MustGoFastR said:
I used to use the Absorber, but now swear by large waffle-weave microfiber towels. If the Absorber picks up even one particle while drying, there are no pockets or pile in the material to pull it away from the paint and you could potentially make fine scratches (probably unnoticable on any color but black). Absolutely nothing touches my paint but the finest microfiber except for zaino removal which I use 100% cotton bath towels.
lemme expand....
i use the absorber on the hood, then roof, then side panels...
i dont use it on the lower 1/3 of the car (microfiber is a must) and if it hits the ground, its done for (time to wash)
i agree (esp. with your color MGFR) that it is risky, but i am extremely cautious with the absorber, and have a very tough protective layering of meg. 7 and 26 (with the application of the spray-wax detailer done several times a week)...
i used the absorber on my black mustang years ago as well, and had good results; the b16 paint, with very dense metallic flakes, is very good at camoflaging inconsistencies, etc)
i can also say though, i use alot of micro fiber towels in the process, as they tend to wear out pretty fast (pile ends get damaged, cauing them to be less soft/fresh)
seems we all have a very set routine of carcare...(ritualistic , kinda)
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