is using the "Absorber" safe???

teg1gsr · 02-28-2004, 12:49 AM

i have used the absorber for years, and i have had 3 black cars and now my abp rsx..i seen some hair scratches today after washing it,,,and it is due a good wax job but its so so cold..

is it safe to keep useing it......my pc orbital buffer will usually take car of anything but,

should i switch to microfiber for drying

sugg's

suspeck · 02-28-2004, 02:00 AM

i use the absorber and havent had any problems. i think its a great product.

G35 · 02-28-2004, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suspeck

i use the absorber and havent had any problems. i think its a great product.

i use the absorber also. i think as long as your clean it after each wash you'll be fine.

RSX-white · 02-28-2004, 09:37 AM

it is great product

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**jstn** · 02-28-2004, 07:53 PM

i used to use it , but i have switched to using microfiber waffle weave towels. they are a little expensive, but work wonders. the absorber was good, but i really prefer the waffle weave towels.

LanceM · 02-28-2004, 07:54 PM

I like the absorber. Make sure you clean it, because there is nowhere for the dirt to go.

Lance

sawwbuzz · 02-29-2004, 06:00 PM

isnt the absorber a synthetic chamois?

is it suppose to be any better than a chamois or what? I almost picked one up the other day but saw a huge chamois and got that instead. i must have 5 damn sheepskins :P

**jstn** · 02-29-2004, 06:11 PM

yes the absorber is a synthetic chamois, i found it worked better than real chamois, but still neither are as good as microfiber waffle weave drying towels.

heyitsduy42 · 03-01-2004, 04:30 PM

I like the absorber better than a chamois too.

CRAZYRSX · 03-01-2004, 04:43 PM

where can you buy these waffle weave drying towels in canada?

**Frosty** · 03-01-2004, 05:23 PM

The Absorber is safest if you blot dry, don't rub the surface.
There's no depth to the Absorber, so any dirt will drag if you rub.

I use the Big Blue microfiber towel to dry too. It's better, but since you already have an Absorber, it might not be worth it.

**EternalBlue** · 03-02-2004, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frosty

The Absorber is safest if you blot dry, don't rub the surface.
There's no depth to the Absorber, so any dirt will drag if you rub.

I use the Big Blue microfiber towel to dry too. It's better, but since you already have an Absorber, it might not be worth it.

Agreed, the texture of the Absorber is almost like that of a "wet suit" for surfing or something. And dirt will drag if you rub.

You can get most of your car dry by hosing it down from the top and following the water down the sides of the vehicle. Any leftover water should be removed using something like the Big Blue...this towel is definetly worth the money.

sawwbuzz · 03-02-2004, 01:10 PM

k I looked all over melbourne for the Big Blue Microfiber towel and NOBODY carries it...

this must be some sort of "on-line-only" thing aye?

*shrug* well I just bought 2 for $40 shipping and tax included

coming from tampa so they should be here by the weekend.

theyre big as hell!

talyler · 03-03-2004, 12:24 AM

Should I was the big blue every time I use it? How should I store it? I used it once (last Saturday) washed it, and put it in freezer zip lock bag to keep it clean.

alohatoad · 03-04-2004, 01:59 PM

good things about big blue, but haven't tried or seen the product yet. the absorber sticks too much and seems to be pulling off your wax. i use a synthetic chamois made by Water Sprite found at Napa stores. get the biggest one possible, should be about $20. it glides while absorbing effectively. it also lasts forever.

HudsonHawk · 03-04-2004, 02:17 PM

I have the Absorber...I like it too...

The Turtle Wax Emerald Series Miracle Towel is similar and cheaper...I use both.

Does anyone sell Big Blue in Canada?

**EternalBlue** · 03-04-2004, 02:49 PM

I don't think you'll find Big Blue in stores, I ordered mine online. We are currently discussing this in another thread...check the links...

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=141423

phxrsx · 03-10-2004, 03:57 AM

The absorber rawks. I've had mine for about a year. I love it...best present ever.

