SPOT FREE WATER FOR WASHING YOUR CAR | Part 1: DeIonized Water Systems

Have you ever wondered how to get a spot free car wash at home? Many people deal with water spotting on their vehicle after washing it. If you don't dry the vehicle fast enough, you can end up with pesky water spots. Well as a professional detailer, and one who operates 90% of the time mobile, I am constantly washing cars and detailing in direct sun light. How do a battle water spots? I use DeIonized water. DI Water is filtered through a special Deionized filter and removes all of the Total Dissolved Solids from the water which give you a perfect spot free finish even if you let it air dry. I am able to wash a vehicle, rinse it, and move on to the interior without worrying about water spots. In todays video, I show you the exact set up use fr spot free water and I also break down the cost per gallon of other systems so you can decide which one is the right fight for your spot free car washing needs.... ENJOY!!!
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TIME CODES:
0:00 - SPOT FREE CAR WASH
0:28 - DEIONIZED WATER
1:07 - SOFT WATER FOR CAR WASH?
1:21 - TDS Total Dissolved Solids
1:40 - HOW MANY GALLONS WILL A DEIONIZED SYSETM MAKE?
2:24 - MY SPOT FREE WATER SET UP
3:29 - HOW TO TEST YOUR WATER
7:20 - SIMPLE AT HOME SYSTEMS YOU CAN BUY
7:43 - Adam's Portable Spotless Water Deionizer
10:05 - On The Go Single Spot Free System
11:17 - On The Go Dual Chamber DeIonized Spot Free Water System
12:14 - CR Spotless Water Systems
14:06 - How to get the most from your DeIonized Water Tank System
#SpotFree #CarWash #DeionizedWater #CarDetailing #HowTo
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[@inkgenie9760]

Fantastic Video! Ive been looking into this bit its great to see the breakdown of costs so i have a good idea of what to expect! Ordering a TDS meter now. Thanks

[@imjoshv]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Meeeks]

@@imjoshv where did you get the sensor (w/ green/red light indicator)? Do you have a link for that?

[@annagraham6204]

It comes with the rental unit 🤤

[@556blackwater]

For us poor weekend car buffs, I found that after a good hand wash and rinse, I can just hit it off with a 3 to 1 mix of formula 4 in a spray bottle, another quick rinse, and I have a good 10 minute open time to dry off in hot sun with zero water spots.

[@The_Cyberz]

Formula 4 is legit, it’s made about 10 minutes from my house

[@556blackwater]

@@The_Cyberz It's very good. I usually spray it, rinse it off, and hit it with my big back pack blower. Water just strips right off. I'm surprised detailers on't give it more attention than they do.

[@youphilme_]

@@The_Cyberz formula 4 from cycle care?

[@joestewart8966]

@@youphilme_ no its called formula 4 spray wax, from a company called "Superior Products"

[@MrSpooky30]

Great video! I’ve been looking into these systems, glad you covered them and broke down the costs. Appreciate your videos, always super helpful!

[@billybobman2002]

I got one of those cheap yard sprayers... and i buy gallons of distilled water from the grocery. Fill up the sprayer, pressurize it, and spray the car down after the wash. No spots !!!

[@matthck1]

What brand sprayer did you buy?

[@ramirotorresjr7518]

Thanks for the information Josh have been looking at this for quite some time and glad someone shared some information in regards before I made a final decision. Which was leaning into that duel tank system from on the go.

[@SpotlessWaterGuy]

Great video. I have a spotless RODI system. You’re right it is expensive but by far the most cost effective way to produce spotless water.

[@seanbrednick2793]

Super informative! Thanks Josh!

[@garymuto1]

What an excellent review! I actually just placed an order with On the Go. I sent a note to them and gave you credit for the sale!

