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Bill
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10/29/2002
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Hey guys, with X-mas coming up in a couple of months I was starting to think of gift ideas that I could give to people. I want to know what you guys use to dry your trucks after washing them. I have heard that 100% cotton towels (the expensive kind) are the best. Any other suggestions? Thanks!
Bill
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yates-in-DE
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10/29/2002
17:37:15
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A good leather Shamus Cloth, I've used them for years. They smooth the wax back down and leave no lint like a Cloth Towel. They also pull out the water spots from previous rains and rinses.
Later,
MyVW Killer
Lynn
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xplikt
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10/29/2002
17:48:31
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I've had great luck with The Absorber. It's about $7 at Wally World. I have two of them that I've had for about a year now and they are still in brand new condition after many washings.
-Mike
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2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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DakotaDan
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10/29/2002
18:05:44
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I 2nd that Lynn
They are also good on the windows
Dan
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Brad
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2002
20:26:55
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The best thing I have found is also the absorber. Had mine for about a year too and just got a new one, I think it's great.
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handi2
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10/29/2002
20:37:13
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I have been using the Absorber with great results and no scratches.
http://photos.yahoo.com/handi254310
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tim
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2002
20:44:02
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combo of water blade and absorber works GREAT
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Don
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2002
21:47:12
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Water Blade and towels
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xplikt
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10/29/2002
21:56:28
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I still havn't tried the water blade.
BTW, here's a good trick someone showed me a while back.
Take the sprayer off the hose and turn it on so it's just coming out in a thick stream. Then just hold it over the car so it comes right down onto the body and it will take off all the water left from the spray in a sheet. Funny how putting more water onto the car actually removes what was there before. Makes drying somewhat easier, specially for the roof.
-Mike
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2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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10/29/2002
23:44:18
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I use the MALCO CW-37 car wash formula for wet washes, water blade the flat spots after washing and then take care of any other water droplets with a chamois cloth.
For waterless washes I use the AMSOIL Miracle Wash and good, soft 100% cotton towels.
Dr. D
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Clevite 77
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10/30/2002
00:43:54
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I'm not sure what the absorber is, but I have the california water blade, I have had it about 3 years or more (wow I didn't think I had it that long) but it's awesome, I recommend it
Also check this out for your wheels and bug remover (great stuff)
Line-X Over The Rail Bed Liner
Home Brew Intake
Dual Exhaust
3923 Autolite Plugs
Krypton 4300K Blue/Whites
Euro Clear Corners
Grille-Tech Grill Insert (Silver)
TPS Set At .705
Removed Rubber Flap
I've used Mobil -1 Full Synthetic Oil And Filter Since I Had 6,000 miles
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92dakotahd
GenII
10/30/2002
00:48:08
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I use Cotton towels and lightly go over it with a duster if necessary. I heard the blades can stratch your paint. I can't do windows worth a crap so I can't help there.
K&N, '01 wheels, Window Tint, Harley-Davidson badging, red underbody kit, ext.
Window covers, Harley-Davidson mudflaps, custom cat-back exhaust,
head/taillight covers, ventshades side and rear, ram air on the way. Autolite 3923s, 180 T-Stat
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xplikt
GenIII
10/30/2002
00:54:00
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No matter how much I tell people, no one ever believes me you can use #000 (tripple aught) steel wool and ammonia on your windows (outside) without a problem. Hard to beat it though.
*note, be sure it is new and not rusted. Rusted metal is harder.
-Mike
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2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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BlackDakRacer
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2002
03:23:03
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Absorber for drying, Invisible Glass by Stoner for windows
~~Eric
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Bill
GenIII
10/30/2002
05:16:19
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will have to look into a couple of these products. My dad has the California Water Blade and seems to like it. Thanks again!
Bill
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2002
08:45:31
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I use Rain-X on my windows, they stay much cleaner,so washing and drying them seems to be alot easier. Others thoughts on this?
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92dakotahd
GenII
10/30/2002
08:54:25
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I've heard that with products like RainX that for some it has streaked when they actually use their wipers and that when it begins to wear a way that it will also streak. This would be kinda scary considering that they say it's like having oil on the windshield.
K&N, '01 wheels, Window Tint, Harley-Davidson badging, red underbody kit, ext.
