Max Capacity Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 60mph down the street seems to blow most of the water off. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutsnwbrdr Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Absorber is good.. until it molds (dry it out every time!) I've never had a problem with mold. I ring it out, roll it up and put it right back in the storage tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondgraymetallic21 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Old school Chamois +1 And the occasional use of the water blade thing from Girots Garage, that way I'm not ringing the chamois as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 used to use the absorber and loved it. Then the govt banned car washing. now I just look at my filthy car in frustration and use nothing. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad023 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 +1 i have always used the absorber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 A quick ride around the block then into my garage for a final once over with a giant mf towel and some instant spritz detail spray does the trick for me. If you don't drive around a least a little, you will find that water hides in little places and drips the next day etc., no matter how well you dry it. The crevices under the mirrors is famous for holding a shitload of water and water spotting a perfectly detailed car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmfuse87 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 If you don't drive around a least a little, you will find that water hides in little places and drips the next day etc., no matter how well you dry it. The crevices under the mirrors is famous for holding a shitload of water and water spotting a perfectly detailed car. I use the absorber and an air compressor at the same time. The air pushes the water into the absorber... works like a charm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedoutv6 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 A quick ride around the block then into my garage for a final once over with a giant mf towel and some instant spritz detail spray does the trick for me. If you don't drive around a least a little, you will find that water hides in little places and drips the next day etc., no matter how well you dry it. The crevices under the mirrors is famous for holding a shitload of water and water spotting a perfectly detailed car. the only spot i find that hides water is the front grill, all the other spots (door handles, fuel door, trunk) can all be dried without driving the car. open all 4 doors and wipe down the door jams bottom of the door, etc. when you close them the water from the handles/mirrors will drip out, same goes for the trunk. you can either open the fuel door or give it a few taps until the water drips down. BTW i use a separate cotton towel for the door james, etc. since it's not as clean the outside of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtspecB Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Air compressor or a drive around the block, aren't you concerned about picking up particles (dust, sand, etc..) that could potentially scratch it when you go back over it with a chamois or cloth? my vBGarage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I pretty much do as smokedout does. California blade, absorber or waffle weave MF. Regular MF on the door jams. Follow the wash up with a coat of NXT on the outside. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmfuse87 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Air compressor or a drive around the block, aren't you concerned about picking up particles (dust, sand, etc..) that could potentially scratch it when you go back over it with a chamois or cloth? Compressors have a filter much like the filter for our cars, it helps to reduce particles. If you do it in a clean space there shouldn't be any trouble. I haven't experienced any problems... yet. *knocks on wood* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertsm99 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 + on the absorber. Have used the same one on at least 3 different cars since the late 90's it rocks! Still have it and use it along with another one. Even if it dries out just add water and good as new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 microfiber cloth to 'push' most of the water off the car first (since it's not very absorbant), followed by 100% cotton terry cloths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 The Absorber works great, however it scares me sometimes because the dirt which becomes trapped as you dry the car has nowhere to go, and has the possibility to scratch the paint. I've had the same Absorber cloth for a few years, I just toss it in the wash occasionally and it comes out good as new. If you let it get really dirty it'll start failing to pick up all the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nka Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 noone use ShamWOW ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 not after vince used it on that dog in the commercial. I have considered using a slapchop.. but I dont think it'd dry too well.. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 you can't beat a great micro fiber towel!!! seriously. http://yosteve.com/mf.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nka Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 you can't beat a great micro fiber towel!!! seriously. http://yosteve.com/mf.html I use that to touch up, most of my drying is done with a Simonez blue synthetic chamois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 we can wash our cars now!!! :D:D:D:D:D I'm going to have to put on gloves and a mask and take my absorber out of its container for the 1st time in 3 years.. it probably has some horrible face melting mold on it.. Ya think its slavageable or just buy another one? "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 just wash it. They are very durable and all it takes is a wash to have them back as new. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Natural chamois here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTLW Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I use a hair net full of rocks. The rough material of the hair net smooths out any swirls from the original wash and the rocks help to add weight to the overall drying which helps me from getting sore arms from applying pressure. +1 on the Absorber. I had that since 04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLGT Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Absorber here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StupidDent Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 waffle drying mf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I use a hair net full of rocks. The rough material of the hair net smooths out any swirls from the original wash and the rocks help to add weight to the overall drying which helps me from getting sore arms from applying pressure. +1 on the Absorber. I had that since 04 Pffft! I use human skin. Much more absorbant. Just avoid the skin from them Lepers... yech! +5 on the Absorber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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