- Mr. Clean Auto-dry Car Wash - Anyone know of this?
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I'm going to pick it up, but I don't really care for the soap/water mixture that it spits out. I just like the filtered water feature which will get rid of any water spots...I still plan to use the water blade, but this way I don't have to race around trying to catch the hard-to-reach areas with a towel before it makes water spots.
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Mr. Clean Auto-dry Car wash
I order this item a couple of months ago and received it last week. I was skeptical of the claims. I used the Mr. Clean Auto Dry yesterday (Sunday) and was pleasantly surprised. IT WORKS.... Not only did it not spot, but it stays clean and bright longer, seems to repell some dust and dirt usually associated with soap and mineral deposits on the surface. It says it is guaranteed or your money back for 1 year. I love the fact I don't need to dry the car off. I did not wash in direct sunlight and it sparkles.![[:D]](/images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin [:D]")
I order this item a couple of months ago and received it last week. I was skeptical of the claims. I used the Mr. Clean Auto Dry yesterday (Sunday) and was pleasantly surprised. IT WORKS.... Not only did it not spot, but it stays clean and bright longer, seems to repell some dust and dirt usually associated with soap and mineral deposits on the surface. It says it is guaranteed or your money back for 1 year. I love the fact I don't need to dry the car off. I did not wash in direct sunlight and it sparkles.
I have no idea how I missed this thread. Remember when we were talking about different ways to dry your car and then this stranger came in and told us to e-mail him with the address so he can send us something magical that doesn't require hand drying. Well, guess what, he was talking about this product and I e-mailed him and got it pretty quick and best of all, it was free. I used it twice, about 2 or 3 weeks ago and half an hour ago on two cars. All I can say is, it's just awesome! First of all, it only took me 40 minutes to wash two cars. Both, the bimmer (blue) and my landlord's accord (goldish color) who only let me use his hose if I washed his car too, are spotless and are VERY shiney. One bad side I see to this product is, the one I got for free, something like a sample, only has enough soap for 3 or maybe 4 washes, and the filter as they say will last about 3-5 washes or so, don't remember exactly. Well, the one that isn't free, has more soap and the filter lasts 9-12 washes I think, but you can get more soap and a new filter separately, and still that would worth every penny. Mr. Elussive, can you post the website where you can order the damn thing so I can get more soap and possible another filter? I'm addicted to it now and don't think I can last a long time without washing the car since I can't make myself dry it the old fashion way anymore, even with the blade. Long story short, I wouldd recomend this product to anyone and it sure is worth it. ![[thumb]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_thumb.gif "Thumbs Up [thumb]")
I will use the stuff, should it actually work !
To all you chemical haters, I went to the local brushless car wash...water-jets/chemicals only..(no brushes, no fringy strip thingies..etc)...just water and liquid soap....then a high power air dry. After seeing other Black luxury type cars go through & a black 911, I decided to try.
I like it - no swirls no problems, and my rag-top didnt leak either, but hand washing is my 1st choice.
Bad thing was $6.50 per wash.
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Cant wait to hear more on this Mr Clean ???
To all you chemical haters, I went to the local brushless car wash...water-jets/chemicals only..(no brushes, no fringy strip thingies..etc)...just water and liquid soap....then a high power air dry. After seeing other Black luxury type cars go through & a black 911, I decided to try.
I like it - no swirls no problems, and my rag-top didnt leak either, but hand washing is my 1st choice.
Bad thing was $6.50 per wash.
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Cant wait to hear more on this Mr Clean ???
Here is a link for 2 5$ coupons for the Mr Clean Auto Dry
http://www.homemadesimple.com/mrcleanautodry/events.shtml
-Carl
http://www.homemadesimple.com/mrcleanautodry/events.shtml
-Carl
OK, everybody. Here are a few answers to your Mr. Clean AutoDry questions.
1--Procter & Gamble accelerated the intro of this product. It is now available basically in the South (for obvious reasons) just about everywhere you go (Wal-Mart, Kmart, Walgreens, Kroger etc., plus Auto Zone and other automotive outlets. The rollout should be complete next month in the North. FOR ANDREYIV and all ... Refill filters and soap are available wherever you buy the starter kit.
2--Forget the $30 price. The starter kit will sell for $20-$25, depending on the store. The original price was web only and included an extra soap and filter. Now there's no waiting at all.
3--The starter kit is good for about three washes. Refill soap should cost about $5, refill filters about $6 (again, depending on the store). Refill soap and filters each are good for about 10 washes. The sprayer you get with the starter kit should work forever. Over time, washing your cars with AutoDry should cost about $1.
4--AutoDry absolutely will work with any kind of water, regardless of hardness, with exactly the same results. If you have very hard water, you will go through filters more quickly. Other ways of achieving a spot-free wash with no hand drying either won't work or are too expensive. Silicon is certainly not the answer. Neither is using only the AutoDry filter. The soap and filter are designed to work together.
5--There are no harsh chemicals in the soap. It has a polymer in it that sheets water off the vehicle surface, as someone has suggested. It will not strip wax. When the car dries, you can wax to your heart's content, but you probably won't need to. You will notice that the surface of your car, even if it was waxed previously, will not be slick after washing with AutoDry. Don't worry: The wax is still there, good as ever. There will be a fine, clear coating of the polymer covering the surface (waxed or not). The polymer rinses away after two or three rains.
