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Spot free resin systems reduce dissolved minerals which cause spotting on painted surfaces and windows. Ideal for car detailers and window washers. If you have any questions about the products below, contact us today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Does My Car Have Spots After Washing?

Those frustrating spots that are left on your car after washing are caused by hard water deposits.

Water that is described as hard contains high levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) such as calcium and magnesium. As the water evaporates these minerals are left behind.

How Does A Spot Free System Work?

Spot Free Systems use a combination of carbon and sediment filtration followed by resin to remove Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) such as calcium and magnesium.

The initial sediment and carbon filtration reduces chlorine and other chemicals that can cause rapid depletion of your resin. The resin then demineralises the water removing the total dissolved solids that cause spotting.

How Often Do You Need To Replace The Resin In A Spot Free System?

The lifespan of your resin will depend on the size of your system, the quality of your water and its usage.

Water that is particularly high in total dissolved solids is going to exhaust your resin earlier than water that contains lower levels of total dissolved solids. Additionally a larger system is going to have a longer lifespan that one of our smaller systems. It is recommended to use your Spot Free System as a final rinse only to reserve your resin.

How Do I Know If My Resin Needs Replacing?

There are two ways to determine if your resin needs to be replaced:

  1. Mineral spotting comes back
    The simplestr indication is that spotting returns to your paint job. They’s be very small spots initially as the resin is still doing some work, but will grow in sizew as you continue to use the depleted resin.
  2. TDS meters reports over 8-10 PPM
    TDS meters measure total dissolved solids in the water using electrical conductivity. If you use a handheld meter to check your water or have a unit with an integrated meter, you can expect to see spotting return once TDS is over 8-10 ppm.

Please remember that there are several factors which determin resin lifespan including the hardness of your water and how many times you use the unit each week.

Also, importanmtly — how you treat the resin matters. Don’t let it sit in the sun and get too warm, don’t run water through it too quickly and don’t use it with an old carbon filter — as chlorine may push through and damage the resin.