California Blade

pyceasyas123 · 06-17-2010, 09:39 PM

Hey guys thought id share this...some of you may have heard of this or have it already. it happened to be on sale at canadian tire so i picked one up today and tried it. works really well and does not scratch the car. good if you need to wash and dry quickly.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

Astroboy · 06-17-2010, 09:45 PM

Been using this since my first car. It is great on glass. If you are using it on your car just make sure its is super clean/rinsed and wipe/rinse the blade frequently. I also use this California Car Duster for the interior, its like a dust magnet!

SGxi · 06-18-2010, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Astroboy

Been using this since my first car. It is great on glass. If you are using it on your car just make sure its is super clean/rinsed and wipe/rinse the blade frequently. I also use this California Car Duster for the interior, its like a dust magnet!

+1

335BBS · 06-18-2010, 08:15 AM

ASstroboy is right...make sure its clean. Found out the hard way. Perfect for glass, hood and trunk ( all flat). M y car is Jet black..I use the California duster on the outside all the time. Keeps car looking just washed for a couple of days.

roman_s · 06-18-2010, 08:26 AM

So how much was the sale price at Canadian Tire? is this better then using a real chamoise

pyceasyas123 · 06-18-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by roman_s

So how much was the sale price at Canadian Tire? is this better then using a real chamoise

drying the car is faster. i havent tried the chamoise but comparing to a microfiber cloth its faster and more efficient. sale price was $13.99 and regular is $19.99 i think.

MRQturbo · 06-18-2010, 09:27 AM

i use two big micro fibre towels to dry off the car....easiest and quickest way IMO...

homieG · 06-18-2010, 10:05 AM

^ same

CHCCubs · 06-18-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MRQturbo

i use two big micro fibre towels to dry off the car....easiest and quickest way IMO...

Same here.

ctgazer · 06-18-2010, 12:20 PM

i have this super absorbant shammy type of thing...kinda quick, say 15 mins to dry entire car? i dont like the idea of dragging ANYTHING over the paint of the car regardless of microfibers or the blade

MRQturbo · 06-18-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

i have this super absorbant shammy type of thing...kinda quick, say 15 mins to dry entire car? i dont like the idea of dragging ANYTHING over the paint of the car regardless of microfibers or the blade

under 5 mins with towels.....first one soaks up most of the water....second one completely dries it up.....if the car is washed properly....no worries about picking up debris that will scratch paint.....just keep the towels bagged after they dry...

ctgazer · 06-18-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MRQturbo

under 5 mins with towels.....first one soaks up most of the water....second one completely dries it up.....if the car is washed properly....no worries about picking up debris that will scratch paint.....just keep the towels bagged after they dry...

i always wash outdoors...theres pollen, neighbours cutting their grass and what not...and bring close to the 401 doesnt help either

i use the dab method btw

machine · 06-18-2010, 04:55 PM

I would NEVER use this on paint.

Regardless its the best squeegee I have ever used for glass.

picus · 06-19-2010, 08:51 PM

Just make sure it's really, really, really, clean...or:

http://****************/pics/is250042907/a.jpg

Mr&Mrs323i · 06-20-2010, 04:13 PM

The blade is great for whipping off the majority of surface water. I then follow it up with the sham-wow and I'm done.

Cygnusx1 · 09-26-2010, 12:25 AM

I use the blade on all of my cars and I wipe the blade with a micro fiber cloth for every pass. I finish the car off with a leaf blower and then the usual detailing routing.

Belarus · 09-26-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MRQturbo

i use two big micro fibre towels to dry off the car....easiest and quickest way IMO...

And SAFEST

EdmBimmer · 09-26-2010, 09:45 AM

Not good for black cars!

BRAISKI · 09-27-2010, 04:42 PM

Make sure your car is very clean and it had some wax makes it easier to glide.

I bring this all the time in my car, its very good when its raining esp for the rear glass where is no wiper.

06-17-2010, 09:39 PM	#1
pyceasyas123 Major 390 Rep 1,242 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (13)	California Blade Hey guys thought id share this...some of you may have heard of this or have it already. it happened to be on sale at canadian tire so i picked one up today and tried it. works really well and does not scratch the car. good if you need to wash and dry quickly. http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en
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06-17-2010, 09:45 PM	#2
Astroboy Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1)	Been using this since my first car. It is great on glass. If you are using it on your car just make sure its is super clean/rinsed and wipe/rinse the blade frequently. I also use this California Car Duster for the interior, its like a dust magnet!
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06-18-2010, 08:15 AM	#4
335BBS Brigadier General 55 Rep 3,606 Posts Drives: 2009 335 coupe. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	ASstroboy is right...make sure its clean. Found out the hard way. Perfect for glass, hood and trunk ( all flat). M y car is Jet black..I use the California duster on the outside all the time. Keeps car looking just washed for a couple of days.
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06-18-2010, 08:26 AM	#5
roman_s Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 208 Posts Drives: E90/325i/Sport Package Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	So how much was the sale price at Canadian Tire? is this better then using a real chamoise
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06-18-2010, 09:27 AM	#7
MRQturbo Captain 20 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 91 MR2 turbo....07 335i... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	i use two big micro fibre towels to dry off the car....easiest and quickest way IMO... __________________ 91 MR2Turbo....07 335i....
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06-18-2010, 10:05 AM	#8
homieG Captain 29 Rep 884 Posts Drives: F Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: T.O. iTrader: (5)	^ same
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ctgazer Major General 383 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	i have this super absorbant shammy type of thing...kinda quick, say 15 mins to dry entire car? i dont like the idea of dragging ANYTHING over the paint of the car regardless of microfibers or the blade __________________
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06-18-2010, 04:55 PM	#13
machine is also an E46 Fanatic 39 Rep 538 Posts Drives: E70 35D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I would NEVER use this on paint. Regardless its the best squeegee I have ever used for glass.
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06-19-2010, 08:51 PM	#14
picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Just make sure it's really, really, really, clean...or: http://****************/pics/is250042907/a.jpg
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06-20-2010, 04:13 PM	#15
Mr&Mrs323i Lieutenant 20 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 2007 323i TiAg Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada iTrader: (1)	The blade is great for whipping off the majority of surface water. I then follow it up with the sham-wow and I'm done. __________________
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09-26-2010, 12:25 AM	#16
Cygnusx1 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 1976 280Z [10.00] 1972 Datsun 240Z [10.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	I use the blade on all of my cars and I wipe the blade with a micro fiber cloth for every pass. I finish the car off with a leaf blower and then the usual detailing routing. __________________ Straight-Six Addict - Dave
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09-26-2010, 09:45 AM	#18
EdmBimmer Lieutenant 33 Rep 403 Posts Drives: '10 X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (5)	Not good for black cars! __________________ In the Garage '10 E70 X5d Alpine White LOADED UP - '10 EVO X Wicked White RIP '08 BMW E60 535i - '06 BMW E90 330i - '05 Acura EL - '98 Honda Prelude - '99 Audi A4 - '02 Honda Civic - '06 Nissan Xterra
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09-27-2010, 04:42 PM	#19
BRAISKI Colonel 135 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	Make sure your car is very clean and it had some wax makes it easier to glide. I bring this all the time in my car, its very good when its raining esp for the rear glass where is no wiper. __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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