I thought the same. But when you think about it, it's not that much different - you're running a soaked rag over your paint. Most of your marring comes from drying - not the washing, imo. And I wouldn't use ONR on a mud-caked truck without first spraying it off. The frustrations of black vehicles and water spots drove me to try it, and I liked it so much I've used it ever since.

 

When I started my detailing business I had a plumber run hot and cold soft water out to my garage. No water spots. I also only use Griots microfiber drying towels. One tip if you use microfiber drying towels is to NEVER wash the towels in detergent in the washing machine. It causes the towel to be less absorbent. Griots has a product to use to wash microfiber towels. By washing this way I have towels that have dried over 50 vehicles and still dry as well today as when they were new.

 

I agree with what you wrote, but one thing is puzzling.... If you have a detail business, you should KNOW that Griots is a ripoff. There stuff is so over priced it isn't funny. Also, you are aware that most of the stuff Griots sells is just other products rebadged.

 

Some products are a rip off. Griots is sold for the do it yourself detailing guy or gal. I have tried 4 different brands of microfiber towels and Griots are by far and away the best. So yes I agree with you but have found a few of their products work great. Plus they have the best in the industry return policy.

 

The Mr. Clean Auto Dry system is pretty slick. I used to use it all the time and live by it. I didn't know that it was discontinued. Also another way I have found to not have water spots is to use something that has a wash/wax combination. The water will bead off while your washing.

Kind of off topic, but what psi do you guys wash at? Also I know most pressure washers have a couple different colored tips to represent the different angles of spray? What combo do you guys usually use as not to ruin the clear coat either?

 

wash in shade (or in garage if you can), that + microfiber towel to dry followed by a bit of mothers showtime all around = clean F150