Anyone use the "California Water Blade"

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  • Spencer
    Mod Crazy
    • Oct 2003
    • 767

    #1

    Anyone use the "California Water Blade"

    I got one for Xmas and just used it the other day. I thought it sucked - wasn't getting the car all that dry.

    Is there some special way to use it or something?

    What about the "California Car Duster" - is this thing any good?

    TIA
    Spencer
  • uofom3
    R3V Elite
    • Jan 2004
    • 5392

    #2
    get "the absorber"... kicks ass
    PNW Crew
    90 m3
    06 m5

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    • bimmer8604
      No R3VLimiter
      • Nov 2003
      • 3017

      #3
      I personally wouldnt drag something like a blade accross my paint. My friends dad uses a window squegee(sp) to dry off his whole car, :shock: . My mr. clean autodry does a damn good job of drying off my car, so thats what I use.

      As for the California Duster, it works pretty well. Just keep your car clean and a good waxing on it helps. I try not to use it below my door mouldings, as I dont want to get it clogged with dirt, but i havent had any problems with it.

      HTH.

      Kyle
      1988 M3, 97 840, 99 XJ
      DILLIGAF

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      • kencopperwheat
        King of Kegstands
        • Oct 2003
        • 14396

        #4
        I use a water blade. It isn't supposed to dry your whole car. You'll still need a towel/shammois. It just gets the majority of the water off for you.
        Originally posted by Gruelius
        and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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        • boom-monkey
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Oct 2003
          • 1104

          #5
          I use a water blade. It isn't supposed to dry your whole car. You'll still need a towel/shammois. It just gets the majority of the water off for you.
          Precisely.

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          • Rob
            Moderator
            • Oct 2003
            • 8166

            #6
            water blade owns
            BEERTECH

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            • Jand3rson
              Banned
              • Oct 2003
              • 37587

              #7
              Originally posted by uofom3
              get "the absorber"... kicks ass
              Werd. Jordan has one, and now so do I.

              Best product for drying your car EVER.

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              • ///M Powered
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Jan 2004
                • 1109

                #8
                It's good for getting the big drops on your roof and hood/ trunk but not much else.

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                • Spencer
                  Mod Crazy
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 767

                  #9
                  Okay, I'll used the blade and the absorber together.

                  Thanks.

                  -Spencer

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                  • RCWells
                    Moderator
                    • Feb 2004
                    • 3589

                    #10
                    Mostly use mine on the glass so I don't get waterspots. Will leave fine scratches on the paint. Been using absorbers for several years now, and try to keep 2 of them handy. One for the body and one for the dirty parts, wheels, lower valence etc.


                    [THE 501 club - Founding Member]

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                    • bmwm3n528
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Dec 2003
                      • 3654

                      #11
                      Originally posted by rcwells
                      Mostly use mine on the glass so I don't get waterspots. Will leave fine scratches on the paint. Been using absorbers for several years now, and try to keep 2 of them handy. One for the body and one for the dirty parts, wheels, lower valence etc.
                      Precisely...leaf blower is the only way to dry.
                      Trevor Ely
                      '95 M Sport 540i - '00 A4 1.8TQMS - '85 190E 2.3-16
                      '88 535is - '87 325e - '89 325is - '91 318is - '90 325is - '96 328is

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                      • Schneider325
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • May 2004
                        • 3818

                        #12
                        If your a detailing freak dont use it... There is no way you can get all the dirt off your car. Thats why use clay the car after you wash it, to get the rest of the dirt tottally off. Now when your dragging that blade across your paint your scraping all that dirt around.

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                        • Purdue89E30
                          E30 Modder
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 991

                          #13
                          I use that blade, it's good for getting most of the water off then I use a towel to dry the rest of it. The blade just makes it easier to dry with the towel and makes your towel last longer before it's saturated. I've never noticed any scratches from the blade.

                          "One of my top five favorite, like, cool...nerd cars"

                          '89 325i-sold
                          '98 528i

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                          • e30Matt
                            R3V Elite
                            • Dec 2003
                            • 5077

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Purdue89E30
                            I use that blade, it's good for getting most of the water off then I use a towel to dry the rest of it. The blade just makes it easier to dry with the towel and makes your towel last longer before it's saturated. I've never noticed any scratches from the blade.
                            Go out and look at your paint on a sunny day. You'll see 'em.

                            "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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                            • Ryan Stewart
                              I Love Miatas
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 8978

                              #15
                              I always clean the blade before each use and use a synthetic chamois to get the rest. The blade isnt leaving any scratches that werent there before I guess.
                              Im now E30less.
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