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Inferno LSX · 03-24-2012, 05:48 AM

I recently purchased one from Costco online and haven't had time to put it together. Wondering what others thought of these. Having a black colored car is a pain to wash during the summer time. I hope this helps.

Angelo@Autopia · 03-24-2012, 08:08 PM

If you want the finish on your Black color ride then your on the right track in preventing water spots when washing your ride.

Stex · 03-25-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

I recently purchased one from Costco online and haven't had time to put it together. Wondering what others thought of these. Having a black colored car is a pain to wash during the summer time. I hope this helps.

Which one did you get?

Inferno LSX · 03-25-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stex

Which one did you get?

DIC-20. I haven't had a chance to use it yet. Been raining here in L.A.

2ss2012 · 03-25-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

DIC-20. I haven't had a chance to use it yet. Been raining here in L.A.

Please let us know when u do

Inferno LSX · 03-25-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ss2012

Please let us know when u do

Will do. Guess I'll take some pics as it dries in the sun.

BaldCamaroStud · 03-25-2012, 05:44 PM

I didn't get that system but I did get this from autogeek.net along with some Optimum No Rinse. I'm on well water with a lot of iron and sediment. I've only used it once but it seemed to do the job quite well.

Inferno LSX · 03-25-2012, 06:00 PM

Man DieHard that's a nice system. I might get something like that to remove the sediment.

SSTG · 03-25-2012, 09:05 PM

I have one and love it! If you use it with a pressure washer you will extend the life of the cartridges.
Enjoy it, it is worth it's weight in gold.

Inferno LSX · 03-25-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SSTG

I have one and love it! If you use it with a pressure washer you will extend the life of the cartridges.
Enjoy it, it is worth it's weight in gold.

That's a good idea. I have a gas powered pressure washer.

homerlex · 03-26-2012, 07:37 AM

I have the DIC-20 and it works great on my Black car. My water is terribly hard too. I probably get about 30 washes before I need to replace the Resin.

I was able to get replacement resin from windows101.com for a lot cheaper than on cr-spotless. They had 1 cu ft (3 dic-2- refills) for $95 (I got free shipping at the time too). I don't see it on their site anymore though (good thing I bought 4 bags :-) ). It was called "THERMAX Ion Exchange DI Resin 1cu ft" and it works exactly the same as the stuff you pay $245 for on cr-spotless.com.

There have also been people who have played around with "regenerating" used resin with some success but I don't know if its worth the effort. You can Google around for info on that.

I just use the hose with the DI water on the final rinse. As mentioned you could use a PW to be more efficient with the water. Just make sure you don't run too many gallons per minute through the system. The instructions should state the maximum GPM.

Stex · 03-26-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

DIC-20. I haven't had a chance to use it yet. Been raining here in L.A.

Will work well. Like a portable water softner. If folks have a water softner in their garage, they can add a water bib there and skip the DIC...if not this seems like a must unless you wash your car first or last light of the day. Or like Junkman and have a garage with a drain...how nice...

homerlex · 03-26-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stex

Will work well. Like a portable water softner. If folks have a water softner in their garage, they can add a water bib there and skip the DIC...if not this seems like a must unless you wash your car first or last light of the day. Or like Junkman and have a garage with a drain...how nice...

CR-Spotless filtered water is not "softened water" - its deionized. There is a big difference :-).

I've tried washing my car from my softened water and it was still a mess.

Stex · 03-26-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by homerlex

CR-Spotless filtered water is not "softened water" - its deionized. There is a big difference :-).

I've tried washing my car from my softened water and it was still a mess.

Hmm, they use the same deionizing resin as my water softner and mine seems to work Ok...may want to check your water softner...not a big difference...

03-24-2012, 05:48 AM	#1
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	Anyone else using a CR spotless system? I recently purchased one from Costco online and haven't had time to put it together. Wondering what others thought of these. Having a black colored car is a pain to wash during the summer time. I hope this helps. __________________

03-25-2012, 06:00 PM	#8
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	Man DieHard that's a nice system. I might get something like that to remove the sediment. __________________

03-26-2012, 07:37 AM	#11
homerlex Wait'ns the hardest part Drives: 2010 2LT/RS \|\| 2001 Tahoe Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 249 View My Garage	I have the DIC-20 and it works great on my Black car. My water is terribly hard too. I probably get about 30 washes before I need to replace the Resin. I was able to get replacement resin from windows101.com for a lot cheaper than on cr-spotless. They had 1 cu ft (3 dic-2- refills) for $95 (I got free shipping at the time too). I don't see it on their site anymore though (good thing I bought 4 bags :-) ). It was called "THERMAX Ion Exchange DI Resin 1cu ft" and it works exactly the same as the stuff you pay $245 for on cr-spotless.com. There have also been people who have played around with "regenerating" used resin with some success but I don't know if its worth the effort. You can Google around for info on that. I just use the hose with the DI water on the final rinse. As mentioned you could use a PW to be more efficient with the water. Just make sure you don't run too many gallons per minute through the system. The instructions should state the maximum GPM. __________________ 2LT/RS Black/Black, Manual with Polished AL Wheels Order #NKNB5D Vin: 2G1FG1EV7A9132544 1100 - 06/09/2009 \| 2000 - 06/18/2009 \| 2500 - 06/23/2009 \| 3000 - 06/24/2009 3100 - 07/14/2009 \| 3300 - 07/14/2009 \| 3400 - 07/25/2009 \| 3800 - 08/04/2009 4B00 - 08/05/2009 \| 4100 - 08/06/2009 \| 4200 - 08/08/2009 \| 5000 - 08/20/2009 \|6000 - 08/22/2009 Target Production Week:Originally: 7/27, pushed to 8/10 then back to 7/27

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Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	If you want the finish on your Black color ride then your on the right track in preventing water spots when washing your ride.

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BaldCamaroStud Camaro Owner & Enthusiast Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 463 View My Garage	I didn't get that system but I did get this from autogeek.net along with some Optimum No Rinse. I'm on well water with a lot of iron and sediment. I've only used it once but it seemed to do the job quite well.

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SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	I have one and love it! If you use it with a pressure washer you will extend the life of the cartridges. Enjoy it, it is worth it's weight in gold.