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Old Aug 8, 2004
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Mr. Clean Auto Dry Possible??

I think the only benefit is the filtered rinse water. Can you use regular soap and use the Mr. Clean sysem and get a spot free rinse?
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Old Aug 8, 2004
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I use shower water in buckets to rinse and get almost no spots when it dries. I think soft water (with little metal/mineral content) won't cause spotting.
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Exactly, I use it to rinse the car off not wash the car. The only good thing about that system is the rinse, it leaves no spots with a regular wash.
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You'll notice, after a few days of using the Mr. Clean Auto Dry product, that there is a thin film all over your car. It will be most noticeable on the headlights and windows (rainbow effect).
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i havent noticed anything with mine. i love the stuff. it makes washing the car so damn easy.
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cheaper solution. the absorber + water blade =
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^^ maybe cheaper by a couple bucks. Its only 20 bucks for the mr clean.
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Originally Posted by VTECTypeR
^^ maybe cheaper by a couple bucks. Its only 20 bucks for the mr clean.
having to buy refills, etc.. it will cost you way more.
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I'll stick to my absorber. I prefer to hand wash and scrub off the dirt and hand dry. Let's me go over the car from head to toe checking for problems, dings, etc.

If I wanna quickie, Ill goto the car wash and use their spot free crap and absorber it to dry it anyhoo.
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I wonder if they sell just a water softener that you can attach to your hose outside??
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Originally Posted by alienmeatsack
I'll stick to my absorber. I prefer to hand wash and scrub off the dirt and hand dry. Let's me go over the car from head to toe checking for problems, dings, etc.
exactly brotha
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The only thing I like about it is the water sprayer. The rest is crap! Even the auto-dry thing -- leaves a film all over my sheit. Waste of money!
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u should hand wash...that way you get that bonding time with your car =)
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You DO still have to wash your ride with a wash mitt or a sponge, with the Autodry. It's just a big gizmo that holds the soap and filter and has a 3-way selector on top.
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