I'm thinking of giving this stuff a try. Here where I live the water really spots bad, especially in our 90 to 100 degree heat.

Is this stuff any good?

I've used it, no water spots. But you have to buy a new filter all the time...10 washes and its toast. And also I think you have to use their special soap to help prevent spots but I'm not sure, I never had a chance to test using a different soap before my filter gave up and I just stopped using it.

I'm thinking of giving this stuff a try. Here where I live the water really spots bad, especially in our 90 to 100 degree heat.

Is this stuff any good?


Take the $$$$ you'd waste on that gadget and buy a good Waffle Weave Microfiber to dry the car. The Cobra Guzzler (Autogeek.net sells it) is my fav.

There were some discussions of this contraption on www.detailcity.org/forums - check it out and see what the detailers are saying. :yes:

A better investment for hard water problems is a water filter/softener :dunno:

Get the Guzzler and put Ethel to work!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Take the $$$$ you'd waste on that gadget and buy a good Waffle Weave Microfiber to dry the car. The Cobra Guzzler (Autogeek.net sells it) is my fav.

There were some discussions of this contraption on www.detailcity.org/forums - check it out and see what the detailers are saying. :yes:

A better investment for hard water problems is a water filter/softener :dunno:

Get the Guzzler and put Ethel to work!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

BAH...I have been looking for a WW microfibre to replace my sheepskin chamois (heard I could really damage the paint with it)...but Autogeek wants $20 USD to ship to Canada...guess I'll have to keep looking.

I've been using it for over a year now and I like it. My water is not very hard, so for me the filters last for more like 15 to 20 washes. It works like they claim and works best if you can wash in the shade. I like not having to use a bucket. :thmsup: But you must use the Mr Clean soap.

I've been using it for over a year now and I like it. My water is not very hard, so for me the filters last for more like 15 to 20 washes. It works like they claim and works best if you can wash in the shade. I like not having to use a bucket. :thmsup: But you must use the Mr Clean soap.


I concurr with this review - same for me - works great, cartridge lasts a long time for me....

andy

BAH...I have been looking for a WW microfibre to replace my sheepskin chamois (heard I could really damage the paint with it)...but Autogeek wants $20 USD to ship to Canada...guess I'll have to keep looking.

Chamois=bad. High risk of marring the surface, also a pain to keep clean...the WW MF towels are the best thing since sliced bread for drying. :thmsup:

Why not make your Autogeek order worth the cost of shipping to CA? Get some Poorboy's stuff like Spray and Wash (waterless wash), QW+ (detailing spray), Bold 'n Bright Tire Dressing, or try the Natty's Carnuba :thmsup: They also sell 303 products - the protectant is the best you'll find for plastic an rubber. While you're looking at microfibers, consider a 6 pack of the Super-Plush Deluxe Microfiber towels - top notch. :yes:

Another possibility is check out http://www.eshine.ca/index.php - they also have some of the stuff that Autogeek carries and they are in your galaxy :deal:

It really depends on how particular you are about finish care. I'm a very sick chimp - I have a foam gun :naughty: and enough goodies to go into business :paranoid:

My collection of Microfibers alone fills up 2 large Rubbermaid containers :screwy:

Another possibility is check out http://www.eshine.ca/index.php - they also have some of the stuff that Autogeek carries and they are in your galaxy

Hmm...site seems interesting (esp if I can get a few friends in too we could easily get the free shipping as well). Have you dealt with these guys before or know someone who has?

I'm also somewhat skeptical of their WW, as it doesn't state who makes it...but I guess it would be better than just a plush "terry style" non WW microfibre drying cloth... :dunno:

Hmm...site seems interesting (esp if I can get a few friends in too we could easily get the free shipping as well). Have you dealt with these guys before or know someone who has?

I'm also somewhat skeptical of their WW, as it doesn't state who makes it...but I guess it would be better than just a plush "terry style" non WW microfibre drying cloth... :dunno:

Check out the Autopia.org forums...there's a regional section with a Canoodian subsection. The towels from Eshine seem to get good reviews. :dunno:

Another option is http://www.downtownautospa.com/products.htm - they are a distributor in the Great White North for PakShak towels [micropak]- good stuff :thmsup:

Try one of the Pak towels - they're only $20 - heck that's aboot a beer and a half for you hosers, eh? :paranoid: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I used it, but buying the filter is a hassle. Its kept me from using it in almost a year lol. But still cheaper than the real car wash

I used it, but buying the filter is a hassle. Its kept me from using it in almost a year lol. But still cheaper than the real car wash

"Real car wash"...yeah, that's the one in my driveway. :thmsup:

"A car wash is like a hooker...do you really want to be the next to use it?" :paranoid: :paranoid: :paranoid: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Nothing, I repeat, Nothing beats the clean you get by using a bucket and some elbow grease (even if you have to do it at a self-serve carwash)! :thmsup: :D

Mr.Clean Auto Dry = PITA. I went back to the bucket! I do like the Mr.Clean Magic Erasers for getting bugs, tar, etc. off the front bumper and mirrors.

"A car wash is like a hooker...do you really want to be the next to use it?" :paranoid: :paranoid: :paranoid: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

My Accord is NEVER going through one of those...even a touchless...

Mr.Clean Auto Dry = PITA. I went back to the bucket! I do like the Mr.Clean Magic Erasers for getting bugs, tar, etc. off the front bumper and mirrors.

WOW, I was told those Magic Erasers are a very,very fine grit sandpaper, lke 5000grit. Just something about using sandpaper on my paint.. :(

was told those Magic Erasers are a very,very fine grit sandpaper, lke 5000grit. Just something about using sandpaper on my paint..
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I've been using them for quite a while with no problems so far. I can't imagine them being more harmful to the paint than the bugs...

was told those Magic Erasers are a very,very fine grit sandpaper, lke 5000grit. Just something about using sandpaper on my paint..
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I've been using them for quite a while with no problems so far. I can't imagine them being more harmful to the paint than the bugs...

...Only thing I would consider is that your car is white...I wouldn't want to use anything like that on mine (graphite grey) or on black just because it might show on darker colours.

I know when my Dad tried to use some rubbing compound to take out a scratch on my car we tested it on the old white Sunfire and white Grand Am without issues, but it really damaged my clearcoat...I mean it did damage the clear on the white cars too, its just that you can barely see it at all...

just my 2 cents...

The Mr. Clean wash thingie doesn't appeal to me. Once you've completed washing & rinsing the car (two bucket method for me) remove the nozzle from the hose and slowly run water over the surfaces. The water sheets off and makes drying easy. I use a waffle weave microfiber and dab the few remaining spots dry. No spotting even with hard water and South Texas temperatures.....and I do this in the sun.