M5 Lite

Which one is better? I have the absorber, however I don't like to 'wring' it out all the time when drying the car. Has anyone used both products and if so, which one do you like more?

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EricL

I use both products.

Use the Cali water blade to move 90% of water first.

Then use the "Absorber" or the P21 Absorber to remove the remaining water.

Never scratched, car still looks better than day 1.

I use both products TOGETHER, and will continue to do so. I do switch between the P21 Absorber and the "Absorber" (why not?)




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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (50 lbs less than stock)
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 12 coats of Zaino magic
• NEUSPEED Upper Strut Tie Bar ordered
• Stainless Brake lines coming (Brembos?)
• V1 planned

M5 Lite

EricL:

Whats the P21 absorber?

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xenon7

IMO, I have to Say the Cal. H2O blade is about the best thing since velcro and nylon zip ties!
I werks very well, But like anything else it has it's limits. I carry an old t-Shirt as a supplement to get those hard to reach places and stuff.

I give it an 8.5

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Mud Guards
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spiroh

Go with the absorber. Thats what I'm using and I cant ask for anything better. There have been some people that mentioned the California water blade causes small scratches on the paint. Go to autopia-carport.com Doe a search on the forums section for more info.

Spiro

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Black/Black 2001 CL-S
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RED AEM CAI
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APEXi V-AFC
Polarg M6 Roadlamps

soopa

I do as Eric does...

I use a water blade to get off the large drops of water and to dry windshield...

Then I use "The Absorber" absober to remove all the excess water.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
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EricL

It is very similar to the "Absorber." I use it or the "Absorber". You just wet the think and stuff it in its tiny portable plastic case, and leave it clean and wet. (As I said, it is more similar than different.)

Here is the link (they don't want to share pictures -- sorry):

http://properautocare.com/p21-168.html


Here is the picture and the link after it is another vendor (I buy from them too):



http://www.carcareonline.com/


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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (50 lbs less than stock)
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 12 coats of Zaino magic
• NEUSPEED Upper Strut Tie Bar ordered
• Stainless Brake lines coming (Brembos?)
• V1 planned

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 06-25-2001).]

GoldTypeS_RENAMED

Unless kept perfectly clean, the Absorber will scratch the hell out of your car. I had a black currant Accord as proof. It was a MESS!! The darker the color, the more the damage will show. You absolutely must wash the Absorber after every use. Even doing that, I find the things don't last long and end up looking dirty after just a few uses.

The water blade is at least easier to keep clean as all you have to do is wipe it off when you're done using it and make sure nothing's on it before you use it. It will still scratch your car too if it's not clean.

After all this, I decided to just go with the large white cotton bath towels that Zaino recommends. I use 4 or 5 to dry off my car and can do it in the same amount of time it takes to use the Absorber or the Water blade (of which I have both, but no longer use).

rwwlaw

I have used the same absorber for 4 years now and works as good as day one. I washed it about 3x. Make sure your car is clean before using it.

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2001 Type S White/Ebony with Navi and spoiler, Rustoleum mod V1 with remote

spiroh

Miracle Towels(microfiber) are the way to go. I find these towels amazing for every purpose.

Spiro

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Black/Black 2001 CL-S
Comptech Headers
Random Technology Cat
RED AEM CAI
RED AEM Pulleys
APEXi V-AFC
Polarg M6 Roadlamps