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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 07:41 AM
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I didnt really need to make a new topic but i did n e way. What is this thing? Just a sponge? got a pic of it? Isnt a chamois cloth good too?
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 08:29 AM
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I didnt really need to make a new topic but i did n e way. What is this thing? Just a sponge? got a pic of it? Isnt a chamois cloth good too?
It's what i use and it works great.
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 08:57 AM
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I have one...love it. Make sure you put it through a cycle in the washing machine before you use it. (just cold water, no soap either, in case you were wondering)
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 09:05 AM
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where do you get em
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 09:09 AM
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Wal-Mart, pepboys, autozone, kragen. Just about anywhere that sells automotive stuff.
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 11:28 AM
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I used to use one...But started to notice fine scratches on my paint. I swithced to a leather chamois, which I have always used and never turned back. If you can get your hands on a good synthetic chamois, go ahead. But they're kind of hard to find.
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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its just a towel shaped thing which absorbs and you ring it out as you dry the car

works alright

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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 12:33 PM
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Got mine at Advance Auto Parts, for those of you on the east coast.
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 04:43 PM
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love mine have had it for more then a year and still works great.
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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Autozone. And by the way, I cleaned my car the other day after going and getting the "california Blade" also from Autozone and all I can say is that is one of the best things you can buy for 20 bucks for your car!That thing takes every little drop of water off and leaves the windows crisp and clear Go buy one because they work incredible
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 05:41 PM
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Autozone. And by the way, I cleaned my car the other day after going and getting the "california Blade" also from Autozone and all I can say is that is one of the best things you can buy for 20 bucks for your car!That thing takes every little drop of water off and leaves the windows crisp and clear Go buy one because they work incredible
You don't worry about that thing scratching the paint? Seems too abrasive...
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 06:44 AM
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No, not really because the blade is made from really soft silicone and as long as you wash your car good to get all of the dirt and stuff off, it won't scratch it.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 07:04 AM
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wipe off most water with "california Blade" and dry the rest off with absorber .

takes prob about 3 mins to dry car
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 07:12 AM
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Here it is.. I love mine. So take your *** to Wal-Mart and get you one.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 09:13 AM
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How much are absorbers? 20?
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 09:56 AM
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How much are absorbers? 20?
$10...Best money I ever spent! I use the Califonia water blade and then use the absorber for the clean up.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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Can I get the cali water blade at Walmart too?
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