Washing at home with Hard Water

[CEE DOG]

I just got one a few weeks ago, but being the dead of winter here in Idaho I have not gotten to use it yet. I will post a review this spring when I can use it. (Sure looks cool though)!!!

Thats a beauty! Can't wait to see your review.

[acc1079]

Has anyone actually used those spotless systems and have an opinion on them? I have seen some good and bad reviews, but they are really appealing as an investment.

I have a 300 gal unit, and like it VERY much. The quality is top notch. I recently washed a black car, and rinsed it with the spotless. I wanted to see what it would do, so I just let it dry as was, without wiping, in the sun.... came out perfect. I was quite stunned, as I figured I would have been able to at least see a little SOMETHING from the water...... negative! My water is quite hard when not filtered also.

[Mike Phillips]

But,can't using ONR reduce some of the water spot problems. Since you wash a section at a time and dry it,the water does not evaporate causing the spots! Is this a correct assumption?

Yes.

[LazerRed1]

For some people with no water softener you could have a 1 gallon of 89 cent distilled water and when you're done pour it over the panels you end up toweling last to give yourself the time to get there.

Have a good evening-

My wife got a rain barrel to catch rain from the downspouts and use for watering plants. Always have 50 gal. of rainwater on hand that way. Let mother nature supply the rinse instead of buying water.

[gearmatch]

My wife got a rain barrel to catch rain from the downspouts and use for watering plants. Always have 50 gal. of rainwater on hand that way. Let mother nature supply the rinse instead of buying water.

Also divert rain water from the roof to a used 210l oil drum,i use for gardening.
How do you filter the water before washing and rinsing your vehicle ?

Thanks.

[LazerRed1]

Our barrel has a screen filter on the top.

[CEE DOG]

My wife got a rain barrel to catch rain from the downspouts and use for watering plants. Always have 50 gal. of rainwater on hand that way. Let mother nature supply the rinse instead of buying water.

when you have the option

[gearmatch]

Our barrel has a screen filter on the top.

Thanks,i will be looking for a fine filter that can catch dirt.

Does any one know if they also neutralize acid rains or is chemical water treatment required ?

[87rx7chick]

im late to this thread and havent read but the first page.... i use optimum no rinse. i have extremely hard water, talking almost non potable water (roomate works for a water softener company and tests our water all the time)

our water is almost legaly non-potable water. thats really bad....

i have no problem with optimum no rinse , while drying each panel i wipe once, flip towel over and spray a gloss or detailer and wipe the rest of the water off.

the particals in the water make the soaps and lubes less efficient so a soft water system is ideal in areas like mine where theres so much BS in the water.

im curious what effect this has on pre-existing wax and sealants. the particals in the water can technically be micro-abrasive

[LazerRed1]

Thanks,i will be looking for a fine filter that can catch dirt.

Does any one know if they also neutralize acid rains or is chemical water treatment required ?

Just use an old pillowcase.

Don't know about the acid rain question. Probably depends on what is in the rainwater. I'd say if you have acid rain in your area, you have more problems with the car's finish than what you would get rinsing with rainwater.