Has anyone tried this? Is there a filter that I can hook to the hose to remove mineral deposits? It's so hot here in the summer that the water starts drying on my truck before I'm finished washing leaving spots.I use Zaino and will try Z5 to get the spots out since Z6 dosen't seem to take them out.

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Y2K F-150 XLT Bright Red Supercab Flareside 5.4L shine by Zaino
Mods: Superchip,red speedliner,stull grille,red and black wheelskins steering wheel cover, 01 L tailights,painted red taligate handel,side mirror caps,grille surround,upper front bumper trim and wiper cowl( all stock parts-hope they hold up)
Wants: Ravin Z-33 SI/DO, Airforce 1 FIPK,Window tint,F-1 Hood,Bumper cover,Bed Cap,New Wheels and tires.

 

If you can't find one how about marketing a filter. I'd buy it. I have the same problem.
Seems like you could design some kind of portable water treatment/filter that you could just keep in the garage. I don't feel like getting a water treatment setup for my house , the water really isn't bad. Its just those spots you get on a bright sunny day when things dry too fast.



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2001 Expedition 5.4L XLT
4WD + Towing Package
Edelbrock IAS
Superchip
Gibson SS Side Swept
Air Force One
Mobil 1

 

A friend of mine does it. He has his own filtration system installed and it also covers the water spigots outside. He has a black truck and never has to chamois it after he washes it. Looks great! Of course it helps when you install these systems for a living and can get all the equipment for free.

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1997 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2L V6, 5spd, Superchipped, '99 Lightning Grill, '99 XLT White Bumper w/Fog Light Kit, K&N Air Filter, Dash Mat, Clear Corner Lenses, Clear Tailights, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Painted Tailgate Handle, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.
"If you're in control, you're going too slow."--Mario Andretti

 

Around here the car-wash places have a button for just about everything (wash, wax, tire, brush, coke, pepsi, and spot-free).

Spot-free is simply soft water (yup, thru a water softener).

If you want an easy wash on your car, simply get the smallest water softener that Sears sells -- and put it in your garage -- and only use it for rinsing.



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Y2K™ Jim - N8JG@Hotmail.com

Toreador Red, Keyless XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 4wDisc/ABS, 3.73LS, Skid, HD 7700# Towing, LT-245's on Chrome, Tube-Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, named: "Nick"

 

Thanks for the comments, I'll be looking into this further.

 

Check the local RV supply store they have inline filters.

 

There are portable models available that boat owners and car dealers use. No idea where to buy them, but I know they're available.

Rinse off your truck with regular tap water, then use the treated water to rinse off the tap water.

 

Try the spot free rinse at your local car wash. It is more than just "soft water" as Y2K 7700 4x4 said. It is soft water that is filtered again, either reverse osmosis'd, or DI (de-ionized). These processes remove 98-99% of the minerals. I own a car wash in case ya wondered.

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2001 Supercrew, white/silver Lariat,

• gray leather capt. chairs,
• 5.4L,
• Expedition console,
• Truck Master Designs front air dam w/lights
• window tint
• wood dash,
• cobra hood,
• billet grill,
• Ford chrome tube steps,
• Line-X liner,
• Magnaflow cat-back dual exhaust w/stainless tips,
• k/n filter,
• Audiovox flip down TV
• V-Tech front marker covers, Lightning tail and headlights
• Weathertech window vents
• Astro fiberglass tonneau

http://hometown.aol.com/washyourcar/supercrew.html one50npump@aol.com

 

I heard, but have not tried it myself, although I need to, go to home depot and get an inline filter that they sell for their patio mist systems. I hear they will help with the water spotting problem.

 

Nothing but bottle "Perrier" water touches my truck.

 

go to your local corner and hire hookers to dry your truck before it drys up with hard water spots

 

Here's a site that sells an in-line filter. Not sure of what it costs.
www.airsport.com/01_20ams.htm

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2001(Gen I) F-150 SuperCrew XLT 4X4, Solid Toreador Red w/Running Boards, Medium Graphite Gray Interior w/Front Captains Chairs, 60/40 Split Rear Bench, 5.4L EFI, 17" 10-spoke Aluminum Wheels, Class III Trailer Tow Pkg, 3.55 Limited Slip Axle, Sliding Rear Window, Stock AM/FM Cassette Stereo w/10 Disc Kenwood CD Changer

 

Try "Revolutionizer" go to http://www.asontv.com/search.cgi?Category=Automotive

I just ordered one but not received yet.

 

Try using an inline miracle grow feeder found at any hardware store or walmart. Put about 3 small water filter tablets (also found at walmart) in the feeder and turn on the water.

1998 F-150 Ext. Cab
ORP
5.4L V-8
Tow package
Window tint
Dual straight pipes
Westin nerf bars
Ventshades
K&N
Wild Country TXR tires
Uniden Pro 510xl CB
Bedliner
Bugshield

 

You can purchase a inline softener from this site, but its pricey!
http://www.topoftheline.com/spotwatfil.html

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