Best water for Spot-free wash

AF_Hemi · Mar 4, 2011

I'm looking for some information on the best type of water filtration systems to leave a spot-free air dry. Hard water plays a factor in leaving spots, but water softeners only neutralize hard water by adding "soft" stuff instead of actually removing the sediment. In the end, you can still get water spots because of the high count of sediments in the water. I would think that having a filter that removes all sediments (as close to distilled water as possible) would be best for car washing?

Can the experts confirm this theory? How bout some info on good filtration systems. I'd like to attach it inline with the 1/2" copper pipe just before in exits the house. Only the hose will use it

KGBIGCOUNTRY · Mar 4, 2011

George used a pool filter I think, its something he posted on youtube awhile back.

RubberFrog · Mar 4, 2011

I use a filter setup I made from parts at home depot. I have incredibly hard water that will leave spots even if you dry it immediately in the shade during cool weather! I use a mechanical filter to remove solids. It's not perfect, but it's a heck of a lot better!

I have quick connects on either end and I only use it when I wash the car, there's no sense in filtering water for the yard.

Also, technique has a lot to do with spots. Don't spray your truck with high pressure water for the final rinse. All those mist drops leave spots because they dry so fast. Use a low pressure and flood the surface so the water sheets off and takes all the minerals with it.

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AF_Hemi · Mar 4, 2011

can you get me more info on that George? we have ridiculously hard water here also. I dont need it to be PERFECT because of the other techniques/products i'll be using from now on (thanks to Adams' Products and Eric), but I'd like to eliminate the vast majority of "spotting" so I can take my time when washing

AF_Hemi · Mar 4, 2011

this is what im looking at now:

Clear Inline Hose Filter Canister and Accessories

AWE Daniel · Mar 4, 2011

That look like a good kit right there aaron, If I had a black truck I would def get it

RubberFrog · Mar 4, 2011

That is pretty much exactly what I am using except mine isn't see through. And I built it for half the price. Just go to home depot and look through the water filter stuff. You'll see the small canisters and the filters. Get the smallest micron filter you can. Don't worry about charcoal, this water isn't for drinking so who cares if it has a chlorine odor?

AF_Hemi · Mar 4, 2011

sweet. i'll check it out. thanks guys

bigtigga84 · Mar 4, 2011

Damn good topic, dark blue is almost as bad as black for spots and even if I run through the car wash there are still some spots. But that's only when it's too cold to hand wash, haven't found one yet that gets the wheel wells and i hate havin a nice clean truck with crap in the wheel wells

OklaHemi · Mar 4, 2011

sweet i have a 200.00 gift card to home depot. i didnt kjnow what to spend it on, now i do

Bad Habit · Mar 4, 2011

use a waterless car care....

eric@thompsonracing.us · Mar 4, 2011

The water at our shop is not even potable! Suprising, because we are in a really nice township. I have an in-line clear filter like the one listed. I got it at Lowes or Home Depot. I have to change the filter out every two months.

It did not solve the problem, the sediment will still get through that filter. I went and bought a CR Spotless unit from Costco. It totally changed the paint on our cars. Absolutely no spotting! Only downfall is the refill resin is expensive. Costco is the cheapest place to get a CR Spotless.

OklaHemi · Mar 4, 2011

no costcos in oklahoma dammit

AF_Hemi · Mar 4, 2011

im hoping that using the system mentioned (home depot or wherever) to wash the vehicles, then using a detail spray while i dry, it'll help

mitchman · Mar 4, 2011

Water here is hard too. Leaves spots like crazy, usually I wash, dry, then quick detail to prevent it, but I need to buy a filter to make it faster. Wouldn't an inline hose filter (for an RV) work OK? I need something that's quick to connect/disconnect to a hose source that's not mine.

0212353 · Mar 4, 2011

I have never had water spots on my truck after I washed it.

Bad Habit · Mar 4, 2011

JJ i dont get them either...but if i actually use soap and water to wash i sham, and wipe clean with microfiber, but lately i been using waterless stuff....

mitchman · Mar 4, 2011

0212353 said:
I have never had water spots on my truck after I washed it.

Must have soft water. I don't remember getting them as bad before I moved. Water must be different

0212353 · Mar 4, 2011

mitchman said:
Must have soft water. I don't remember getting them as bad before I moved. Water must be different

I don't use fukken water!

RubberFrog · Mar 4, 2011

They weren't too bad in Arizona, out here they are ridiculous.

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