SPOTLESS RINSE
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My Ride: 2013 535i (White with Oyster Interior. Premium Package, Navigation, Technology Pacakge, Park Distance Control, and Rear View Camera)
Originally Posted by katheikia' post='259347' date='Mar 24 2006, 07:06 AM
I rinsed the soap off my car with regular water, and then did a final rinse with this, I probably used about two gallons, so I should get about 50 washes from the filters.
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From: Michigan
My Ride: 2007 530xi Silver Grey over Black Dakota with Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Comfort, NAV, Logic 7, Sirius, 18" 123s.
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2005 SLK 350
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='259448' date='Mar 24 2006, 12:52 PM
Last year we had a domestic water softener installed.
Hopefully the miniscule amount of sodium left in the water will not make my baby fall to bits with rust !
Hopefully the miniscule amount of sodium left in the water will not make my baby fall to bits with rust !
) God knows that we have enough salt on the roads here during our Michigan winters that a little extra on the car probably wouldn't hurt, BUT . . . I worry about waxing over whatever residue might be left after a wash. I use Zaino and it has no cleaners that would remove whatever film is there.So, I too just ordered the CRSpotless machine. Seems to get good reviews. I will post my thoughts after first use.
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='259457' date='Mar 24 2006, 01:06 PM
2 gallons to rinse the whole car?? I probably use more than 2 gallons on front hood alone.
The two gallons I use is after I rinse with regular water. I use the filtered water without a nozzle, so it glides off the car.
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From: Prague, Czech Rep. - Europe
My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='259336' date='Mar 24 2006, 09:42 AM
Nice stuff. If i would have had the opportunity i would have bought it.
they ship worldwide..... I've checked their site...... I'm seriously thinking about it....
It seems that it is just a filter unit.... so not hassle with the US110V vs EU220V electricity.....
the only thing holding me back is that I could only use it for couple of months due to the weather..... since I'm not washing my car outside myself during cold days..... I go for heated car wash place to get it done by someone else
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My Ride: Alpine White/Biege 545i, CWP, Nav, Active Steering, Auto Step ordered 2/1/05
Originally Posted by Peter530i' post='259551' date='Mar 24 2006, 04:44 PM
the only thing holding me back is that I could only use it for couple of months due to the weather..... since I'm not washing my car outside myself during cold days..... I go for heated car wash place to get it done by someone else
Love is when you wash your car YOURSELF regardless of the outside temperature
You don't want to entrust your baby with somebody else? 
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
E60.net Clings
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Originally Posted by SolanNo1' post='259557' date='Mar 24 2006, 04:55 PM
Peter530i, you don't love your car. :thumbsdown:
Love is when you wash your car YOURSELF regardless of the outside temperature You don't want to entrust your baby with somebody else?
Love is when you wash your car YOURSELF regardless of the outside temperature
You don't want to entrust your baby with somebody else? naaah, washing the car at freezing temperatures outside???? well I'm not sure if that is about love
I have a great guy washing the car for me at a car wash garage while I stare at him and watch him and sometimes tell him what to do
he is a poor Russian immigrant so I feel like i'm being nice giving him work
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A good chamois is not cheap...but better than this, and all natural. Besides, it's the final wiping that really "polishes" the paint surface. Thx.
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='259641' date='Mar 24 2006, 08:57 PM
A good chamois is not cheap...but better than this, and all natural. Besides, it's the final wiping that really "polishes" the paint surface. Thx.
Ray Hull
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From: Louisville, CO
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='259129' date='Mar 23 2006, 05:52 PM
I used this today and I have to say it was perfect, its a little pricey but IMO its worth it. Having a black car and washing it at home about twice a week I needed to find a way to eliminate a process. This didnt leave not even one spot. http://crspotless.com/
http://crspotless.com/I whole hartedly recomend the California Duster! Awesome product...I pull into the garage each evening, reach for the duster and give her a quick wipe down...Looks great between washes/polishes. I does not work so well after moisture has taken it's toll...but on the normal dust of a day out in the elements...perfect!
Save yourself some time!
Franko