So far I really like this product. Upon first use I washed the car with it in the morning and pulled it into the garage to let it dry. After dry there were few but practically no spots, but they were wiped away easily with the microfiber towel they supply you. 2 things I'm wondering is how many washes is the filter good for and can I wash the microfiber towel with regular laundry detergent?

-Jeff

 

The filter that comes with the washer states that it is good for 3 washes. I think I got 5 since my wagon is small. The replacement filters are supposed to be good for 10 washes. I'm not sure about the microfiber towel, mine didn't come with one!

 

wow, i think i might get one if its that good.

 

I have some microfiber towels (not the one that comes with Mr.Clean) and the package said you are not suppose to wash it with soap, or use it with any chemicals, you are just suppose to wash it with warm water and let it air dry.

That being said, I get yelled at enough for having to much air dry stuff so I tend to throw them in the dryer at times and they seem to turn out fine. The few that have ended up in the wash with soap are not in as nice of condition as the others.

 

Darn, I'll have to buy a new filter for it soon then... I already used it once on my car and once on my dad's Outback. Also if your going to buy this product make sure to buy one of the larger bottles of soap since I'm almost out of the small one they gave me after 2 washes.

 

What do you drive these days?

 

Now I have a '99 2.5RS in RBP. I'm no longer a Legacy guy anymore =( Whats been up with your BE? Getting a new motor soon maybe?

BTW: I need a new screename on here now, think you can get it changed for me now that I'm an RS owner?

 

i heard rumors that this product strips your wax. what's your consensus?

 

i bought the starter package. lasted.. 3X so far. still working.
this is gonna get $$$$

 

I'm not sure that the ionized water strips the wax, my latest wax job seems to be pretty solid and the finish is still smooth to the touch after several washings. And the soap is just a gimmick, get a big bottle of soap at Kragen and mix it in a bucket and you'll save big-time bank.

 

Yea I don't really think it stips wax, my paint is still real smooth. But its been about a month and a half since I last waxed so it could be hard to tell.

 

I'm sure with wrxs, you can get a lot more washes than it says do to the fact our car is small. I've used the Mr. Clean many times and I love it! If you dont have it definitely get it!

 

This is just the same thing as what was being sold as an "As Seen on TV" product for many years. I used one for a while living in Cupertino, where the water is almost as sh!tty as Southern California, but I digress...

A few clarifications...

- It's DEionized water. As in, less of the metal species like calcium. Actually the ions are still there -- they've just been exchanged for the kind that doesn't leave deposits.

- It has absolutely nothing to do with stripping your wax, insofar as rain water doesn't strip your wax. In fact most waxes come with ligands that attach to ions, so theoretically, plain tap water would strip wax faster.

- If you have to use detergents, wash car towels in hand dishwashing soap, because it doesn't contain fabric conditioners and stuff that leave junk on your towels.

-- "I'll never buy a black car again" Joe, on his second black car...

... good thing Vancouver water is pretty soft so we can get away with not using a filter or even bothering to towel dry...

 

Necromancer's right, it's de-ionized water, and it's not the wax you have to worry about - it's the bare metal. Deionized water is more corrosive than "regular" water, so I've been slightly hesitant to get this product. But our water here is so hard, I couldn't wash my car without it (esp. since it's black).