Mr Clean Autodry?
Aug 12, 2004 | 07:16 AM
#21
Contributing Member
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 5,862
Likes: 0
From: SLC, UT
Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
Laundry soap??? BAD IDEA AND YOU SHOULD STOP AT ONCE!!!
My friend is a body man and he can't believe there's people that still use stuff like that;it's so abrasive and will destroy a clear coat.
My friend is a body man and he can't believe there's people that still use stuff like that;it's so abrasive and will destroy a clear coat.
Aug 17, 2004 | 05:02 PM
#22
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
I used Mr. Clean 3 times. Wasted $14.95 for the starter kit. Soap lasted only 3 washes and filter is done after 4 washes. Replacements are: $ 6.95 for soap, and $ 5.98 for filter. What a rip off. Wasted 15 bucks. Worst investment ever. With hard water in my area i'll be trowing money away on filters. Back to good ole bucket and soap.
Aug 19, 2004 | 09:08 PM
#23
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
TIDE? man, thats really cutting it cheap. if i have nothing else, i use dishwash liquid soap. if its good enough to wash my plates and eat off, its good enough for my cars paint. (and dont you dare tell me its abrasive because i wash my hands daily in it and ladies love my hands) 
Aug 19, 2004 | 09:25 PM
#24
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 487
Likes: 1
From: Auburn, CA
Originally Posted by nees1212
I believe the filters last around 10 washes, depending on the type of water you have. I will say though, that I'm very pleased with the product, and will gladly spend the extra money on filters every 10 washes or so. No more drying it with a chamois, and then later having water marks where it leaked from under the badges or bed liner. The key to the Mr. Clean system is to wash you car real good first with whatever soap you feel like using, and then rinse it off real good. Then hose it down with the soap from the Mr. Clean and wipe your vehicle down. Then rinse with water, and then mist with the filtered water.
OMG what a PITA! I'll stick with a terry towel.
Aug 19, 2004 | 09:55 PM
#25
Contributing Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 8,345
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Originally Posted by gtfourdreams
TIDE? man, thats really cutting it cheap. if i have nothing else, i use dishwash liquid soap. if its good enough to wash my plates and eat off, its good enough for my cars paint. (and dont you dare tell me its abrasive because i wash my hands daily in it and ladies love my hands)
Not abrasive but it strips everything off your paint - good for stripping off old stuff before new stuff but bad to just leave alone. If I can find my Griot's care manual I'll type in the entry about dish soap...
Aug 20, 2004 | 07:42 PM
#26
Contributing Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,370
Likes: 0
lol....i use the local lazor wash.....does a pretty good job and doesnt contact the paint so it doesnt leave any scratches......kinda pricey at 5 dollars a pop maybe twice a week, but it doesnt bother me....
Aug 22, 2004 | 12:12 AM
#27
Contributing Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 897
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by backyard_motorsports
i have never hear that amor all has EVER screwed up plastic interior parts 
Aug 22, 2004 | 10:51 AM
#28
Registered User
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
ph nuetral car wash sop the only way to go! buy a gallon of the stuff and it lasts forever. i did buy the mr.clean starter kit and im not impressed at all. its a pain in the ass for me because what do u do with your mit when u go to switch the gun to rinse? im back to the bucket!
Nov 1, 2004 | 04:51 PM
#29
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
I've been using the autoclean for the last two months and have had great success with it. Washing is still a chore, but I no longer have to dry it. Drying always took me the longest time and was the part I hated the most.
If you don't want to use the soap that comes with it you can use another car wash product that is made for washing cars. Its much cheaper and does work as well as the Mr. Clean soap. I follow their instructions to the tee, but where I spend more time is on the final rinse water. You have to have patience on the final rinse as the water pressure is quite low, but this is probably the most important step as this is where you are removing all of the soap and unfiltered water. The first time I used the autoclean, I hurried the rinse cycle and ended up with a few spots and almost threw it away. The next time I took my time on the rinse cycle and was very impressed with the final product. I am now sold on this product.
The starter kit comes with a limited filter that only lasts for three washes. The replacements typically last me up to ten washes, however, this can depend on how hard the water is in your area. The filters are around $6 at either Target or Rite Aid in my area.
It took me three or four washes to really get into the routine of using this product, but now I swear by it.
If you don't want to use the soap that comes with it you can use another car wash product that is made for washing cars. Its much cheaper and does work as well as the Mr. Clean soap. I follow their instructions to the tee, but where I spend more time is on the final rinse water. You have to have patience on the final rinse as the water pressure is quite low, but this is probably the most important step as this is where you are removing all of the soap and unfiltered water. The first time I used the autoclean, I hurried the rinse cycle and ended up with a few spots and almost threw it away. The next time I took my time on the rinse cycle and was very impressed with the final product. I am now sold on this product.
The starter kit comes with a limited filter that only lasts for three washes. The replacements typically last me up to ten washes, however, this can depend on how hard the water is in your area. The filters are around $6 at either Target or Rite Aid in my area.
It took me three or four washes to really get into the routine of using this product, but now I swear by it.
Dec 10, 2004 | 10:28 AM
#30
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
I have it works great on my black 2000 Tacoma 4x4. Just make sure you change the filter regularly. A must for dark colored vehicles
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Blamalam
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
22
Mar 12, 2022 07:34 AM
jasonty
Pre 84 Trucks (Build-Up Section)
41
Dec 23, 2018 01:00 PM
djohnson13
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
8
Sep 4, 2015 12:35 PM
GreatLakesGuy
The Classifieds GraveYard
8
Sep 4, 2015 09:27 AM
