Drying C6 After De-Ionized Wash
Hi all. I've just picked up a water de-ionizing unit for washing the C6. I haven't used it yet and wanted to know if one still needs to actively dry the car or you really can just let the car dry naturally without producing any residue, etc. from the bit of standing water remaining after the final rinse? I'm considering getting a blower but am wondering if the additional $$$ is realy necessary when you use de-ionized water. Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks
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A blower forces water out of areas where water gets trapped. It also helps get the water off the wheels, rotor and caliper area. I noticed that when I don't use the blower (and don't drive right away) a puddle of water and brake dust settles at the bottom of the wheel barrel and dries that way. JMHO. :cheers:
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run the hose WITHOUT the nozzle on to rinse your car of soap
the water willl run off in sheets and leave fewer spots for your microfiber follow up leaf blow big drops down to small water dots, tamp up the mini drops with the micro don't rub the paint with the towel too hard, just lightly pick up the mini drops residue with the micro practice makes perfect |
deionizing?
are you talking about the Mr. Clean car wash filter and such? that technically does deionize to some extent. |
does it deionize or does it just filter out the minerals.
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I use the deionizer from Costco and it works very well. You don't have to blow it or dry it, if you don't want to and does not leave spots.
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I use this filter
http://dftowel.com/orderfilter.html and this blower http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07174042000P no towels and no spots. |
Originally Posted by dchao
(Post 1566437460)
I use the deionizer from Costco and it works very well. You don't have to blow it or dry it, if you don't want to and does not leave spots.
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"...the bit of standing water remaining after the final rinse..."
A "bit" of standing water...is your car waxed or treated with a polymer such as Zaino? When I wash and rinse my car...water beads-up considerably. |
Ever try this?
Anyone ever try using the california water blade available from Mid America? Always wondered if it would make any small scratches in the clear.
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Originally Posted by C4forlife
(Post 1566441079)
Anyone ever try using the california water blade available from Mid America? Always wondered if it would make any small scratches in the clear.
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Originally Posted by budgreen3564
(Post 1566441248)
i've used this for years, even on black cars. nothing to worry about. i think it's made from stuff like surgical tubing. very flexible and displaces lots of water. dry w/ two diapers and done
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Yep. That's the unit I have as well. As I haven't used it yet I'm glad to hear that it works well. My C6 is black so I was still a bit skeptical as to whether you can really omit the drying step after the final rinse with de-ionized water.
Finelee; my local Costco carries the unit but I actually ordered mine from Costco's website. Check it out if you're interested.
Originally Posted by dchao
(Post 1566437460)
I use the deionizer from Costco and it works very well. You don't have to blow it or dry it, if you don't want to and does not leave spots.
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Originally Posted by blznsdl
(Post 1566435828)
run the hose WITHOUT the nozzle on to rinse your car of soap
the water willl run off in sheets and leave fewer spots for your microfiber follow up leaf blow big drops down to small water dots, tamp up the mini drops with the micro don't rub the paint with the towel too hard, just lightly pick up the mini drops residue with the micro practice makes perfect |
Originally Posted by Finelee
(Post 1566439533)
I go to Costco all the time but haven't seen this unit.
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It looks like a nice unit, but just a bigger version of the Mr Clean unit. Replaceable cartridges filter out all the minerals.:thumbs:
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Originally Posted by cclive
(Post 1566452219)
It looks like a nice unit, but just a bigger version of the Mr Clean unit. Replaceable cartridges filter out all the minerals.:thumbs:
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Originally Posted by Scruff Vette
(Post 1566452494)
I use the Mr. Clean spot free wash kit and have had fantastic results. The soap they use deep cleans the paint. I just let the water dry on the car with no real need for towel dry. Any imperfections or spots after dry are quickly taken care of with detailer and a micro fiber cloth. Beautiful finish and mine is a daily driver. :cheers:
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Originally Posted by cclive
(Post 1566452219)
It looks like a nice unit, but just a bigger version of the Mr Clean unit. Replaceable cartridges filter out all the minerals.:thumbs:
There's no comparison between the two and there shouldn't be. The CR unit is expensive and you really do get what you pay for! :thumbs: :cheers: |
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