KissMySilvSS Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 I got mine for christmas, I like it, it works well, but by the time you get the thing wet, the switch to soap it down, then rinse, then rinse with the filter, I could have already had it washed and dryed by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texss Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 I got mine for christmas, I like it, it works well, but by the time you get the thing wet, the switch to soap it down, then rinse, then rinse with the filter, I could have already had it washed and dryed by hand. If you're that fast wash mine too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 I've gotta get more info on how it affects acrylic wax. The soap supposedly strips wax, so the time saved by not drying would be replaced with time spent waxing and buffing . . . . . I think I'd rather dry the truck by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KissMySilvSS Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 , it just seems easier to me also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xtreme Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 I plan to wash the truck as I normally would with zaino soap then use the auto dry system to rinse who knows it may work. In the directions it say's to use ONLY Mr. clean soap, but you know how that goes they have to make money off replaceing the soap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banone Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I tried it for the first time today. My water is very hard and there were some very light spots left behind, but you wouldn't notice them if you weren't looking for them. In that respect, it works pretty well. I usually blow the places that hold water out with my leaf blower then a quick wipe down with my absorber. This ensures no runs if you go somewhere right after washing. With the autodry, you are just supposed to wash, rince twice and walk away. But if you drive somewhere soon after washing all the water in those hard to reach places comes splilling out. Then any little dust that kicks up from the road instantly sticks to the runs. I guess the solution would be to auto dry, leaf blow then walk away. However, five more minutes and you could wipe it down. Bottom line, the time spent rinsing twice with the autodry (and money buying the water filters) could be better spent just drying it with a leaf blower and a towel. Also, if your a perfectionist and hate runs, this product is a waste of time if you don't plan to let the truck sit long enough for water to evaporate out of the hard to reach spots. It's a good idea and they already made their money off me, but just not practical. I'll go back to the old way myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordkevork Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 I do the same ever since I got my Impala SS as do a lot of people from the old Impala forums. We used electric leaf blowers that we bought just for car washing purposes. It does work great though as crazy as it sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davechevyss Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 , it just seems easier to me also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcelletti Posted March 13, 2004 Report Share Posted March 13, 2004 With a good base of Zaino's and a Toro 250mph leafblower, no water spots on my black SS. Water beads up and the leafblower does the rest. After that just finish with Z-6 gloss enhancer and no drying or spots! From washing with Zaino's, to leaf blowing, to finishing with Z-6 around 20 minutes total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyduty guy Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 i used joy dishwashing liquid and rinse with regular water and keep spraying water over the vehichle to keep it all wet and from drying until i get it completly washed and then i spray mr clean all over the truck and it works great and i dont think that joy strips my wax off ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordkevork Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 I'm almost certain dish soap strips wax off your paint. Atleast according to Zaino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 Dishwashing soap will strip your wax. After you wash it, how well does the bead still happen? My advice is to stop using before damage to your finish occurs from the wax being stripped off. Mr Clean does not put enough protection on your truck either. Just my .02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSmokin Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Dishwashing soap is not intended to wash your vehicle. just think of the claims Joy makes "Takes grease out of your way!" I'd stay away from the dishwashing soap if I were you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xtreme Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Ok, I tried out the Mr. Clean system today on my wifes durango and I am not impressed . It left some pretty big spots rite on the hood. This attempt was made using the supplied soap, I will give it one more try but this time only on the final rinse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickmedic1 Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 While we are trying new things, how about a whole house water filter attached to the garden hose connection? Throw in some jet dry or cascade and your in there!!! Just kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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