California Blade..
 

I use the blade BUT ONLY after a wash were the water is beaded on the car and I am certain no sand/grit is in the mix. As a matter of course, I never use the blade on a surface where gravity will naturally drain the rinse water.. doors/fenders/rear-front facia as those surfaces are more likely to have some residual grit anyway if that's possible after a wash..

So far, I can't atribute any damage to the finish being the result of the blade.. it makes the dry job so much quicker and with less towels..
HB :thumbsup:

I won't use one. Two bucket wash and microfiber(waffleweave)for me:NoNo: .......Tom

Have you ever clayed your car before? Because if you haven't, you would be surprised how much grit is actually in the paint.

Speaking of claying, how often do you guys do this? I clayed mine when I first got it, which was around 7 months ago. Made a world of difference in how the paint surface felt to the touch.

BTW, it also does wonders for cleaning the glass as well.

So far, the schedule is to clay about every six months or PRN, whichever comes first. I spend quite a bit of time detailing and participate in detailing forums. The prep work before polishing and waxing is the most important part of a detail. Clay makes all the difference.............:thumbsup: ............Tom

Aw man... You're going to actually make me ask what "PRN" stands for, aren't you? And then I'm going to kick myself at the obvious answer... :ack2:

PRN Pro Re Nata (Latin: for the existing occasion; as matters are; as needed)

LOL!! I was guessing "Preparing for Race Night" or something along that line. :rofl1:

Haven't had Latin since high school so not a chance I would have figured out that one.......

I clayed mine for a show in March. I haven't really noticed much grit after washing it so far. I'll probably do it again in the next two months.

Mine gets clayed 2 times a year...its amazing how much better it feels afterwards