| bchenMDX |
| Has anyone tried this. go to www.autodry.com. please let me know feedbacks on this product if anyone has tried it, b/c i was thinking about purchasing it. Its advertised on Speed Channel all the time. |
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| renov8r |
...but I really wonder about the "autodry claim".
Seems to me that even when I get the "no-spot" rinse from the auto-spray car wash there are TONS of drips/spots. I know that the car wash filters & treats their water at least as much as that cartridge can... |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by renov8r
...but I really wonder about the "autodry claim".
Seems to me that even when I get the "no-spot" rinse from the auto-spray car wash there are TONS of drips/spots. I know that the car wash filters & treats their water at least as much as that cartridge can...
I just ordered it off a website (yeah, I'm such a sucker...) and it has a 30 day free trial. Hope to report on it soon. Still waiting. They do claim it wil not strip wax, but there is another brand out also , might even be RainX that is a soap that does not strip wax, and makes drying by hand unnecessary except for a little touch up. Saw it at Kragens in a clear bottle, it's has a golden color. |
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| JL889 |
| They have it at Wal-Mart for only 19.99 I thought that was a good deal.. So I guess i'll be getting one too |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by JL889
They have it at Wal-Mart for only 19.99 I thought that was a good deal.. So I guess i'll be getting one too
You may get yours first, JL..let us know the results! :cool: |
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| msu79gt82 |
I'm confused:confused: Is this the same product (website link) seen recently advertised on TV. Reason for my confusion is that this weblink does not really talk about the filter much. It uses a filter, as the lownloadable manual shoes, but it appears to be a Mr. Clean name filter. The recent TV ads mention filters by PUR.
I was intrigued by the TV ad mainly becsuse of the respect I have for PUR as a filter company - seems plausable that a spot free rinsing agent combined with a good filter (to remove the minerals/etc that causes spotting) may indeed work. |
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| tax_atty |
| I'm really curious to find out if this one works. The fact that it's made by Mr. Clean w/ a Pur filter gives a some credibility in my opinion. If it was summer, I'd be one of the first to try it. Please let us know how it works. |
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| JL889 |
| Ima working on it, but it friggin suposed to rain for the next few days up here in Tuscaloosa. So just hold on for alittle longer guys. |
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| Robyjo |
| I would think with the volume of water that goes through a hose, you'd be zipping through the pur filters (not to say it's not worth it!), even if it is just for the final rinse. |
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| tax_atty |
| Saw it tonight in the supermarket for $21. Unfortunately, its freezing here in NY so I won't be washing my X for at least 4 more months! |
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| JL889 |
| Just washed car tonight. It works great. I had a few problems thou. THey kit only allows about 3 car washes so pretty soon i'll be out searching the stores for the refills. I also wonder how much the refills cost. It does what it says thou no drying nessasary. You have to make sure to sheet the water on everything thou. I missed and spot and could tell. Total I would give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars. It works good but i don't know if its worth all the cost. |
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| renov8r |
I've washed three or four vehicles/times in ONE weekend! Refills bettter be dirt cheap or that thing is NOT for us "frequent user" types...
How warm was it in your neck of the woods? Did you have any sun to "hasten" the drying/spotting?
With my MBP I have to setup the "sun shelter or the spots start forming before I can get to 'em (in the summer, it is like 16 degreess now BRRR...)
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Originally posted by JL889
Just washed car tonight. It works great. I had a few problems thou. THey kit only allows about 3 car washes so pretty soon i'll be out searching the stores for the refills. I also wonder how much the refills cost. It does what it says thou no drying nessasary. You have to make sure to sheet the water on everything thou. I missed and spot and could tell. Total I would give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars. It works good but i don't know if its worth all the cost.
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| msu79gt82 |
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Originally posted by JL889
It works great ... It does what it says thou no drying nessasary. You have to make sure to sheet the water on everything thou. I missed and spot and could tell. Total I would give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars. It works good ...
In my opinion your 3.5 rating does not match your words? If it works as good as you say it does then it seems to me to be a 4.5 or 5 out of 5.
