Aqua Gleam Water Filters

[belleair302]

I know these have been around for some time now but are they any good? I am looking at the 30ppm filter and am sick of water spots on my car when rinsing down in warmer weather. Opinions much appreciated.

[belleair302]

Interesting reading. The Aqua Gleam 30ppm lasts for around 26 rinses of a large car before it needs replacing. The 0ppm lasts for 22-24 rinses. Neither should be used with a pressure washer, but if I can make two filters last 8 or so months its not that expensive. If we get a hosepipe ban again I am not too worried using a bucket and watercan and like the idea of no drying!

[belleair302]

Looks a little too advanced for the tap behind my home!

[belleair302]

It may well be the cheapest but in hertfordshire we have hard water and in the sun it leaves water marks. A filter means NO DRYING and NO Watermarks!!

[belleair302]

Great idea, but I am looking to save time not spend time cleaning my car. Its a car, not a gold bar.

[belleair302]

I have just used the Aqua Gleam filter for the first time and its most unusual. You wash the car as usual, I use Meguiars NXT and a foam gun. Then using a two bucket method, wash the car with a mitt and then rinse as usual with the Karcher.

Unplug the Karcher and plug in the filter, rinse down the car using the flow of the water and leave. The water just flows off, no water spots so far and no drying. I shall tomorrow have a much closer look at the paintwork and will see if the car is spotless.

Photos to follow, but I think its a great idea.

[belleair302]

I have just been outside to see how it looks five hours after leaving the car wet. paintwork looks fantastic, a few spots on the side windows, but front and rear screens are crystal clear. If you are short on time and want to do a mid week clean filters are the future.

[belleair302]

I purchased an AquaGleam filter for when I do not have time to dry my car, or when wanting to give it a really good wash. For me ease of use was top of the list and as I will not be using it every week or so, cost was not so important. if I get so or more washes from a 30ppm cartridge I am not wasting too much cash.

[belleair302]

If there is a solution for you to use every weekend and its cost effective I would pursue it. I usually have time to clean my car, dry it immediately and then polish etc without delay. However in the summer it dries too quickly and the Aqua Gleam system ticked my box regarding what I wanted.