How do you rinse?
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From: Rothesay, NB, Canada
Originally Posted by Mark355,Jul 9 2009, 06:15 PM
My method:
After rinsing the soap off the car, I remove the nozzle from the hose to get a nice steady stream of water. Starting from the top of the panel, let the stream run on the panel from side-to-side. On a well-sealed car, the excess water will just 'sheet' off the car leaving the surface nearly dry. Then, blot the remaining moisture with a soft towel (don't wipe).
I like this procedure because it eliminates any marring that may be introduced by wiping the car dry. All wiping is friction, no matter how soft or clean.
After rinsing the soap off the car, I remove the nozzle from the hose to get a nice steady stream of water. Starting from the top of the panel, let the stream run on the panel from side-to-side. On a well-sealed car, the excess water will just 'sheet' off the car leaving the surface nearly dry. Then, blot the remaining moisture with a soft towel (don't wipe).
I like this procedure because it eliminates any marring that may be introduced by wiping the car dry. All wiping is friction, no matter how soft or clean.
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usually after i wash/rinse the car
Get a bucket or hose down a clean towel with fresh water, wrap it tightly and squeeze it out til it is barely damp, then just go over the panel you are cleaning. itll leave a dry panel with no more water spots!
Get a bucket or hose down a clean towel with fresh water, wrap it tightly and squeeze it out til it is barely damp, then just go over the panel you are cleaning. itll leave a dry panel with no more water spots!
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if you plan to get a water filtration system. costco has the CR spotless DIC-20 for $369
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?...y=1&topnav=&s=1
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?...y=1&topnav=&s=1
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From: SE Michigan, USA
^the killer cost isn't the system... it's the refill resin bags that kill u in the long run. Truly a great piece of equipment it seems, but a very expensive one.
with my detailing wish-list, i think I could find better things to currently spend 500 dollars on. Of course, I'd still like a CR Spotless though
with my detailing wish-list, i think I could find better things to currently spend 500 dollars on. Of course, I'd still like a CR Spotless though
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Had a similar problem. I'm on well water so sediment was a problem as well. I got a dual system that filter hard water and sediment. Was less than $100 and works wonders.
http://www.pwgazette.com/gardenhosefilters.htm
http://www.pwgazette.com/spotfreecarwash.htm
http://www.pwgazette.com/gardenhosefilters.htm
http://www.pwgazette.com/spotfreecarwash.htm
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I plumbed in my garage water to the house water conditioner and filter. Still, I have 250 ppm TDS. As long as I dry quickly I get no spots.
If the vehicle is black, I use some QD before drying, and I try to work in the shade. I have actually split up a detail into various days just to be able to work around the shade. Its not worth trying to clean and buff in the sun - the results are not, um, acceptable, and I get burned quite easily. I have always wondered how people in the tropics do it with the constant heat!
If the vehicle is black, I use some QD before drying, and I try to work in the shade. I have actually split up a detail into various days just to be able to work around the shade. Its not worth trying to clean and buff in the sun - the results are not, um, acceptable, and I get burned quite easily. I have always wondered how people in the tropics do it with the constant heat!
