Tried Mr. Clean with Zymol Soap...

Rba007 · 03-27-2004, 07:39 PM

Discovered that the ENTIRE "auto-dry" process relies on the soap. The lil filtered water really didnt do anything. I noted that the autodry soap seemed to not get along well with wax, and after looking at the soap in the bottle and seeing all the crud in it, I decided to go with my trusty zymol.

When I first washed with mr clean last week, I waxed it immediately afterwards with NXT. While waxing, I pulled up a lot of dirt that somehow didnt get off the car (I definitely didnt miss a spot).

SO, final word is that Id say the mr clean thing is good for quick washes when you dont really have the time to be throurough. But, when youre looking to get your car REALLY clean, nothing can beat the good ol soap and bucket.

Ill still be using the MR clean unit, just minus its soap. Its still easier than lugging around a bucket and having to keep empyting and re-filling to keep the crud out of my wash mit.

Rba007 · 03-27-2004, 07:46 PM

Here a couple pics with the NXT and zymol soap... Bad lighting, but you can see some reflection.

Rba007 · 03-27-2004, 07:48 PM

Requisite Ass shot.

Molson · 03-27-2004, 08:44 PM

you are still supposed to scrub with the mr clean tho.

Rba007 · 03-27-2004, 08:45 PM

I know youre sposed to, but it didnt get along with my wax, which is why i wont be using the mr clean soap anymore.

buffbison · 03-28-2004, 11:11 AM

well finally used the mr clean auto dry today, gotta admit, im impressed. i always had troubles with water spots on my car, even after i hand dry it, (we have a lot of deposits in our water outside water)....but as those ads say, it truely is spot free... not one water spot, or anything... however, i didn't polish or wax the car cause, the clerk i bought it from, told me to stop by after i wash it, so she can see the results... so, all in all, im impressed...we'll just wait and see till i polish/wax the car, and see if that'll work out as good.

OneQuickGT1 · 03-28-2004, 11:55 AM

Glad to hear some good results! I am SUPER picky, and am planning on using it this week. I will be sure to post my results!

Brett

Rba007 · 03-28-2004, 04:42 PM

It does work great, but if youre going to be a fanatic about the car's finish, this stuff is good for when youre in a rush. But if you want it to be really clean, wash the old fashioned way.

Rich · 04-06-2004, 02:18 PM

i used the mr clean auto wash and then used the nxt wax. first of all i thought the nxt stuff was awesome but it was also the only wax ive used on my GA. anyway, i did notice that the nxt applicator was a little dirty but i dont think that was mr. cleans fault. but im a big fan of the auto dry so maybe im biased.

GreatGraySkwid · 04-08-2004, 02:01 PM

What I noticed was that next time it rained, all that pretty Zaino beading *dissapeared*. The rain sheeted on my car. It looked like crap.

I'm still using it, cause I think a filtered rinse is great, but I'm definitely not using their crappy soap anymore...

Rba007 · 04-08-2004, 08:12 PM

be careful switching soaps! I dont know what happened, but monday after drying the car it had countless spots all over it. Looked like vaseline on it or something. Had to was three times to get it off!

Rich · 04-09-2004, 07:09 AM

quick question about the nxt wax. this might not be the best place to post but whatever. so how often would be good to apply the wax. i heard too much wax could be bad but im not sure. thanks

Rba007 · 04-09-2004, 08:09 AM

Because im a fanatic (although not nearly as "bad" as most on this site), ill wax around every 2-3 weeks. 1 or 2 coats each time.

Rich · 04-13-2004, 07:02 AM

cool thanks. i think i might be doing another wax job this weekend

WhiteGAGT2001 · 04-13-2004, 09:24 AM

or if u dont want to wax it this often use the booster wax, that works great too

action · 04-13-2004, 09:52 AM

If i were using this product, I definantly not use the Mr Clean soap, not even put it in the machine, especially if you use a high end wax like Zaino.

Just use the filtered water portion of the machine to do a final rinse of the car. The water won't sheet and eveporate like its supposed to, it will just bead up like it always do. Only difference being that when the water eventually evaporates, it won't leave spots because the contaminates were absorbed by the filter.

Do a test spot on a clean car with regular water and brita jug water.

ViperGTSR · 04-13-2004, 04:15 PM

more like Mr. Clean Auto-GAY!! that thing sucks alot

Rba007 · 04-13-2004, 06:17 PM

Alex, your words of wisdom transcend the ages... I agree with you completely.

ViperGTSR · 04-14-2004, 01:48 PM

thanks Dave!

I like your ride alot man, looks really hot! (PS my car works now)

Rba007 · 04-14-2004, 03:58 PM

Sweeet, glad to hear! Comin to MGM?

