works like one of those window cleaners or windshield wiper. It's super soft so it won't scratch your paint. But becareful and keep it clean so dirt doesnt' get trapped and rubbed into the paint. Take a slow and steady pass and it removes absolutely every single drop of water. It's way faster then anything else and leaves a streakfree, lint free finish.
 


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