New_scooby_04

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Not a knife!! Or the windscreen wiper blades You know, the ones you can buy from Autoglym and Turtle Wax. Halfrauds was out of the former so I got the latter, as in this weather it's really too cold to spend lots of time with a chamois, as by the time you've worked your way around the car, it's turned to ice!! You just want to get the water off it and prevent it from smearing.

I used it yesterday for the first time, quite impressed, not a replacement for a thorough going over with a chamois, but not bad and certainly much quicker which is important in the winter.

Any other opinions?

NS04

Jdub

I think they are great, I give a quick go over with the blade then finish with a chammy, save loads of time.

SC008Y_MAD

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BE VERY CAREFULL. They scratch!!!

Make sure you throughtly was the car before you use it and also only use it on ONE direction - Straight lines no curves!!

They are great, but still would prefer to use a chamos (leather or sinthetic (sp?)

corradoboy

So do chamois ! The same bit of grit you would push along in a straight line with a blade will become embedded in a chamois and may be pushed around the car much more. If you wipe the blade after each swipe you should only risk a single scratch. Detaillers recommend using a cotton bath towel.

jasonius

iTrader: (1)

It's all I use now. As said, only to be used on a freshly washed car. I use mine all over but obviously there are places you can't get to, but for me it does a very good job.

PS I'm very **** when it comes to washing my car, no car washes (not even hand) one sponge for bodywork one for wheels/sills and if they goton the floor they're in the bin..!

tiny gsy

they work very well, I take off most of the excess wateer with blade then chamois finishes it off

corradoboy

If you're gonna be that **** then you should be using a lambswool mitt and a 2nd bucket of clean water to rinse it after each cleaning stroke

V4JDMSTi

iTrader: (2)

i've got one and think they're had it for a couple of years. i still go over with a chamois after though as i don't find they it get's into the same amount of difficult spaces as the chamois can, i'e the tiny gaps where the bumper meets the grill.

Fulham71

They are great as long as you clean the blade with the wash cloth first & then use them wet !

BEst way to dry the car after that is to use a big old bath towel washed without conditioner ! You can easily wash it after every use & therefore wont hold the dirt that a chamois does ! Plus you wont need to wring it out as a towel will dry the whole car !

GrahamG

i like them, just make sure you hose the car down well.

Alas

Use the blade with a paper towel to wipe it after each sweep. Excellent
As above always make sure the car is well hosed down after washing.

Barnesy

Personally I wouldn't use a blade to dry paintwork, due to the risk of damage.
Best product for drying a car is a waffle weave microfibre drying towel. These towels are super absorbent leave a streak free finish and are least likely to trap any dirt and damage paintwork.

Raartoot

........Im even more ****-er.......I use a hair dryer so I dont have to touch the paintwork, Still para of the wire touching the panels, Cordless investment maybe ....

oh n I also have cotton wool on the bits I touch (handles etc)...

...I also suspend myself from the roof when Inside, dont wanna dirty the seats....

IN THE STICKS

Yep , had one for a few years now , works great for getting the worst of the water off (stops freezing your hands this time of year )

Dave

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

Good, just bought one too!

911

Best car wash tool you can buy.
I regularly have a 4 car wash weekend so any time the blade helps is worth it.
Are you all so worried about scratches?
I take it you drive your Scooby the way it was designed for?

Fast.

Graham.

Raartoot

...you must be joking, I never thrash my scoobs, Dont think Ive been above 44mph...

Dick Cheese

The best thing I've found so far is the "Water Magnet Drying Towel" from Meguiars.co.uk.

Worth the £11.99

doormanstu

yeah in 1st gear!!!

Neils wrx

Been using a Turtlewax blade for a couple of years and managed to scratch the car once. As said above always wipe the blade to remove any dirt.

skoosh

Ideal for pillarless doors ie:scooby.....wipe windows over in 30 seconds.

Si.

lumu05

[quote=New_scooby_04]Not a knife!! Or the windscreen wiper blades You know, the ones you can buy from Autoglym and Turtle Wax. Halfrauds was out of the former so I got the latter, as in this weather it's really too cold to spend lots of time with a chamois, as by the time you've worked your way around the car, it's turned to ice!! You just want to get the water off it and prevent it from smearing.

I used it yesterday for the first time, quite impressed, not a replacement for a thorough going over with a chamois, but not bad and certainly much quicker which is important in the winter.

Any other opinions?

yes i use a blade and im very happy whit it just clean it down after each wipe

Sauron

I use the California Water Blade from USA seems a bit more flexable than my old Autoglymn one.
When using it I do not put any pressure on it just place it on bodywork and move in straight lines. I find it saves ages in drying, a godsend this time of year.
I then finish off with a Cobra Guzzler Satin Edge Drying Towel from MotorGereks.
I try and wash my car every friday, early finish in work.

scoobytoo

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I then finish off with a Cobra Guzzler Satin Edge Drying Towel from MotorGereks.

thats yankie for shammy

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This is a funny read

Sauron

The "Cobra Guzzler Satin Edge Drying Towel" is a microfibre drying cloth.
I find them better than chomois, they don't end up smelling. And you can pop them in the washing machine.
When I wax my car I use the Cobra Super-Plush Deluxe Microfibre Towel,
I find these better than cotton cloths.

rooter75

PS I'm very **** when it comes to washing my car, no car washes (not even hand) one sponge for bodywork one for wheels/sills and if they goton the floor they're in the bin..![/quote]

LOL! . Thought i was the only one who was getting funny looks at the local car wash, stood there with two different sponges, and running round like a headless chicken, trying to spot the bits i've missed before the dreaded BEEP,BEEP,BEEEP starts!

ROB

Swen6

I personally don't bother with the Blade, i've got the AutoGlym one, i use their drying cloth, it's brilliant. Have a clean bucket of water available and keep washing it out reg, i can't fault it.