Mr. Clean Autodry - Does it really work?

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Old May 9, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Default Mr. Clean Autodry - Does it really work?

Just saw a commercial for it on TV and was wondering if it really worked. If so, sure would save me a lot of time with my big truck. 2 hours for a basic wash/dry for my truck.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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It's a truck, it wasn't meant to be washed.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 2 SLOW
It's a truck, it wasn't meant to be washed.

Bingo
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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I use it on my HD - Works well, I don't use the crappy soap though. Just the clean water.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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i knew someone that used it on their black SS and said it works great if you follow the instructions.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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I've used it several times and it acually works pretty well. Just make sure when you rinse you get everything, if not, you will get water spots.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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I'm not impressed with it. I just use it now to rinse w/the filtered water.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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I made my own auto-wash system that has a 50gal tank and a R/O filter up top. It has an electronically controlled dual pump mech that lets use just enough water to get the job done.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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I like it in between paid car washes...good for a quick rinse.
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Old May 9, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ZLEEPER
I like it in between paid car washes...good for a quick rinse.
Paid car washes? *shudders*
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Old May 10, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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I have a black car and yea it works well, but i still recomend either going over your car with a chamois or letting it sit indoors, because a wet car will still attract dirt and stuff like that!

Better yet take it down 45 @ 120
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I used to use it on my dually. But then again it was a 4-door that had 9" of lift and 35s. Focker was big..and loooooong. I mainly used it to rinse and keep it from spotting. It worked pretty good actually. The old way took forever and a day to wash/dry.
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Old May 10, 2007 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LS69TA
I used to use it on my dually. But then again it was a 4-door that had 9" of lift and 35s. Focker was big..and loooooong. I mainly used it to rinse and keep it from spotting. It worked pretty good actually. The old way took forever and a day to wash/dry.

Hey man when its that high up, What the hell are water spots!! lol

Dry what you can reach and fo get about it!!!
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Originally Posted by Complicated
Hey man when its that high up, What the hell are water spots!! lol

Dry what you can reach and fo get about it!!!
True..18wheelers couldn't even see the top, but I try to halfway take care of my stuff. It was black too..so of course it showed every bit of dirt.
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It DOES work, but you have to use their soap and make sure you touch every part of the vehicle with it. I don't recommend it because the soap isn't that great. If anything, just use a high concentrate car wash soap and wash normally then take a 210mph leaf blower and hit it with that. Then come back with a waffle weave and make sure it's spotless. 20 mins or so.
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Dude it does not work, I own one, come buy it from me for half price, I bought it and dont even use it, used it about twice, thing sucks.
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Works like a champ! Soap is great too. I don't know why no one likes the soap. I am a clean freak when it comes to my car and swear by this system.

Quick and easy to use and will dry spotless every time. One trick I learned is do not use the same sponge to wash the paint and rims, use 2 different sponges. For some reason the sponge I use to clean the rims does not suds up as much as the one I use on the paint. Brake dust may have something to do with it, I don't know.
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Originally Posted by Mike2kZ
Paid car washes? *shudders*
I'm lazy, what can I say, besides....

you want to Zaino my car???
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Originally Posted by Chad02SS
Works like a champ! Soap is great too. I don't know why no one likes the soap. I am a clean freak when it comes to my car and swear by this system.

Quick and easy to use and will dry spotless every time. One trick I learned is do not use the same sponge to wash the paint and rims, use 2 different sponges. For some reason the sponge I use to clean the rims does not suds up as much as the one I use on the paint. Brake dust may have something to do with it, I don't know.
Use the system after you wax the car and you'll be re-waxing after the wash.
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Well you can get it from me for half price, ill sell it to you, im in irving, then you can write up your own review lol.
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