killyourscene

Has anyone ever used the Mr. Clean Auto Dry car wash package?

Is it bad for your car to use that/ does it really work?

Cause in the summer it is almost impossible to get a spot free wash its just too damn hot and i work at night so i cant wash my car then

dirtySOHC's

i wouldn't use it but thats me.

find shade and you're good. I like washing my car at night....i think its the best time.

Hellzcivic

I use to use it until I learned the soap strips the wax off your car.

It is not so bad so long as you don't use the soap. Try just using the filtered water setting.

Persoanlly, I still get spots. That is why I end up using a quick detailer after every wash. The quick detailer will remove the spots.

killyourscene

Thats weird though cause it says the polymer wash actually leaves a water repellant coat on your car for a little bit but waxing is still suggested

TypeRBoy

Used it several times, never got quite the clean look that I got from a full hand wash and dry. I am VERY **** about my car, though, and when I bought it, I was using it on my S2000. NOTHING was good enough on my S2000. I have one sitting in my basement if you want if for $30 shipped w/ an additional giant bottle of the soap.

killyourscene

see im pretty **** about my car too. I know alot of people on here are as well. I buy a new sponge every month use two buckets of water and have a wheel rag to clean the rims. Clay it once a month wax twice a month. But sometimes I cant STAND drying my buddy in this hot ie weather. its the only thing I hate about it. But i guess I'd rather spend two hrs washing my car and have it come out nice than have it come out like s88t

24boosted

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The soap sucks, but the filtered water does work to some extent. It's not show quality but it does work. I stopped using it after the 2nd change in filter and just got tired of using it. Rather use Maguires and take my time in the shade detailing.

japspecjohn

I use a leaf blower to dry works wonders

Tam N

Wash in the early mornings or go to those self serve car wash places. Bring your own bucket, soap, towel. Just pay for the water.

24boosted

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I use my 10g air tank with air gun and two inline filters.

dirtySOHC's

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read a very informative article about washing your car. short of it was that it wasn't good for the paint to let it air dry. he went into great detail about it and he had me convinced.

never air dried my car and im glad i dont

japspecjohn

what do you use the absorber?

originalg00kster

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by killyourscene &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">see im pretty **** about my car too. I know alot of people on here are as well. I buy a new sponge every month use two buckets of water and have a wheel rag to clean the rims. Clay it once a month wax twice a month. But sometimes I cant STAND drying my buddy in this hot ie weather. its the only thing I hate about it. But i guess I'd rather spend two hrs washing my car and have it come out nice than have it come out like s88t</TD></TR></TABLE>
are you serious about the claying part? its a brand new car....claying it once or twice a year...and thats pushing it....if you drive a 06 or 07...you shouldnt be claying :X

24boosted

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^^^Unless he lives near a commercial area where industrial fall out is occuring daily.

The clay bar is used to rid of any contaminants in the paint and if your car is garaged and is new, probably shouldn't be claying it too frequently as it "cuts" the paint. The leaf blower very likely just blows dirt and debris back onto the paint since it has no filter and does kick up additional debris from surrounding areas. If he's waxing after that then contaminants/dirt is being sealed back into the paint therefore requiring claying again. lol


Modified by 24boosted at 5:25 PM 7/23/2007

dirtySOHC's

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microfiber towels/rags

also microfiber sponge to wash it.

originalg00kster

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microfiber towels/rags

also microfiber sponge to wash it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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and once one of them drops on the ground...there no good anymore.

dirtySOHC's

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and once one of them drops on the ground...there no good anymore.</TD></TR></TABLE>

hands down the best thing i've used to dry my cars. i love them things.

Kidnkorner

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Try Phoenix lol! I dry my car with one of those synthetic chamois. Then I come back with a damp micro fiber towel and rewipe.

gr8snd

Meguiar's soap and an absorber to dry. Only have to wax about once every 3 months that way.

Type X

It works great............


if you like to strip your wax off

Demonis

I have one, the soap is worthless, but the spot free rinse is good, you just have to rinse good otherwise the regular water will still find its way to some parts.

nospleen

I agree with the others, it will strip your wax. I would also be very surprised if it didn't leave water spots too.

misterghost

ive used it before, never really convinced me.
ive used some towel from Vileda, the one for drying glass...it is the best for drying a car..its super absorbent, and if you wash it after each use, it will last 4 times the deer skin chamois i used before....

elohel

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are you serious about the claying part? its a brand new car....claying it once or twice a year...and thats pushing it....if you drive a 06 or 07...you shouldnt be claying :X</TD></TR></TABLE>

I know that's what everyone says on the internet.. but is there any physical science behind WHY that's true?

All you're doing is rubbing something over the paint that is able to adhere to surface particles. With the proper lubricant you shouldn't damage the paint at all..

originalg00kster

i think it strips your clear coat.