# Mr. Clean AutoDry **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 26, 2007, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382 "2007-12-26T11:07:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FormulaVette](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/formulavette/32/3357_2.png) [@FormulaVette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FormulaVette)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2007, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/1 "2007-12-26T11:07:34Z")
I got the Mr. Clean Autodry system for christmas and thought I would give it a try. It actually worked! It looks like all it uses is a house water filter and soap with some wax in it (it smells exactly like turtlewax soap). My car usually gets tons of water spots if I don’t dry it off, but it didn’t using this system. I’ll have to go price the soap/filters to see if its actually cheap enough to use every couple of weeks to wash my cars. ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2007, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/2 "2007-12-26T11:10:21Z")
nice, i was always wondering about it ---
**Author:** ![smokeyburnouts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokeyburnouts/32/5987_2.png) [@smokeyburnouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smokeyburnouts)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2007, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/3 "2007-12-26T11:30:34Z")
its decent, but i didnt think it was amazing…atleast on a black car. but i still like it. ---
**Author:** ![ZEX350Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/87869e/32.png) [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2007, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/4 "2007-12-26T11:47:07Z")
A lot of car dealers and even some newer car wash places use reverse osmosis water for “final rinse”. It dries spot free as the water is pure H20. ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2007, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/5 "2007-12-26T11:48:12Z")
I’ve heard good things, but can’t get myself to cough up the dough for one. I go over my car 100 times after I wash it anyway (when it’s warm out, that is). ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2007, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/6 "2007-12-26T12:48:46Z")
I bought one and tried it. It does work pretty well. ---
**Author:** ![8Grand](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8grand/32/5940_2.png) [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)\ **Post date:** [December 26, 2007, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/7 "2007-12-26T18:29:55Z")
I used it, but my cars exterior was too hot(sitting in the sun all day), it has an optimal temp rating on it, it says to let it sit int he sun then bring it to the shade and I didnt pay attention, I got water spots on the warmer sections of my car. Surprised it wasnt too cold out for you to use it. ---
**Author:** ![AeroKing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/aeroking/32/6011_2.png) [@AeroKing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AeroKing)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/8 "2007-12-27T12:31:47Z")
mine only works when i wash it inside the garage. outside, it either dries to waterspots, or takes forever to dry. i wash the truck about once a month, and use detailer on it in between. ---
**Author:** ![GNocide](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gnocide/32/5947_2.png) [@GNocide](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GNocide)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/9 "2007-12-27T12:42:30Z")
> [@psphinx81 = oroc](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/psphinx81-oroc/34084/9): > > mine only works when i wash it inside the garage. outside, it either dries to waterspots, or takes forever to dry. > > i wash the truck about once a month, and use detailer on it in between. mine was used weekly x 4 cars i had the same issues with a well waxed arsenal of black cars i went back to cheap car wash and towels ---
**Author:** ![BeastMode](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beastmode/32/6027_2.png) [@BeastMode](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BeastMode)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/10 "2007-12-27T12:48:35Z")
i used to use this on my dark blue silverado… it worked great then i lost the gun lol ---
**Author:** ![flyinglow57](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/flyinglow57/32/5978_2.png) [@flyinglow57](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flyinglow57)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/11 "2007-12-27T19:13:18Z")
i have it sittin around somewhere. it use to work well until i decided to stop buying the refills ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2007, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/12 "2007-12-28T09:23:09Z")
> [@FS: 17" CRT Monitor - $10](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-17-crt-monitor-10/34090/2): > > i went back to cheap car wash and towels I don’t see the point in me switching to the AutoDry, I’d probably go back as well. Besides if there’s a water spot or two it doesn’t matter because I go over it with glass cleaner on the windows and Quick Detailer on the paint a couple times in between washes (when it’s warm, anyway) ---
