"Spot free" rinse? - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisFan007 · 10-05-2009, 12:03 PM

Have you folks used the so called "Spot free" rinse at the self carwash places? Does it work for you?- is it "spot free"?
I used it last night but for me, I don't usually hand dry my Yaris, I just wash and go and go on the highway and dry it that way lol. It works for me : )

Altitude · 10-05-2009, 12:18 PM

I wouldn't call it "spot free" but water spots are fewer and less apparent than they would be otherwise.

PETERPOOP · 10-05-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisFan007

I don't usually hand dry my Yaris

oh my

puetato89 · 10-05-2009, 12:48 PM

i agree :(

EleKid · 10-05-2009, 02:31 PM

Spot free rinse still leaves a few spots, just less than usual.
It's really just SUPER purified water

TinyGiant · 10-05-2009, 03:33 PM

i think its quite spot free. i dont usually notice anything after the wash. up until a week ago i had never washed the car by hand. figured all touchless would keep the car cleaner.. but some spots just werent coming out .. so i had to break down and wash it by hand..

rihdrkc · 10-05-2009, 04:25 PM

I use the Absorber synthetic chamois, works great. Takes only a few minutes and cheap price.

YAR1S · 10-05-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rihdrkc

I use the Absorber synthetic chamois, works great. Takes only a few minutes and cheap price.

+2
If your not going to hand wash it, at least hand dry it.... driving 80mph down the highway wont give you a "spot-free" shine.....

coffiend · 10-05-2009, 06:55 PM

The absorber works great fir the price.

YarisFan007 · 10-05-2009, 08:04 PM

Seriously- to dry it, a 10min drive going 75mph on the freeway works for me! lol.
: )

Altitude · 10-05-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisFan007

Seriously- to dry it, a 10min drive going 75mph on the freeway works for me! lol.
: )

Sometimes I drive and go too and I've got some water spots to prove it.

Have you tried The Absorber? It's no joke, the thing is awesome. If you're concerned about water spots, get one of those and at least dry off the horizontal surfaces before doing the highway dry.

DevilGirl · 10-06-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

+2

+3. We have one, used it on both my Yaris and his Jetta Sportwagen... Works great!

PETERPOOP · 10-06-2009, 12:08 PM

absorber and california duster/blade FTW

coffiend · 10-06-2009, 08:46 PM

^ no doubt.

I'm guilty of doing the occasional rinse then drive when I'm short on time and my car is so filthy I can't stand it. But I don't see the point in actually WASHING it and not drying.

Seems Like it kinda defeats the purpose of the wash :p

and the worst part is... No matter how fast you drive... That rear end never gets enough wind, so there's no way the hatch / rear bump doesn't have waterspots.

Use that 10 min of driving to dry it off with the absorber, it'll look better and save you gas ;)

RevoluScion · 10-07-2009, 01:31 PM

well instead of driving,driving driving you can use this product smartone by smartwax, it's a waterless product....just a suggestion.

*tomato* · 10-07-2009, 02:22 PM

Careful, there, RevoluScion.

I honestly can't tell if you're just advertising for your sponsor (the great majority of your posts are about "smartwax") or if you're just real passionate about a product you like.

If you're just advertising, be aware there is a process to follow in the forum to be a vendor and /or advertise products. Otherwise, your posts could be viewed as spam, enuff said.

RevoluScion · 10-08-2009, 02:28 PM

nah that's just how we are about this product....all my members are the same way! lol...but i know what you mean...

no spamer! just sharing my thoughts since i just jumped on board of this forum....

*tomato* · 10-08-2009, 03:36 PM

Revoluscion, I left you a message under the other "smartwax" posts already. Honest mistake on my part, my bad. You must really like smartwax

Enjoy the forum!

