View Full Version : I Got an Idea !
EdLancer
10-31-2006, 08:38 PM
... while taking a shower I realized that my WaterPik showerhead was actually producing a mechanical action of agitating the water which is great to remove dirt and maybe even produce a touchless wash without a pressure washer or even better since a pressure washer does not agitate the dirt. It would be easy and inexpensive to convert it to a garden hose attachment with a few adapters. Anyone ever try using a Teldyne Water Massage to wash their car ? I want to try it, but it getting to be winter here, maybe some of you guys in warmer climates can try it. I will have to wait till summer hits again :(
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Setec Astronomy
10-31-2006, 08:40 PM
Ed! You should have kept this one quiet, you could have been the first one to introduce fluidics to car washing!
Eliot Ness
10-31-2006, 08:53 PM
Don`t forget the Waterpik (http://www.waterpik.com/products/SpecDisplay.do?prdNbr=100265) for those little nooks and crannies! :think2
paul34
10-31-2006, 08:58 PM
hmm... would toothpaste make an effective abrasive?
EdLancer
10-31-2006, 08:59 PM
Don`t forget the Waterpik (http://www.waterpik.com/products/SpecDisplay.do?prdNbr=100265) for those little nooks and crannies! :think2
I always use the dental version for cleaning other things, but never on car detailing yet, it get anything cleaned, the pressure of the pik is amazing and great for cleaning polish and wax residue around badged areas !
fdizzle
10-31-2006, 09:00 PM
you people are nuts . . where do you think of these things . . . just pure genius i tell you. . . i will now go steal your ideas and patent a automotive detailing water pick . . . hahahahahahaha no one can stop me . . . :getdown
seriously though . . . thats a good idea . . . it almost makes me want to go buy a water pick.......
ill get my mom to buy it . . tell her iv become a flossing fanatic . . shed buy it . . . :chuckle:
EdLancer
10-31-2006, 09:12 PM
OMG, another idea just popped into my head, I think I found the ultimate bird poo eliminator !
A cordless WaterPik , imagine filling this thing with DI water and a bit of ONR ....I am looking on eBay now for one !
http://www.waterpik.com/graphics/wti_graphic/WP360_72PPI.jpg
BlueLibby04
10-31-2006, 09:23 PM
OMG, another idea just popped into my head, I think I found the ultimate bird poo eliminator !
A cordless WaterPik , imagine filling this thing with DI water and a bit of ONR ....I am looking on eBay now for one !
http://www.waterpik.com/graphics/wti_graphic/WP360_72PPI.jpg
Wow, thats a really good idea!!
My water pressue at home sucks to bad to try the main idea though. I could hook up a pump to it though.. :D
ZoranC
10-31-2006, 09:31 PM
I have few cars that don`t see car wash as often as they should and are perfect candidates to try this on. I will try it as soon as I can.
qadsan
10-31-2006, 10:02 PM
Since we`re talking ideas, here`s one that I thought of a while back and have put to practice with very good results.
For a quick easy wash, I simply use one of my paint guns to spray panels down with ONR (Optimum No Rinse) before I wipe them down with a wet MF. The water / ONR solution atomizes much better with the paint gun than from a bug sprayer. The fine spray helps to more thoroughly coat the surface with the ONR solution. When the gun is held closer to the surface, the spray helps to was haway any filth without touching the surface. When the gun`s trigger is only pulled part way in, it shoots just air, which helps to dry the surface.
Don`t count on this method being any quicker, but it adds to the fun when you have extra time on your hands.
HenrikP
11-01-2006, 08:37 PM
You guys heard about pressure washers? They seem to work too. ;)
EdLancer
11-01-2006, 10:46 PM
You guys heard about pressure washers? They seem to work too. ;)
LoL ...yer, but a pressure washer can`t be portable and it doesn`t always get rid of grim and dirt wihtout passing a mitt. You need electricity also !
Krodad
11-01-2006, 11:12 PM
Just think of how you`ll be relaxing the muscles on your car as well!
I know my truck deserves a massage.