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max080

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When diluting your chemicals, is everyone just using tap water? Or do you have to get distilled water or something :dunno
 
Most wouldn't even think about it, it's just me and my boredom here at work taking over :beat Just trying to exercise my brain and learn a couple things, lol. Thanks!
 
I got ya!! I would think that harder water might be a problem in some cases. I wouldn't even know how to test that or how you could see the results.
 
I have used both. I am sure there are chemicals in unfiltered water or tap water that have an effect on whatever you're diluting, but I have never noticed any adverse reactions. I guess if it makes you feel better, use the distilled water. I'm sure that's what the chemists would suggest.
 
max080 said:
When diluting your chemicals, is everyone just using tap water? Or do you have to get distilled water or something :dunno
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For a QD or something like that which is used directly on the paint, I like to use distilled water for diluting (when and if I dillute - which is seldom). For pretty much everything else, I use tap water.
 
This is intersting, i've never heard of useing distilled water. Whats wrong with tap on the car? Thats what comes out of the hose.
 
matthiasj said:
This is intersting, i've never heard of useing distilled water. Whats wrong with tap on the car? Thats what comes out of the hose.
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Well, I'm pretty picky about what touches my paint. My water has a pretty high mineral content. I use a small in-line filter to help that when washing. Plus, good car wash soap has "stuff" in it to help reduce the effect of any "bad stuff" in the water.

Now, with a QD, it's a light mist of product directly on the paint... and then wiped with the towel. Using distilled water should help minimize the chance of any of that "bad stuff" getting on your paint as you are QD'ing.

Again, I rarely "dilute" anything that touches the paint (unless the directions require that).
 
If what I'm diluting is coming in contact with paint or glass then I use distilled water. For the price, it doesn't (IMHO) make sense to take any chances. If I diluting something that I'm going to use on tires or wheel wells then tap is fine.
 
Raven said:
If what I'm diluting is coming in contact with paint or glass then I use distilled water. For the price, it doesn't (IMHO) make sense to take any chances. If I diluting something that I'm going to use on tires or wheel wells then tap is fine.
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:yeah I follow the same reasoning as Raven. I use distilled water for glass cleaning solutions, IPA wipe downs, and priming pads. I use tap water when diluting APCs or dressings for wheel wells and tires. For about $1 a gallon, I don't mind splurging for the distilled stuff.
 
FWIW, I use reverse osmosis because it is what's available to me while diluting product, usually next to my van. SB water isn't that great either.
 
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