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Our water is extremely hard also (tons of iron coming straight out of the well). I've been using the Mr. Clean AutoDry just for the water filtering ability. It works really well for me in removing the mineral deposits from the water before it hits my trucks. Replacement filters are about $7-$8 each and mine last for about 5 washes instead of the 10 uses it says on the package but it's still cheaper than going to a local car wash.
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06-04-2009, 10:47 PM | #16 |
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Been leaf blowing cars and motorcycles for at least 20 years---no damage. All my rides look near new!!!
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06-05-2009, 10:37 AM | #18 |
On a friend's recommendation I tried using a new, clean, soft squeegie (sp?). Worked like a charm, got most of the moisture off. The rest I was able to get with a single 100% cotton bath towel. So much of the water is already off that that the single towel is barely damp. For crevices I blow them off with compressed air then wipe them down. Just started using Zaino, so I'm wiping down with Z-6 after. Looks great!
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06-05-2009, 03:06 PM | #21 |
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the problem for me when using a towel, is that sometimes it's so hot outside, that the sun dries the back side of the car, before I'm done with the front. or vice versa. Leaving water droplettes, and making me have to wash it again.
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06-05-2009, 03:26 PM | #22 |
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...that happens to me all the time.
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I like to take it for a ride to dry it off. Just drive it down the road at 70 MPH or about 5 minutes and it is completely dry. Nothing ever had to touch the car = no marks. Mom told me to work smart, not hard.
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06-05-2009, 07:43 PM | #25 |
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Yeah, and if the Sham-Wow scratches the finish, just use some Mighty puty to fill it in!
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and a leaf blower, then wipe down the few spots that are left with a 100%cotton towel. Takes 5 minutes. the blower will blow all the water around the doors, door handles and trunk away. Most of the runs you get after you drive down the road will be gone.
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06-05-2009, 10:46 PM | #28 | |
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There's a reason I said I only use it for filtering rinse water. You nailed every reason not to use it for actually washing the car with their soap. Works fine for filtering the minerals out of my water when washing my black Expedition.
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