Soap would not rinse off...did I do something wrong?

[Angelo]

Washed my black 2014 Tundra during an overcast day today. Outside air temp was about 58 degrees F.  Did not need to rinse the truck before starting because it was not heavily soiled.  Used

the purple ultra foam shampoo in the foam cannon and then washed with the blue shampoo using the two bucket method.  The soap did dry on the truck just like it did on the Caddy that Adam washed in the video.  When I went to rinse off the truck after finishing the wash phase the streaks of soap stayed on the truck.  I had to rewash and immediately rinse followed with the air dry from my Metrovac master blaster.  I have four black vehicles and I purchased this system to alleviate pain of daytime washes.  Bonus...there were no water spots, but it would not rinse off.  Did I do something wrong that would cause the soap not to rinse off?  Yes I have strong water pressure...62 psi.  Washed the wife's new 2019 Mini Cooper JCW also and had no issues.  Any help would be much appreciated.

[mc2hill]

@AngeloI have had that happen to me, but usually with warmer temps.  Next time after washing the entire vehicle, 'reactivate' the soap. - Wash the car and leave the soap on it.  Then when the whole car is clean, load up the clean wash mitt with soap, and wipe it over the about 1/2 the car, then reload again and do the remaining 1/2.  Now spray rinse, then pool rinse.  The dried soap will come off with the spray rinse. 

[Rich]

Not sure why this happened.  Is your water hard where you live?  One thing is that if you're going to see anything happen, it's going to show up on a black vehicle for sure.  

[GXPaycheck]

I would call Adams and ask. 

[Beemer]

I know they say it's OK to let the soap dry on your paint but I never do.   It's just too easy to grab the foam gun mid-wash and give it another spray-down.

 

My water here in rural Texas is VERY hard and I just don't want to risk it.  I think the soft Colorado water might act differently.

 

 

[RayS]

I have had this happen to me in South Carolina when it was 90+ out and full sun.  On the side of the truck that it dried and streaked, I just hit it with the foam gun a second time and everything came right off.  I have adjusted my wash pattern when it is rather hot and sunny to start the foam on the shadow side and ending on the sunny side and then when I start washing, I start on the sunny side and end on the shadow side and have not had a problem since.

 

I never had a problem with the cars or SUV's at all no matter what the weather was. I don't know if it is the size of the truck or maybe that I really take my time on the truck, it is something.  The only item that it is guaranteed not to be is the color, 3 cars, 2 SUV's and 1 Truck, all Red.   I am also on a well and the pressure runs around 68 psi and my water is not hard.

[Angelo]

On 3/12/2019 at 3:32 PM, RayS said:

I have had this happen to me in South Carolina when it was 90+ out and full sun.  On the side of the truck that it dried and streaked, I just hit it with the foam gun a second time and everything came right off.  I have adjusted my wash pattern when it is rather hot and sunny to start the foam on the shadow side and ending on the sunny side and then when I start washing, I start on the sunny side and end on the shadow side and have not had a problem since.

 

I never had a problem with the cars or SUV's at all no matter what the weather was. I don't know if it is the size of the truck or maybe that I really take my time on the truck, it is something.  The only item that it is guaranteed not to be is the color, 3 cars, 2 SUV's and 1 Truck, all Red.   I am also on a well and the pressure runs around 68 psi and my water is not hard.

 

Well I tried washing my Denali in the shade with the same results.  It was 57 degrees outside.  Complete shade and rinsed immediately upon finishing and again followed with the Metrovac as soon as I put down the hose. I am attaching some pics to show you guys.  If I go back over the entire truck with waterless wash it looks perfect.  first pic is the tailgate..second is the left side of bed.  Pic of the shady lean to and the fourth pic is of the right side of bed.  Last pic is after it is cleaned off with waterless wash.

 

It is irritating to rewash the entire vehicle.  Our water is not that hard and normally doesn't leave any water spots. I just spent over a grand on the ultimate kit and my results are poor.  I must be doing something wrong.  I have watched all of the videos and read all the directions.  Any help would be much appreciated...if I call Adam's right now it would not be pleasant.....

