Rausche Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) So I've been looking for a cheap solution to the water spots on my truck... I always rinse/wash the whole truck and don't have time to run around and dry it before spots develop... I'm in love with my power washer so overspray is also a big factor... While I was looking for a cheap solution to this I came across this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...hlink:middle:us. I was wondering if anyone uses this or a similar setup... I know that a filter like this is basically all there is to the Mr. Clean setup, but this could be used with a power washer... Any opinions? Edited July 11, 2007 by Rausche (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted July 11, 2007 Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I used a setup just like that on the main waterline for my house when I lived in CA, and it works as advertised. The problem for us was that there was a hidden cost in changing filters, the cotton ones weren't that costly but the charcoal ones are expensive. But when you consider the cost of the Mr. Clean filters I would say that this would be about the same expense (over the long, long term) but far more versatile setup. Make sure you can get replacement filters; if they are as good as the ones I used then the water flow will reduce to a trickle as the filters begin to clog! Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rausche Posted July 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2007 I used a setup just like that on the main waterline for my house when I lived in CA, and it works as advertised. The problem for us was that there was a hidden cost in changing filters, the cotton ones weren't that costly but the charcoal ones are expensive. But when you consider the cost of the Mr. Clean filters I would say that this would be about the same expense (over the long, long term) but far more versatile setup. Make sure you can get replacement filters; if they are as good as the ones I used then the water flow will reduce to a trickle as the filters begin to clog! Mr. P. Thanks P, I think I know what I'm buying with my next paycheck... I get my truck back from my accident (finally) sometime next week... It's been almost 2 months!! So, I'm buying her some Zaino and a water filter for the first of many presents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I use the Mr. Clean system and change the filter every wash . But the results are great IMO. I did use this at my last house but left it there when I moved. It worked great and lasted all summer. Water softener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpoSStor SS Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) ......... I did use this at my last house but left it there when I moved. It worked great and lasted all summer. Water softener That's the one I plan to get! Edited July 12, 2007 by ImpoSStor SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortec MAX Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Doesn't anyone here have a water softener for their entire house? I do. I just tapped into the hot and cold soft water lines and brought a frostproof spigot into the garage. I can adjust the temp from straight cold to straight hot. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rausche Posted July 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I'm having a filtration/softening system to my shower/dishwasher/clotheswasher installed in my new house, but I'm leaving the tap water unfiltered/hard... I'm also having three outside taps installed, one filtered/softened hot and cold, and one cold tap... Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortec MAX Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I'm having a filtration/softening system to my shower/dishwasher/clotheswasher installed in my new house, but I'm leaving the tap water unfiltered/hard... I'm also having three outside taps installed, one filtered/softened hot and cold, and one cold tap... Can't wait! Yes, that's the right way to do it. The whole house is soft except for the outside faucets, and the cold water to the kitchen. I also have a filtered drinking water faucet that is hard water. I had to add the soft water faucet in the garage. It was not in my house when I bought it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packjh Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 dry it off as much as possible then take a wet micro fiber cloth and go over the spots gently....if not that the quick detailer takes mine off but i been parking it in the shade and dryin it as fast as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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