Absober VS meguiar water magnet

[aris]

I see alot of people are using the meguiar water meganet...and i was wondering is it better then the absober??

I been thinking about getting one but i wanted to get some input on it before i order it since i can't find it localy so if i buy it online it's going to cost alot more.

[cnfowler]

Re: Absober VS meguiar water magnet

The Water Magnet is the only thing I use to dry vehicles. The problem with the Absorber lies in its smooth, napless surface. If any grit gets between the Absorber and the paint, it is going to get ground into the paint. The Water Magnet, or any other towel with a nap, will most likely encase the grit and prevent it from getting ground into or across the paint surface.

Colin

[Shawn T.]

Re: Absober VS meguiar water magnet

I agree. I used to use the Absorber until I did some grit caught between the towel and the paint and found a whole mess of new swirls. I then put the Absorber down and reached for regular microfibers. Right now, until I get some Water Magnets, I am using Supreme Shines to dry the paint and they do a fantastic job.

I understand that grit caught in any drying towel will scratch the paint but at least the small nap of the Water Magnet would help to lessen any damage.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Absober VS meguiar water magnet

I blot the water initially with the absorber. Then dry with the water magnet. Works very well.

[aris]

Re: Absober VS meguiar water magnet

I do own the absober..so i should invest in buying the water magnet then

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Absober VS meguiar water magnet

I do own the absober..so i should invest in buying the water magnet then

I would. Like the way the combo works for me.

[maximus20895]

Re: Absober VS meguiar water magnet

the guzzler is better than the magnet and the leaf blower...blows all of them away..

[Sal329]

Re: Absober VS meguiar water magnet

I bought some waffle weave towels that were ranted and raved about on another site, on sale great price. Also picked up just one Meg Water Magnet and man the MWM is awesome one towel is all I needed to drive my accord and the towel still di not feel wet. I will be buying many more

[aris]

Re: Absober VS meguiar water magnet

the guzzler is better than the magnet and the leaf blower...blows all of them away..

It funny you said the leaf blower...yesterday morning before i started work i stoped by my parents house..well i ended up washing my car while i was their and i found a leaf blower my dad has and i seen a few people use them on here so i figure i'll try it out and it actualy worked pretty good..

[paul.segovich]

Re: Absober VS meguiar water magnet

This is my drying technique.
Do a flood rinse. Take the spray nozzel off of the hoze, and just let the big stream of water flow over your car. As long as there's a reasonable coat of wax, it will pull a majority of water off.
I grab one of my three water magnets and drag it across the surface, not pushing down at all, or blotting if I have a little more to spare. After that picks up most the water, I grab the second and go back over the whole car. I keep a third one for blotting up the hit and miss spots that I notice later, or jar loose.
Great system.