Considering Spot Free Water Filter
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I'm still very pleased with my SF unit. I have regenerated it three times at this point and it continues to work just as well as it did on day one out of the box.
I want to stress that this will not totally eliminate water spotting if you have harsh water (like me) but, on a scale of 1 to 10 from a diminishing standpoint, it's a solid 8. In short, it's not perfect but, for what I want -- which is a softening system that buys me some more time from a drying/sudsing standpoint without the hastle/cost of replacement filters -- it's PERFECT.
Feel free to ask questions if you have them... also, just for giggles, contact Auto Detailing Solutions via email and mention to them that you've found the 1000 unit at that price -- see if they'll match it if you're interested. The only reason I recommend this is because oodles of folks have dealt with Rick with ADS and have had nothing but great results/service - me included. Up to you but, who knows, maybe he'd even beat that price!
RP
I want to stress that this will not totally eliminate water spotting if you have harsh water (like me) but, on a scale of 1 to 10 from a diminishing standpoint, it's a solid 8. In short, it's not perfect but, for what I want -- which is a softening system that buys me some more time from a drying/sudsing standpoint without the hastle/cost of replacement filters -- it's PERFECT.
Feel free to ask questions if you have them... also, just for giggles, contact Auto Detailing Solutions via email and mention to them that you've found the 1000 unit at that price -- see if they'll match it if you're interested. The only reason I recommend this is because oodles of folks have dealt with Rick with ADS and have had nothing but great results/service - me included. Up to you but, who knows, maybe he'd even beat that price!
RP
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I need one too... washed my truck yesterday and had spots that didn't come off from the last time I washed a couple weeks ago..
The only way I can get them off is a Meguiar's Cleaner Wax in a red bottle.. takem off no problem, then I have to rewax, this is getting old quick...
I may just buy a MrClean to see if its anything to it.... wouldn't be the first 20.00 i've wasted....
The only way I can get them off is a Meguiar's Cleaner Wax in a red bottle.. takem off no problem, then I have to rewax, this is getting old quick...
I may just buy a MrClean to see if its anything to it.... wouldn't be the first 20.00 i've wasted....
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Originally Posted by RockPick
MrC isn't bad but, if you really have HORRIBLE water, expect to spend some bucks keeping filters in the unit.
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Mr. Clean filters work great, but you must change the filters as directed. My black Tahoe never really had bad water spots by using it, it was worse with out it. I would use a detailer after the wash to get rid of the spots left on your truck. If you use the soap make sure to clean your brush or what ever you use often during the wash to keep from smearing.
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Originally Posted by Neill7082
...I would use a detailer after the wash to get rid of the spots left on your truck.
Start with the top and work towards the ground when drying. Go panel by panel and spray down the panel you're going to dry with a nice lubricating QD spray (Poorboy's Spray and Wipe is my favorite for this task). This DEFINITELY helps to deal with those tiny little water spots that have occured while getting your drying tools together...
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I too have had the same problem with water spots lately on my red 150. I guess I could never really see it on my gold Explorer but they sure show up on the red truck.
One question I have is for that price of the filter could you not buy a water softer and install it on the pipes to the outside and have the same result?
One question I have is for that price of the filter could you not buy a water softer and install it on the pipes to the outside and have the same result?
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I don't really have a good place to put a softener in my house -- although, I'd like to have one. I'm on a slab with, obviously, no basement...
For $300ish though, you're not going to get close to purchasing and installing a softener... $500 or so for a smaller softener plus installation...
For $300ish though, you're not going to get close to purchasing and installing a softener... $500 or so for a smaller softener plus installation...
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Yea it does sound like you might have a little hard time putting a softer in RP. I was just asking and making sure the softer is doing about the same thing as the filter. I have been wanting a softer for awhile now with my well and I can install it myslef in my basment fairly easy. For me if the softer is performing the same job as the filter it will be better to go the softer route.
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Originally Posted by F-150 AZ
I heard they work very well, I'm getting one next week. Last time I spoke to RockPick about it..he was satisfied.
I test pool water at work and know that my hardness is near zero, but I still get white spots BAD I am assuming that TDS's are the culprit