3 Advanced Ways To Eliminate Water Spots Washing In The Sun

[@SpencerDeMont13]

Hey, another option to consider is renting a larger DI tank from a water filtration company. For our mobile detailing setup, we rent DI tanks for $15 dollars a month from a company called Puretec. They also come to change the tanks out, so you don't have to waste time changing the resin.

[@alexm3157]

$15 a month? what company?

[@Finetouchautopros]

How do you find those in your area

[@clintondobbs3544]

Another fact to point out is that the resin life will vary widely based on what your TDS reading is at your home. I was gifted a CR Spotless system and only got 4, yes 4, washes out of this 450 dollar purchase due to my TDS levels being around 800ppm. I highly suggest getting a TDS reading of where you live if you have very hard water prior to considering a DI system.

[@jeremys3987]

Was that 4 full washes or just final rinses? My water is around 450 ppm and am curious how many final rinses I could get with the cr spotless on a full size truck..

[@clintondobbs3544]

Full washes@@jeremys3987

[@ooohandstuff]

Formula 4 works really well. Also, I live in Florida and I find myself using ONR wash and wax for most of my wash jobs especially if they are light soiled.

[@ryandaddino559]

Have been watching your vids for a few months now, keep up the good content. If your still running a DI system something to maybe look into is getting a reverse osmosis system as a prefilter. My brother is a professional mobile detailer as well and he set up a pretty legit system using a 4x40 RO cartridge after a set of sediment and carbon filters. It makes the resin in his DI system last way longer and it gets the water to 0-PPM. Only downfall is it’s a relatively big setup so he has it mounted on a wall inside his garage. Just some food for thought. I’m currently having him help me build a similar setup because I was tired of going through so much resin. Even as a hobby detailer but I have pretty shitty tap water.

[@buddymorrissey]

Your channel is one of the best, most concise and thorough on detailing- well done! I'm a hobbyist, taking care of my personal cars- but with my well water (and even city water here) at over 300 ppm TDS, washing (or very quick wiping) in shade is a must. If preparing for ceramic coating, will a drying aid as a final rinse before coating interfere with the bond? Will IPA or proprietary cleaner clean up any "wax" left behind by the Formula 4?

[@conan111169]

😮😮😮

[@robertghantous2102]

You read my mind, was looking into getting one eventually and was kind of put off because of the different kinds. Appreciate the insight. 👍

[@bobwadsworth4799]

Sounds good. Now do this in Phoenix, with the drying aides, in the middle of summer, in the shade, when it is still 105 degrees at 7:30pm. It is so frustrating!!!! I just do my cars and extended families cars, for free, so I can not really justify a DI system. But that would be cool to get.

[@YuoGotOwn3d]

I am getting back into detailing my own cars again and yes I have found between that and Monsoons, I am not a fan. You wash the car and then rain... But at least we can enjoy it until August.

[@rickjones2985]

Rinseless washing takes care of water spots !

[@UnderMyPalm]

Scratch & Shine!

[@CockadoodleLou]

Make sure to agitate the dirt using a brick

[@JordyC1993]

​@@CockadoodleLou I laughed out loud 😂

[@matsudakodo]

I'm starting to think that for those stuck with tap water, a rinseless wash solution is the only way you'll take control and prevent mineral water spots. But you need to work smart and 1) do a cleaning presoak with something stronger and 2) use multiple cloths/mitts and skip the buckets.

[@gearlstrickland3365]

If you have a water softener in your home, will that help with spotty water?

[@jeepguylv80]

I am in Vegas and our water sucks. yours isn't that bad at 115, my hose averages about 460 on my tds meter, which will shorten the life of the resin, that's why I would rather get the larger tank then the cr spotless. tried calling around for a commercial DI tank service and it just doesn't make sense at $115 mo. rental and a $400 change out fee.

[@dalegoins5721]

Thanks

[@angelcapote1218]

Thanks for all the tips. Can you use the formula 4 on ceramic coating vehicles. Thanks

[@mnmn1665]

I've been using an On The Go brand DI tank for 5 years now. Best thing I've ever bought. It's similar to the Pro 100 you show here. Thanks for the vids.

[@elreyperez3116]

So would the Maguair hybrid ceramic wax would work as the same as formula 4 spray wax or wats the difference

[@photog1529]

I have an older model Suburban I use for photo excursions and camping. I had it painted with bedliner a few years back that is holding up really well. Can't use a paste wax due to the rough surface. Would Superior Formula 4 work for this type of finish? I generally wash it with a soft nylon bristle brush to get the dirt out of the nooks and crannies, but would like to coat it with some sort of protectant.