[Angelo]

Followed your advice and sent an e-mail and pic to Adam's. We will see what they say about it.

[falcaineer]

7 hours ago, Angelo said:

Followed your advice and sent an e-mail and pic to Adam's. We will see what they say about it.

 

Good idea. I'll also tag @Dan@Adams, @Kyle@Adams and @shane@detailedreflections to see if they can lend some insight...

[blcksilv08]

22 hours ago, Angelo said:

 

Well I tried washing my Denali in the shade with the same results.  It was 57 degrees outside.  Complete shade and rinsed immediately upon finishing and again followed with the Metrovac as soon as I put down the hose. I am attaching some pics to show you guys.  If I go back over the entire truck with waterless wash it looks perfect.  first pic is the tailgate..second is the left side of bed.  Pic of the shady lean to and the fourth pic is of the right side of bed.  Last pic is after it is cleaned off with waterless wash.

 

It is irritating to rewash the entire vehicle.  Our water is not that hard and normally doesn't leave any water spots. I just spent over a grand on the ultimate kit and my results are poor.  I must be doing something wrong.  I have watched all of the videos and read all the directions.  Any help would be much appreciated...if I call Adam's right now it would not be pleasant.....

Just trying to get some additional info that may help. How much time would you say it takes to make it around the entire truck while washing? I understand that's a ton of paint area to cover. Also, how much car shampoo are you using?  It happens on all the vehicles you wash?  I know I have fought this before on large vehicles like the Adams Freightliner and crew cab long bed trucks.

[mc2hill]

On 3/16/2019 at 10:02 PM, Angelo said:

 

Well I tried washing my Denali in the shade with the same results.  It was 57 degrees outside.  Complete shade and rinsed immediately upon finishing and again followed with the Metrovac as soon as I put down the hose. I am attaching some pics to show you guys.  If I go back over the entire truck with waterless wash it looks perfect.  first pic is the tailgate..second is the left side of bed.  Pic of the shady lean to and the fourth pic is of the right side of bed.  Last pic is after it is cleaned off with waterless wash.

 

It is irritating to rewash the entire vehicle.  Our water is not that hard and normally doesn't leave any water spots. I just spent over a grand on the ultimate kit and my results are poor.  I must be doing something wrong.  I have watched all of the videos and read all the directions.  Any help would be much appreciated...if I call Adam's right now it would not be pleasant.....

 

I have had this before too, and the method I suggested on 11 March will take care of it. 

[Angelo]

Thank you.  I will give it a try.

[Angelo]

On 3/12/2019 at 3:32 PM, RayS said:

I have had this happen to me in South Carolina when it was 90+ out and full sun.  On the side of the truck that it dried and streaked, I just hit it with the foam gun a second time and everything came right off.  I have adjusted my wash pattern when it is rather hot and sunny to start the foam on the shadow side and ending on the sunny side and then when I start washing, I start on the sunny side and end on the shadow side and have not had a problem since.

 

I never had a problem with the cars or SUV's at all no matter what the weather was. I don't know if it is the size of the truck or maybe that I really take my time on the truck, it is something.  The only item that it is guaranteed not to be is the color, 3 cars, 2 SUV's and 1 Truck, all Red.   I am also on a well and the pressure runs around 68 psi and my water is not hard.

 

On 3/18/2019 at 9:09 AM, mc2hill said:

 

I have had this before too, and the method I suggested on 11 March will take care of it. 

Thanks...I will give it a try

[Angelo]

Fixed the problem in a round about way.  Purchased a Rain Soft whole home water conditioner for the house (not a water softener as most think).  Water had 11 grains of hardness and a lot of sediment.  Test after install showed Zero with sediment removed.  Had an independent water test done and it is actually 2 grains (still really really good) with no sediment.  

 

Bottom line...soap works really well and foams up ten times better.  Car rinses clean with zero spots...in direct sun light.  

 

...and no I didn't spend the money just to wash cars, I have family members with some skin issues and this helped clear it up.  

[Rich]

Glad you got better results now.  I never stop at just washing either.  I always follow up by drying with Detail Spray or Guard n Gloss.  Both will leave a better finish.