[@djillwillsix5054]

Thank you sir for the info on the water,I'm new to detailing & you cleared up a lot for me💯💯💯💪💪

[@tompfender8732]

For those of us I. San Diego, where PureTech is located, rental tanks are only an option as a business, they do not provide these tanks on a delivery basis for residential use. I researched this as I was ready to invest in a DI system. You can purchase the tank setup as you have, and they will recharge your spent tank, but you have to being into the shop in Kearny Mesa. Which for most people isn’t practical as the sheer weight of the tank, even emptied is still stupid heavy. CRSpotlessis also located in San Diego (El Cajon) and you can pick up the system and save the cost of shipping which is built into that cost. I know this as I bought one from them. They also have a bulk media program so when you change out your resins you can turn in your spent resin for new resin and substantial discount. The upfront cost was more, but the resin trade in makes ongoing cost significantly less. I calculated the same system you had and found CRSpotless to be my most cost effective means to spot free water, but only because the vendor is in my city and I can easily drive to the facility. I save on shipping costs for the resin trade in program too. Great video, and I was trying to pinch dollars by doing bypass wash, but if the sun peaks out (and my TDS is nearly 500) I’m screwed and had it happen more than once. I’m all in on DI water and spot free washes!

[@philippastula2132]

Thanks for the video Josh. Probably one of the best explanations I have seen. It really does come down to cost per gal, and with the bypass and the usage of PH neutral soaps the Adam's set up should last a customer a long time.

[@carmelogonzalez8710]

How does the tank you offer works once it's done dirty can you exchange for a new one or just toss it and buy a new one

[@davidbaca7853]

Excellent video!! I spoke with Puretec last year about opening a branch in southwest Houston last year and it sounded promising. Culligan’s is our only supplier here that I could find, they quoted something like $250 down and $40 a month and another $250 each time they changed a tank. The biggest draw back to the portable units like Adam’s is the cost each time of the resin replacement.

[@johndaddabbo9383]

Definitely the way to go for professional results. I've never used the Adam's ionizer system, but I have used several other Adam products for which I like. I personally like this system - CR Spotless Water Systems - DIC-20

[@imdeplorable2241]

According to your spreadsheet, the "On The Go" dual tank system is the cheapest, overall, at 63 cents per gallon. Add your water company's cost per gallon and it's still cheaper than the other ones. I'm leaning toward that system right now. Very good video. Thanks for the spreadsheet, too. Now, that was easy.👍

[@dutchtech]

Great video Josh!

[@cynthiaenglish2736]

Great info and very helpful. Not in my budget anytime in the next few years. I’ll stick w/Koch Chemie Fse as a drying aid and make the best of it.

[@Garrett.]

Have you ever heard of the Unger rinse n go? It's sold at costco and it's basically a small resin filter.

[@rickjones2985]

Great informative video !

[@giosscuro]

Thanks for the info Josh!, very interesting, greetings from México. :-*

[@davestewart9146]

I’m glad you covered this, I was thinking about the cr spotless system but now I’m doing the hmmmm lol, I wash my own cars early in the morning but still get water spots especially on tinted windows, thanks Josh 👍😁

[@StationOnLife]

Can I use regular 5/8 garden hose instead of the hose is provided in the kit of Adam Spotless water system? Thank You for taking the time to answer my question.

[@timmy8784]

Great videos! Been watching a ton! Quick random question, do you know if the hose reel you have will support a 1/4” hose vs a 3/8” hose? Wanting to get one and use either the uberflex of the revzilla but can’t seem to find an answer. Thanks!

[@shermanmedwid8358]

Great video, wish I could justify getting a DI system but its not happening anytime soon.

[@justinp1982]

I have a Reverse Osmosis Deionized (RO/DI) system for my saltwater aquarium. I get 1ppm TDS coming off my dual RO membranes, that's before going into the DI resin, the resin lasts much much longer with only 1ppm going into it. For washing a car, you probably wouldn't need the DI stage anymore, 1PPM would still leave you with spot free finish.

[@Lalo10-]

Hey Josh, love your videos! 🤙🏽 How much water/gallons do you go through for each type of vehicle on average?? Thanks in advance!

[@crisworkizer]

Well done vid Josh. We have an RO system for our Ice plant and banana rooms. Ice is crystal clear. We have a service contract with Evoca for the battery rooms. DI water is very different as it removes the iron in the water. Without DI water it will rust out piping internally and keep out the water spots. What do recommend for the home user Thank you.

