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VIPERxGTx2000

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Does anybody know of a good system to get rid of water spots. I know of the CR spotless system but I ordered from them 2 weeks ago and it still has not shipped. Will a reverse osmosis system work? I'm looking for a good system that I can use every week and not have to go out and buy another filter after every rinse like I did with the Mr. Clean Autodry. :think:
 
This is the first I've heard of any availability problems with the CRSpotless. Which size did you order? What are they saying the delay is?
 
Can't you just dry your car thoroughly instead? Don't allow the water spots to happen in the first place.

My neighbor likes to spray down his new black F150 with the hose every day. He never dries it. He uses some kind of water filter on the hose, but I still wouldn't spray down a black truck in the sun and leave it to dry.



To answer your question, you can get rid of water spots easily with a strong paint cleaner like Klasse AIO, or most abrasive polishes will also do the trick.

For fresh/minor spots, a simple wash and/or QD will get rid of them.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
This is the first I've heard of any availability problems with the CRSpotless. Which size did you order? What are they saying the delay is?
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I ordered the DI100 rolling cart. I called a week later and the lady said that they were having some problem with a parts manufacturer but they should be getting in the parts soon then powder coated and shipped out. Nothing shipped another week later so I called again and she said that it's on backorder and that it will ship out next week. Guess what i'm likely to hear next week? :hmph:



I have an orange Corvette, a black H2, a red IS300 and a black S430. It's takes me twice as long to dry each car than to wash it. I figured, I might as well get a good spot free rinse system.
 
White95Max said:
Can't you just dry your car thoroughly instead? Don't allow the water spots to happen in the first place.

My neighbor likes to spray down his new black F150 with the hose every day. He never dries it. He uses some kind of water filter on the hose, but I still wouldn't spray down a black truck in the sun and leave it to dry.



To answer your question, you can get rid of water spots easily with a strong paint cleaner like Klasse AIO, or most abrasive polishes will also do the trick.

For fresh/minor spots, a simple wash and/or QD will get rid of them.
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After using zaino, water spots come right off after a wash so that isn't a major concern. Keeping an H2 spot free is the hard one. There are so many areas where water gets retained and slowly goes down the vehicle leaving white lines. Using deionized water would do the trick in that it will dry spot/streak free.
 
I see your point now. Even with deionized water, I'd still dry each car, but you'll know that you won't have hard water spots if any water is missed.
 
DI system is the way to go. RO still contains minerals that causes waterspot.

The company i work for (www.kinetico.com) makes DI systems for commercial systems.

I work in the R&D wing so i have plenty of DI water at my convenience.





dirt diggler
 
This system has the water go through 2 pre-filters then a reverse osmosis membrane and then a Deionization cartridge. Going through the RO membrane should take care of most of the water so the DI cartridge will last longer. Each DI cartridge is supposed to go through 400-600 gallons before it's obsolete and after that I can replace it for $20. Unlike the CR spotless system which would cost $171 to replace the cartridges for(using 600 gal. also).



CR spotless DI system

System $309+$40 shipping to florida



Replacement cartridges for 600gal $171+shipping





RO and DI system

System $150+$154 for 5 gal/minute pump+$25 Brute trash can from home depot to hold the RO and DI water for pumping(I got shipping included)



Replacement cartridges for 600gal $20(DI)+$16((1) 1 micron sediment filter, (1)1 micron carbon block)+shipping



So,

initial investment for CR spotless is $349

initial investment for RO and DI system $329



Replacement cartridges for 600 gallons

CR spotless $171+shipping

RO and DI system $36+shipping





NOW hopefully the RO and DI system will give me a good spot free rinse like i've heard the CR spotless system does. :)



It should be here by monday.
 
White95Max said:
To answer your question, you can get rid of water spots easily with a strong paint cleaner like Klasse AIO, or most abrasive polishes will also do the trick.

For fresh/minor spots, a simple wash and/or QD will get rid of them.
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It was my first attempt with AIO (by hand) the other day on my old car - just wanted to test the product out before I start on the new car. Didn't remove the water spots on the roof and bonnet (hood?). Tried 2 applications!
 
What were you applying the AIO with? Foam pad? If so, try a MF applicator or terry applicator.



It always helps to use it with a PC. You get much better cleaning action with a machine.

Also, if the spots have been there for a long time, it can be a bit of work to get them out. How long have the spots been on the car?
 
VIPERxGTx2000 said:
This system has the water go through 2 pre-filters then a reverse osmosis membrane and then a Deionization cartridge. Going through the RO membrane should take care of most of the water so the DI cartridge will last longer. Each DI cartridge is supposed to go through 400-600 gallons before it's obsolete and after that I can replace it for $20. Unlike the CR spotless system which would cost $171 to replace the cartridges for(using 600 gal. also).



CR spotless DI system

System $309+$40 shipping to florida



Replacement cartridges for 600gal $171+shipping





RO and DI system

System $150+$154 for 5 gal/minute pump+$25 Brute trash can from home depot to hold the RO and DI water for pumping(I got shipping included)



Replacement cartridges for 600gal $20(DI)+$16((1) 1 micron sediment filter, (1)1 micron carbon block)+shipping



So,

initial investment for CR spotless is $349

initial investment for RO and DI system $329



Replacement cartridges for 600 gallons

CR spotless $171+shipping

RO and DI system $36+shipping





NOW hopefully the RO and DI system will give me a good spot free rinse like i've heard the CR spotless system does. :)



It should be here by monday.
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Make sure to update this thread with your results.
 
White95Max said:
What were you applying the AIO with? Foam pad? If so, try a MF applicator or terry applicator.



It always helps to use it with a PC. You get much better cleaning action with a machine.

Also, if the spots have been there for a long time, it can be a bit of work to get them out. How long have the spots been on the car?
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Used a foam pad ("German Dual"), don't have a PC - new to the detailing game. I guess the MF would allow a bit more "grunt" when applying the AIO??



Car is 3 yrs old and never used to dry after washing! Now I know better however!
 
i dont know if that would work or not, but if it did you would need more than 1 gallon of water. I'd say 5 (maybe more...) would be a more realistic idea. Then factor in $1 a gallon x 5 gallons x 1 wash per week x 52 weeks in a year + 10 random washes added in (becuase it got really dirty a few weeks and you couldnt stand to look at it!) and your talking $270+ in your first year.
 
synergi said:
Used a foam pad ("German Dual"), don't have a PC - new to the detailing game. I guess the MF would allow a bit more "grunt" when applying the AIO??
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Yes a MF or terry applicator would offer more bite to the product, helping to remove the spots.
 
I have been busy with exams and such and haven't had time to wash my car. The system came in friday and I put some RO/DI water on my brothers just waxed black H2 and it dried completely spot free. I put some tap water on the other side of the hood and it dried leaving white spots.



IT WORKS :2thumbs:



If you are looking into getting the RO/DI system, I would just purchase the unit for $150 and find a cheaper pump somwhere else. Or you could just pour the water on the car instead of using a hose or pressure washer.
 
I'm glad to hear that it works. I'm really interested in this but I have several questions.



So instead of the $150 pump, we should use a pressure washer? Or do you mean we should get our own cheaper pump from like Home Depot?



How many gallons did you use?

Did you use the pump or a pressure washer?

How fast did it dry?

How was the ease of setup/install?







-Mark
 
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