Spot free rinsing setup at home.

Bugkillah · 06-07-2017, 09:16 PM

Here's my $81 setup I ordered off the internet. The hose on the right is for pre rinse and wash, the left side gives me the spot free final rinse she deserves. It's a two stage water filter setup. The first stage is a 5 micron sediment filter. The second stage is a water softener. When the water softener wears out, I think I'm going to try a De-Ionizing filter. I've seen some other similar setups, much more expensive at the warehouse box stores, then found this gem on a forum, for like Ferraris or Vipers, can't remember. I typically use a leaf blower on the head and tail lights and mirrors and such, run around the block, then work on tire shine, before going back in garage. I can disconnect the hoses on the filters, then lift the filters and bracket off the screws and put back in the garage for storage.

JTM88 · 06-07-2017, 09:25 PM

I'm really interested in one of these setup. What kind of flow do you get through it, and where can I buy this?

Bugkillah · 06-07-2017, 09:31 PM

Just fine for rinsing, but still a little slow. PM for info.

JTM88 · 06-07-2017, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugkillah

Just fine for rinsing, but still a little slow. PM for info.

Thanks

Jayhovah · 06-07-2017, 09:55 PM

Just consider yourself lucky for having a hose. I live in an apartment complex so I have to use one of these stupid things. I have to fill 5 gallon buckets in the bathtub and grunt them outside to the car to load it.

RyanWest · 06-09-2017, 06:00 PM

I have a similar system but with 4 filters cartridges. I can wash during the evening and let dry over night and no water spots.

JARblue · 06-16-2017, 05:26 AM

You're definitely going to want the de-ionizing cartridge. They are pretty freaking awesome - I had access to one for several years when my buddy lived in the adjacent neighborhood. Now that he's moved away, I regret that I didn't wash my car at his place more often. Since then I've graduated from a cheap leaf blower to MetroVac products.

Wonka2581 · 06-16-2017, 06:38 AM

Info on where I can order this please!!!

Jayhovah · 06-19-2017, 06:03 PM

Just zoom in on the picture. Nice find, OP!

SgtGoldy · 06-22-2017, 09:18 AM

I had one of these years ago with my G37. Filters went bad decently quick. Maybe they've improved them over the years. let us know how it goes

Jayhovah · 04-30-2018, 10:49 AM

So now that I am a home owner I am gonna get one of these setups... whats the benefit of the deionizing cartridge instead of the softener?

JARblue · 04-30-2018, 10:52 AM

The deionizing cartridge is for pulling pretty much all contaminants out of the water. It is what makes for a spot-free rinse.

Quicksilvers · 05-04-2018, 12:08 AM

I used one of these years ago it works wonders when trying to get your Z clean.

Bugkillah · 06-09-2018, 04:50 PM

Quick update: the water softener cartridge wasn’t near enough, I purchased and tried the de-ionizer cartridge and it worked perfect. No spots at all, I left the car wet when I drove around the block and then back in the garage, next day all good. You can get the de-ionizing cartridge from the same company on the first post for about $36, used just for rinsing after washing one section at a time, website said you can get about ~100 gallons, then throw away and order another, no recharging or refilling.

06-07-2017, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
JTM88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 276 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 14	I'm really interested in one of these setup. What kind of flow do you get through it, and where can I buy this? __________________ 2012 Base Gun Metallic MT6 -CNT Racing CBE-Swift Sport Springs-Sport Akebono BBK-Z1 Motorsports Intakes-König Oversteer Wheels-1320 Resonated Test Pipes -RJM Rev 2.1 Clutch Pedal-

06-07-2017, 09:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bugkillah Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: North Augusta, SC Age: 51 Posts: 9 Drives: 17 Nismo 370Z PW A7 Rep Power: 8	Typically 1.5 - 2 gallons per minute. Just fine for rinsing, but still a little slow. PM for info. __________________ -Keith Last edited by Bugkillah; 06-07-2017 at 09:34 PM. Reason: clarification

06-09-2017, 06:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	I have a similar system but with 4 filters cartridges. I can wash during the evening and let dry over night and no water spots. Bugkillah likes this.

06-16-2017, 05:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	You're definitely going to want the de-ionizing cartridge. They are pretty freaking awesome - I had access to one for several years when my buddy lived in the adjacent neighborhood. Now that he's moved away, I regret that I didn't wash my car at his place more often. Since then I've graduated from a cheap leaf blower to MetroVac products. Bugkillah likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-16-2017, 06:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Info on where I can order this please!!! __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

06-22-2017, 09:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 650	I had one of these years ago with my G37. Filters went bad decently quick. Maybe they've improved them over the years. let us know how it goes Bugkillah likes this. __________________ C63 AMG LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

04-30-2018, 10:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	The deionizing cartridge is for pulling pretty much all contaminants out of the water. It is what makes for a spot-free rinse. Jayhovah likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-04-2018, 12:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	I used one of these years ago it works wonders when trying to get your Z clean.

06-09-2018, 04:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bugkillah Base Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: North Augusta, SC Age: 51 Posts: 9 Drives: 17 Nismo 370Z PW A7 Rep Power: 8	Quick update: the water softener cartridge wasn’t near enough, I purchased and tried the de-ionizer cartridge and it worked perfect. No spots at all, I left the car wet when I drove around the block and then back in the garage, next day all good. You can get the de-ionizing cartridge from the same company on the first post for about $36, used just for rinsing after washing one section at a time, website said you can get about ~100 gallons, then throw away and order another, no recharging or refilling. __________________ -Keith

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