[@shermanmedwid8358]

Hey Josh I bought that pressure washer hose reel you recommended, before I head to the store tomorrow can you tell me what nipple fitting works for a normal m22 hose?

[@markr.7153]

I’m in north Texas with 180 tds. I have the on the go small mix bed tank with bypass for final rinse. Works great. Great video.

[@markr.7153]

Only company we have that has di tank rent is Culligan in north Texas. Closes one from me is 45 mins in Dallas. They won’t deliver I’m to far and plus they are hard to get a hold of on the phone.

[@markr.7153]

@David Gotelli Damn that’s crazy. Yea I was surprised mines was 180. I thought for sure it was going to be in 300s or higher.

[@mrsarcazim]

And no I know what a TDS meter is which is super helpful to understand the rest.

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@gearlstrickland3365]

Do you have a video for bug removal like PNS bug off?

[@jessejames7766]

@imjoshv Could you share the model number and Meg rating of the Resilite sensor? I have the one that measures 1 Meg, but curious if yours is the same...

[@willdamian1066]

Hey Josh there’s another DI system called no spots pro. Just heard about it. Wonder if you can do a review on it thank you

[@chaseprosser3858]

Love my Puretec garage set up! They are a great company and are super easy to work with. I bought a tank from them (about $600) and I just exchange the tank when it depletes (which is $40).

[@parksnrecsdetailing]

when you exchange the tank, do you have take it to the facility or do they come to you to replace it?

[@chaseprosser3858]

I take it to their facility to exchange the tank.

[@donschultz7759]

Hey Josh should I be using tap water for chemicals that mix with Water such as P&S Xpress and Carpet Bomber?

[@Super1Po]

Yooo Josh, I'm mobile only, I just purchased the On the Go System. How do you set up your mobile set up. As far as the tank to a pump to the filter? And what pump should I get to pull the water from tha tank but still filter water from the filter without having to much GPM suction?

[@johnomahoney7755]

Thanks

[@inkagneato]

I have a question…since I have a softener, is there is any benefit running soft water verses plain tap water through these systems?

[@HomeAwesomation]

The #1 thing I'd like to know is do you run your deionizer through the pressure washer at high pressure? I built an entry level set up in my garage and I've been turning the pressure washer off and using the low pressure passthrough when doing the final spot free rinse. I do this under an assumption that had from self serve car wash bays. Every setting in a car wash bay is high pressure except for the spot free rinse. I am assuming that the filters can't handle the throughput. However after looking at my deionizer's specs and my pressure washer's specs I think the GPM on the washer's intake is within limits of the filter. So perhaps I can run it at high pressure?

[@jeffm3072]

Adam’s stopped allowing the discount several months ago & their customer service said that was permanent. RV Mods has better systems & mods available for anyone with a CR Spotless system.

[@barrybij8079]

I just would have bought one tonight... Sorry adams, too expensive

[@annagraham6204]

Yeah I think the suds n go channel used RV mods and it cut down his resin usage a ton. He’s about to launch his own RO/DI system. At 274 TDS the RO system alone brings TDS to 005. I’m not sure the price point but it won’t be cheap I’m sure.

[@user-ui9on5rf2p]

Can u try out nicksprofessionalsupplies color snow foam?🥺

[@gregoryhyde6329]

I use distilled water with a battery powered pressure washer since I don’t have access to running water. Do you plan on reviewing any more battery powered pressure washers?

[@muchachogrande2019]

Btw check out Cars with Keavs channel, he's gone over some awesome stuff and solutions more in the DIY realm and he recently finalized his budget wash cart, it'd be cool to see your thoughts and approach to a dedicated wash cart to compare and contrast with. He's also mentioned that he's aware of your channel and a fan so it'd be awesome to see you guys do something together or even just bounce ideas and approaches to things off one another.

[@SandstormGT]

Could I just fill up one of my 1 gallon sprayers with PUR water from my fridge(0 TDS) and do a final spray down of the vehicle after rinsing the soap off?

[@michaelc4577]

Is it necessary to towel dry after a spot free rinse?

