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Old 03-03-2004, 10:30 PM
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Mr. Clean AutoDry...it REALLY works!

Since today was a balmy 60 degrees here in jersey, I decided to wash my car and give Mr. Clean a try. When I first heard about this product claiming a dryless car wash, I personally didn't believe it. So I followed all the instructions on the box and got started:

Rinse
Soap (use a mitt or sponge to apply)
Rinse
Mr. Clean AutoDry

To my amazement, the water just sheeted off my car. I was standing there staring in disbelief. Now I know you guys are not going to believe me. Remember, I didn't believe it myself at first. What would normally take me close to 3 hours to do the entire car, this time it only took me less than an hour.

The best part was that it left NO streaks or waterspots, even on the windows. All this without using a single towel to dry!

In the end, I really recommend this product.
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cool....got a link??
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http://www.homemadesimple.com/mrcleanautodry/
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I picked one up myself. Works great! You could see the water dry right off. No water spots what-so-ever. Not bad for a $25 investment.
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yea it works, but i can't wait for it so i just wipe it off...LOL...
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for your So. Cali folks, where did you guys pick it up?
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hey .. click that link and watch the video for the product... i think one of them is wiping a Black GT-R
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I wonder about how well it will work when its sunny & 90* out though
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i want it.. how much was it? do u buy it at the local safeway?
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target for me $19.99
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it does work i used it yesterday awesome.
Old 03-04-2004, 07:26 AM
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No shiznit? It really works? Dang I thought it was just another Ron Popiel attempt at a fast buck. BJ's had them for sale Tuesday.
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Damn! Can't wait to try it.
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my question is how many times can you wash it with that?? it better not be a one time thing for 25 bucks
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I've wanted to get one, and now I'm definitely getting one!
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thanks for the heads up and the link, I ordered the coupons too, I think I'll check it out
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downside

I think it's OK, but there is a downside. The soap material seems to have a nasty coating affect on the car (hence the ability for the water to 'sheet' off) and the soap doesn't appear to get alot of the dirt off.

I tried to put some of the stuff in a bucket and srub the really dirty parts on the car, but a) the soap didn't sud all that well, and b) it still didn't seem to remove the dirt as readily as regular car wash soap.

The filter are a great idea, but they seem to not really last that long (or my trial 3 wash one didn't at least, and what sucks is it's hard to tell when you need to change the filter..yes I know the trial one doesn't change colors, but wonder how the regular ones works..oh yeah the regular filter is only good for 7 washes :o :o..which probably converts to three for me since my water is so hard)

I just hope the nasty film comes off as easily as it went on.
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Re: Mr. Clean AutoDry...it REALLY works!

Originally posted by BlackShadow


To my amazement, the water just sheeted off my car. I was standing there staring in disbelief. Now I know you guys are not going to believe me. Remember, I didn't believe it myself at first. What would normally take me close to 3 hours to do the entire car, this time it only took me less than an hour.

3 HOURS? A full wash, rinse and wax is maybe 2 hours; less than 2 hours if I use Eagle One. Using a good Chamois drying is never an issue.
Old 03-04-2004, 12:20 PM
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I go to the carwash

$5 and 4 illegal immigrants clean the shit out of my car for 20 minutes.
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Originally posted by Turboara
thanks for the heads up and the link, I ordered the coupons too, I think I'll check it out
Same here.
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is this zanio compatable?
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I don't think I want to try this one guys. Has there been any long term test on the effect it will have on the paint.

I am sure this product is heavily chemically based.
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I think the RV filter is the best method for "sheeting water" off the vehicle.
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Originally posted by BEETROOT
I go to the carwash

$9 and 4 illegal immigrants clean the shit out of my car for 20 minutes.
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One of the car mags gave it their stamp of approval too. I got to give it a try in the Spring.
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Originally posted by NiteQwill
for your So. Cali folks, where did you guys pick it up?

Target.
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Neither of my Acura's have EVER been to any KIND of car wash. 100% ZAINO baby ! At least the MDX is 100% Zaino. The CL is half Finish First, then Zaino to present....

They should call that stuff "Lazy Mans junk" .....
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yea but it cant get the water out of the cracks, i'll stick to my zaino and 215 mph toro
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Re: downside

Originally posted by JSuppi
I think it's OK, but there is a downside. The soap material seems to have a nasty coating affect on the car (hence the ability for the water to 'sheet' off) and the soap doesn't appear to get alot of the dirt off.

I tried to put some of the stuff in a bucket and srub the really dirty parts on the car, but a) the soap didn't sud all that well, and b) it still didn't seem to remove the dirt as readily as regular car wash soap.

I didn't like it all.
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I respect my car more than a cheap gimmic product, regardless of the results posted here.
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Re: downside

Originally posted by JSuppi
I think it's OK, but there is a downside. The soap material seems to have a nasty coating affect on the car (hence the ability for the water to 'sheet' off) and the soap doesn't appear to get alot of the dirt off.

I tried to put some of the stuff in a bucket and srub the really dirty parts on the car, but a) the soap didn't sud all that well, and b) it still didn't seem to remove the dirt as readily as regular car wash soap.

The filter are a great idea, but they seem to not really last that long (or my trial 3 wash one didn't at least, and what sucks is it's hard to tell when you need to change the filter..yes I know the trial one doesn't change colors, but wonder how the regular ones works..oh yeah the regular filter is only good for 7 washes :o :o..which probably converts to three for me since my water is so hard)

I just hope the nasty film comes off as easily as it went on.
One of the guys on the TL already used it after it rained and there were no nasty affect on the car.

Actually, the soap sud really well for me and it removed all the dirt on my car.

BTW, there is an indicator on the filter that tells you to change it when it turns brown.

Oh and the refill is suppose to last at least 10 car washes so it is cheaper than a car wash.
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