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2010 SSRS · 10-25-2009, 01:36 PM

Use a leaf blower, it is the best way.

OBSSEST · 10-25-2009, 02:11 PM

The leaf blower can be counter productive if you are blowing up dust around the car and causing it to land on it. Too much power. I'll use my RIGID shop vac now and again which acts as a blower if you put the vac hose on the exhaust outlet instead. It's lower power and will at least get the heavy water out of the cracks.

I'm concerned about my MF towels (sams Club), because I have verified that they WILL scratch my paint if I rub and push hard. I'm prob going to try some Meguiars MF. Any good online sources for towels or is the meguiar's web site the best price?

CarGoWOT · 10-25-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TanandGreen

Has anyone tested the ABSORBER on a CD to see if it will scratch?

I have confirmed. An absorber that has been used will collect tiny particles which will in fact scratch a a cd as well as your car. It will be hard to have a perfectly clean absorber without buying a new one every time. I have used Sham-Wow, let me just say this is the worst product you can use for drying a car. It doesn't pick up water like an absorber, it leaves water spots all over your vehicle even after a wringed out pass. I also hear microfiber towels can scratch the paint or leave swirl marks when you use them for taking off wax. Haven't tried the big blue III yet. Has anyone come up with a fool proof non scratch system for washing/drying cars?
So far my favorite is using the absorber but I just found out today it can be harmful.

Lydon · 10-25-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris@glimmerglass

Thanks Karen! Order received and will ship tomorrow am

I also sent you a quick email too

Thanks Chris for the great products - and fast shipping. My Black 2SS looks beautiful - absolutely love the Spray and Gloss as well as the Leather Stuff.

Camarorss350 · 10-25-2009, 09:37 PM

waffle microfiber FTW

Chris@glimmerglass · 10-25-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarorss350

waffle microfiber FTW

If you're close by and ever need any, just let me know and you can swing by to pick some up

!

Chris@glimmerglass · 10-25-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lydon

Thanks Chris for the great products - and fast shipping. My Black 2SS looks beautiful - absolutely love the Spray and Gloss as well as the Leather Stuff.

I'm glad to hear that you like everything!! You definitely picked up (and are using) some awesome products

2010 SSRS · 10-27-2009, 07:34 AM

I use a leaf blower and there is no dust at all, I wash my camaro in my driveway where there is no dust and the pavement is wet so even if there was dust it would not blow around, I would not suggest using a leaf blower if your washing your car on a dirt ground, but i love the leaf blower, it makes the Camaro always look like it just came off the showroom floor.

Coop · 10-27-2009, 08:01 AM

Chris how does your water softener work? I haven't heard anyone using it and iwas thinking of getting it.

camarohead · 10-27-2009, 08:26 AM

hey chris, thinking of getting some of your products, what is the spray and gloss stuff you recommend? thx bobby

GunnaBe2ss · 10-27-2009, 09:21 AM

I use an auto squeegee to get most of the water off. Then an air compressor with a moisture dryer to get the cracks, emblems, lug nut holes, and most of the rest of the water. And then a chamois for all the little water spots, door jams, and hood and trunk openings. A big key is to dry in a shaded area to prevent the water from drying to fast.

2010 2-Tone · 10-27-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sidewinder

What is the lead time for this unit?

I used one with the same mph (200) and the same kind of tip. It worked ok for the grill, wheels, and mirrors. It just wasn't enough power to blow the water completely off the painted surface. This could be because the mph wasn't high enough or the tip wasn't necked down enough. Someone that uses a dryer or blower please chime in about this.

*mlee* · 10-27-2009, 09:40 AM

Sham-WoW or Absorber followed by micro-fiber..

Chris@glimmerglass · 10-27-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop

Chris how does your water softener work? I haven't heard anyone using it and iwas thinking of getting it.

Its very easy to set up. You take the Cartridge and place it in the canister. The canister accepts standard hose end thread that you would pick up at the garden supply store/home depot, etc. You run a piece of hose from the spicket to the "IN" side of the canister and take the other hose and hook it up to the "out" side. And thats it. Its ready to go! The water feeds in to the canister, fills up and neutralizes before exiting out the other side and being sprayed on the car

No special tools or anything is required.

10-27-2009, 08:01 AM	#51
Coop Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lawton/Fort Sill, OK Posts: 1,632	Chris how does your water softener work? I haven't heard anyone using it and iwas thinking of getting it. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Magnusson Supercharger Installed and Tuned by ADM Performance, Roto Fab CAI IOM painted, MBRP Cat Back Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Shifter, Clear Image Headers, Pedders coilovers, BMR Front/Rear sway bars Trailing Arms and End Links, VMax ported TB

10-27-2009, 09:40 AM	#55
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 38,033 View My Garage	Sham-WoW or Absorber followed by micro-fiber.. __________________

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10-25-2009, 01:36 PM	#43
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Use a leaf blower, it is the best way.

10-25-2009, 02:11 PM	#44
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	The leaf blower can be counter productive if you are blowing up dust around the car and causing it to land on it. Too much power. I'll use my RIGID shop vac now and again which acts as a blower if you put the vac hose on the exhaust outlet instead. It's lower power and will at least get the heavy water out of the cracks. I'm concerned about my MF towels (sams Club), because I have verified that they WILL scratch my paint if I rub and push hard. I'm prob going to try some Meguiars MF. Any good online sources for towels or is the meguiar's web site the best price?

10-25-2009, 09:37 PM	#47
Camarorss350 camaro blogger Drives: 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central NJ + Atlanta GA Posts: 357	waffle microfiber FTW

10-27-2009, 07:34 AM	#50
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	I use a leaf blower and there is no dust at all, I wash my camaro in my driveway where there is no dust and the pavement is wet so even if there was dust it would not blow around, I would not suggest using a leaf blower if your washing your car on a dirt ground, but i love the leaf blower, it makes the Camaro always look like it just came off the showroom floor.

10-27-2009, 08:26 AM	#52
camarohead Drives: 2010 ss rs ls3 red-white rallys Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 729	hey chris, thinking of getting some of your products, what is the spray and gloss stuff you recommend? thx bobby

10-27-2009, 09:21 AM	#53
GunnaBe2ss Drives: '04 GMC 2500 9" lift, 2010 RJT 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 111	I use an auto squeegee to get most of the water off. Then an air compressor with a moisture dryer to get the cracks, emblems, lug nut holes, and most of the rest of the water. And then a chamois for all the little water spots, door jams, and hood and trunk openings. A big key is to dry in a shaded area to prevent the water from drying to fast.