Anyone use a de-ionising filter to get rid of water spots?

Proud owner · 14th December 2017, 09:40

Does anyone use one of these, are they any good and worth the money?

I know some detailers use them, I live in a particularly hard water area being in the South East and am always left with water spots. They're £60 and the one that seems to be used is made by Aquagleam, who in their blurb say I would need a 30ppm filter but the results aren't as good, so a lot of money to risk.

Do they really make a difference and are they worth the outlay?

Avulon · 14th December 2017, 11:40

I'd just use good drying technique and a rinse-aid.

Greeners · 14th December 2017, 20:05

Try rain water, difference is amazing

suffolk boy · 15th December 2017, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

Try rain water, difference is amazing

its all i use no probelms.and the water round here is that hard left out in the sun it sets.how i dream of that soft scottish water.if you do get some white spots esp on the glass. a little drop of white vinegar soon sorts that out.

7T5 · 15th December 2017, 10:47

I don't really have issues here with water spots once dried. When i washed the car for the BMC day at Gaydon at the B&B that was a different matter. Hard going even after drying there was water spots.

breakfastinsmethwick · 15th December 2017, 18:56

I agree with others, use rainwater, even as just a final rinse I do not get spotting.

murphyv310 · 17th December 2017, 20:37

Wash the car when it's raining.
I used to do this regularly as it also helps to soften any road dirt, I also use a hose fed wash brush, pressure washer on occasions, all depends on how dirty the car is and if its dry out or wet. To be fair I have had white spots even in our alleged soft water area.

wullie480 · 18th December 2017, 08:38

My car gets a wash every time it's raining

so really must give it a proper wash soon as it's looking a tad filthy at the moment.

RPWC · 22nd December 2017, 16:02

I use pure water for my cleaning business, have carbon, and sediment filters, and 2 reverse osmosis filters, followed by de i resin, result 000ppm. Cant use it for car washing though, as pump not powerful enough to give any good pressure.

NigelOBB · 23rd December 2017, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPWC

I use pure water for my cleaning business, have carbon, and sediment filters, and 2 reverse osmosis filters, followed by de i resin, result 000ppm. Cant use it for car washing though, as pump not powerful enough to give any good pressure.

I keep Marine Fish and use the spare RO water in my washer bottle.. keeps windscreen scarm free.. 😁

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14th December 2017, 09:40	#1
Proud owner Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Braintree Posts: 443 Thanks: 159 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Anyone use a de-ionising filter to get rid of water spots? Does anyone use one of these, are they any good and worth the money? I know some detailers use them, I live in a particularly hard water area being in the South East and am always left with water spots. They're £60 and the one that seems to be used is made by Aquagleam, who in their blurb say I would need a 30ppm filter but the results aren't as good, so a lot of money to risk. Do they really make a difference and are they worth the outlay?

14th December 2017, 11:40	#2
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	I'd just use good drying technique and a rinse-aid. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

14th December 2017, 20:05	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Try rain water, difference is amazing __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

17th December 2017, 20:37	#7
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Wash the car when it's raining. I used to do this regularly as it also helps to soften any road dirt, I also use a hose fed wash brush, pressure washer on occasions, all depends on how dirty the car is and if its dry out or wet. To be fair I have had white spots even in our alleged soft water area. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

18th December 2017, 08:38	#8
wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	My car gets a wash every time it's raining so really must give it a proper wash soon as it's looking a tad filthy at the moment. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

15th December 2017, 10:47	#5
7T5 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Lothian Posts: 838 Thanks: 930 Thanked 246 Times in 185 Posts	I don't really have issues here with water spots once dried. When i washed the car for the BMC day at Gaydon at the B&B that was a different matter. Hard going even after drying there was water spots.

15th December 2017, 18:56	#6
breakfastinsmethwick Gets stuck in Maintainer of sons ZT M47r Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Shropshire Posts: 624 Thanks: 609 Thanked 124 Times in 100 Posts	I agree with others, use rainwater, even as just a final rinse I do not get spotting.

22nd December 2017, 16:02	#9
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I use pure water for my cleaning business, have carbon, and sediment filters, and 2 reverse osmosis filters, followed by de i resin, result 000ppm. Cant use it for car washing though, as pump not powerful enough to give any good pressure. __________________ Cheers. Rich…