Why I like the Absorber....

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imported_theamcguy

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I picked one of these up today at Canadian tire. It was $10 can. It is thinner than the real MT, not as plush. Not too bad though. No scratches. I was looking for the turtle wax one when I stumbled across these. I figured that they make good products so I'll give it a try. Kinnda expensive for what you get. They would probably, with the exchange rate be about $4.50 U.S. I know, I know, the real MT's are the shiznit, but I'd give these a try to report on them.
 
Matt: Zellers seems to have the Turtle Wax towels and at $2.99 Canadian they are a deal. They are the same price or more in the states. Saw some last week in Buffalo at $3.49 US.
 
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<strong class='bbc'>I know, I know, the real MT's are the shiznit . . .[/b]</blockquote>Gazuntheit.
 
I thought the Absorber deserved it's own thread. As much as I like Big Blue, I think I like Absorber a little better..... here's why:

I have 6 Absorber dryers. One in each of the 4 cars, one in the garage and one in the shower....

They range from 2 years to 17 years old!

It is definitely my "go-to" towel for winter drying after an ONR wash. Just wring it out occasionally, and when I'm finished, I dip it in the ONR
bucket... wring it out really well and replace in the tube.

I never have to wash it, never have to worry about mildew, it's always damp and ready, it never streaks or scratches, its always ready at a car show in case of a runaway rain shower...

Also great for tubs, showers, bathroom mirrors, sinks, etc. And they last forever!!!

And for 10 bucks, it's pretty hard to beat!

Yet, I've read or heard people say..... "You couldn't pay me enough to use an Absorber!" Why????

Hard for me to understand after using them for almost 20 years with nothing but good experiences!
 
My go-to towel is the big microfiber from Griots, but I have 4 Absorbers that I use regularly and one I've had since I was 16, almost 17 years old.
 
Have you ever tried the large "Water Sprite" Bill?

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I find them to work as well as the Absorber, but they don't have the clinging effect the Absorbers do. They work better after a few uses too...
 
RaskyR1 said:
Have you ever tried the large "Water Sprite" Bill?

I find them to work as well as the Absorber, but they don't have the clinging effect the Absorbers do. They work better after a few uses too...
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Haven't tried one.... but I think I'll pick one up!

The reason I don't have clinging issues with the Absorber is because of the method I use when drying. I DON'T lay the Absorber out flat on the paint. I fold it in quarters and wipe from front to back, re-folding the Absorber until it is full of water, then wring and repeat.
 
I also like the Absorber. I lay the Absorber flat on the paint and let water soak into the the material without wiping. Sort of like dabbing a baby's behind. There is no wiping pressure put on the Absorber to let the water dribble back on to the surface. I also use a 2 roll wringer to squeeze the water out.
 
Use one myself on some of the larger vehicles with lots of horizontal panels as well as back in the day when the full-sized custom vans were everywhere with a ton 'o glass. Superior to the MF once either becomes saturated with moisture as you can wring it out and it performs as well as when you began. The MF, which can be wrung out to a point just doesn't continue to absorb moisture at the same rate.

I also follow what could be at least a similar method to Luster's, that is I fold the towel in quarters, but just lightly skim the edge across the surface. You have to move slowly to allow the towel to work or you'll just be pushing a fair amount of water.
 
On a side note, drying the vehicle is BY FAR my most hated part of cleaning my cars. I normally just hit the highway and let nature take its course at a high rate of speed, then wipe off the remnants when I get home.
 
Interesting.
I posted on another forum about the Absorber, and ppeople thaught I was crazy for using it instead of a WW. Most of the replies said that it was too easy to drag something accross the paint and do some damage to the paint.

I used to use it, but am now using a MF WW and I must say that I do like the WW better.
 
Another side note about the Absorber, I washed my original one for the first time, years and years ago, with my towels, which were all red. Well, it came out of the wash bright red. I said right then that I should market colored Absorbers. Well, 5-6 years later what do I see on the shelves? Colored Absorbers.

I like the Absorbers, but I don't think it can compete with my Griots WW Towel, I love that thing.
 
Tucson buffer said:
Bill, who sell's the absorber and can you order online?
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Any auto parts store, Walmart, Sears, Ace Hardware, Target... just about anywhere that sells car stuff.

Online? I don't know because they are so available locally.

Important Note: With a brand new Absorber... make sure you wash it out in a sink of warm water before using it for the first time. The wring it out and start drying as normal.
 
Husker Z said:
I normally just hit the highway and let nature take its course at a high rate of speed, then wipe off the remnants when I get home.
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You do this to huh ^ :D



Bill, this took a brass set coming on a open forum admitting your love for "The Absorber"

All I've ever heard are ppl saying they will marr your finish, fade your trim and have been known to cause blindness

I to have used 'The Absorber" for a long time. I can't say I've showered with it though :redface:
 
Flash Gordon said:
Bill, this took a brass set coming on a open forum admitting your love for "The Absorber"

All I've ever heard are ppl saying they will marr your finish, fade your trim and have been known to cause blindness

I to have used 'The Absorber" for a long time. I can't say I've showered with it though :redface:
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Haha... yeah, I've read the same things! Hard to understand what makes people think that way..... Especially since I've been using them for nearly two DECADES with ZERO negative issues!
 
Okay, true confession time.

I use an Absorber when drying our CR-V after a regular wash. The car is just so big and the absorber makes drying go quicker. I haven't tried folding it into quarters. I will try that the next time. I haven't noticed any swirling or scratches caused by the Absorber; but our CR-V is glacier blue and hides swirls, so perhaps I just haven't noticed them--or perhaps the Absorber is indeed as safe as Luster suggests. :)

However, on my black S2000, I do not use the Absorber. I just don't want to take any chances. For Luthien I use the ultra-soft waffle weave towels from Pak Shak. I love these towels. They are extremely soft, and though very thin they absorb water well.
 
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