OUTKAZT808 · 03-10-2004, 05:32 AM

no problems

love it!

blaznazn · 03-13-2004, 03:59 PM

use it too dry my car everytime I wash it. After I go for a quick drive to help it "dry out" better.

SilverS02 · 03-20-2004, 05:38 PM

Absorber is good in my book.

cjump85 · 03-30-2004, 07:57 PM

mine smells really bad poop . a lot of my friends have them and we replace ours every month. it seems like a lot of wasted cahs until you get a wiff of that odor

phxrsx · 03-30-2004, 08:16 PM

Um, clean it homeboy.

phxrsx · 03-30-2004, 08:16 PM

I've had mine for a year and a half.

HudsonHawk · 03-31-2004, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjump85

mine smells really bad poop . a lot of my friends have them and we replace ours every month. it seems like a lot of wasted cahs until you get a wiff of that odor

toss it in the washing machine...

02-28-2004, 12:49 AM	#1
teg1gsr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Johnson City, TN. Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	is using the "Absorber" safe??? i have used the absorber for years, and i have had 3 black cars and now my abp rsx..i seen some hair scratches today after washing it,,,and it is due a good wax job but its so so cold.. is it safe to keep useing it......my pc orbital buffer will usually take car of anything but, should i switch to microfiber for drying sugg's

02-28-2004, 09:37 AM	#4
RSX-white Master Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CA Posts: 1,878 iTrader: (7)	it is great product . __________________ saving up for RSX-S, few thousands dollar more to go.

02-28-2004, 07:53 PM	#5
jstn Master Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,428 iTrader: (0)	i used to use it , but i have switched to using microfiber waffle weave towels. they are a little expensive, but work wonders. the absorber was good, but i really prefer the waffle weave towels. __________________ Justin Sold the RSX Now Driving: 1998 Black 4Runner Have a nice day

02-28-2004, 07:54 PM	#6
LanceM GEAUX SAINTS!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kenner brah Posts: 59,783 iTrader: (19)	I like the absorber. Make sure you clean it, because there is nowhere for the dirt to go. Lance __________________ Top Down Crew #1 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Fastest RSX in Louisiana© JRSC 2003 NBP RSX-S 12/28/02-10/8/07 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/751980

02-29-2004, 06:00 PM	#7
sawwbuzz My other ride is your mom Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 214 iTrader: (0)	isnt the absorber a synthetic chamois? is it suppose to be any better than a chamois or what? I almost picked one up the other day but saw a huge chamois and got that instead. i must have 5 damn sheepskins :P __________________ '03 Acura RSX base A/T Satin Silver AEM V2 intake DC Sport TCS exhaust Tanabe Sustec Pro II S-S OBX rear camber Enkei RP07 w/ Kumho Ecsta 225/40/Z18 Red out turn signals / Black out reverse G2 caliper kit Kenwood KDC MP425 w/ Sirius Sattelite Radio Rockford Fosgate P3001 300w amp Rockford Fosgate Punch 10" dual coil sub

02-28-2004, 02:00 AM	#2
suspeck Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	i use the absorber and havent had any problems. i think its a great product.

02-29-2004, 06:11 PM	#8
jstn Master Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,428 iTrader: (0)	yes the absorber is a synthetic chamois, i found it worked better than real chamois, but still neither are as good as microfiber waffle weave drying towels. __________________ Justin Sold the RSX Now Driving: 1998 Black 4Runner Have a nice day

03-01-2004, 04:30 PM	#9
heyitsduy42 KUSH MASTER Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 503 iTrader: (9)	I like the absorber better than a chamois too.

