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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 7:35 AM
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Does everyone remember the Mr. Clean auto dry car wash system? that was $20 for the starter kit and a billion $ to refill?

Well, they work... but were too much $ / pita for most people... so I guess they stopped making them because my local CVS (and possibly yours) has them for $5.00!!!

I bought 2 last night, and might get another 2 tonight...

I washed my black tahoe and it worked great! about 95% spot free dry

I can get 99-100% but it adds at least 1/2 hr to an hr to the job...

sometimes you just want it clean, quick, but still lookin' good!

just FYI
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 8:10 AM
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I didn't like it because it doesn't leave a good shine. It was a convenient system.
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 8:16 AM
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Ya know, I received the kit as a gift a couple of years back and never used it...it's still sitting in the garage. Always wondered if it really worked but guess I'm old fashioned when it comes to car washing, so I never tried it out.

Thanks for the confirmation it does what it claims...may use it someday.

JP
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 3:36 PM
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I use mine primarily in the winter when I don't want to freeze my a$$ off. The consumables are expensive tho. Did the CVS have the refill cartridges?
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 8:54 AM
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no, no refils, only the kits, its a waste, but its not like you can get it any cheaper!

Big Lots I saw has them for $4.00! lol
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 7:59 PM
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One problem I did have was that the the unit leaked the soap when not in use. Should have returned it.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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i use the mr. clean all the time, but just the water softener selection. it gives me the extra time i need to wipe this boat down. i use a california water blade anf a synthetic shamy -5 , and it goes prettty fast also i bought a roller sqeegiie from harbor frieght to wring it out. sounds like overkill, not if you own a BIGBLACKBURB
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