Jelly Blades

jimmyrose · 08-12-2006, 01:45 PM

Been reading the Zaino thread, and came across these: http://www.californiacardusters.com/jellyblade.html

Has anyone ever used them? I'm a little skeptical about how they "Will not scratch even the most delicate surfaces (including the paint on your vehicle) (including glass and tile). "... especially after reading the Zainostore site's blurb on using only specific brand name 100% white cotton towels from specific retailers.
Just looking for experience and/or opinions at this point...
Also the California Dusters (someone on here I remember reading uses them)
Thanks...

jbarnhart · 08-12-2006, 02:08 PM

I use one on my shower every morning! They are really great squeegees. As for the "can't scratch paint" claim, that is certainly true to a point. The blade is a very soft elastomer and it isn't going to scratch anything. HOWEVER... If you have grit on your car I could see it taking a bite out of your paint if you use the blade over it.

Still, I have used the squeegee on my cars and I don't see any damage. But I don't own black cars (remember: black on a car isn't a color -- its a hobby). My white Prius still looks fine after being waterbladed a couple of times.

B Rad · 08-12-2006, 03:43 PM

My experience is that The Water Blade works great for getting most of the water off fast, but you will still need to go over the car again with whatever you use for a final dry !!!

NuShrike · 08-12-2006, 03:53 PM

I have scratched a car with it. By itself, it won't scratch a car, but if it catches grit, all bets are off.

I prefer microfiber only now simply because it's softer and can "catch" the grit out of the way.

It works great in the bathroom and kitchen though whereI think it's much more useful, and less able to cause damage.

ohgreys · 08-12-2006, 10:00 PM

I have two of them that my uncle gave me. My husband won't let me touch the Prius with them. As using them on the Prius would mean that I would, you know, have to participate in washing it, I haven't fought him on it

jimmyrose · 08-12-2006, 10:13 PM

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I have two of them that my uncle gave me. My husband won't let me touch the Prius with them. As using them on the Prius would mean that I would, you know, have to participate in washing it, I haven't fought him on it

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Cloud with a silver lining kinda deal, huh?

jmccord · 08-12-2006, 11:21 PM

I've been using the original California Water Blade for years with great results.
The soft silicone blade removes water safely, and makes for faster drying work with a synthetic chamois like the Absorber.
As with any product being moved across your cars painted surfaces, all grit should be removed first. If this is done by washing you should have no problems!

Fatfenders · 08-13-2006, 10:28 AM

I have also used the "California" water blade with great results. I wash a black pickup truck and use the water blade to remove the majority of water and dry the balance with cotton towels. This is the only way I've ever washed that truck and in 5 years and I have never scratched the paint surface. I can't imagine why there would be grit on a just washed vehicle.

richard schumacher · 08-13-2006, 11:46 AM

Mr. Clean Autodry is easier and safer.

georgekessel · 08-13-2006, 01:17 PM

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Mr. Clean Autodry is easier and safer.
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Not digging the Autodry because it doesn't work so well. I've got a very nice car collection and my washer only uses an autoblade to dry them, then a synthetic chamois.

My Prius is black, as is 2 other of our cars. None have any damage to them from the autoblade. However it is definitely important to wash the car first - and really wash it not just "a quickie".

The company that washes my cars is called MG Automobility here in Vancouver http://www.mgautomobility.ca

You can email them and ask them all about the blade if you want

08-12-2006, 02:08 PM	#2
jbarnhart Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 628 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	I use one on my shower every morning! They are really great squeegees. As for the "can't scratch paint" claim, that is certainly true to a point. The blade is a very soft elastomer and it isn't going to scratch anything. HOWEVER... If you have grit on your car I could see it taking a bite out of your paint if you use the blade over it. Still, I have used the squeegee on my cars and I don't see any damage. But I don't own black cars (remember: black on a car isn't a color -- its a hobby). My white Prius still looks fine after being waterbladed a couple of times. __________________ Super White '06 pkg 8 born on 1/19/06 side moldings :: 3M clear bra :: BT Tech brace :: Comfortreds Coastal EV mod :: Curt (U-Haul) Hitch :: mudflaps :: NuShield

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B Rad Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 295 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My experience is that The Water Blade works great for getting most of the water off fast, but you will still need to go over the car again with whatever you use for a final dry !!!

08-12-2006, 03:53 PM	#4
NuShrike my other Mobile Suit is a ... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,367 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have scratched a car with it. By itself, it won't scratch a car, but if it catches grit, all bets are off. I prefer microfiber only now simply because it's softer and can "catch" the grit out of the way. It works great in the bathroom and kitchen though whereI think it's much more useful, and less able to cause damage.

08-12-2006, 10:00 PM	#5
ohgreys Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 123 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have two of them that my uncle gave me. My husband won't let me touch the Prius with them. As using them on the Prius would mean that I would, you know, have to participate in washing it, I haven't fought him on it

08-12-2006, 11:21 PM	#7
jmccord Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA, Earth Posts: 199 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've been using the original California Water Blade for years with great results. The soft silicone blade removes water safely, and makes for faster drying work with a synthetic chamois like the Absorber. As with any product being moved across your cars painted surfaces, all grit should be removed first. If this is done by washing you should have no problems!

08-13-2006, 10:28 AM	#8
Fatfenders Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 38 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have also used the "California" water blade with great results. I wash a black pickup truck and use the water blade to remove the majority of water and dry the balance with cotton towels. This is the only way I've ever washed that truck and in 5 years and I have never scratched the paint surface. I can't imagine why there would be grit on a just washed vehicle.

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