Im a believer(waterless wash)

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I was stressing over how to get spot free washes and getting a lot of different responses... finally Anthony from Bates d
Detailing STRONGLY suggested I go waterless and stressed the pros....it's more convenient, cost effective,and... wait for it....GENTLE...the only con was amount of micro fibers but he prepared me for that.I haven't tried the waterless he recommended yet(waiting on delivery) but I bought an otc meguiars just to see and I was amazed that waterless actually works...thanks again Anthony

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Haha...I feel like I joined a cult...I will try it thanks for suggestion...and I'll spread the gospel

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Welcome to the club! I started out of necessity (living in an apartment). Now I question why you'd drag the hose and buckets out all the time? It's just great! I've been trying different WW solutions each time I order. Gonna see which is my favorite!
 
Romans5.8 said:
Welcome to the club! I started out of necessity (living in an apartment). Now I question why you'd drag the hose and buckets out all the time? It's just great! I've been trying different WW solutions each time I order. Gonna see which is my favorite!
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What's favorite so far

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dajuanNonly said:
What's favorite so far

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That's tough. Detailers Pro is really slick feeling, cleans really well, but you use a lot of it and it leaves no shine on it's own. Pinnacle waterless wash leaves a gorgeous, warm carnauba shine but doesn't seem as slick and 'lubricated' as the DP. I preferred both of those to ONR, but I've only used the ONR once. Let me try it a couple more times, first.
 
I'm still too scared to try it. Maybe on a garage queen but not a daily driver.
 
I use ONR several times a week it's great Detailers Pro isn't bad but my new favorite is adams rinse less wash but it's price compared to the others
 
KillaCam said:
I'm still too scared to try it. Maybe on a garage queen but not a daily driver.
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Try not to confuse it with a quick-detailer. If the grit is heavy, you could use a coin-op to spray it down. But I use it on my daily driver all the time. Unlike a QD spray, you get a thick, soapy spray that lingers and loosens dirt, almost (almost) like foaming the car. Then you wipe gently and all of the dirt is safely nestled in the microfiber towel. Anytime you touch the car you risk marring it. But as someone with soft (SOFT!) black paint, I've been thrilled with the waterless wash solutions out there. Give it a try!

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My wife got me that little 'tote' for Christmas. Works great for waterless washing. Stuff it full of microfiber towels (this was 'after washing' so most of them are piled up on my windshield, dirty) and carry my bottle down with me!

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Nothing beats clean and shiny on a windy 35 degree day with no outside hose, no buckets, and not getting wet!
 
Dear waterless wash lovers,

How do clean wheels and wheel wells?

Thanks,

SY
 
Rsurfer said:
Why, is it because the DD is too dirty?
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Mainly. Especially near the bottom. My DD is lowered so it likes to pick up all the crap from the road.
And I feel confident that I can perform a proper two bucket wash in about the same time as a rinseless or waterless wash so I feel a little safer doing so.
 
Romans5.8 said:
Try not to confuse it with a quick-detailer. If the grit is heavy, you could use a coin-op to spray it down. But I use it on my daily driver all the time. Unlike a QD spray, you get a thick, soapy spray that lingers and loosens dirt, almost (almost) like foaming the car. Then you wipe gently and all of the dirt is safely nestled in the microfiber towel. Anytime you touch the car you risk marring it. But as someone with soft (SOFT!) black paint, I've been thrilled with the waterless wash solutions out there. Give it a try!

ozsu.jpg


My wife got me that little 'tote' for Christmas. Works great for waterless washing. Stuff it full of microfiber towels (this was 'after washing' so most of them are piled up on my windshield, dirty) and carry my bottle down with me!

z3gk.jpg


Nothing beats clean and shiny on a windy 35 degree day with no outside hose, no buckets, and not getting wet!
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You said clean and shiny. What about swirl and marr free and clean and shiny? That's what I like.
 
KillaCam said:
You said clean and shiny. What about swirl and marr free and clean and shiny? That's what I like.
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I'm a huge believer in waterless washes and try to do them every other day. After 5 months or so of using them, I can successfully say that I've seen no swirls or marring on both my white car and my friends black car. The key for me is to use a lot of product to the point where it's almost/sometimes dripping off the panels. But I can definitely understand how risky it sounds to do at first and how many people don't want to risk it. But to each his own.
 
I have a question. If anybody would kindly take their time to answer I would be really appreciative of it. I tried the waterless wash, while I think it is a good method. I decided to not keep doing it because of the potential mentioned above ^

So my question is, is it safer to just not wash your car for a week or even 2 weeks at a time. Then after that week or 2 weeks giving it a thorough foam and delicate 2BM method? So is it safe (as in not inducing swirls) to let the car get dusty for a week or so and then washing it?
 
You'll find that you won't need a hose much:)
It's the only way to go these days.
 
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