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Absorber 51149 The Absorber Chamois 27" x 17" (Colors May Vary)

Absorber 51149 The Absorber Chamois 27 x 17 (Colors May Vary)

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Brand: CleanTools
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories

List Price: $12.99
Buy New: $8.69
You Save: $4.30 (33%)



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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 28 reviews
Sales Rank: 59

Color: assorted
Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 10 x 3 x 3

MPN: EM149AST
Model: 51149
UPC: 085685001498
EAN: 0085685001498
ASIN: B0000AY69V

Release Date: March 10, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Dries anything faster and easier
  • Hundreds of drying uses
  • Great as a towel
  • Lint Free and chemical Resistant
  • Machine washable

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
3.19 SQFT, 27" x 17" Synthetic Chamois, Assorted Colors, Dries Anything Drier, Absorbs Twice The Water Quicker, Wrings Out Easier, Soft, Lintless, Super Strong, Won't Tear, Rot Or Mildew, Resists Chemicals, Unaffected By Grease Or Oil, Machine Washable, Use To Wipe Off Water Spots, Mold Or Mildew On Cars, Boats, Or Anything, Use To Dry Hair Or Pets, Also Soaks Up Spills.


Customer Reviews:   Read 23 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Does The Job Well, But Not Perfect   July 21, 2008
Works very well at absorbing water. So much so, that I'm constantly ringing the water out of it while drying the car. Practical though, because you don't have to waste a bunch of regular towels - just squeeze it and reuse. Has the texture of a thin piece of leather. Doesn't scratch the paint, unless you get some dirt caught in it. And if you clean the car thoroughly first, that won't happen. It does need to be put away damp though. If you don't it'll dry out very stiff. It claims not to grow mold/mildew, even when stored wet, though I haven't tested that out long-term. Short-term (two weeks) it seemed fine.

Disadvantages:
* It tends to not absorb all the water, even when you start. It'll leave small thin streaks on the car which you have to pass over again.
* There's a relatively high amount of friction in the material, so it's hard to move it across the car. After a few minutes of use it improves a bit.
* Dirt stains refuse to come out easily - wouldn't recommend it for washing.

If I had opportunity to buy again, at the right price, I would. But it's not the ultimate answer to the best car-drying towel.



5 out of 5 stars Excellent drier   July 17, 2008
Product does exactly what it says, despite feeling like you're drying with a piece of rubber. We dried two sedans in about 3 minutes each using a single one. Also, works well for drying pets!

A note - this is cheaper if purchased directly from Target, plus get your choice of color.



4 out of 5 stars Far Superior   July 12, 2008
Bought this because I couldn't find the old animal skin I used years ago.

I found this is much better than any other drying cloth I have owned.

Works great with the California Car Duster Water Blade.



5 out of 5 stars Worth Every Penny!   June 28, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I've used one of these for over five years and it still works great! It is rare when you can find a product that does what is says and lasts as long as this one does. Just remember to put it away in its container and roll it up damp. Amazing!


5 out of 5 stars Super absorbent   May 26, 2008
This is a super absorbent product. For the price I would like twice the size but it works pretty good.

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