Unless you downgraded the rating due to perceived value?? Based on performance alone it seems to be a 5; value may need some more study, to see what refills cost for example. |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by renov8r
I've washed three or four vehicles/times in ONE weekend! Refills bettter be dirt cheap or that thing is NOT for us "frequent user" types...
How warm was it in your neck of the woods? Did you have any sun to "hasten" the drying/spotting?
With my MBP I have to setup the "sun shelter or the spots start forming before I can get to 'em (in the summer, it is like 16 degreess now BRRR...)
Consider the stock 'Autodry' comes with enough soap for only 3 washes. The refill gives you enough for 10 washes. Or so they claim. I do not know how long the filter lasts.
Also, Dura(lube) Wash and Amorall, sell a liquid car wash soaps that claim to do the same thing ('no dry'). Maybe they would be cheaper as refills. Not sure it would be as effective at lifting dirt as Autodry claims.
I am still waiting for mine. I did not select the Fast Shipping option at some ridiculous price. I did pay $30 but this included 2 bottles of soap plus 2 filters. |
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| msu79gt82 |
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Originally posted by DaleB
I do not know how long the filter lasts ...
Also, Dura(lube) Wash and Amorall, sell a liquid car wash soaps that claim to do the same thing ('no dry'). Maybe they would be cheaper as refills. Not sure it would be as effective at lifting dirt as Autodry claims.
To me (without using it yet) it is the filter that sets this product apart, it is the minerals in the water that cause the spotting. |
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| DaleB |
I agree, spot removal is a key element. Many of the testimonials rave about the ability to 'lift' dirt vs. using a wash mitt excessively.
Again, treated water can help that too as well as a good detergent. |
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| sushix |
| Click one "Get Coupon" you can get a $5 off coupon. |
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| sushix |
| I just tried Autotry on my car. It really work. My car is spot free after the wash. I agree with msu79gt82. It is the filter that sets this product apart. I saw the filter at Target. They are selling them for $5.99 which is good for 10-12 times use. That is not a bad deal. |
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| hhwc |
Just tried it. I'd say it does moderately well on its promises. I was disappointed on the wimpy flow in filtered mode.
Anyway, I did see some spots forming so I did do some spot drying. It did save me from drying the entire vehicle.
My area has pretty hard water so judge for yourself. |
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| msu79gt82 |
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Originally posted by JL889
They have it at Wal-Mart for only 19.99 I thought that was a good deal.. So I guess i'll be getting one too
Walmart where I live does not have it:rolleyes: , I'll try Target I guess. Anyone know what other stores may carry the product and the filters? |
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| tax_atty |
| I've seen it in several supermarkets here in NY. Funny because nobody is washing their cars outside now! |
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| msu79gt82 |
Comes with a small bottle of Soap/Rinse agent and a filter good for only 3 uses. Kind of chintzy starter kit it seems to me.
Larger 20 oz bottles of Soap/Rinse agent is $4.99 and replacement filters good for 10 washes is $5.99 |
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| zafer |
| I bought a starter kit from BJs yesterday, $22, 10 use filter and 20 fl oz bottle of of soap. Unlike Sam's or Costco, BJs also accepts coupons. Now just got to wait for a warm day. |
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| DaleB |
Plan to try mine this week. It came with an extra filter and extra soap for $30 on the net.
Will report my results. |
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| msu79gt82 |
| Hey Dale any results yet? |
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| DaleB |
| today is the day. .slightly overcast, no rain forecast ... I will report back! The X played in some snow last week, so it should be a good test.....maybe pics too ..! |
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| DaleB |
Quick enough for you? here's before and after...nice wash...I agree it does eliminate spotting for all intent purposes. Soap is so so .....
I think all you need is a filter cartridge with the special nozzle that you snap on the end of the hose. The soap and regular rinse, etc. is not necessary. |
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| DaleB |
| In all honsety, I did sponge up a few big puddled areas with a clean towel. But at least 60-70% is totally air-dried. No spotting noted. |
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| msu79gt82 |
... I speculated earlier that it was perhaps the filter that was most effective at eliminating spotting. But the soap supposedly has "special" sheeting agents in it :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by DaleB
I think all you need is a filter cartridge with the special nozzle that you snap on the end of the hose. The soap and regular rinse, etc. is not necessary.
