The Absorber, How to

[OrangeRcode]

I have used the blower as well on my Mach. My neighbors don't even pay it is second thought. They use to look at me like I was crazy when I pulled off all 4 wheels to wash and wax them. I am somewhat anal about my car. However, I am sure this is not out of the ordinary for you folks!

[magnus]

Upon reading one of Mike's threads about the Absorber, I went out and bought one. Why? Well, I've used chamois' for a few years now, and find that they tend to fall apart rather quickly. For a real leather chamois, that tends to get expensive.

I had also purchased the Microfiber Drying Towel and liked how it dried, but I couldn't ring it out well.

I've since put the two together. I use the Absorber to get 90% of the water off the car. Then I use the WW towel to finish drying the car. I've found this to be a great combination.

[FlaresideLariat]

Is distance an issue when using a leafblower to dry your car so you won't burn your paint accidentally?

[Mojo1]

I havent used my absorber in a while but I always used it more like a towel than a chamios,is this bad? Seemed to work pretty well but in Texas black paint dries fast in the heat and I spent alot of time ringing it out??

[JeffM]

To get the best results make sure you rinse your car without the hose sprayer. 80% of the water will run off the hood, roof, and trunk.

The Absorber now will glide across your surface (if you maintain a fresh wax)

[Epic18s]

Originally posted by Tom Weed
If I used a leafblower on my car, I think my neighbors would indeed think I've lost it!

(they already know I am a neat freak as it is...)

I've done that so many times, good thing I have trees covering my house. Im sure the neighbors wonder why I use the leaf blower in the summer.

[toyotaowner]

Has there been any evidence that it won't marr the paint?

[Inzane]

Originally posted by toyotaowner
Has there been any evidence that it won't marr the paint?

Not really. I believe the Absorber CAN marr the paint. When I first started using it, it was a breakthrough for me compared to the old household bath towels I used to use (shudder..). But now I only use Waffle-Weave towels for drying. They are far superior.

I only use my Absorber now for the quick n' dirty coin-op wand washes I have to use on my daily driver in the middle of winter. Since you can't properly wash your car in that scenario, I mainly use the absorber to wipe down the windows, and will lightly pat some of the larger body panels. To drag the absorber across paint that's only been sprayed down with the wands is asking for swirl-city.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

The Absorber is a good product. However, you need to make sure that the paint's surface is absolutely clean before using it to dry the car. The reason I say that is because the Absorber does not have little catch areas like a Waffle Weave towel does. But with that said, I used the Absorber for a long time before switching to the waffle weave MF drying towel. I now use 2 waffle weaves to dry my vehicles, and love using them!


Tim

[ThePhreak]

Well

Originally posted by FlaresideLariat
Is distance an issue when using a leafblower to dry your car so you won't burn your paint accidentally?

Just so you know, the leafblower just blows out normal air, not hot air, therefor I believe that shouldn't be an issue.