chamois vs cotton towels

test · August 10, 2003

What do you people use for drying a vehicle?

99Silver6.0 · August 10, 2003

I use an Absorber to dry it off. Then 100% cotton to take off wax. Thats what I use with Zaino on my truck.

Shaners · August 10, 2003

I use "The Absorber" also... It works better than a Chamois and lasts forever!!!

Lance Link · August 10, 2003

I use the California Water Blade and follow-up with a a real chamois. The Blade gets 95% of the water off, just have to get the hard to get areas.

The SPEEDY · August 10, 2003

I run it up to about 105, gets it nice and dry before you get home. When I wash it at home I use cotton though.

Firetiger(MN) · August 10, 2003

I just purchased an Absorber a few months ago and wish I had one years ago. It's great!

rervf23 · August 10, 2003

I use the "Absorber" also. In fact, I have 3 Absorbers. One for the wheels, one for the door jam and inside tailgate area and one just for the body of the truck. Best thing I have found so far.

Victory Red · August 11, 2003

The California WaterBlade will get 90% of the truck dry in minutes. Lots faster than an Absorber, and less work. Follow it up with a big fluffy terry cloth towel for the left over spots. 15 minute job, tops. That WaterBlade is THE way to go....PERIOD.

carguru · August 11, 2003

Absorber all the way.

The SPEEDY · August 11, 2003

What is this absorber? Never heard of it until now. I have considered a water blade, but might be good to have both.

MountaineerTom · August 11, 2003

I use two towels. One real quick to get the majority or the water off, followed by another to finish it off.

Firetiger(MN) · August 11, 2003

previous Absorber thread

braveheart98 · August 11, 2003

I use a California waterblade & Absorber also. The blade works great on my trucks. But I really don't care for it on my Jeep Wrangler or the Harley. To much stuff sticking up on them. On those it's just a Absorber. Been using them for over 15 years. It's a must have item for detailing. They can be purchased darn near everyplace you go. Autozone Kmart, ETC.

The Absorber webpage