water blades for drying

[PA DETAILER]

do you feel the "T" shaped water blades are safe for drying?

[Ronkh]

Every once in a while (if lazy) I`ll use the silicone blade. But I hose it off first then every few runs

[Beemerboy]

I don`t...For me I want to absorb the water not smear it off. If there is any dirt on the car that was missed in washing, they blades going to wipe that across the surface..A towel will collect that in the nap. IMO

[The Driver]

I use them after applying hydro or during prep before polishing, thats it though. Final washes no way, too much risk of marring.

For the most part I use the masterblaster...

[Pats300zx]

Never used them. There are so many cheaper and safe alternatives.

[Wheelzntoys]

When I`m drying with a MF after a wash, I usually notice baked on small grit on paint. I remove it carefully with a plastic razor blade.

Can`t imagine what would happen if a water blade picked it up and dragged across the paint.

There is a video somewhere in which it shows a few different method of drying and I think the blade was the worst. Will try to find it again.

[Ronkh]

hmmmmmmm
I better go delete my post

[512detail]

works good on glass...used to use it more but figured it was not the best idea...gave it to my friend to use at his liquor store on the cooler windows when they gather condensation-he loves it!

but i`d still feel safer using the water blade for drying than the brush at the carwash for washing---still cringe when i see people using them on nice vehicles (esp with dark colored paint)

[lyodbraun]

Been using one ever since the California water blade came out with no issues, love it to remove 90% of the water then follow up with MF towel..

[Lou Bunn]

You know this is a topic that people lose their minds over? I`ve read so many threads where a water blade is the anti Christ, will poison your wells and cause your pets to grow another leg, well almost that bad, you get my drift. Me? I have one and use it from time to time, never had an issue, but then if you watched me wash and rinse a car, then you`d know there wasn`t nothing BUT water left on the paint. There are times when speed is a big factor, like trying to get a car dry before the sun bakes waterspots into the paint. In those cases the blade saves time - stop, no discussion, it does and you know it. Now, for all that think it`s a barbed wire just waiting to rip into your paint, I say ok, whatever, use what you like I`ll use what works for me. Let`s agree to disagree and be civil before this gets going.

[TroyScherer]

I never used them. Just never saw the need.

[Ronkh]

You know this is a topic that people lose their minds over? I`ve read so many threads where a water blade is the anti Christ, will poison your wells and cause your pets to grow another leg, well almost that bad, you get my drift. Me? I have one and use it from time to time, never had an issue, but then if you watched me wash and rinse a car, then you`d know there wasn`t nothing BUT water left on the paint. There are times when speed is a big factor, like trying to get a car dry before the sun bakes waterspots into the paint. In those cases the blade saves time - stop, no discussion, it does and you know it. Now, for all that think it`s a barbed wire just waiting to rip into your paint, I say ok, whatever, use what you like I`ll use what works for me. Let`s agree to disagree and be civil before this gets going.

[Paul Sparks]

This and other detailing forums cater to those of us that are mostly OCD about car care. With this in mind why would you want to entertain the idea of using a water blade to save a little time? Many of us battle the sun and hard water successfully without one. This to me would be akin to using cotton bath towels for drying a car. Many will say they use them for drying without a problem but since the introduction of mf towels what the use ? If the blade is what makes ya happy then go for it but it`s my belief the majority of members on here will choose otherwise.

[Pockets]

If I wash my truck at the Ambulance Corp I use it on the windows and roof. The roof collects so much water it soaks my WW`s so I just use it up there when needed.

Works great on windows and don`t see why you wouldn`t use it on them if they are just sitting around right next to you.

Less WW`s I have to wash then haha

[mrclean81]

While its not a watet blade, I use a small Rubbermaid squeege on windows . Basically the same thing but its smaller and more maneuverable.