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Old 02-24-2007, 05:21 PM
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Old 02-24-2007, 05:53 PM
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Micro-fiber towels.. Get em at kragens autozone wal-mart.....
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Originally Posted by 01ls1lover
Micro-fiber towels.. Get em at kragens autozone wal-mart.....
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i bought a thing called "The Absorber" from O'Reilleys and it works excellent!! Its in a plastic cylinder tube. Check it out.

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+1 for the absorber
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ABSORBER ALL THE WAY! i promise you it is the best! Micro fibers still scratch my car!
Old 02-25-2007, 02:45 AM
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+2 for the absorber
Old 02-25-2007, 06:01 AM
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+5 for the Absorber.
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Ive always used an asorber on my car , it works alright I guess.
Old 02-25-2007, 10:16 AM
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Leaf Blower...
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Waffle weave towels!
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+1 for the Micro-fiber towels, I used to use the "The Absorber" as well, but was told you use Micro-fiber towels, and have never used the Absorber since.
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i go over a section with the absorber and then get the rest with the microfiber.
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Originally Posted by kevinclark09
i go over a section with the absorber and then get the rest with the microfiber.


same here
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I use The Absorber as of right now, but will soon be switching to a Toro Leaf Blower
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25 pack of microfiber towels at WalMart for $10. Can't beat that.
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The Absorber is a POS!!! Leaves a residue and streaks and will leave a film on windows. I prefer to use the Waterblade, then a leaf blower*electric* then wipe off with GOOD quality Microfiber towels. You wont find a better combo for cleanliness and no spots or film left over. Ask guys that detail....they will agree. That or use a 100% cotton Towel that has been washed without softener...it tends to not work as well as it prevents water absorbtion and can stay in the towel fibers and scratch.

Cheap M/F towels WILL scratch your paint, so those of you that have that problem..buy better ones next time.

The absorber.....lmao!! what a pos.
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Originally Posted by LOHRTBT
The Absorber is a POS!!! Leaves a residue and streaks and will leave a film on windows. I prefer to use the Waterblade, then a leaf blower*electric* then wipe off with GOOD quality Microfiber towels. You wont find a better combo for cleanliness and no spots or film left over. Ask guys that detail....they will agree. That or use a 100% cotton Towel that has been washed without softener...it tends to not work as well as it prevents water absorbtion and can stay in the towel fibers and scratch.

Cheap M/F towels WILL scratch your paint, so those of you that have that problem..buy better ones next time.

The absorber.....lmao!! what a pos.
I've never had these problems but then again I keep my absorber clean.
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I have the absorber and micro fiber towels, but the more experienced guys on here say waffle weaves are the best thing to use after a leaf blower. No matter what product you use, the idea is to touch your paint as lightly and as little as possible.
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