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Old 11-10-08, 08:33 PM
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quick question about these shamwow towels. would these be safe enough to dry off the car without leaving any micro scratches? Thanks in advanced!

http://shamwow.com/
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i hate that guy....absorber works the same way. same with waffle weave towels.
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I hate that commercial. Thats all i have to say. haha
Old 11-10-08, 09:02 PM
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i find it hard to believe that it can really suck liquids from under the carpet
Old 11-10-08, 10:06 PM
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that guy makes me want to do bad things to dogs with spoons
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Originally Posted by muhbuhtuh
i find it hard to believe that it can really suck liquids from under the carpet
if you pay close attention to that liquid from the carpet part.. you will notice the juice isn't on the table on the next clip.... it's all BS i think..
Old 11-10-08, 11:04 PM
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it's all a scam. I work with these guys sometimes. It's all a scam. trust me.
Old 11-10-08, 11:36 PM
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havent tried shamwow...but you shud really try Absorber....really love it!!
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Originally Posted by 1993ES300x
if you pay close attention to that liquid from the carpet part.. you will notice the juice isn't on the table on the next clip.... it's all BS i think..
I'm glad i'm not the only one who noticed that. He's not using the same carpet, hrmm I wonder why? O yeah, maybe because its a farce. Shammy's are used to remove moisture, as swimmers use it to wipe their body down. How do I know? I used to swim, thats how.
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Be like spongebob and patrick, use a LEAF BLOWER.
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What a gimmick. If you read reviews on the net, that stuff doesn't even work that well.

High quality waffle weave > sh|twow
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One of the local TV stations has a "does it really do that" segment and the shamwow didn't fair so well.

Microfiber waffle weave has my vote.
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SHAMwow

Dictionary Entry: Sham

1 : a trick that deludes : hoax <feared that the deal was a sham>
2 : cheap falseness : hypocrisy <saw through the hollowness, the sham>
3 : an ornamental covering for a pillow
4 : an imitation or counterfeit purporting to be genuine 5 : a person who shams


I Vote Microfiber Towel for Drying. I also use the absorber sometimes.
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or the gel squeege things work well. i have one, just cant remember the name. theyre great for getting most the water off the car, then you can go in with a towel and get the rest.
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Originally Posted by 2slow
Be like spongebob and patrick, use a LEAF BLOWER.
reef blower*

and yeah i noticed that there wasnt any liquid under the carpet either


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