Mr. Clean?

So for the last couple years Ive washed my car using one of those Mr. Clean Auto Dry kits. Basically is a gun that shoots soap, fresh water, and a D.I. rinse (separately of course) to dry without using a towel.

Is this a sin? Particularly Effective? Damaging?

Im rethinking all my car care habits since coming to this forum. School me please.
 
unexplainedbacon said:
So for the last couple years Ive washed my car using one of those Mr. Clean Auto Dry kits. Basically is a gun that shoots soap, fresh water, and a D.I. rinse (separately of course) to dry without using a towel.

Is this a sin? Particularly Effective? Damaging?

Im rethinking all my car care habits since coming to this forum. School me please.
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I have never used this Mr. Clean set-up your reffering to. I personally don't see how this could hurt your finish.

If you enjoy the Mr. Clean set-up, you would love the foam cannon
 
unexplainedbacon said:
So for the last couple years Ive washed my car using one of those Mr. Clean Auto Dry kits. Basically is a gun that shoots soap, fresh water, and a D.I. rinse (separately of course) to dry without using a towel.

Is this a sin? Particularly Effective? Damaging?

Im rethinking all my car care habits since coming to this forum. School me please.
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I think it's time to move up in proper washing methods. Here are some links : http://www.properautocare.com/whprwaytowam.html and also this one :http://truthindetailing.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=1447&highlight=proper+washing, these will help you get started.
 
I tried the Mr. Clean system with a cotton wash mitt Stop, but the mitt became discolored with road film that did not easily rinse out. Just couldn't bring myself to wash with a dirty looking mitt. The two bucket method (sans grit guards) with a Sheepskin mitt is what I use for what it's worth.

Jack
 
I used one on the wife's car when the first samples were delivered (I worked for P&G). What worked well was to use it more like a foam gun, then proceed with a usual wash, then the rinse with the DI water. From the standpoint that you have a soap dispenser and the DI water in one tool its pretty handy. The issue for me is that you really don't get foam so you can't let it sit to soften the grime you have it hit it with the wash mit anyway. I never did try a soap like Eikmans though - I wonder if that might foam more. I may give it a try just for fun.
 
Like a couple others have stated, the best thing about this is the filtered water system. You can pick up a starter kit for about $8 on amazon which comes with a sample size of soap and a sample filter, which may be good for a wash or two. But the replacement filters are about $6 and good up to 10 washes. Your water at home will depend on on long the filter lasts. But it would be handy to wash your car and just hit it with the filtered water to just leave out the drying step and have no spots when you come back.
 
Bought one when they first came out (04 or 05) and like others have said the water filter was OK but the soap leaved a lot to be desired. Been sitting on the shelf for a long time now.

Paul S
 
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