Ionized water to wash your car?
06-22-2004, 01:25 PM
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Ionized water to wash your car?
I read through the archives but didn't find anything. When I got my front resprayed, the paint shop said there was someone who uses ionized water to spray his MB each morning instead of frequently washing his car. I often read that the worse part of washing your car was the washing liquid or detergent used. But I've never heard of ionizing the water so that it doesn't leave spots... ? 
06-22-2004, 01:35 PM
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Sorry.. I believe the term is DE-IONIZED water. It is used by some detail shops so that they don't have to physically dry the car... ?
06-22-2004, 01:37 PM
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06-22-2004, 01:59 PM
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Another detailing trick is this:
After you've washed your car, take the sprayer off the hose and just run a constant stream of water to do a final rinse. The water will sheet off, removing most droplets. Makes drying a whole lot easier. I use standard muni water though.
After you've washed your car, take the sprayer off the hose and just run a constant stream of water to do a final rinse. The water will sheet off, removing most droplets. Makes drying a whole lot easier. I use standard muni water though.
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The best daily method - water that goes thru the water softener, then thru reverse osmosis system. No dry - no spots.
(owned several car washs in former life)
(owned several car washs in former life)
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06-22-2004, 04:09 PM
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In my experience, Champagne is unrivaled for rinsing off my cars. Especially vintage Dom Perignon seems to leave the paintwork with a sparkle that virtually makes polishing unneccesary. After many years of experimenting I have concluded that the Champagne works most efficiently when chilled slightly to around 42.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and the effect is enhanced when the drink is imbibed and applied in equal parts.
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Originally posted by Reuben
In my experience, Champagne is unrivaled for rinsing off my cars. Especially vintage Dom Perignon seems to leave the paintwork with a sparkle that virtually makes polishing unneccesary. After many years of experimenting I have concluded that the Champagne works most efficiently when chilled slightly to around 42.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and the effect is enhanced when the drink is imbibed and applied in equal parts.
In my experience, Champagne is unrivaled for rinsing off my cars. Especially vintage Dom Perignon seems to leave the paintwork with a sparkle that virtually makes polishing unneccesary. After many years of experimenting I have concluded that the Champagne works most efficiently when chilled slightly to around 42.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and the effect is enhanced when the drink is imbibed and applied in equal parts.
I also personally recommend the 91 Grand Dame Rose' for ones Hi
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06-22-2004, 06:37 PM
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evian is good too... volvic comes in a close second. 
nah... kiddin' aside i use tap water & 'sheet' most of it off w/ the open hose end. i barely even have to towel the car off....
because i keep it waxed & good to go!
cheers.
nah... kiddin' aside i use tap water & 'sheet' most of it off w/ the open hose end. i barely even have to towel the car off....
because i keep it waxed & good to go!
cheers.
07-08-2005, 10:12 AM
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What about this unit advertised in Pano June 15 edition page 68. Their website says it their filter makes the water de-ionized. I wonder if it’s any better than the filter Dan gave the link to in post 3 above for the filter Bob made.
I have several cars I try to keep looking nice but I only dry the Porsche since it’s to much trouble to dry the others. Where I live the city water does leave very bad spots, I don’t know if its minerals or what.
Here’s the link to the website.
http://www.crspotless.com/
I have several cars I try to keep looking nice but I only dry the Porsche since it’s to much trouble to dry the others. Where I live the city water does leave very bad spots, I don’t know if its minerals or what.
Here’s the link to the website.
http://www.crspotless.com/
07-08-2005, 01:46 PM
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I use only rainwater and pure grain alcohol.
