Simple way to get a spot free finish.
Buddyboy546
06-10-2012, 07:31 PM
I cannot believe this is not general knowledge because it is so very simple, safe and easy, and I get an absolutely perfect, spot free finish with every wash.
I recently purchased a really efficient and effective dehumidifier. I get about 4 gallons of water from it each day, so much that I was wondering what to do with it. I ended up with the perfect solution. Instead of pouring it away down the sink, I collect it in my garage in empty plastic dog biscuit containers. Each holds about 8 gallons, enough for one car wash. I wash my car with a good quality wash/wax combination wash liquid using a wash broom, then rinse it off with regular house water using my hose.
This is where you normally leather the car to get a reasonable, labor intensive finish at best. Instead I just rinse off the wet finish from the hose using a scoop and the dehumidifier water. I throw it across the car so it sheets and rinses the previous rinse water off with it. This step takes about one minute for the whole car, no effort involved. When that is done it looks no different than it did when it was rinsed with the hose, BUT the work is over. Let the car stand and dry without trying to remove any of the globules. You would be stunned at the result.
Dehumidifier water is basically distilled water containing nothing. When it evaporates it leaves: nothing. No spots, smears, anything. The body gleams; even the glass looks like it has been meticulously polished with a quality glass cleaner several times. I have searched the web and found virtually no reference to this method anywhere. The rare references I have found get hung up on "Is it safe for the car's finish?" Well I wouldn't drink the stuff, but remember that there is nothing in the water.
I would love to hear from others who have tried this method. If you have a dehumidifier, give it a try. The finish I get is so reliably good and so easy, washing the car is now fun again. I would have thought that all car enthusiasts would be doing this.
I recently purchased a really efficient and effective dehumidifier. I get about 4 gallons of water from it each day, so much that I was wondering what to do with it. I ended up with the perfect solution. Instead of pouring it away down the sink, I collect it in my garage in empty plastic dog biscuit containers. Each holds about 8 gallons, enough for one car wash. I wash my car with a good quality wash/wax combination wash liquid using a wash broom, then rinse it off with regular house water using my hose.
This is where you normally leather the car to get a reasonable, labor intensive finish at best. Instead I just rinse off the wet finish from the hose using a scoop and the dehumidifier water. I throw it across the car so it sheets and rinses the previous rinse water off with it. This step takes about one minute for the whole car, no effort involved. When that is done it looks no different than it did when it was rinsed with the hose, BUT the work is over. Let the car stand and dry without trying to remove any of the globules. You would be stunned at the result.
Dehumidifier water is basically distilled water containing nothing. When it evaporates it leaves: nothing. No spots, smears, anything. The body gleams; even the glass looks like it has been meticulously polished with a quality glass cleaner several times. I have searched the web and found virtually no reference to this method anywhere. The rare references I have found get hung up on "Is it safe for the car's finish?" Well I wouldn't drink the stuff, but remember that there is nothing in the water.
I would love to hear from others who have tried this method. If you have a dehumidifier, give it a try. The finish I get is so reliably good and so easy, washing the car is now fun again. I would have thought that all car enthusiasts would be doing this.
dudfirst
06-12-2012, 06:05 PM
There's some pretty good waxes you can get at places like Walmart, preferrable Target that really make your car shine and resist water.
Buddyboy546
06-12-2012, 08:21 PM
I'm not sure what your point is. My cars are well waxed with top quality products. Wash and rinse them and water still remains all over them in globules. When they dry through evaporation you are left with marks, all over, from the salts in the water. Wax does not stop that. Leather the car carefully (hard work) and most of the problem is avoided. Rinse off with dehumidifier water and it is all avoided, even on all your glass.
Have you tried what I am recommending? Evidently not.:nono:
Have you tried what I am recommending? Evidently not.:nono:
shadows
06-18-2012, 04:15 PM
where are you getting your dog biskets that the bag holds 8 gallons of water
Buddyboy546
06-18-2012, 05:54 PM
Quote: "where are you getting your dog biskets that the bag holds 8 gallons of water"
I buy large plastic containers of dog biscuits. Much cheaper.
I buy large plastic containers of dog biscuits. Much cheaper.
shadows
06-18-2012, 10:31 PM
sure like to know where you buy- the quantity and price- best I get is Walmart 10lb $6.98
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