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**RCK** · 03-07-2002, 06:38 PM

I use a Stihl leaf blower for the majority but was wondering what the best wiping tool would be? Any advice?

Thanks,

Joe

**Icemanmt** · 03-07-2002, 06:56 PM

The big NEATITEM MFs are probably the best. Best price and can wipe down a whole car without wringing it.

**bobdec** · 03-07-2002, 08:07 PM

I agree, the big mf towels are great whether it is the Big Blue or the Neatitems.

**drewski59** · 03-07-2002, 08:30 PM

I use the Cali Water Blade, which gets most of the water off in a jiffy, and then wipe the rest with the PVA sponge cloth I got at Target. It works better than the absorber, and doesn`t cost very much.

I don`t like natural chamois, though:down strips the wax(unless cod tanned).

The PVA leaves it spotless!!:xyxthumbs

**Pats300zx** · 03-07-2002, 08:53 PM

California Water Blade...yuck...:down

I`ll stick with my Absorber and a good MF...

**RCK** · 03-07-2002, 09:04 PM

Yeah the water blade doesn`t do anything for me. My luck I`d drag a piece of sand across my paint. Thanks for the tips, keep `em coming.

Joe

**db2** · 03-07-2002, 09:07 PM

California water blade :scared

99scs2cool · 03-07-2002, 09:31 PM

Love the Cail blade.

I`ve used it since last summer with no scratches as checked with my slide 20x viewer. I finish with YoSteve`s mf towel, immediately followup with EF Clear Pearl, and finally a Pinnacle Crystal Mist.

I personally wouldn`t dare use a leaf blower. IMHO,the non-visible particles to the naked eye blowin` at 150mph+ on my paint is akin to sandblasting the wax off.

:nixweiss

**Lemonxxs** · 03-07-2002, 10:18 PM

I love how we all differ!

MFs for me after the leaf blower but I use the smaller 16x16 ones since there is not much to dry.

PS anyone go to a touchless wash? The ones with blo dryers? Think they have air filters?

**GTI-Turbo** · 03-08-2002, 12:05 AM

It seems there are a bunch of different cloths on the Neatitems site.

Is the one I should get the Micro Fiber Terry cloth?

And how many does the average guy buy at a time.

And I was my car at least once a week.

Thanks, Bryan

:xyxthumbs

**db2** · 03-08-2002, 01:32 AM

Here is my choice after my Absorber would not stop clinging to the paint
http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1675_200763

**Lemonxxs** · 03-08-2002, 08:54 AM

The terry is used for drying, removing waxes, dusting, applying interior stuff, Windows, etc.

The Suede is used for final buffing of paint and glass.

You cannot have enough MFs. once you try them you will fall in love and want more. I suggest a minumum of 5-10 to start depending on price. Buy what you can afford.

Just think how many Cotton towels you use and the sqaure footage. Then buy the same amount in MF.

Good Luck!

**imported_Intel486** · 03-08-2002, 02:26 PM

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<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by Guess My Name [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>Just think how many Cotton towels you use and the sqaure footage. Then buy the same amount in MF.
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I`d be out of money if I did that

I use two 100% cotton towels I bought at Macy`s for drying. I blot with them. Don`t rub. I fold them in half. I just lay it down and run my hands over the towel to flatten it on the surface. Pick up and water is gone!

For the side panels I fold it in half again so it is easier to manage and just blot along the sides!

Also, I love the California Water Blade!!! It is great for getting water off your windows

**Trans1998AM** · 03-23-2011, 10:42 AM

Hi everyone. A few days ago I was doing a job on a 2010 Chrysler mini van. the color was metallic paltnimum silver. Or thats the best I can describe anyway. All it was in for was a wash and wax. Anyway when I was waxing the front bumper I noticed a spot that was turing my applicator black. It was almost like when polishing uncoated metal. It was only in one spot on the car like this and the area I found to turn the microfiber or aplicator was about the size of a quarter. After more inspection I noticed in certian light there was a spot about the size of a golf ball that was just a shade different color than the rest of the bumper. It did not feel any different or look much different but I suspect that the clear coat is either burned to the base coat. Could that be what I suspect or is there somthing else going on. Thanks