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To all those in SoCal: Kragen has the Mr. Clean AutoDry carwash system on sale for $24.99

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Old 01-26-2004, 01:05 PM
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Default To all those in SoCal: Kragen has the Mr. Clean AutoDry carwash system on sale for $24.99

it was in the sunday papers coupon section....no coupon required...I don't work for Kragen or Mr. Clean.
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Re: Walmart is $19.24 but still not worth it to me
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Default well, i have not seen the replacement filter and soap costs, yet

so i don't know if the costs are prohibitive....Have you factored reduction in towel usage and labor? My walmart takes forever to stock the shelves....not available yet.
Plus, I'd imagine people in cold climes would find an advantage to this method....wash and park if it's not too cold. I plan on washing and parking in garage to see how well it works. I would love to reduce my washing time so I can spend more time in detail...that's where the true joy is. And lastly, while driving our cars are exposed to an array of contaminants..this is another reason to have a product of this type. Reason? I can't tell you how many times my cars have been subjected to various liquids coming out of trucks and the like and have had the misfortune of driving over many types of industrial chemicals that God only know what is was, and when parking under a tree you realize to late some sort of deposit is all over the finish, and it usually happens at night. Answer: wash with Mr. Clean and forget about it.

PS...it will great for washing while traveling.
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Default I received one for Christmas and I'm interested to see how it works out...

I don't think its something I would use for every wash (I'd miss my normal hose nozzle) but for quick winter washes or for quickly hosing off bird crap it may be just the ticket.
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Default For bird crap I have gallon jug of de-ionized water in the garage. No minerals-no water spots.

I just use it and forget it, don't dry the car off at all. One gallon usually lasts 3-4 weeks and costs $1.
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In the garage?! I keep a spray bottle of the stuff in the trunk
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Default exactly!

and the real work will still be the wheels. this is not made for that except final rinse.
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exactly!
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I'm starting to feel bad about not washing my car last year. ;-)
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Default I saw replacements the other day but forgot to check the prices!

I do remember someone report here that the water filter cartridge does not last very long (like maybe 1 wash.)


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