Does anyone use those "water blades" aka squeegee to clean water off their trucks? How are they? Also, how does one clean their engine correctly? Thanks for any info.

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Dave
93 Cobra all stock 39000 miles
1999 F150 Lariet
1998 Cobra (sold)
1996 Cobra (sold)
2000 Blk L 800 miles. no mods ...yet

 

STV Dave

Yes i have one and it works better than a shamey(SP) I really like it though. The plade is made out of sergical silicone and reaaly is soft.

 

Got a Cal Water Blade, it works great.
about 1/4 of the time of just a camy.

 

Make sure you only use this on a car/truck that is clean. If it picks up any large dirt particles, it will scratch your paint.

 

Yep, I have a Cal blade also...excellent investment just for the time savings alone

 

Best investment for keeping your truck clean. Especially if its black :-). The blade is a BIG time saver, but you still need a shamey to touch up.

 

Thanks for the info on the blades. How about cleaning our engines...How often and what do you use?

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Dave
93 Cobra all stock 39000 miles
1999 F150 Lariet
1998 Cobra (sold)
1996 Cobra (sold)
2000 Blk L 800 miles. no mods ...yet

 

I have always used a chamois, but I have seen a towel called the "Absorber" and am very impressed. It is the same size (maybe a little larger) than a chamois but can hold twice the water. Those blades sound good in theory, but I would worry that they might scratch the paint. My $.02.

DUCK

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Build the Hell outta Bonfire 2000!

 

I remember seeing these blades, but can't remember where! SO, where did you guys get them from?

 

Got mine at Costco!

 

PFA, I got mine from catalog, but I have seen them at Murrays and at Pep Boys though, around 20.00 bucks. Try it, you'll like it It's even better on waxed vehicles

 

Thanks guys. I'll have to check it out.

 

SVTDAVE,

Engine cleaning;
I use "STEAM" No not the the steam your thinking about. It's made my Gunk, and that's the name it has on their product, big lettering on the can. Bouhht it from Kragen auto parts, the reason I like it is because it is SAFE for all paints, unlike the regular Gunk products. Warm your engine for 5 minutes, Not too hot! no longer than 5 minutes. cover the air filter, if exposed and any other electrical areas like the fuse box, and ignition system w/ small plastic bags, use tape so the water doesn't blow them off when washing. Spray the entire engine compartment including the underside of hood and fenderwells. Let sit for 5 minutes, if it's windy lower the hood down so the stuff doesn't dry. Then wash off, I like to use the sprayers at the self cleaning car washers. don't use direct pressure on the engine or any other components. Start from the "top" and work your way down. Start engine let idle for 10 minutes and your done.

Good luck.

F's&B's

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I dont know about you guys but I did not like the cali blade and returned it back to wally world. I prefer to use a chamois or the absorber. my 2 cents. GP

 

Did you read the directions?
I can be used wrong.