03-01-2004, 04:43 PM	#10
CRAZYRSX Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 431 iTrader: (0)	where can you buy these waffle weave drying towels in canada? __________________ RC STYLE baby

03-01-2004, 05:23 PM	#11
Frosty Administrator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 20,541 iTrader: (0)	The Absorber is safest if you blot dry, don't rub the surface. There's no depth to the Absorber, so any dirt will drag if you rub. I use the Big Blue microfiber towel to dry too. It's better, but since you already have an Absorber, it might not be worth it. __________________ BC Events Schedule and Previous Event Galleries

03-02-2004, 01:10 PM	#13
sawwbuzz My other ride is your mom Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 214 iTrader: (0)	k I looked all over melbourne for the Big Blue Microfiber towel and NOBODY carries it... this must be some sort of "on-line-only" thing aye? shrug well I just bought 2 for $40 shipping and tax included coming from tampa so they should be here by the weekend. theyre big as hell! __________________ '03 Acura RSX base A/T Satin Silver AEM V2 intake DC Sport TCS exhaust Tanabe Sustec Pro II S-S OBX rear camber Enkei RP07 w/ Kumho Ecsta 225/40/Z18 Red out turn signals / Black out reverse G2 caliper kit Kenwood KDC MP425 w/ Sirius Sattelite Radio Rockford Fosgate P3001 300w amp Rockford Fosgate Punch 10" dual coil sub Last edited by sawwbuzz; 03-02-2004 at 01:17 PM.

03-03-2004, 12:24 AM	#14
talyler AZRSX Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,608 iTrader: (1)	Should I was the big blue every time I use it? How should I store it? I used it once (last Saturday) washed it, and put it in freezer zip lock bag to keep it clean. __________________ My car http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...r/DSC00090.jpg

03-04-2004, 01:59 PM	#15
alohatoad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: hi Posts: 616 iTrader: (0)	i have heard... good things about big blue, but haven't tried or seen the product yet. the absorber sticks too much and seems to be pulling off your wax. i use a synthetic chamois made by Water Sprite found at Napa stores. get the biggest one possible, should be about $20. it glides while absorbing effectively. it also lasts forever.

03-04-2004, 02:17 PM	#16
HudsonHawk Long Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 5,429 iTrader: (0)	I have the Absorber...I like it too... The Turtle Wax Emerald Series Miracle Towel is similar and cheaper...I use both. Does anyone sell Big Blue in Canada?

03-04-2004, 02:49 PM	#17
EternalBlue i ❤ macro. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NY Posts: 15,898 iTrader: (2)	I don't think you'll find Big Blue in stores, I ordered mine online. We are currently discussing this in another thread...check the links... http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=141423 __________________ You don't need tons of fancy equipment or training to be a good photographer. You have to have passion for it and the rest is easy. Check out my flickr photos if you like nature My Front Page Explore set on flickr

03-10-2004, 03:57 AM	#18
phxrsx FFB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,905 iTrader: (0)	The absorber rawks. I've had mine for about a year. I love it...best present ever. __________________ http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...azrsxcopy2.jpg

03-10-2004, 05:32 AM	#19
OUTKAZT808 oh no,oh no, OH YEAH!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: big island , hawaii Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	no problems love it! __________________ 2003 satin silver type-s S O L D aem cai b&g coilovers spc camber kit 19" ace manta's in hyper black ********************* pioneer premier 8400 hu mtx 8302 2 ch amp jl audio xr 6 1/2 components mtx 1501d 2 ch amp jl audio 13w7 sub ********************* NEW CAR! 2004 infiniti g35 coupe mt6

03-13-2004, 03:59 PM	#20
blaznazn will be K20/24 in 07 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 424 iTrader: (0)	use it too dry my car everytime I wash it. After I go for a quick drive to help it "dry out" better. __________________ Im Azn, Im obligated to drive a Honda/Acura. 2004 NHB Rsx-S Slower then stock, with minor mods. K24a1 rydah!

03-20-2004, 05:38 PM	#21
SilverS02 New Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	Absorber is good in my book.

03-30-2004, 07:57 PM	#22
cjump85 04 RSX-S Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Davidson Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	mine smells really bad poop . a lot of my friends have them and we replace ours every month. it seems like a lot of wasted cahs until you get a wiff of that odor __________________ XXXlifeXXX

03-30-2004, 08:16 PM	#23
phxrsx FFB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,905 iTrader: (0)	Um, clean it homeboy. __________________ http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...azrsxcopy2.jpg

03-30-2004, 08:16 PM	#24
phxrsx FFB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,905 iTrader: (0)	I've had mine for a year and a half. __________________ http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...azrsxcopy2.jpg