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| Autoglym Hydra Flexi Blade Has anyone used one of these? I ran a search but couldn't find anything. Seems like it would save a lot of time when drying the car. http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/w...Blade_173.html |
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| The Autogylm and Turtle Wax blade are identical, but a bit of a rip-off at £12.99. I've got the US equivalent from Costco (same packaging, maufacturer etc) for £4.33. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all. |
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| I'm put off by the price as well. If I see a cheaper imitation then I'll try one. Ordered a bundle of stuff the other day to give my Cooper it's first wash. Followed other peoples recommendations and went for Autoglym Polish, Extra Gloss, Fast Glass and polishing cloths. Also bought Meguiars 100% cotton towels, thought they would do a good job of drying the car. |
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| im a bit usure about using one of those blades!! it looks like that if theres a bit of grit etc on the car, it would drag it along in the blade resulting in scratching the car?!?! How effective are they and has anyone notice any scratching of paintwork??? Hold on, ive got a plan!! |
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| It's exactly the same... as the "California Water Blade". I use one and there *is* a learning curve to it. I can now get about 85-90% of the water off my MINI before I start using a towel. When I started using it, I got frustrated at about 50%. No problems with scratching when used correctly. (Well washed car, wipe the blade with a towel every few strokes.) CWB runs about $12-20, depending on where you buy it. Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon |
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| There's a definite knack to using the CWB. Esp. some of the curves on the body - the headlamp parts of the bonnet and the curved metal below the window line. The silicone of the blade is "tacky" and could pick up grit when dry if not stored correctly. I just ensure that I rinse it thoroughly before use and have never had any problems. The best use for the blade is on a SUV/MPV. Clears water in no time and I can just reach the centreline of the roof with the blade. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all. |
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| Stella, where did you order your Autoglym stuff from? I'm looking to get some for my One's first wash and just wondered if there were any cheap internet retailers? cheers, paul Black ONE - Salt Pack, Boost, CD Changer, ASC&T, 8 Spokes, Alarm and Glovebox Arrived 16/10/02 and I love it ![]() Driving lights, aero spoiler and some chrome bits to follow... |
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| I bought the stuff from here: http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/index.html Not sure if it's cheaper than traditional shops, but delivery is free. I ordered late Monday, hopefully the stuff will be here by the end of the week. Also found somewhere selling the Autoglym gift pack kit, a bargain at £40. If anyone wants that link I'll try and dig it out. |
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| More Autoglym stuff here, including the portable kit: http://www.classic-spares.com/itmidx7.htm |
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| Stupid Sister I use the costco version of the CWB and have been very happy with it. It's a little harder to use on the MINI than on a less curvy car, but it sure beats the old way. A word of caution though, make sure that there's no grit/debris on the blade!! I washed the car with my sister and she was drying it. She dropped the blade, picked it up and continued drying without wiping away a tiny tiny pebble that got picked up, and now my MINI has a giant scratch down the hood!! It's small, and you only really notice it when looking for it, but it's a 3 foot scratch none the less! Grrr, stupid sister!! Whatever. |
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