Absorber here too

 

absorber....someone posted on the detailing subforum that there was something better...a blue towel or something?? I intend to buy and try it once the weather gets better

 

I've tried many different types of towels, however I like the Absorber, it wipes away the water and leaves no streaks...No compaints...cheap however effective..

 

The Big Blue waffle weaves are really great, I've used them for a while, now. The waffle weaves from www.autofiber.com are nice, too. They're grey in color, thinner in weight than the Big Blues, but are much softer. The big blues don't scratch, though (my car's black, no problems). For those who buy them, definitely wash them before their first use, otherwise they'll streak (also, don't use bleach, liquid softener/softening sheets or high dryer heat on any polyester microfiber). Best things about waffle weaves: no streaking, no toweling marks (kinda look like swirls in the finish) and they don't grab the surface. My $.02.

 

I use the absorber and love it. I use the CA water blade on the windows ONLY. For other drying needs where the area may not be perfectly clean (like door jamb, inside trunk lid), I'll use microfiber from Griots.

 

used it for the first time today, awesome recommendation dan. I was able to do the whole car w/ one towel

 

i use the California waterblade...it's the best thing i've bought for my cars...for the detailed drying, i use microfiber towels

 

yea, i'm real nervous w/ that thing

 

I second that!

 

Dont be...just be sure to wipe the blade often

 

yea, I use to use it when my car was black, wasn't a smart idea on cheap acura black paint, lots of scratches. I use it on my girls silver car w/o a worry though

 

I use a variety of microfiber towels.

1. Big Blue
2. Yo'Steves (Greenies)
3. Viper for the glass
4. Classic Motoring's Dragons Breath MF towels for jams, wheels, interiors.

 

Try baby diapers(the cloth ones obviously) They are by far the softest I have ever felt. My detailer uses them exclusivelyb

 

Microfiber

 

yea, when I lived in Pasadena we use to use diapers, but then the place burned down