I give up...I am never buying a black car again. How do you guys---->
07-31-2002, 03:27 PM
#12
DooD, you have 'hard water'. Letme 'splain...
I too have a BB car. It's a tough one to get and then keep clean. Your problem though is one I have faced before (Lived in AZ for 7 years and AZ has the WORST f'n water on the planet!).
The problem is the calcium, salt, and other crap (read: minerals) that are present in your water source.
You have two options...
Order and use a portable de-ionized water (high pressure) system for the final rinse of your car and then dry as normal. Sorry no link, but this is the best solution.
Or, you can do as so many other's do, dry the car IMMEDIATELY after you wash and then use a spray on "quick detail" product available (Stoner's, Griott's, Zaino, etc.) to get the water marks off the car.
It is possible to get the darn thing perfect, but it's not easy. Good luck!
The problem is the calcium, salt, and other crap (read: minerals) that are present in your water source.
You have two options...
Order and use a portable de-ionized water (high pressure) system for the final rinse of your car and then dry as normal. Sorry no link, but this is the best solution.
Or, you can do as so many other's do, dry the car IMMEDIATELY after you wash and then use a spray on "quick detail" product available (Stoner's, Griott's, Zaino, etc.) to get the water marks off the car.
It is possible to get the darn thing perfect, but it's not easy. Good luck!
07-31-2002, 03:32 PM
#13
IMO, yes. The only downside to the P21S is the short lifespan >>>
after a while it begins to shed bits of itself and has to be replaced. When my first one became too frazzled after a year of washes, I went and got an Absorber. I immediately disliked it, as I found it pushed the water around like cotton does. It didn't seem to improve after use either, so I went back to the P21S.
The P21S gets the water off the paint FAST, and used with the water blade, you can dry a TT in no time flat.
The P21S gets the water off the paint FAST, and used with the water blade, you can dry a TT in no time flat.
07-31-2002, 04:00 PM
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Yep, "hard water" is a bitch. Some additional considerations....
wash your car early before the sun is overhead, and definitely in the shade if possible. Consider your local self-serve car wash, they often have water softeners. In addition to water blade and P21, I also use my leaf blower to get water off the car in a hurry. Z6 works great for minor water spots, you'll need dilute vinegar for the tough ones.