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| msu79gt82 |
| ... couldn't help but notcie that in many ways subdivisions sure look the same across the country;) |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by msu79gt82
... couldn't help but notcie that in many ways subdivisions sure look the same across the country;)
Why change what works? I am sure is the philosophy. Building to suit the locale, is reserved for custom homes now. Unless you are fortunate enough to still have one intact.
Yeah maybe the soap does help in that fashion. I think I would rather just put some in a bucket the old fashioned way. In fact I will probably do it that way next time. And use the 'gun' just for the final rinse. The gun is cumbersome anyway.. kind of gimmicky. |
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| DaleB |
Final touch, the Z-6 sparkle!
....thanks, msu79gt82, for getting me off my butt today! |
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| msu79gt82 |
Bought one Saturday and used it yesterday. I like the gun; certainbly beats lugging the bucket around IMNSHO;) . I really like the initial spray; one of the better spary patterns I've used. The soaping setting worked fine and I thought the soap quality was good (as good as I've used before). The final ionized rinse was a little tedious (you must rinse away all the final regular rinse water), but certainby no more so than using a towel. All in all a :29:
Regarding the soap, the instructions say other brands of soap could clog the unit, not sure how true that is. |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by msu79gt82
Bought one Saturday and used it yesterday. I like the gun; certainbly beats lugging the bucket around IMNSHO;) . I really like the initial spray; one of the better spary patterns I've used. The soaping setting worked fine and I thought the soap quality was good (as good as I've used before). The final ionized rinse was a little tedious (you must rinse away all the final regular rinse water), but certainby no more so than using a towel. All in all a :29:
Regarding the soap, the instructions say other brands of soap could clog the unit, not sure how true that is.
Well, I am not sure how it clogs either. And what gets me, if you are rinsing off the soap the 'regular' way before you use the fine spray, then how does the soap help avoid spots?
Seems I got a lot more suds with the Zaino soap, which of course I was agitating in the bucket with the hose.
Well, it is guaranteed for a year, so I willl have a lot more shots with it to see how well I like it. It is difficult for me not to take a huge towel and not just pass it over the vehicle one time. Old habits, I guess. |
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| sushix |
| I found some $5 rebates for the Starter Kit at the Pep Boys today. So basically you can get the Starter Kit for $10 with coupon and the rebate. |
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| zafer |
| Well I got a chance to use it for the first time on Sunday. I'm not very thrilled with the soap and its spray. Next time I'll try it with Zymol Auto Bathe. I did like the way regular water comes out a lot. I used the soft OXO brush I mentioned here. By the time it was time for the final filtered water rinse, the weather had cooled down pretty much so I guess that affected the autodry deal somewhat. Some surfaces did like advertised, and surfaces facing east - opposite the setting sun - didn't; used the Sears shopvac blower to dry that side. Overall I think its not a bad deal, and it is quick, no dealing with two buckets and towels (if you use a brush), and obviously the result is much better than the $5-8 touchless washes I've been using around here `cause its been so freakñ cold. |
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| msu79gt82 |
| When the filter is used up it is bad, it don't work to good at all. My starter filter was on it 5th wash and it looked terrible (so I got 4 good uses out of the 3 use starter). I replaced the filter and rewashed the car. The starter does NOT have the "condition" window to visibly see when the filter turns brown. |
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| gdot |
| I used it for the first time it it turned out pretty nice. No wiping at all. But, it rained a few days later and it seemed to have put a film over the windows. Now my windshield doesn't get as clean as it used to. It just leaves a slight haze after each swipe. |
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| DaleB |
| It definitely needs Z-6 at the end if you have a Zaino shine. Or other detailer for other polishes, etc. But I normally do that anyway. |
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| ironchef |
Tried it as well, and it worked well. However after it rained the cars seemed dirtier than usual.
Anyway, I think I'm goin back to hand dryin...just donno about the film this product may potentially leave on the car. |
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| msu79gt82 |
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Originally posted by ironchef
...just donno about the film this product may potentially leave on the car.