[@cleanerdetailsllc7789]

wash with ONR (which is a water softener btw) done deal

[@cristovalderrama1794]

Do you spray it on the car when it’s dirty or you mix it into the water tank?

[@joliewu8625]

@@cristovalderrama1794 spray it on the car

[@bertastleford4692]

So, what is the best way to use formula spray way? Spray on bottle or mixed in with washing soap or its own foam cannon?

[@chriswille9054]

Have you tried the DI tank from Simple Chuck? I've thought about buying this system. But I'm having second thoughts after seeing some other options on your video. I am a mobile detailer looking for the best result. Any thoughts on the best DI option for a mobile detailer?

[@anthonysholars4782]

Could Superior Formula 4, as a Drying aid also be good enough as a wax that so I don't have to go back over it and wax it? And can I do it through the foam cannon?

[@garyb1742]

I tried it in a cannon and it didn't do well. Form 4 is more of a quick detail wax and doesn't last very long.

[@timmartin8987]

Have you tried adding the formula 4 to your foam cannon, and if so what was the result? Thanks

[@Aviation_Professional]

I tried and mixed with Adams Foam Wash and Formula 4 with DI water in the HOT Florida Sun yesterday! Lots of pollen on the car. Didn't go well at all. Perhaps my order of operations, concentration amounts..? Don't know, but I won't be doing that again!

[@johnfeather5405]

Awesome I have to black SUV. Do you use it full strength? How long does it last? Do I have to use it every time I wash my vehicle? Ty

[@williamclick9771]

It's odd that you would have this video because I'm allergic to the chemicals in our city water. I'm supposed to get a pure water system for the house. But I haven't so far. I don't like to take showers because the chemicals in our city water burns my skin. Or it may sting my skin. Anyways this isn't a good thing. Maybe I should think about getting the pure house water system and the DI pro 100. Thanks much for your video.

[@alexsantana4247]

Would you recommend to go over it with a spray wax/ topper after drying it with the formula 4??

[@rustyfritz3338]

What about running this in a foam cannon while doing your final rinse?

[@lambo.doesit]

What's better for beads... P&S or Formula 4

[@sixkings7831]

Would speed wax work similar . We reason I’m asking is I only have three cars and I don’t need Gallon

[@jacknash3365]

How many “small” cars could your tank do if used for rinsing off only? I have been wondering for a couple years as prices of resin have gone up in the UK. I usually wash my VW Golf once a week. Thanks

[@nitpickinmobiledetailing1889]

one question a lot of mobile guys will have is how much does DI cost for say 2,000 gallons of di water a month!

[@coryfehl252]

I prefer rinseless could I spray formula 4 then onr process and dry with leaf blower?

[@benjaminsolis6294]

yes just got to do it quick af

[@yves8836]

Can you review AQUACREST garden hose Walter filter ?

[@caleballen3878]

I de-ionized the like button

[@athomas2k8]

Dude.. that was like sooo phunny

[@JerseyPiney]

Do car washes use tap water? Just curious.

[@77rommel]

They couldn't afford too I imagine.....

[@JerseyPiney]

@@77rommel yeah it would probably be insanely expensive, right?

[@bennett_walters221]

Hi, I use a heavy duty deionizer tank, and for some reason it's still not filtering. Im at the point where i'm using 2 different waxes, formula 4, 3 filters, as well as a deionizer tank and my PPM is 350+ still. DOnt know what to do, i feel like i've done it all.

[@UnderMyPalm]

Are you getting water spots? How many TDS readers have you tried?

[@brandonnguyen1486]

You can't just mix the formula 4 spray wax with car wash soap in the same bucket?

[@no_handle_required]

I wonder if the guys at Formula 4 ever knew people would use concentrated car wash for water spot reduction.

[@Prodigy2490]

I did the spotless and it worked for two washes . Total waste of 350$$

[@watcherbd45]

Dude you made me dizzy just watching your vid. Good video but Jezze dude take a breath and dont cut out every milla second of dead air!!!!!! Just my opinion lol lol

[@citus44]

Wow that's a great Idea. I love this. Maybe I will give it a try. Read the REPLY, it might save you some money.

[@citus44]

Why not just use an RV water filter? They filter the water to 5 microns. Works for me, not perfect but way less expensive. Camco inline water filter. The reason I am posting this as a reply is because this advice has been removed/censored 2 times from this channel. I guess it is VERY good advice. Try a Camco 40631. cost is about 50 bucks, has replaceable filters.

[@benkneisley3001]

Two words from Billy Madison come to mind: SLOW DOWN!

[@mojorizn72]

Nice vid, I had to double check my video settings. Thought I had it on 1.25. You talk fast.