03-27-2004, 07:39 PM	#1
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Tried Mr. Clean with Zymol Soap... Discovered that the ENTIRE "auto-dry" process relies on the soap. The lil filtered water really didnt do anything. I noted that the autodry soap seemed to not get along well with wax, and after looking at the soap in the bottle and seeing all the crud in it, I decided to go with my trusty zymol. When I first washed with mr clean last week, I waxed it immediately afterwards with NXT. While waxing, I pulled up a lot of dirt that somehow didnt get off the car (I definitely didnt miss a spot). SO, final word is that Id say the mr clean thing is good for quick washes when you dont really have the time to be throurough. But, when youre looking to get your car REALLY clean, nothing can beat the good ol soap and bucket. Ill still be using the MR clean unit, just minus its soap. Its still easier than lugging around a bucket and having to keep empyting and re-filling to keep the crud out of my wash mit. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

03-27-2004, 07:46 PM	#2
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Here a couple pics with the NXT and zymol soap... Bad lighting, but you can see some reflection. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

03-27-2004, 07:48 PM	#3
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Requisite Ass shot. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

03-27-2004, 08:44 PM	#4
Molson Admininadian! AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Great White Norf Age: 45 Posts: 3,695 Vehicle: Duramax, C10, MKZ	you are still supposed to scrub with the mr clean tho. __________________ Sig

03-27-2004, 08:45 PM	#5
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	I know youre sposed to, but it didnt get along with my wax, which is why i wont be using the mr clean soap anymore. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

03-28-2004, 11:11 AM	#6
buffbison seductive grand am AKA: Jason Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SC Age: 39 Posts: 109 Vehicle: 2000 Grand AM SE	well finally used the mr clean auto dry today, gotta admit, im impressed. i always had troubles with water spots on my car, even after i hand dry it, (we have a lot of deposits in our water outside water)....but as those ads say, it truely is spot free... not one water spot, or anything... however, i didn't polish or wax the car cause, the clerk i bought it from, told me to stop by after i wash it, so she can see the results... so, all in all, im impressed...we'll just wait and see till i polish/wax the car, and see if that'll work out as good.

03-28-2004, 11:55 AM	#7
OneQuickGT1 Detailing Fanatic AKA: Brett Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Homer Glen, Illinois Age: 39 Posts: 416 Vehicle: 2004 GTO	Glad to hear some good results! I am SUPER picky, and am planning on using it this week. I will be sure to post my results! Brett __________________ Love the GTO, but I still miss the GAGT...sometimes

03-28-2004, 04:42 PM	#8
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	It does work great, but if youre going to be a fanatic about the car's finish, this stuff is good for when youre in a rush. But if you want it to be really clean, wash the old fashioned way. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

04-06-2004, 02:18 PM	#9
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	i used the mr clean auto wash and then used the nxt wax. first of all i thought the nxt stuff was awesome but it was also the only wax ive used on my GA. anyway, i did notice that the nxt applicator was a little dirty but i dont think that was mr. cleans fault. but im a big fan of the auto dry so maybe im biased. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

04-08-2004, 02:01 PM	#10
GreatGraySkwid The Humblest AKA: Evan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Big D Age: 45 Posts: 230 Vehicle: 04 GA GT Coupe	What I noticed was that next time it rained, all that pretty Zaino beading dissapeared. The rain sheeted on my car. It looked like crap. I'm still using it, cause I think a filtered rinse is great, but I'm definitely not using their crappy soap anymore... __________________ Evan "Skwid" Langlinais The Humblest Mollusk on the Net 2004 Black GAGT Coupe w/ Ram Air Hood (R.I.P. Carla)

04-08-2004, 08:12 PM	#11
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	be careful switching soaps! I dont know what happened, but monday after drying the car it had countless spots all over it. Looked like vaseline on it or something. Had to was three times to get it off! __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

04-09-2004, 07:09 AM	#12
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	quick question about the nxt wax. this might not be the best place to post but whatever. so how often would be good to apply the wax. i heard too much wax could be bad but im not sure. thanks

04-09-2004, 08:09 AM	#13
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Because im a fanatic (although not nearly as "bad" as most on this site), ill wax around every 2-3 weeks. 1 or 2 coats each time. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

04-13-2004, 07:02 AM	#14
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	cool thanks. i think i might be doing another wax job this weekend

04-13-2004, 09:24 AM	#15
WhiteGAGT2001 Grand Am Sistah! AKA: Marta Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Albany NY Age: 42 Posts: 61 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT 2dr	or if u dont want to wax it this often use the booster wax, that works great too __________________ Marta 2001 Grand AM GT

04-13-2004, 09:52 AM	#16
action GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Age: 43 Posts: 656 Vehicle: 2000 GA SE V6	If i were using this product, I definantly not use the Mr Clean soap, not even put it in the machine, especially if you use a high end wax like Zaino. Just use the filtered water portion of the machine to do a final rinse of the car. The water won't sheet and eveporate like its supposed to, it will just bead up like it always do. Only difference being that when the water eventually evaporates, it won't leave spots because the contaminates were absorbed by the filter. Do a test spot on a clean car with regular water and brita jug water.

04-13-2004, 04:15 PM	#17
ViperGTSR i <3 my lanyard AKA: Alex Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Desert, SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 2,260 Vehicle: Turbo Biodiesel \| R1	more like Mr. Clean Auto-GAY!! that thing sucks alot __________________ House mods are the new car mods

04-13-2004, 06:17 PM	#18
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Alex, your words of wisdom transcend the ages... I agree with you completely. __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

04-14-2004, 01:48 PM	#19
ViperGTSR i <3 my lanyard AKA: Alex Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Desert, SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 2,260 Vehicle: Turbo Biodiesel \| R1	thanks Dave! I like your ride alot man, looks really hot! (PS my car works now) __________________ House mods are the new car mods

04-14-2004, 03:58 PM	#20
Rba007 GAGT Oldie AKA: Dave Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: N. Muskegon MI Age: 38 Posts: 2,444 Vehicle: 04 Grand Prix GT	Sweeet, glad to hear! Comin to MGM? __________________ Dave's Sexy Ride "Sul3LiME883: i'm drunk tho. i'd throw myself at a penis right now, i bet." "When you step over the line, your nuts are mine" "ArcticSun GT: u do smell dave, smell like awesomeness"

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