10-05-2009, 12:03 PM	#1
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	"Spot free" rinse? Have you folks used the so called "Spot free" rinse at the self carwash places? Does it work for you?- is it "spot free"? I used it last night but for me, I don't usually hand dry my Yaris, I just wash and go and go on the highway and dry it that way lol. It works for me : )

10-05-2009, 12:48 PM	#4
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	i agree :( __________________

10-05-2009, 03:33 PM	#6
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i think its quite spot free. i dont usually notice anything after the wash. up until a week ago i had never washed the car by hand. figured all touchless would keep the car cleaner.. but some spots just werent coming out .. so i had to break down and wash it by hand.. __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

10-07-2009, 01:31 PM	#15
RevoluScion Drives: tC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DTOWN L.A. Posts: 86	well instead of driving,driving driving you can use this product smartone by smartwax, it's a waterless product....just a suggestion. __________________ JEFF aka 2BLU_tC - REVOLUSCION - El President Team & Individual Sponsors: MOTUL - SMARTWAX - K&N - AEM - TOKICO - R1 CONCEPTS - TOYO TIRES - CROSSFIRE - G2 AUTOSPORTS - M2- NRG - MISHIMOTO - ROTORA - VERTICAL DOORS - CLAZZIO - K&R DIGITAL - EURO LIGHTS - 5ZIGEN we are a family oriented all Toyota brand Car Club! toyota, lexus, yaris & Scion Bienbenidos!!!!

10-07-2009, 02:22 PM	#16
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Careful, there, RevoluScion. I honestly can't tell if you're just advertising for your sponsor (the great majority of your posts are about "smartwax") or if you're just real passionate about a product you like. If you're just advertising, be aware there is a process to follow in the forum to be a vendor and /or advertise products. Otherwise, your posts could be viewed as spam, enuff said. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

10-05-2009, 12:18 PM	#2
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	I wouldn't call it "spot free" but water spots are fewer and less apparent than they would be otherwise.

10-05-2009, 02:31 PM	#5
EleKid Eugenie たでし Drives: '09 Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 302	Spot free rinse still leaves a few spots, just less than usual. It's really just SUPER purified water

10-05-2009, 04:25 PM	#7
rihdrkc Blazing Blue Yaris View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris 3 door Liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: RI Posts: 185	I use the Absorber synthetic chamois, works great. Takes only a few minutes and cheap price.

10-05-2009, 06:55 PM	#9
coffiend View User's Garage Drives: 08 Black LB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 448	The absorber works great fir the price.

10-05-2009, 08:04 PM	#10
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	Seriously- to dry it, a 10min drive going 75mph on the freeway works for me! lol. : )

10-06-2009, 12:08 PM	#13
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	absorber and california duster/blade FTW

10-06-2009, 08:46 PM	#14
coffiend View User's Garage Drives: 08 Black LB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 448	^ no doubt. I'm guilty of doing the occasional rinse then drive when I'm short on time and my car is so filthy I can't stand it. But I don't see the point in actually WASHING it and not drying. Seems Like it kinda defeats the purpose of the wash :p and the worst part is... No matter how fast you drive... That rear end never gets enough wind, so there's no way the hatch / rear bump doesn't have waterspots. Use that 10 min of driving to dry it off with the absorber, it'll look better and save you gas ;)

10-08-2009, 02:28 PM	#17
RevoluScion Drives: tC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DTOWN L.A. Posts: 86	nah that's just how we are about this product....all my members are the same way! lol...but i know what you mean... no spamer! just sharing my thoughts since i just jumped on board of this forum.... __________________ JEFF aka 2BLU_tC - REVOLUSCION - El President Team & Individual Sponsors: MOTUL - SMARTWAX - K&N - AEM - TOKICO - R1 CONCEPTS - TOYO TIRES - CROSSFIRE - G2 AUTOSPORTS - M2- NRG - MISHIMOTO - ROTORA - VERTICAL DOORS - CLAZZIO - K&R DIGITAL - EURO LIGHTS - 5ZIGEN we are a family oriented all Toyota brand Car Club! toyota, lexus, yaris & Scion Bienbenidos!!!!

10-08-2009, 03:36 PM	#18
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Revoluscion, I left you a message under the other "smartwax" posts already. Honest mistake on my part, my bad. You must really like smartwax Enjoy the forum! __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here