lndrckt

Here in South Florida a lot of the self service car washes have a selection for "Spot Free Rinse". What the heck is in the water to make a it spot free?? It does seem to work.


[Modified by lndrckt, 10:33 AM 12/3/2001]

JJU

In principle, it's basically the same type of chemical that is used in a dishwasher to sheet water during the dry cycle after rinsing. It is NOT the same chemical.

It is better than plain water if you do not plan to towel-dry your car and just drive off after rinsing.


[Modified by JJU, 6:36 PM 12/3/2001]

zoneblock

Basically, they use a water wetter to increase sheeting action, but they also could use (but a bit impractical) deionized water. :seeya

BigGar

If they advertise a spot free rinse, it is almost certainly de-ionized water. I've been using de-ionized water for my detailing business for the last 16 years or so, and can't imagine working without it here in SoCal.
Gar

MDT

A friend of mine who has a 98 Vert owns a chain of car washes. He told me that the rinse water in his bays, is deionized.

Good luck.
Mark

74_LS-4

Hmmm...

I wonder if anyone makes a small, portable "home" deionizer that's reasonably priced?

Maybe this one?
http://www.phlsci.com/De-Ionizer/de-ionizer.htm

Couldn't find a price though...

-Jim


[Modified by 74_LS-4, 7:56 PM 12/15/2001]

Shadow

Has anyone tried the Spot Free Spraybar described on the following webpage?
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Magnetics/wave4.html