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Old May 25, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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about MR. clean product

hi, i just bought the MR.Clean car wash machine recently. I just wondering if anyone else wash their car with this product, and how do you like it? I like the auto dry part, i don't have to use towel and dry my car, but sometimes it just leave some water spot and i don't know why. Anyway any response about that product is welcomed.
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Old May 26, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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check out this thread:

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-show-shine-26/mr-clean-autodry-48443/
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Old May 26, 2005 | 02:37 AM
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summary...it is crap don't use it

u can use the sprayer for getting the car wet but don't use the soap and it sure doesn't beat some good microfiber towels
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Old May 26, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Agree with truemagellen. Bottom line is that there is simply no subsitute for a good DIY wash job that goes back to basics. Marketing gimmics like Mr. Clean abound and will grab your $20 , but in the end I guess it's up to the buyer to decide on the product's merit. Depends on what you consider as a spotless wash. If you're not too concerned about it, then use Mr. Clean and save a bit of time. But if you really take pride in a good thorough spotless wash, rinse your car with clean water, fill a bucket and add some quality soap (I'm a Z-7 fan), use a clean soft 100% cotton towel to wipe it down (lightly back and forth, not scrubbing circular motions), rinse with a light spray, use a cotton towel once over to remove the bulk of the water, go for a brisk drive to air dry in between "the cracks" then finish off with a shine enhancer like Z-6...perfectly spotless, clean and a job well done
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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see..i think i've been using the mr. clean all wrong...I just spray the soap and water into a bucket and do it that way. Then i just use the spotless wash (and it usually always is for me!) i <3 mine...but try searching next time first...there are like 5 threads about it
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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i use it and it works as advertised.

try rinse more thoroughly with the filtered water to get rid of the remaining water spots.
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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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though i have been investigating in getting a leaf blower to blow dry the car instead of letting it just air dry :o
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Old May 26, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Did not like it

I have a shut-off valve near my spray nozzle. Shut it off and take nozzle off. Open valve to produce a steady stream of water and go over car....Water just sheets off. Then I use a leaf blower. Then The Absorber Towel to get the few water spots left.......EASY..............
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Old May 26, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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since this is a 'mr clean product' thread, i'd like to give feedback on another mr clean car care product: mr clean magic eraser wheel cleaner.

it is this sponge where all you need to do is to wet it, and you can use it to wipe down the wheels. Rinse off excessive dirt if necessary. I tried it, and it works, really well. All the toughest road grimes and brake dusts just wiped right off, and a quick rinse makes the wheels sparkly shiny.

proctor & gamble should pay me for these testimonials :o
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Old May 26, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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haha, i may have to try that!!!
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Old May 26, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Magic Erasure is highly abrasive. Sand paper would get even the toughest grime off as well. Be carefull with that stuff.
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