We have a softener system for inside the house but I didn’t hook it up to the outside lines. Probably should’ve done that
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I guess I shouldn't gripe. My TDS is sub 100 out of the tap (like 75 I believe), but it sure does spot if I don't dry quickly. My cheap filter system brings it down to virtually zeroWe have a softener system for inside the house but I didn’t hook it up to the outside lines. Probably should’ve done that
Does this product add ceramic to paint that last any significant amount of time, or will it wear off pretty quick? If my paint is perfect will this add much shine factor to it?Hybrid Ceramic Detailer is one of Meguiar's absolute best products! Use that as a drying aid after the wash and you will keep the coating maintained and help limit towel induced swirls.
It's an Si02 Quick Detailer, so any "ceramic" it adds will only be short lived. Having said that, its super easy to apply and achieves great gloss and slickness. Not Bead Maker slick, but pleasant.
I just checked and water softeners first made the scene in the early 1900's with Mr. Culligan. Back then, no one was even remotely thinking about washing vehicles and water spots. <smile> Consequently, they came up with the idea to bypass the exterior spigots in order to reduce the consumption of salt by avoiding things like lawn and shrub watering with softened water.
First off, I can't tell you how envious I am of your 75ppm, Alex! (lucky bastid) <grin> @WD Pro is another fortunate car washer with a sub 100 TDS water supply.
It's made by Enviq. I got from Scamazon. It's uses resin just like a CR spotless. But way cheaper.
I could. I have a tub sink in the basement that has a basic faucet that I can screw the hose right to. And I do use 100’ hoses so that could work. I may give it a try now that you put the idea in my head…
Yep, figured it had to be another softener rig, Alex, well done. Definitely cheaper and I see that it uses cartridges which is the only way to go. Loose resin is a huge PITA because refilling cannisters with it inevitably results in a spillage and those tiny round balls turn a surface like a garage floor into a skating rink! <grin>
Growing up in Ohio Mark, my Dad and I washed our cars in the garage during the winter. Unlike here where homes are on concrete slabs, we too had a basement and oh do I miss it! So, we had hot and cold water in the garage with a big drain, and we hooked the hose directly to the laundry tub spigot.
To be fair, you’re not really seeing swirls. The reason they show up as swirls is due to the light source being round. Flashlights, sun, headlamps…all round. If you use a flat square light they won’t show as swirls. So it’s less about how you wash and dry and more about what’s contaminating your media when you’re doing both.