**Author:** ![FormulaVette](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/formulavette/32/3357_2.png) [@FormulaVette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FormulaVette)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2007, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/13 "2007-12-28T13:13:03Z")
> [@Project Car..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/project-car/34083/46): > > I don’t see the point in me switching to the AutoDry, I’d probably go back as well. Besides if there’s a water spot or two it doesn’t matter because I go over it with glass cleaner on the windows and Quick Detailer on the paint a couple times in between washes (when it’s warm, anyway) I always go over my car with quick detailer too. The best thing about the autodry for me was not having to put my hand in the bucket to get the soap out when its 40 degrees. ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2007, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/14 "2007-12-28T13:44:54Z")
> [@F.S. 1996 GSR Integra 4 dr](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-s-1996-gsr-integra-4-dr/33056/36): > > The best thing about the autodry for me was not having to put my hand in the bucket to get the soap out when its 40 degrees. Cheers. I’ll agree with that statement! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![GNocide](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gnocide/32/5947_2.png) [@GNocide](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GNocide)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2007, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/15 "2007-12-28T15:55:07Z")
> [@F.S. 1996 GSR Integra 4 dr](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-s-1996-gsr-integra-4-dr/33056/36): > > I always go over my car with quick detailer too. The best thing about the autodry for me was not having to put my hand in the bucket to get the soap out when its 40 degrees. amen to that ---
**Author:** ![OLDS\_ROCKETMAN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/olds_rocketman/32/5942_2.png) [@OLDS\_ROCKETMAN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OLDS_ROCKETMAN)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2007, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/16 "2007-12-28T17:26:01Z")
i won one a while ago but i yet to use it. i have several black cars so i’m hesitant. ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2007, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/17 "2007-12-28T23:05:33Z")
> [@F.S. 1996 GSR Integra 4 dr](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-s-1996-gsr-integra-4-dr/33056/36): > > I always go over my car with quick detailer too. The best thing about the autodry for me was not having to put my hand in the bucket to get the soap out when its 40 degrees. I use an brush with an extendable handle. Only in the winter, though. I wouldn’t use a brush on black. My car is silver, and gets polished/buffed in the spring, so some light brush marring isn’t a problem. ---
**Author:** ![04VDubGLI18T](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/9fc29f/32.png) [@04VDubGLI18T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/04VDubGLI18T)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2007, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/18 "2007-12-29T00:13:08Z")
IIRC the principle that the autodry uses is exactly what someone mentioned - which is basically purified water. If someone has a whole house water purifier I imagine they’d be able to just use tap water and get the same effect. I also know that the cartridges don’t last as long if you have “harder” water. So I’m pretty sure it’s just purified water. You can buy GE purified water for like $1/gal. Someone should try drying w/that 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GNocide](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gnocide/32/5947_2.png) [@GNocide](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GNocide)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2007, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/19 "2007-12-29T05:42:58Z")
> [@FS: 1998 Saturn SL1 Modded details inside](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1998-saturn-sl1-modded-details-inside/34040/5): > > I use an brush with an extendable handle. Only in the winter, though. I wouldn’t use a brush on black. My car is silver, and gets polished/buffed in the spring, so some light brush marring isn’t a problem. I USE A BRUSH ON BLACK ALL THE TIME -LAST 10 YEARS x5 cars BUT… its a special boars hair brush with a mahogany handle from either griots or Eastwood tool the Ferrari club of America uses it on enzos and it will not scratch. the key is it gets softer every time its used whats the difference in retail? griots gets $69 for the brush Eastwood gets $35 ---
**Author:** ![Zack01GC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a183cd/32.png) [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2007, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mr-clean-autodry/194382/20 "2007-12-29T09:04:57Z")
> [@Turbo Cobra VS LS2](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-cobra-vs-ls2/34115/5): > > I USE A BRUSH ON BLACK ALL THE TIME -LAST 10 YEARS x5 cars > > BUT… > its a special horse hair brush with a mahogany handle from either griots or Eastwood tool > > the Ferrari club of America uses it on enzos and it will not scratch. > the key is it gets softer every time its used > > whats the difference in retail? > griots gets $69 for the brush > Eastwood gets $35 I see. Mine is from Pep Boys and has plastic bristles that are soft on the end. I guess I wouldn’t use _my_ brush on a black car. Haha