[@irishpressurecleaning9483]

what about a pre filter sediment filter and carbon filter ie RO system before the water hits the DI tank. I can get 10,000 Gallons from my setup total cost for me was about 900 dollars

[@mijares638]

What is the name of the company you rent the tank from? I detail cars here in sd and im looking to get one myself

[@vincentmiano342]

i think theres a way to lower your tds before going to your deionizer so you can have more spotless water.

[@mingoreyes1]

You know when the active 2 reveal coming to the market to buy??

[@DanGan3]

Thanks for the video. FYI, it's pronounced "cat-ion" and "an-ion"

[@domenicobizzarro839]

Hey Josh, I know that for a mobile detailer the best solution is to refill the water tank directly with filtered water. Sure! But What about if i filter the water in the outflow from the tank just for a final filtered rinse (not through the pressure washer but through a Garden hose flow). Does the passage of the water pumped by simple gravity will be affected by the filter and stop the flow?? 🙄🤔 Have you tried?

[@mikeacuna6077]

Is there a link for Pure Tech?

[@KlockoFett]

Huh. Cr systems website says the average TDS in my zip code is 89ppm. I wonder if a reverse osmosis would cover me completely.

[@militia814]

Cat ion, and an ion. One tank is pulling positively charged particles out and the other is pulling the negativity charged particles out, giving you deionized water. Thumbs baby let’s go!

[@el__2handed]

I wonder if running a couple 2.5"x10" sediment filters before the DI tank will extend the life of the resin. I live in Vegas, and our TDS is 400+. The On-The-Go website says the Dual Bed Standard at 400 ppm would yield 315 gallons.

[@theslavingroup58]

Watch suds n go video you will get rid of those rental tanks. Game changer!!!

[@maoss40]

We have 27 in Oregon

[@rickv5004]

CR Spotless is definitely more well known, but wow the other systems seem far more cost effective.

[@Nick-fh9gy]

I did the numbers for puretec; replacing the tank twice a year with monthly rental is about $300, divided by 3000(200ppm) will yield a .10 cents per gallon expense....the cheapest/easiest method.

[@imjoshv]

Yep I agree!

[@justingarcia9496]

What company is the DI TANK that you have

[@imjoshv]

Its a rental service from a company called PureTec

[@CaliforniaCasey]

💧🏆

[@olenronning]

I think the numbers may not be all that they seem. CR rates their usage for staying at 0ppm. I think the on the go system is up to 10ppm or even higher for their rating. Have you checked?

[@orlandovflores]

Adams doesn't manufacturer that deionizer and the actual manufacturer won't let Adams discount beyond a set MAP. This is probably why the code stopped working once they realized that happened. They had this system listed as a door buster for their Black Friday sale but when I went to buy it in person, they said the door buster price only applied to the resin even though the picture was of the actual unit itself. :(

[@barrybij8079]

I probably would have bought the adams if their coupon worked

[@kevinyawgel4228]

If you dont live in California you wont have access to Puretec's services.. I live in Texas now and the water companies here charge hundreds of dollars for tank exchanges.. I wish puretec would expand

[@muchachogrande2019]

Why you sellin' the boat homie? That's a big part of the typical American dream right? I'll give you tree fiddy.

[@jesuszuniga1205]

cation is prononced cat-eye-on..and anion is an-eye-on...

[@Lalo10-]

Damn this expensive but im tryna be the best which requires deionized water

[@mutatedgenome]

It's pronounced... Cat-i-on and an-i-on

[@miketampabay9446]

Thanks professor...

[@CC_Marauder]

Far too many people have an issue with TDS. They need serious help.

[@joefro9473]

1ST TO COMMENT!!!!

[@christophertodd5010]

First!

[@fckjb284]

🏆

[@frankiefeller9079]

0-9 ppm will definitely give you a spot free wash to be factual. It mustn't be on ZERO to do the job tho

[@jaymontana3553]

Why are there s many stupid commercial interruptions in this short video??

[@jayturley4066]

Josh check out Suds and Go ,Brice has has the best system for Mobile detailers. You could install His R .O system on your wall to save money on bottles.

[@SpotlessWaterGuy]

Thanks for the shout 🤙