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davecunningham

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hi
does anyone have any information on filters available for rinsing your car after washing , and not leaving any tide or drying marks?
 
The only real answer is a good chamios either real or synthetic, use the one your cleaning products recommend. Make sure you rinse regulary so that there is no small granules of dirt/sand trapped that can cause swirl marks
 
hi
this may sound a bit sad...........but i keep the autoglym chamois that came in a tube ,behind the drivers seat and after a good bout of rain get out and give it a good chamois on the spot ,then replace in tube (which helps prevent drying out too much)for the next time......wife thinks its a bit ocd.....!
 
ORIGINAL: dyllan

hi
this may sound a bit sad...........but i keep the autoglym chamois that came in a tube ,behind the drivers seat and after a good bout of rain get out and give it a good chamois on the spot ,then replace in tube (which helps prevent drying out too much)for the next time......wife thinks its a bit ocd.....!
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Ouch !

Think of all that microscopic rainwater born grit grinding into the laquer !

Go and say sorry to your car right now.

Yves
 
I use water deionisers from Ionic filters. The units remove virtually all contamination and if you go for the higher spec the water produced is pure enough to use to top up batteries. The result is stunning - car looks like it has just been polished after evry was. Deionisers are not cheap but imo are worth it. I wet the car with regular water, wash and spray off with deionised.

I used to think microfibres were a much better solution than a chamois. Then I discovered blowers. We have to large hairy German dogs (Leonbergers) and drying them when wet had been a problem until my wife bought a mains operated dog blower. It is very powerful and I use it to blow the water of my car after washing, Gets water out of all joins etc etc. Weel worth it. I feel sure my car enjoys its BJ as well. I now never use a chamois and use microfibres when Zymoling.
 
I have a de-humidifier in my garage and collect the water in one of those 5 gallon bottles used upside-down in water dispenser units.

After the cars been washed and rinsed with tap water I give it a final rinse by poring the contents of my de-humidifier bottle all over the car. Dries to a perfect shine without any water marks at all! Eco friendly too [:D]
 
ORIGINAL: jonathanw

I use water deionisers from Ionic filters. The units remove virtually all contamination and if you go for the higher spec the water produced is pure enough to use to top up batteries. The result is stunning - car looks like it has just been polished after evry was. Deionisers are not cheap but imo are worth it. I wet the car with regular water, wash and spray off with deionised.

I used to think microfibres were a much better solution than a chamois. Then I discovered blowers. We have to large hairy German dogs (Leonbergers) and drying them when wet had been a problem until my wife bought a mains operated dog blower. It is very powerful and I use it to blow the water of my car after washing, Gets water out of all joins etc etc. Weel worth it. I feel sure my car enjoys its BJ as well. I now never use a chamois and use microfibres when Zymoling.
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The Blower thing is most interesting Jonathan
The BMW garage I have bought cars from uses a blower and they have been the only cars I have bought new which arrived without scratches/swirl marks. Have just looked on net and found a site (HUD) avertising dog grooming products the blowers range from £250 down to £160 ish these are cold air blowers is this the sort of thing you use, would you be able to let us have more details (perhaps photo) of the Porsche BJ kit. I feel a purchase coming on as its easily justifiable to the Wife as we have a black lab who likes to jump in any water he finds.

Cheers
 
Am currently on holiday in USA and will be back in UK on 12 May. I will send details on my return.

The blower is cold air only.
 
i feel this is going to be very expensive-not only do i NEED a blower in order to justify it i will have to give in to the wifes plea for a dog as well!!!as i suspect grooming the goldfish probably wont do it
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I just drive mine up the road following the final rinse. This dissapates most of the moisture and then finish the drying with a synthetic chamois cloth. Works for me without the need for expensive equipment. [:D]
 
This thread is so funny, what a bunch of nutters we are!

I actually use the garden leaf blower, its a petrol one from Stihl, cost about 100

http://www.stihlusa.com/blowers/BG55.html

takes about 7 seconds to dry the car then a buff with a micro fibre.

I am considering a water filter, but wonder if the really work?
 
Just had a detail on my car and was very pleased with the results. The guy really does recommend a filter for rinsing.

Here's the thread so people can see the process.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=32109
 
I bought one of the filters & used it for the first time last weekend. They definatley work, not perfect but I would say that if you rinse it off with one & leave it to dry its 80% as good as leathering off. Excellant for those quick washes when you dont have time to do the full monty...mine is basalt black, so its a good colour to test it on.
 

Lived in North Lincolshire for the last five years and the water there was awful the car was covered in white residue marks. Have moved back to West Yorkshire and the water is so soft and residue free. After washing just rinse with tap water and dry of any excess with Micro towel (which is very little) and bobs your uncle a clean spot free car. Will never leave this county again. Great in the Malt as well.
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