Unlike some others you can bend the flexi-blade quite a bit to dry off a lot of curved surfaces but definately need a towel or chamois to finish off and get in the nooks and crannies around bits of trim etc. A good time saver though if you feel you spend too long cleaning the car.

[Edited by Boost II - 9/1/2003 8:27:49 PM]

 

...Are these any good?

 

Quite good, but be aware, despite what you'll be assured, they CAN scratch paintwork, especially softer paint like a Scoob's. I'm extremely cautious with mine now, but if you want to get the car dry quickly, they're an option. Excellent on glass, however.

 

someone said to me just use the wiper blade ? only use chamois myself but that's me

 

Been using mine for three years and never had a scratch problem.

Guess you need to ensure paintwork if completely dirt free before using.

 

If you mean the Hydra Flexi Blade - it's absolutely brilliant!!

 

Well the only reason im wary of buyin 1 is i dont wanna scratch the paint.

 

Have used mine for a year with no probs. I don't think the risk of scratches is any greater than with a shammy. Just be careful that you don't pick up grit and you won't have a problem IHMO.

I think its the dogs and when used with a suitable drying towel gives a better finish and takes much less time than a shammy

 

Got 2 of these. Been using these for about 3 years - No scratches.
My front drive becomes a private valeting centre on Saturday with all my mates coming down to clean their cars. If its good for a few Scooby's, a 911, a 360 modena & an Evo 6 - oh and a Transit, then its good enough for my Scoob

 

I found the scooby had too many lumps and bumps to get the best out of it.

 

Good to hear all these scratch-free experiences. No idea how i got mine - it could have been fine particles on the car, a dodgy blade, i don't know, but having done it twice now, i'm quite wary of it.

 

Agree completely

If you are getting scratches it means you've not washed the car thoroughly enough!

 

Boost II, my Scoob's in concours condition; it's probably TOO clean for the Flexiblade!

 

I got scratches on my car when using it but have recently being using an old wiper blade and it seems to do a better job.

 

Great product but as telboy said beware of scratches cos it did happen to me only once but now i make sure i wipe the blade every stroke.

 

Yeah they are handy for flat surfaces, roof etc but there are quite a few panels on the car not designed for it. You will still need a chamois.

 

my00scooby: said it all

It pushes the water of the flat panels, gives you a good start to getting it dry

Love it.