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Old 10-01-2008, 01:22 PM
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Its called a ShamWow? Just saw an infomercial looked kind of interesting. Just wondering if it would actually work better than a good chamois? Here's a link: https://www.shamwow.com/flare/next

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I think we just had a thread about this like 2 weeks ago lol. I have been tempted, but I never buy **** from infomercials for some reason.
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they had them at a mall display in missouri. they do not work well on cars, leave lots of streaks. its a gimmick, its nothing more than a 6 layer paper towel
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Yea, my family fell for it at a local flea market. Absorbent? Yea right! We use it for oil spills now.
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lol i'd just go with a normal chamois if you're dead set on using them.

i personally just use a leaf blower and blow off most of the water and then use a big microfiber towel to get the rest of the water.

i've been thinking of picking up one of those motorcycle dryers they have at walmart that blast hot air, like a hot air dryer on your hair... i don't see what the difference would be except you're drying a bigger "bike" more or less...
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One of the most annoying infomercials ive ever seen...
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Sham WOW!!!

That guy is annoying. Buy a waffle weav microfiber if you want something absorbant.
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Waffle weave drying towels. Sonus are what I use.

Or nothing.
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I did see a cool live demonstration of one soaking up all the water in a bowl. Looks great to clean up the countertops
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Just saw the infomercial and it made me want to throw something at the tv!! I'll stick with my absorber.
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i use whats basically an "absorber" but its not the same brand, mine is called aqua dry. but its identical to the absorber




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