Reddit reviews Pilot Automotive Super Flex Water Blade 12"
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Dries your vehicle in about 1/3 the time of a chamios or towelSoft silicone blade will not scratchSqueegees off water from many surfacesFlexible handle adapts to contoured surfaces
Well, anything that touches your paint will add scratches, that's why I like the blades. One pass dries flat areas like windows, roof, hood, deck lid in one pass vs the rubbing needed with a chamois or towel. Plus, the blades are softer than the paint surface, so only contaminants left on the paint can scratch it (which would still be there if using a towel) - so again, less rubbing = less scratching. (I'm referring to the very soft blades like this one - there are hard/cheap ones out there that may give you issues though)
As far as chamois, if you're getting noticeable scratches either the chamois or the car were dirty when you started. Again, you'd have this same problem if you used a dirty MF towel or dried a dirty car with a MF towel. This is assuming you have a decent chamois and pre-soak it before you start.
I'm not saying that the blades or chamios are the best or that they should be your preference, I just want to clarify that they are among the safest ways to dry a car as far as paint scratching is concerned.