SpecBee Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Anyone with negative feed back on the blade for drying vs. Microfiber Cloth? Been using the cloth for a few years after buying the blade but did not like the squeakyness of the blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 i thought the blade was an addition to the micro fiber cloth drying? since the blade doesn't get all the water off, it is suppose to only get most of the water off so drying with the cloth is easier and faster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_KT Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 i thought the blade was an addition to the micro fiber cloth drying? since the blade doesn't get all the water off, it is suppose to only get most of the water off so drying with the cloth is easier and faster? That is how I use the Cali-blade. The blade removes most of the water then it's cloth time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 ^ as they said. I hate the sound of the blade too though so I don't use it much. Waffle weave or Absorber more likely. If I'm going faster than you, Move Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Blade the roof, windows, trunk and then the sides. Wipe what's left off with the micro-fiber cloth. Been doing it for three years and my paint still looks like glass and has no swirl marks or scratches. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossey Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Yea, I use the blade for the bigger surfaces, and the cloth for any crevices plus to clean up overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impulse Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 +1 for the blade --> cloth method, quick, fast, and minimizes scratchy fiber contact with the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBee Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks for the input. I'll have to try the blade again on the large flat surfaces next wash. Glad to hear no swirl marks. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmiller5 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 One thing to remember with the blade is that it should NEVER be used if you have any deposits on your paint. Ideally it should be used in conjunction with a clay bar + wax every 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soyboy004 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 i use the blade to get most of the water off, then the absorber, then air dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 keep the blade clean...wipe you finger along the edge after each wipe so it doesnt have any particles on it. my friends scratched the shit out of his volkswagon with it cause it caught a tiny piece of dirt or somethin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramathorn Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 i use the cali blade to get most of the water off as said above then i use "the absorber" (which is basically a synthetic material rubbery foam cloth) http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000381.php . i use this cloth to dry the excess water that the cali blad just cant wipe off. i also use it in the door jambs and hatch jamb. ive been using this combo for probably 7 years now and dont have a real reason to go another route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramathorn Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 hence why useing the wate blade first to get the majority off is done. plus the water blade wont dry the door jambs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I was specifically told by the dealer not to use the blade.....I have a spray on paint protection for my paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I use to use a waterblade and never had any problems with it, but I was paranoid about scratching the paint and I think it's kind of a pain to use. I currently sheet the water off the car with my hose and then go over everything with quick detailer and a plush cobra micofiber towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 +1 for sheeting the water off the car. Even though it uses a lot more water, it really helps in the drying process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvento Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I use my air compressor with that jet fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I used my Wiper blade yesterday on a different car (3G Eclipes) And it worked so much better than it ever did on my cars. ??? If I'm going faster than you, Move Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilandcruza Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 my dad used the cali blade on his lexus and it scratched it up pretty bad. but there was probably a lot of fallout on his car too. i just use the water sprite chamois then a micro fiber cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRich90 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Waffle weave cloth just gets plugged with water, wringing it out still doesn't get all the water out and it just smears on the surface This is the towel I've been using on my cars (including a '00 Mustang GT vert "show car") for about 4 years with no problems. Works great! http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+drying/micro+fiber+drying+towel.do First, I use the Calif. blade to get about 80% - 90% of the water off of the glass and body. I wipe the edges of the blade on a clean cotton towel between each swipe to make sure the blade is clean. Then I use the Griot's towel to completely dry all of the surfaces. This large towel absorbs all of the standing water left on my OBXT or Legacy sedan without even once having to wring it out or leaving any smear marks. In fact, I've used it to completely dry cars (no water blade) with only having to wring it out once or twice with no problems. I've learned from some of the detailing web sites not to use any type of fabric softener when I wash and dry my drying towels or cleaning cloths. It seems that some of the chemicals used in the softeners can remain in the materials and can cause smears and even scratches when wiped on the car body. I use my JD leaf blower to dry the wheels and tires and follow up with a cotton towel. Hope this helps. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue GT Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I only use the blade for the windows and i use the sheeting method before as well. If youre not carefull the blade can screw you pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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