Tap water passed through a PUR filter should not leave any film at all. I'm confused about this talk of a film :confused: |
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| zafer |
| The soap. It leaves a film. Hence the autodry deal. Purified water cleanly runs off as if the cars been waxed, it doesn't bead. |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by zafer
The soap. It leaves a film. Hence the autodry deal. Purified water cleanly runs off as if the cars been waxed, it doesn't bead.
Tempted to use Zaino suds next time, by hand. And see if the purified water still runs off.
I am not convinced 'their soap' makes that much difference. Excpet for the film. If the film is helping the purified water then I am not sure it's a worthy tradeoff. Although, after I detail spray it seems fine. |
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| njnetsfan |
| Used the autodry Friday for the first time. i followed the instructions except I also hand washed after the soap phase. I used a diluted soft dish soap(?) and followed the rest of the instructions for the sides of the car and not the roof....results: roof was spotted and side, rear and hood were spot free! I should have used a better cleaner but it seemed to work just fine.:2: |
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| msu79gt82 |
| ... in the gun itself? I kind of like the convenience of the no bucket system, but was wondering about another brand of soap? |
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| aac |
well, i saw this quite a few times on TV now and i think its probably worth a try of this product..........seems to be quite effective and efficient to having both a time-saving spotless shine........just would like to ask if anyone had the opportunity yet to try this product? is it as good as the ads puts it out to be? im a fairly lazy guy...........95% is through carwash.......but sometimes it may leave those water marks/beads or whatever u call them on the car......inputs will be a great help, thx (planning on getting it tomorrow)
http://www.homemadesimple.com/mrcleanautodry/ |
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| DaleB |
| Great minds think alike! Of course some evil ones do too! |
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| msu79uh04 |
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Originally posted by msu79gt82
... in the gun itself? I kind of like the convenience of the no bucket system, but was wondering about another brand of soap?
I used Meguires Gold Class soap the last time I washed (this past Saturday). No problems at all. :cool: :1: |
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| dectech1 |
| Will this product remove the Zaino polish I have on my X, as in Dawn dish detergent will?? What are your comments on this product?? |
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| m2pc |
| How well does it work? |
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| G. COLTON |
| Now if I just knew what it is that I should rush out and buy?? |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by G. COLTON
Now if I just knew what it is that I should rush out and buy??
Do some searches. It does work in a fashion. I had to do very little drying after the process. I was more concerned the soap might strip the wax but it does not appear to. At that price, it's not a bad gadget to mess around with.
I have noticed Rain-X makes a non-stripping car wash detergent that also tends to be self-drying.
http://www.rainx.com/frame_auto_carwash.htm |
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| pisay87 |
| That price is great for a starter kit. I've used Mr. Clean on my other cars and on my X once. It doesn't self-dry totally but it is close enough. On the X, I had to wipe off some "horizontal" areas such as the hood. |
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| mdxx3 |
| My wife bought one a few months ago because her sister said it works good. Her sister drives a MINI and of course it's easy to clean because it's so tiny. Anyways we used it a few times in summer and it works fine. The soap adjustment is convenient and the no-water-spot treatment is ok but it's too slow. (Haven't used it lately:)) |
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| Maik |
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Originally posted by DaleB
Do some searches. It does work in a fashion. I had to do very little drying after the process. I was more concerned the soap might strip the wax but it does not appear to. At that price, it's not a bad gadget to mess around with.
I have noticed Rain-X makes a non-stripping car wash detergent that also tends to be self-drying.
http://www.rainx.com/frame_auto_carwash.htm
I have used this Rain-X soap for a couple of years. It lathers quite well, but requires drying to avoid water stains. |
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| Texas |
Bought one yesterday and washed the X.
I used as instructed and it really works, I used a synthetic chamois just on a few areas that I didn't have patience to let it dry, but on all the places where it air dried like the windshield, it did not leave a single water spot.
Not having to lug around a bucket is just icing on the cake, so you could say I am now a convert ;)
Thanks,
Paul |
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| anjan |
| I've been using the products for months now. Well, to be honest, haven't had the opportunity to use it in western new york winter but will be back on it once it thaws :D |
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