gota911

I would like to know if anyone has used the California Water Blade. The claim is that it will not scratch the clear coat on your car. Is it really safe to use on your car? Comments?

leedav

Yes, but it's a bit unwieldy for the shape of the 996 IMO.

Res Ips

I bought one. Used it once on one of my Volvos and took it back to the store...

It works fine on long flat surfaces and that's about it.

Ekename

I use it when I do a quick wash. I think it does an okay job. Still need to use a towel though.

wross996tt

A friend of mine who has a 550 got me one...he loves it. I on the other hand agree with Lee. Too many round spots for it to work efficiently. Also beware of dirt that gets caught by the blade. It will leave a nice long scratch. I use it to get large flat areas quick... to prevent water spots, but then use the P21S towel for drying.

rxt27

I love it. No scractch mark whatsoever ever since I used it for 3 years (once a week washing). I manage to get some water out from rounded surface and then used a baby soft towel to get the rest of the water out. Really cut down the time to dry the car.

mundman

I use the absorber- synthetic chamois

lexpilot

My water blade is relegated to winshield use on trips. It's convenient to carry and works well along with microfiber towels to keep the windows clear. I've tried about everything but for me the old standby (since about 1963) is plenty of clean dry towels that are no longer the correct designer color in "Toots" bathroom.

snaproll

I found it took longer to dry the car since I ended up using a towel over much of the surfaces anyway.

What I've found works best for me is a final rinse without the hose nozzle and at low/medium pressure. I direct the water onto the car from a few inches away and it tends to sheet up and run off/ leaving much of the car dry. I use a Griot's microfiber drying towel which sucks up the rest of the water with mostly one pass.

Carrera Mike

I use it all the time, BUT I have to make sure that there are no dirt on the surface before I use it that might scratch the paint. I do that by watering the car one more time before drying. Specially when it's windy, dust and dirt get on the wet surface.

VikDiddy

I have the California Water Blade and it worked okay, but I have completely stopped using it after I bought the Mr. Clean AutoDry Car Wash. The system works so well that you do not need to even hand dry your car. Its great for quick washes. I highly recommend it.

msrc2

I've been using one for years, and love it. I just wipe the blade with a towel before each pass. The silicone blade is so soft, I haven't had any problems with curved sufaces. For less than $20. try it.

arenared

I've been using one every time I wash for 5 years. I even use it squeegee the convertible top. I've never had a problem with scratching since I just washed my car, so it's clean. It is a great timesaver for getting the "bulk" of the water off the car. Then I follow up with a towel to get the rest, then use the same damp towel to clean door jambs, etc.

alevine

I use one too. I simply wipe the blade with a towel before each pass. It works great and save quite a bit of time. It's a nice tool. I also use an electric leaf blower for the door jambs, mirrors, etc. Saves a lot of time too.

Adam

Rico

It sucks.
Went back to my chamois.