MR. CLEAN AUTO-DRY WASH SYSTEM
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Originally Posted by E60VTA' post='252408' date='Mar 9 2006, 05:07 PM
I use a "California" blade to get excess water off, then dry with waffle weave microfiber towels. They soak up great gobs of water very quickly.
I don't worry about scratches because the car is clean of all debris and detritus, and I make sure to continually wipe off the blade during the process. It's much more likely that you will scratch the surface with a microfiber towel that sucks up and holds in every little particle.
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
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If you car has enough wax on it, the blade should be useless. Water should bead and roll off with ease.
Example.... after washing the car, I open the hood and that makes the water roll off the hood surface. I also open the trunklid, which does the same. The sides take care of themselves. Only the roof holds water, and my driveway has a slant to it... so even that rolls off.
Example.... after washing the car, I open the hood and that makes the water roll off the hood surface. I also open the trunklid, which does the same. The sides take care of themselves. Only the roof holds water, and my driveway has a slant to it... so even that rolls off.
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I dont like it. I still end of having to dry some parts of the car for some reason one or two body panel's water doesnt slide off and still beads up. Also If you look at your mitt afterwards its all BLACK! For some reason I think its washing off more than just dirt...
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='252329' date='Mar 9 2006, 04:08 PM
Just bought it today. I will use over the weekend, anybody have any comments on the outcome?
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='252502' date='Mar 9 2006, 07:07 PM
I open the hood and that makes the water roll off the hood surface. I also open the trunklid, which does the same. The sides take care of themselves. Only the roof holds water, and my driveway has a slant to it... so even that rolls off.
Sorry katheikia, we're not helping you much. We need to take this to the detailing forum.
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Performed about 40 washes with Mr. Clean over 1 year period. Only 3 or 4 required extra effort to either dry or clean up spots. I believe that was too much sun or too many washes on filter. I look very carefully for spots, but have been most happy with this. Also easiest to clean car of any other method I have used over the years. Should be noted I have a place that is almost always in shadow at all times.
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I think the results of car washing is region specific. Here in the UK we get a lot of rain, mud, etc in the winter, and in the rare case that we get an extended summer, it's normally too hot to clean the car (the paint is too hot).
In the hotter climates like the U.S it will be alot easier to spend time cleaning the car due to good weather, good roads, and cheap products.
I only clean my car about once every 2 months, it only stays clean for about 3 days, so it's not really worth the effort for me. I'll polish it about once a year, but like i say, it's difficult to find the right weather for this!!
In the hotter climates like the U.S it will be alot easier to spend time cleaning the car due to good weather, good roads, and cheap products.
I only clean my car about once every 2 months, it only stays clean for about 3 days, so it's not really worth the effort for me. I'll polish it about once a year, but like i say, it's difficult to find the right weather for this!!
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Im sorry but if any of my neighbors saw me using a winshield wiper blade to dry off my car they would laugh there asses off at me.
This mr clean auto dry thing is a gimmic. Nothing will ever beat the power of simple soap and sponge and a towel dry. Use a microfiber towel if you got a dark car to avoid swirls. Done deal
This mr clean auto dry thing is a gimmic. Nothing will ever beat the power of simple soap and sponge and a towel dry. Use a microfiber towel if you got a dark car to avoid swirls. Done deal