6--P&G has spent four years researching and developing this product and understanding everything possible about modern basecoat/clearcoat finishes. It's leveraged 87 years of experience in surface cleaning to develop a soap that is specially formulated to remove road grime. Let me put it this way: in the past, a carwash mitt may have lasted me all year or even two years. Now, I'm lucky if I get through two washes before having to replace it. I'm more than happy doing that because it means the soap is so effective.
7--Don't use anything but AutoDry soap in the sprayer. It will clog. Don't use a bucket. Just let the sprayer dispense soap directly to the car and your carwash mitt.
8--FOR MR. ELUSIVE ... The closest place to your area I think AutoDry is being sold is Virginia. Should be in NJ soon.
9--If you have any doubts, AutoDry is Motor Trend Approved. There also have been reviews done on this product in the February Import Tuner magazine and the February Automobile magazine.
If anyone has any further questions, please post them or e-mail me.
1--Procter & Gamble accelerated the intro of this product. It is now available basically in the South (for obvious reasons) just about everywhere you go (Wal-Mart, Kmart, Walgreens, Kroger etc., plus Auto Zone and other automotive outlets. The rollout should be complete next month in the North. FOR ANDREYIV and all ... Refill filters and soap are available wherever you buy the starter kit.
2--Forget the $30 price. The starter kit will sell for $20-$25, depending on the store. The original price was web only and included an extra soap and filter. Now there's no waiting at all.
3--The starter kit is good for about three washes. Refill soap should cost about $5, refill filters about $6 (again, depending on the store). Refill soap and filters each are good for about 10 washes. The sprayer you get with the starter kit should work forever. Over time, washing your cars with AutoDry should cost about $1.
4--AutoDry absolutely will work with any kind of water, regardless of hardness, with exactly the same results. If you have very hard water, you will go through filters more quickly. Other ways of achieving a spot-free wash with no hand drying either won't work or are too expensive. Silicon is certainly not the answer. Neither is using only the AutoDry filter. The soap and filter are designed to work together.
5--There are no harsh chemicals in the soap. It has a polymer in it that sheets water off the vehicle surface, as someone has suggested. It will not strip wax. When the car dries, you can wax to your heart's content, but you probably won't need to. You will notice that the surface of your car, even if it was waxed previously, will not be slick after washing with AutoDry. Don't worry: The wax is still there, good as ever. There will be a fine, clear coating of the polymer covering the surface (waxed or not). The polymer rinses away after two or three rains.
6--P&G has spent four years researching and developing this product and understanding everything possible about modern basecoat/clearcoat finishes. It's leveraged 87 years of experience in surface cleaning to develop a soap that is specially formulated to remove road grime. Let me put it this way: in the past, a carwash mitt may have lasted me all year or even two years. Now, I'm lucky if I get through two washes before having to replace it. I'm more than happy doing that because it means the soap is so effective.
7--Don't use anything but AutoDry soap in the sprayer. It will clog. Don't use a bucket. Just let the sprayer dispense soap directly to the car and your carwash mitt.
8--FOR MR. ELUSIVE ... The closest place to your area I think AutoDry is being sold is Virginia. Should be in NJ soon.
9--If you have any doubts, AutoDry is Motor Trend Approved. There also have been reviews done on this product in the February Import Tuner magazine and the February Automobile magazine.
If anyone has any further questions, please post them or e-mail me.
To wileycoyote and everyone ...
My wife called to let me know that Mr. Clean AutoDry was on sale at the Kroger near our house, and later on I stopped to get something at a Farmer Jack supermarket and saw AutoDry there, too. We live in Michigan, so I'm assuming everyone might be able to find AutoDry now at a store nearby. I know Wal-Mart and Target, other mass marketers, some drug stores and supermarkets will carry it. I did not see the refill filters and soap yet. Also, check out the February Popular Mechanics, which named AutoDry an Editor's Choice product. There's also a blurb about AutoDry in the February Popular Science.
TO WILEY:
How did you know the filter was done? I'm just curious. I'm not doubting your experience. With the worst hard water, I suppose this could happen. If you send me your mailing information via e-mail, I'll send you some filters. Funny thing, the starter filters don't have an indicator to tell you when they're spent -- you're just supposed to replace them after three washes. But the replacement filters, the ones good for 10 washes, have an indicator that changes color to tell you when they're done. The three washes for starter filters/soap and 10 for replacements are averages based on an average size car and water of average hardness. People with very hard water like you could get fewer washes and people with softer water could get more. The replacement filter I used gave me about 12 washes.
My wife called to let me know that Mr. Clean AutoDry was on sale at the Kroger near our house, and later on I stopped to get something at a Farmer Jack supermarket and saw AutoDry there, too. We live in Michigan, so I'm assuming everyone might be able to find AutoDry now at a store nearby. I know Wal-Mart and Target, other mass marketers, some drug stores and supermarkets will carry it. I did not see the refill filters and soap yet. Also, check out the February Popular Mechanics, which named AutoDry an Editor's Choice product. There's also a blurb about AutoDry in the February Popular Science.
TO WILEY:
How did you know the filter was done? I'm just curious. I'm not doubting your experience. With the worst hard water, I suppose this could happen. If you send me your mailing information via e-mail, I'll send you some filters. Funny thing, the starter filters don't have an indicator to tell you when they're spent -- you're just supposed to replace them after three washes. But the replacement filters, the ones good for 10 washes, have an indicator that changes color to tell you when they're done. The three washes for starter filters/soap and 10 for replacements are averages based on an average size car and water of average hardness. People with very hard water like you could get fewer washes and people with softer water could get more. The replacement filter I used gave me about 12 washes.