Window covers, Harley-Davidson mudflaps, custom cat-back exhaust,
head/taillight covers, ventshades side and rear, ram air on the way. Autolite 3923s, 180 T-Stat
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Dr. D
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2002
09:11:54
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Have any of you ever used detailing and drying products from MALCO ?
Dr. D
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Bluethunder
Dodge Dakota
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10/30/2002
09:24:44
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combo of water blade and absorber works GREAT
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Bill
GenIII
10/30/2002
10:21:11
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I am a die hard user of Rain X. I put it on yesterday and drove through the rain and only had to use my wipers a couple of times, I love the stuff. Never had a problem with streaking, although I have heard some say that. I think if you don't wipe the excess off good enough when applying it that can be a problem. I am a huge fan of the stuff tho.
Bill
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Dakota39M
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10/30/2002
14:20:44
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I tried Rain-X once or twice on my old truck and car and it was great....UNTIL..it started to wear off. The it was a pain in the a$$. Streaks.. wiper blades drag.. Last winter I decided to give Rain-X another try. This time instead of using plain Rain-X i bought the Rain-X De-Icer windshield washer fluid. I'm sold on the stuff. I use nothing else but that year round. Everytime you use the washer fluid it put a fresh coat of Rain-X on the windshield. Cost maybe just a bit more then premimum washer fluid but I think its worth itbut then again that's just my $.02.
Ray
Dover, DE
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Bill
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10/30/2002
15:37:32
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I agree with you Ray about the windshield washer fluid from Rain X. It really is great stuff. I've never had the streaking problem you have had, but am glad that the washer fluid works for you, Rain X really is great stuff!
Bill
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forexfour
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10/30/2002
15:38:17
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Genuine Deer Skin Chamios. I use 2. One large to drag across to get the large water spots. Then I come back over it with the second one to finish. I also wash in sections in full sun mostly, from top to bottom. Dragging first helps tremendously.
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home page.
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kennungesser
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10/30/2002
17:00:47
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I also use the Absorber to dry. For the windows , believe it or not , I use old newspaper and Windex. Nothing with Ammonia on the inside rear window , because of the tint. I have heard that it will turn the tint purple if it has Ammonia in it.
Kenneth L Nungesser
"We are determined to defend our lands and, if it be the "Great Spirit's" will, we wish to leave our bones upon them."
Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief 1813
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xplikt
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10/30/2002
21:38:44
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Ammonia is very hard on tint.
Newspaper does work nice though. It acts as a polish. A bit tough to get water spots with it, but on a clean spotless window it really makes it shine! Good thing you brought that up.
-Mike
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2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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Daker777
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2002
01:45:05
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I use genuine chamoise(sp)? And the blue winsheild washer fluid and a towel for windows, works very very well and is dirt cheap.
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Dr Q
DakotaEnthusiast
10/31/2002
02:19:30
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News papers and cheapo window cleaner leave the windows crystal! A trick I pricked up I use the alcohol pads from the hosp in the wipers no streaks ever!
Dr.Q
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tekmon
Dodge Dakota
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10/31/2002
08:57:50
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For the Glass, Used rain-X for years, the original yellow plastic bottle, tried the new versions and none work as good as the original.
Tried the Rain-X washer fluid, and don't like it, won't use it again. Same results on all 3 vehicles, works great on the windshield but leaves discolorations/streaks on the hood where it spill/drops out of the washer jets...
Went back to tha manual method, the old yellow bottle and elbow grease.. Works great in So. Florida and we get our share of rain.
When washing the glass dries right up with a 100% Cotton Towel, but not all 100% cotton towels are for real. The cotton is 100% cotton but the towel is not. The good ones can be found a "Bed Bath and Beyond" not Wally world..
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forexfour
GenIII
10/31/2002
11:14:33
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When buying 100% cotton towels make sure you buy the ones that say made in the USA. They are 100% cotton others not made in the USA are not even though they say they are.
Learned that from the zainobros.com site.
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home page.
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Bill
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10/31/2002
11:20:19
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Thanks for the continued ideas guys! I really appreciate it.
Bill
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Andy
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11/02/2002
05:55:45
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Dr.D,Ive used Malco Enhansor and Flash wax.Great stuff.It holds up well and you get zero dust when you use it.I have a hard time finding it though.The guy I was getting from wanted 20$ for a qt of Enhansor so I told him forget it.I switched to car brite yellow paste.
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