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Old 04-16-2008, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by HMB_BMW' post='562702' date='Apr 16 2008, 04:14 PM
Yes, it will scratch if the car is not COMPLETELY clean. There is some debate here of course, but use on a black car and you will see.
I've used mine on my cars (all black) for about 15 years, and have never had a problem with scratching!
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do not use any waterblades/jellyblades, CR spotless is worth EVERY PENNY. The DIC20 system is the only way to go
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I agree. Bad idea on the jellyblades. I would never even consider it.
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Consider it, C. I love not having to squeeze out those chamoises (sp?) all day!
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I hate to bust out the "I'm a cheap F" card, but has anyone tried the mr. clean auto dry thing-a-magig?

http://www.mrclean.com/sites/en_US/mrclean...y_carwash.shtml

If so, what are your thoughts, becasuse i'm a cheap F, and dont want to dish out over $350 for a CR spotless machine.

Thanks.

EDIT - After a quick search the results are below par...
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Originally Posted by HMB_BMW' post='562702' date='Apr 16 2008, 06:14 PM
Yes, it will scratch if the car is not COMPLETELY clean. There is some debate here of course, but use on a black car and you will see. Stick with your MF's. Just my .02; however, they do dry the car fast and are fun to use. AND you can also polish it out.


If your car isn't completely clean, any towel will definately scratch your car. I use the jelly blade with no scratches on a Monaco Blue car.

Why would anyone dry a car that isn't completely clean with anything. (Besides maybe a hair dryer)
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I have one for sale. I used it about 10 times and it works great. I have no use for it anymore since I goto the car wash. A black car and NJ weather makes it difficult to wash at home NOV-FEB..PM me for pricing..
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Originally Posted by Hyper_545i' post='562410' date='Apr 16 2008, 07:00 AM
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Not sure if this is a repost. If it is, let me apologize in advance. Has anyone heard of or used the CR Spotless System? Supposed to be pretty good. Any ideas?

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Just try a little white vinegar mixed with water. Does the trick every time.
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Anyone tried a leaf blower - I was told the wind generated is similar to auto car wash dryer so should be able to blow the water off just as easily.
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Originally Posted by zuppy51' post='566628' date='Apr 23 2008, 02:32 PM
Just try a little white vinegar mixed with water. Does the trick every time.
In the washing water or the rinsing water?????
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