Gang, I'm one of those that tries to keep a full body paint unit clean and shiny all the time. And, using regular water from the hose to wash and rinse severely sucks due to that even with the DW helping on the low side, I get water spots because I can't do it fast enough to dry before some take place. We live in a semi-dusty area and, the coach is under a drive-under cover but, it still get's dusty and, that includes the top too which, I keep vigorously clean too. So, at this time, please do not try to sell me a "waterless wash system" as I'm not interested in them. I don't mind the work, I like doing it the way I do it. It's just the spots that are a pain to remove. Yep, I have a bottle of vinegar and water that I spray on the coach as I'm drying and the spots are appearing and, that works but, what I'd like, I think, is a deionized wash system. Costco sells one that's around $430.00 and comes with extra components for extended time before ordering up new re-fill items. Dealerships have been using the portable units for decades. Of course those are way move of a commercial unit. I've seen on line, some home built units and, it's possible I may go that route. But, I thought I'd ask here to see if anyone's using any, home built or, store bought. Likes, dislikes, would you recommend the system or, don't mess with it etc. Again, please don't try and push the waterless ones, I'm not interested in grinding the dust and dirt into a very nice paint job. Thanks for your help. Scott

Scott....I'm the same as you and have looked into this several times. It always seems that the answer is either very expensive or requires constant reloading, which again becomes expensive. I have a water softener attached to the house, but it's only hooked to the hot water.I just wash the coach in six equal parts. I always have a breeze blowing from the front of the coach to the rear. I wash and dry the front, then half of one side, the other half and then move to the opposite side. The rear gets done last because I open the engine doors and wash out inside and then use the damp towels to dry this last.My wife often helps too. She gets all of the low stuff and rims.

I have the Costco system and I like it. It works and is a real time saver. All it is is a final rinse that makes the coach (or anything else) air-dry spot free. You wash and rinse as usual, then rinse with the CR Spotless water. No need to dry it off. How often it needs chemicals depends on how hard your water is. As I said, I like it

Don, Thanks for your insight on this. May I ask, which system you used? Was it the Costco one or, another unit like it? The Costco one has a dual cartridge setup so, I'm not sure of the time frame for the amount of washings it will give before it must be replenished. I'm new at this so, still learning. One thing the DW read was that some folks are washing and rinsing with regular water and then, rinse again with the deionized setup so as to not waste it. Seems like kind of a pain to do it that way but, I suppose I would get used to that procedure if, the system worked and, it prolonged the chemicals/pellets/whatever is used. A deionized system sounds on "on the surface" so to speak but, I'd sure like to see one in action on something like our coach before committing. ScottOn edit: MRUSA, I was tying my response to Don when you entered yours. That's the EXACT info I was looking for. A hands on user. At this point, I think I'm going to order one up. Thanks for your input here.Scott

I use an RO system, 60gal/day, fromAir Water IceI also purchased a refillable DI cartridge.I use the water straight from my tank if it is under 40ppm. If not,I use the cartridge, attached to my tank or cg faucet.

FIRE UP wrote:One thing the DW read was that some folks are washing and rinsing with regular water and then, rinse again with the deionized setup so as to not waste it.That is the best way to keep costs down. DI water is pretty pure, adding soap and washing dirt away makes using DI water useless during the scrub process and that is why DI water should only be used for final rinse. Of course you want to rinse ASAP before your rig dries.Just a couple things to point out, if its dust that is leaving water spots DI is not going to do anything for you. If it's mineral deposits from water then DI will work. I would invest in a water softener first as in the long run it will be cheaper. That may be all you need and if you still need DI the softer will help extend the DI cartridge life.

Anyone wash their coach with a deionized wash system?

FIRE_UP
Explorer
Aug 28, 2013
Don,
Thanks for your insight on this. May I ask, which system you used? Was it the Costco one or, another unit like it? The Costco one has a dual cartridge setup so, I'm not sure of the time frame for the amount of washings it will give before it must be replenished. I'm new at this so, still learning. One thing the DW read was that some folks are washing and rinsing with regular water and then, rinse again with the deionized setup so as to not waste it.

Seems like kind of a pain to do it that way but, I suppose I would get used to that procedure if, the system worked and, it prolonged the chemicals/pellets/whatever is used. A deionized system sounds on "on the surface" so to speak but, I'd sure like to see one in action on something like our coach before committing.
Scott

On edit: MRUSA,
I was tying my response to Don when you entered yours. That's the EXACT info I was looking for. A hands on user. At this point, I think I'm going to order one up. Thanks for your input here.
Scott
MRUSA
Explorer
Aug 28, 2013
I have the Costco system and I like it. It works and is a real time saver. All it is is a final rinse that makes the coach (or anything else) air-dry spot free. You wash and rinse as usual, then rinse with the CR Spotless water. No need to dry it off. How often it needs chemicals depends on how hard your water is. As I said, I like it
DSDP_Don
Explorer
Aug 28, 2013
Scott....I'm the same as you and have looked into this several times. It always seems that the answer is either very expensive or requires constant reloading, which again becomes expensive. I have a water softener attached to the house, but it's only hooked to the hot water.

I just wash the coach in six equal parts. I always have a breeze blowing from the front of the coach to the rear. I wash and dry the front, then half of one side, the other half and then move to the opposite side. The rear gets done last because I open the engine doors and wash out inside and then use the damp towels to dry this last.

My wife often helps too. She gets all of the low stuff and rims.

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