Water Blade for Removing Water? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Scott@Bjorn3D · 11-20-2010, 08:41 AM

Anybody ever use these things?

http://www.calcarduster.com/autoOrig...Waterblade.asp

RatRacer · 11-20-2010, 08:55 AM

Yes, I use these. It works great and has not messed with the finish on any vehicle I use it on. Makes drying fast without leaving watermarks.

Iomcamaro · 11-20-2010, 10:09 AM

I prefer my leaf blower. It's safer. I've heard stories from people that used those. They got one little piece of debri on them and it left a nice hefty scratch in their paint.

h2oplay · 11-20-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Iomcamaro

I prefer my leaf blower. It's safer. I've heard stories from people that used those. They got one little piece of debri on them and it left a nice hefty scratch in their paint.

Exactly!!! they work until, and it will happen......

I use it only for my DD dinged up SUV, and to squeegee my outdoor glass tables, good for window washing too.

Junkman2008 · 11-20-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Iomcamaro

I prefer my leaf blower. It's safer. I've heard stories from people that used those. They got one little piece of debri on them and it left a nice hefty scratch in their paint.

Not only have I heard stories, I've seen the damage first hand that those things do and it had nothing to do with debris getting caught in them. Those things are flat out brutal to your paint but you have to have some flawless paint to see just how much damage they do. If your paint is all jacked up, you would never know.

Watch and learn.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 11-20-2010, 12:30 PM

Ok so not going to get one of those. I think I have to save up for Junkman to come and detial my car when he is in the area.

wrbear · 11-20-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Not only have I heard stories, I've seen the damage first hand that those things do and it had nothing to do with debris getting caught in them. Those things are flat out brutal to your paint but you have to have some flawless paint to see just how much damage they do. If your paint is all jacked up, you would never know.

Watch and learn.

FAKE VIDEO! They used bonnets instead of hoods!

Junkman2008 · 11-20-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Ok so not going to get one of those. I think I have to save up for Junkman to come and detial my car when he is in the area.

You don't have enough food!

efpardo · 11-20-2010, 02:41 PM

great video.

Jimbabwe · 11-20-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wrbear

FAKE VIDEO! They used bonnets instead of hoods!

I bet they use boots for trunks too!

Actually very cool video

midnighter · 11-20-2010, 03:30 PM

I prefer the air hose from my compressor to get the trapped water out and then the absorber chamois....no scratches so far

I use a sponge to soap wash the car and a mitt for the wheels and tires only. No towel drying!! or it's spider webs on finish time.

Junkman2008 · 11-20-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

I prefer the air hose from my compressor to get the trapped water out and then the absorber chamois....no scratches so far

I use a sponge to soap wash the car and a mitt for the wheels and tires only. No towel drying!! or it's spider webs on finish time.

Both the sponge and the chamois are no-no's in my book. You definitely need to see my washing video series... as soon as I get it uploaded.

spurscar · 11-20-2010, 06:59 PM

Mine's already starting to get a handful of those fine scratches in the clear and I'm
doing two bucket washes and using microfiber to dry - everything laundered after
each time. Everything for the wheels are separate from the stuff for washing the
body. Maybe a leaf blower instead? Frustrating.

Junkman2008 · 11-21-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by spurscar

Mine's already starting to get a handful of those fine scratches in the clear and I'm
doing two bucket washes and using microfiber to dry - everything laundered after
each time. Everything for the wheels are separate from the stuff for washing the
body. Maybe a leaf blower instead? Frustrating.

Exactly what are you using to actually wash the car with? Also, are you using a foam gun at the proper time?

11-20-2010, 08:41 AM	#1
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Water Blade for Removing Water? Anybody ever use these things? http://www.calcarduster.com/autoOrig...Waterblade.asp

11-20-2010, 02:41 PM	#9
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	great video. __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

11-20-2010, 06:59 PM	#13
spurscar Drives: 2011 CGM 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 315	Mine's already starting to get a handful of those fine scratches in the clear and I'm doing two bucket washes and using microfiber to dry - everything laundered after each time. Everything for the wheels are separate from the stuff for washing the body. Maybe a leaf blower instead? Frustrating. __________________

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