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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Cool Shamwow versus the Absorber

I had to do a review/comparison of the two for a business class I'm taking and thought I would share the results with everyone. Read the whole article here:
http://mydumbrant.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=9

but in a nutshell, looks like shamwow won the contest

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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ive had both id never use shamwow again lasted about 6 months and then it was all dried up and garbage it doesnt compare to my absorber that ive had for over a year i love it
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Interesting article, but I wouldn't (and won't) use either on my paint.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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absorber for the win, I've had mine for almost 5 yrs still looks and works great..
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i find on my car the absorber is good right after i hose off the soap and the car is completely wet, and the shamwow is good at picking up all the leftovers
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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I bought the Shamwow and I hate using it on my freshly washed car. It leaves it streaky like I'm trying to dry it with a soaked towel. On the other hand an Absorber or real chamois always works good on drying the car. But just for reference the Shamwow does work better around the house on spills, washing dishes, and just household stuff. But for drying a car, no.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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WW MF work best on paint
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by porksoda
I bought the Shamwow and I hate using it on my freshly washed car. It leaves it streaky like I'm trying to dry it with a soaked towel. On the other hand an Absorber or real chamois always works good on drying the car. But just for reference the Shamwow does work better around the house on spills, washing dishes, and just household stuff. But for drying a car, no.
yea man i tell you what, that shamwow really does soak up stuff on the counter-top doesn't seem like it will last as long as my absorber. I think if i put my shamwow in the washing machine it will come out in shredded pieces
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Originally Posted by wannafbody
WW MF work best on paint
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This variety has give me excellent results since '03.

http://www.tropi-care.com/Waffle_Wea...el_p/tc-m3.htm

My fear with using those items is they do not pull any dust or dirt particles away from the paint while wiping. This is how those random or circular scratches start.

Here is the result of using improper tool and techniques for just routine washing and drying:
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I've used an Absorber for as long as i can remember and have had zero problems.
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
Interesting article, but I wouldn't (and won't) use either on my paint.

gotta agree with Zane ..

there are far better choices to use for drying your vehicle ..

steve posted the best one
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