I'm not going to argue with you Len... nor debate for that matter...

I don't like them. I've had a VERY bad experience with them; as have many others.

I shant use mine ever again. It's in the garage if someone wants to pay for shipping, they can have it.

RP

 

I don't want to start a debate, but I'm curious about a statement or two in the thread about "debris on the blade". What debris? Wasn't the vehicle just washed? I used a blade for 7 years on my previous F150 (metallic green) and never encountered any "debris" or sustained any scratching, etc. Perhaps some of the bad experiences have been with dark, e.g. black, finishes or damage to the finish was accumulative from washing, not blading with silicone.

 

I am with RockPick on the blade issue. I personally really don’t see a need for it. If you have a good wax or AWESOME polish like Zaino (I use Zaino) then it is real easy to dry.

Once you’re done washing simple use the hose, no nozzle, just the hose with a stream of water and go over your truck with it. The water will sheet off leaving very little water at all on the paint.

Any little bit of water left is best dried off using 100% cotton (made in USA) towels or MF towels. It makes a BIG difference if your 100% cotton towels are made in USA or overseas somewhere. The cheap ones from overseas are NOT 100% cotton even though the label may say that.

Anytime you drag something across the paint, like a blade you “always” take the chance at scratching it. You’re chances are greatly reduced with a 100% cotton (made in USA) towel or MF towels…

 

Welcome to the club brother...

 

I haven't tried Zaino yet, but have heard nothing but rave reviews of it. So, that's what I'm going to be using the next time I do a full clean + polish on my car.

Cheers.

 

Zaino...

I tried it... and I went back to Meguiars. It's a good product but, I simply didn't get anywhere near what I expected out of it. Honestly, I think I had more 'pop' with #7/#26.