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Originally Posted by Millenion LTD,Jul 14 2009, 05:35 PM
^^ how long do those last before refill?
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Originally Posted by EOE,Jul 16 2009, 04:38 AM
Also doesn't refilling cycle is based on how contaminated the water is as well. So could be a year for one person and 6 months for another?
Plus, the only time the system is in use is when I wash vehicles. For watering and other things I bypass the filters.
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Wow thanks for all of the info guys. FWIW, I was already washing the car in the early morning, cold, in the shade, keeping it wet the entire time, etc...
I even tried all of the above WITH towel drying, but the water "spots" are still there, just in streaks from being wiped dry. I see it best on the tinted windows.
I am entirely convinced that some kind of filtration/softening is the only cure. We just don't have decent water in Montana (or much water at all!). People have posted several options, so I guess I will read up on them a little bit and try to find the best bang for the buck.
I even tried all of the above WITH towel drying, but the water "spots" are still there, just in streaks from being wiped dry. I see it best on the tinted windows.
I am entirely convinced that some kind of filtration/softening is the only cure. We just don't have decent water in Montana (or much water at all!). People have posted several options, so I guess I will read up on them a little bit and try to find the best bang for the buck.
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Originally Posted by walkercart,Jul 13 2009, 07:06 PM
2. After you rinse the car down after washing it, quickly mist quick detailer on the entire car (I usually use ONR diluted to QD strenght). There is a very scientific explanation for this, pm if you want more info. Any hoot, i find this works well also.
3. The lazy way, my preferred way... Get the mr. clean car wash gun thingy. It comes with a PUR water filter which will soften the water and allow you let the car air dry without any water spotting and no you do not have to use the Mr. Clean auto soap. Heck sometimes i even put my normal carwash soap in it and just rinse with filtered water and air dry. I normally do this when i need to quickly wash the car.
3. The lazy way, my preferred way... Get the mr. clean car wash gun thingy. It comes with a PUR water filter which will soften the water and allow you let the car air dry without any water spotting and no you do not have to use the Mr. Clean auto soap. Heck sometimes i even put my normal carwash soap in it and just rinse with filtered water and air dry. I normally do this when i need to quickly wash the car.
Number 3 sounds like the cheapest bet in terms of filtration, maybe I will give that a shot.
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2. You are correct. The main thing in hard water, which makes it hard is Calcium and the surfactants in the QD or surfactants in general are great at binding things like calcium up. QD also contains lubricants and super-wetter which helps the water to spread more thinly.
3. this is the best option. The filter in the system is like mini water softener. I don't think you need to spend hundreds of bucks on spotless system unless you wash cars for a living.
Hope this helps, if you a little more detailed explanation just PM. Don't want to get to techie.
3. this is the best option. The filter in the system is like mini water softener. I don't think you need to spend hundreds of bucks on spotless system unless you wash cars for a living.
Hope this helps, if you a little more detailed explanation just PM. Don't want to get to techie.
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Eagle one is suppose to have a new soap that drys quickly by itself leaving no water spots behind. I've used several of eagle one's products and have been happy with all of them. Granted they're not my first choice, but still decent products.
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