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Old 06-30-2007, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by WS6Jim
I have no problems with my absorber
Been using mine for years and not one problem.

Or use a leaf blower and blow dirt right back on.
Old 06-30-2007, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve@Tropi-Care
Our choice for drying needs:


TC-M3 20" x 40 Waffle Weave Drying Towel


Included in all Tropi-Care detail bucket kits.
List $16.99 Ours 12.49
Need just this towel? Contact us at steve@tropi-care.com for shipping special on this item.
I picked one of these up last week or so, and have been very pleased with it ..


The problem with using an absorber is the lack of nap. There is a potential to scratch that is minimized when using a Waffle Weave MF towel.
Old 06-30-2007, 07:50 PM
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keep it in the shade... do it in morning or at night... the absorber sucks... leaves small scratches... i use the air hose at work or the leaf blower at my house...... it leaves such an amazing finish... but when i cant use that i usually use a microfiber towel....
Old 06-30-2007, 07:53 PM
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I made this thread some time ago:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/733449-god-i-hated-drying-but-now.html
Old 06-30-2007, 08:09 PM
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Air Compressor!

buuut not every-one has those.
Old 06-30-2007, 08:48 PM
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yeah... im spoiled at work im telling you though.... i detail my car 9 hours every sunday because i work at a gas station and its so god damn slow... if u can use some sort of air to dry the car... and have a nice wax finish.... it dries so damn nice.... like a just waxed finish
Old 06-30-2007, 09:17 PM
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Turn the Mr Clean Autodry to filtered water and no water spots. I like it but I still try to wash the car at dusk when there isn't a lot of sun. Having the car in the garage all day and then taking it out to wash it is so nice instead of having it outside all day baking then trying to wash it.
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you know what really sucks is the tail lights.... u think the cars completely dry.... drive down the road and dirts all over the bumper..... ! i know a blade/microfiber towel/absorber isnt getting that....
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Hmm this is making me think I should ditch using the absorber and get a waffle weave or break out my leaf blower.
Old 07-02-2007, 07:19 PM
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Waffle weave microfiber here also.
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Love my absorber knock off. Had it for about 3 years now and it still works like a charm. Got it from Walmart
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Originally Posted by chevrolet02z28
you know what really sucks is the tail lights.... u think the cars completely dry.... drive down the road and dirts all over the bumper..... ! i know a blade/microfiber towel/absorber isnt getting that....
i hate that
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Leaf Blower....230 mph..so it claims. Works great on the chrome wheels.



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