MR. CLEAN AUTO-DRY WASH SYSTEM
03-09-2006, 01:10 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
I've never tried it. I have seen them use it on 'Pimp My Ride' before. 
03-09-2006, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: 525d se auto. black sapphire, 17" 5 spoke 138 style alloys. dark poplar trim, charcoal flat weave cloth, bluetooth phone prep, dimming rear view and side mirrors, lumbar support, heated front deats, phone cradle
I have used flash car wash system. The same thing but rebranded for the UK market. I didn't really like it, no matter how much I sprayed the car, in the autodry setting it ended up streaky. They say 10 uses out of 1 filter for an average sized car, I got around 3 uses.
03-09-2006, 01:30 PM
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I have been using it for 6 months or so and like it very much. No problems whatsoever with streaking/spotting. The number of uses you get from the filter depends on the mineral contents of your water - I am still using the original filter that came with the device. Soap goes pretty quickly though...
03-09-2006, 01:38 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Can any new system beat the old one?
First spray your dry car with a solvant - then powerwash it.
After this wash the car with a clean sponge and good car shampoo -
use lots of wather.
They powerflush the car again.
Use a windshieldwiper blade to get the car dry, finish with a clean
leather chamois.
If needed, wax it.
First spray your dry car with a solvant - then powerwash it.
After this wash the car with a clean sponge and good car shampoo -
use lots of wather.
They powerflush the car again.
Use a windshieldwiper blade to get the car dry, finish with a clean
leather chamois.
If needed, wax it.
03-09-2006, 02:07 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Comfort Access, Xenon Headlights, Adaptive Headlight Control, Navigation System, Steptronic Transmission. Silver Gray Metallic with Gray Leather. Added Red rear reflectors. Swapped stock Style 124 wheels and Bridgestone run-flat tires for BMW Style 125 5-Double Spoke wheels, 8" x 19" front, 9.5" x 19" rear with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, 245/40YR-19 front and 275/30YR-19 rear.
Originally Posted by katheikia' post='252401' date='Mar 9 2006, 03:02 PM
I dont mind washing the car, its the drying that I hate.
03-09-2006, 02:12 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
Titanium Gray
Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
M-tech kit
Sport Package
Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
Can any new system beat the old one?
First spray your dry car with a solvant - then powerwash it.
After this wash the car with a clean sponge and good car shampoo -
use lots of wather.
They powerflush the car again.
Use a windshieldwiper blade to get the car dry, finish with a clean
leather chamois.
If needed, wax it.
First spray your dry car with a solvant - then powerwash it.
After this wash the car with a clean sponge and good car shampoo -
use lots of wather.
They powerflush the car again.
Use a windshieldwiper blade to get the car dry, finish with a clean
leather chamois.
If needed, wax it.
Using a blade on the paint is a BAD idea. You're more likely to scratch the surface. Chamois tend to strip wax away... making them a poor choice, as well.
For drying, only microfiber towels should be used.... with very light hand pressure. It's more work, but better for the paint. Besides, if your car has enough wax on it.... drying should be almost irrelevant. The water should bead up and roll off.
03-09-2006, 03:11 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i, Sport, Alpine White, Biege Interior, Steptronic, NAV, HUD, Ventilated Seats, Active Cruise, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Logic7, Sirius
03-09-2006, 03:15 PM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
I like the system, although I don't think it is completely spot reisitant. I especially like being able to apply soap from the device rather than from a bucket.