My Mr. Clean AutoDry Experience w/ VIDEO

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This product definitely comes through with its claim. I'm 99.9% satisfied with the results. The only thing I didn't like about it was the soap. Even after spraying the car with the soap/water spray AND spraying my wash mitt, I still couldn't really build up a good lather. I had to re-fill the soap again because, by the time I got to washing the last section of the car, all I was spraying was water. This could easily be solved by keeping a bucket of soap and water next to you, but part of the reason why I bought this was so that I didn't have to use a bucket. Other than that minor problem, it's definitely worth it! I'd recommend it for people who want to eliminate the towel drying step for fear of swirl marks, on black cars especially.



I recorded over a minute of the drying process so you guys can get the idea of how it works, as well as a picture of the end result. Keep in mind, I did not speed it up. What you're seeing is the actual time span. And I'm sure everyone will agree: it's pretty fast! :xyxthumbs



http://s94819021.onlinehome.us/autodry.wmv
 
IMHO, towel drying isn't what induces most swirls, it's the washing. I use a WW and only pat dry and I still get swirls.

Glad to hear you liked Mr. Clean. I think next time I wash, I'm going to not dry the car and see what Perls and de-ionized water will do.
 
Intermezzo said:
How did the surface feel after all the water had evaporated?
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It felt just as dry as it would with towel drying.



Intermezzo said:
Ai4, thanks for sharing the video. You forgot the sound. LOL.
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No problem. You're not missing out on anything; there wasn't really much to hear :nixweiss
 
I recommend an inline water filter in place of the Mr. Clean auto dry system. I'm using a GE brand inline filter and it works real well. You can pick it up at Home Depot for $15 and a 2 pack of filters for $10. The filters will filter out chlorine and all other sediments down to 1 micron. Here's a pic.
 

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the mr clean nozzle seems to be useful for using some real car wash soap and getting rid of the ol bucket.

There was another thread where a lot more people posted not liking it, because of the soap residues and because of the filter that didnt last more than one wash.



About that filter, will it soften water? How many washes does it last?
 
Well, I personally have not tried the Mr. Clean system. But, according to other posts, the filters do not last very long. Probably up to 2-3 washes.



The GE filter says that it needs to be changed every 3 months or up to 15000+ gals. of water, I think. I'm not sure about the exact amount of water, because I"m too lazy to go downstairs and check, but it is something around that figure.
 
with that filter on your hose, do you lose allot of water pressure? I would want a switch so I could just use it as a final rinse.
 
Dinzdale40 said:
with that filter on your hose, do you lose allot of water pressure? I would want a switch so I could just use it as a final rinse.
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bingo, the other Mr Clean thread has a link to a site where they sell those type of filters for cleaning RV's, and have a bypass valve. That should extend the life of the filter.
 
nosed,



How much water pressure do you lose with the ge?



Are your spots eliminated?



Do you leave it on all the time or connect for final rinse?



Thanks bro.
 
I do use it for pre- and final rinse. I find that it does take some time off of the drying process. I used it yesterday on my friend's car and noticed that it sheeted off pretty nicely. Much more so than when used with regular hose water.



Also, I have not taken the time or effort to actually gauge the difference in water pressure. Even if pressure is lost, it is not noticeable. This filter is built for home use, and I always assumed that water always run at about 40-60psi or so. So I figured that this would be a safe bet. Besides, I have a multi-function nozzle and use mainly jet stream. Just that feature seems to provide enough pressure to blast off most stubborn junk on the paint.



I just assumed that this would be a better filter than the Mr. Clean one and decided to pick it up instead. It's about the same price minus the soap, but I wouldn't use it anyways.:nixweiss
 
You mean you wouldn't use the mr clean right? That thing left so many spots on my car it was ridiculous and the water pressure was so low it was a joke. Needless to say I returned it and am looking for a soft water solution. Is it possible to connect the unit directly to the spigot or would I have to use two hoses like you? Any downside to using the filtered water for the entire washing process? Thanks for the info man :up
 
if you use the filter for the entire process it will wear off quicker, so you would have to replace it more often. Resin filters for hard water seem to wear off really quick too from what ive read.
 
Doesn't bother me. Cost is $5.00 per filter, and according to the package each one will filter up to 15,000 gals of water. That's enough for me.
 
Could someone explain to me how a GE particulate water filter prevents water spots due to hard water mineral deposits?



This is a water filter, not a water de-ionizer isn't it?



Are you implying that the filter has enough efficiency to "mechanically" filter the mineral content of tap water? Isn't this process a ion-based chemical reaction?



I'm skeptical that these in-line hose filters do anything for spot free rinsing.



Dean
 
Dean said:
Could someone explain to me how a GE particulate water filter prevents water spots due to hard water mineral deposits?



This is a water filter, not a water de-ionizer isn't it?



Are you implying that the filter has enough efficiency to "mechanically" filter the mineral content of tap water? Isn't this process a ion-based chemical reaction?



I'm skeptical that these in-line hose filters do anything for spot free rinsing.



Dean
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The inline mechanical water filters wont do much at all in making water dry streak free. All they do is filter out sediment the same way your cars fuel filer filters your fuel. On average your potable water shouldnt have any noticable sediment in it anyway. The only real and effective way to remove dissolved minerals is by softening your water, which requires a regenerative softener, mechanical filters arent good at this at all. I wouldnt think it can filter out much chlorine either unless it has a activated carbon imbedded filter media. All in all I would say the inline filters are just a little extra insurance.
 
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