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Bugkillah 06-07-2017 08:16 PM

Spot free rinsing setup at home.
 
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Here's my $81 setup I ordered off the internet. The hose on the right is for pre rinse and wash, the left side gives me the spot free final rinse she deserves. It's a two stage water filter setup. The first stage is a 5 micron sediment filter. The second stage is a water softener. When the water softener wears out, I think I'm going to try a De-Ionizing filter. I've seen some other similar setups, much more expensive at the warehouse box stores, then found this gem on a forum, for like Ferraris or Vipers, can't remember. I typically use a leaf blower on the head and tail lights and mirrors and such, run around the block, then work on tire shine, before going back in garage. I can disconnect the hoses on the filters, then lift the filters and bracket off the screws and put back in the garage for storage.

JTM88 06-07-2017 08:25 PM

I'm really interested in one of these setup. What kind of flow do you get through it, and where can I buy this?

Bugkillah 06-07-2017 08:31 PM

Typically 1.5 - 2 gallons per minute.
 
Just fine for rinsing, but still a little slow. PM for info.

JTM88 06-07-2017 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugkillah (Post 3661824)
Just fine for rinsing, but still a little slow. PM for info.

Thanks

Jayhovah 06-07-2017 08:55 PM

Just consider yourself lucky for having a hose. I live in an apartment complex so I have to use one of these stupid things. I have to fill 5 gallon buckets in the bathtub and grunt them outside to the car to load it.

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RyanWest 06-09-2017 05:00 PM

I have a similar system but with 4 filters cartridges. I can wash during the evening and let dry over night and no water spots. :)

JARblue 06-16-2017 04:26 AM

You're definitely going to want the de-ionizing cartridge. They are pretty freaking awesome - I had access to one for several years when my buddy lived in the adjacent neighborhood. Now that he's moved away, I regret that I didn't wash my car at his place more often. Since then I've graduated from a cheap leaf blower to MetroVac products.

Wonka2581 06-16-2017 05:38 AM

Info on where I can order this please!!!

Jayhovah 06-19-2017 05:03 PM

Just zoom in on the picture. Nice find, OP!

SgtGoldy 06-22-2017 08:18 AM

I had one of these years ago with my G37. Filters went bad decently quick. Maybe they've improved them over the years. let us know how it goes :tup:

Jayhovah 04-30-2018 09:49 AM

So now that I am a home owner I am gonna get one of these setups... whats the benefit of the deionizing cartridge instead of the softener?

JARblue 04-30-2018 09:52 AM

The deionizing cartridge is for pulling pretty much all contaminants out of the water. It is what makes for a spot-free rinse.

Quicksilvers 05-03-2018 11:08 PM

I used one of these years ago it works wonders when trying to get your Z clean.

Bugkillah 06-09-2018 03:50 PM

Quick update: the water softener cartridge wasn’t near enough, I purchased and tried the de-ionizer cartridge and it worked perfect. No spots at all, I left the car wet when I drove around the block and then back in the garage, next day all good. You can get the de-ionizing cartridge from the same company on the first post for about $36, used just for rinsing after washing one section at a time, website said you can get about ~100 gallons, then throw away and order another, no recharging or refilling.


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