Recent content by CharlesW

You need to run down there and explain to him that Carhartt's deserve better treatment than that. You probably don't have any shop rags handy, but you could probably take him a roll of paper towels.

The vinegar rinse isn't something I do every wash so I'm not really able to comment of how much damage regular, repeated use might do. Some of my MF towels are probably 6 or 7 years old and I don't feel there has been any noticeable damage. I have only been doing the vinegar rinse about 3 or 4...

It has been said that the vinegar will help remove any soap residue. :dunno: FWIW, For years, I have been washing my MF towels in warm water with either laundry detergent or Micro-Restore, usually a second rinse, occasionally with vinegar in the second rinse, but not always, and drying on...

The first wash is just like any other wash for me. IMO, the main purpose of the first wash is to remove anything in the towels from manufacturing, shipping and handling. I also happen to use Micro-Restore, but I never had any problems when I was using my wife's laundry detergent. I think the...

Why??? A couple of days ago, the ONR you have was a good product. It still is. It didn't turn rancid overnight. :) Use it in your normal way and they will probably have another revision ready when your present gallon is used up. FWIW, It was suggested to me to use wash solution in my rinse...

At great prices! $29.99 for a gallon of the new formula ain't too bad.

Somewhat true, but you would probably get some argument from the people that have had acceleration or braking problems. The problems being discussed, while serious, would not stop me from buying a Toyota if that was what I wanted.

Since the price is not a factor, it is a matter of personal choice. I would go for the red since I like red.:) The stereo and spoiler may help sell the car for you when you are ready to trade again. The main thing for me is liking the vehicle I buy. If you aren't happy with it now, you...

I think one thing that would make the rinseless products a better choice for a professional detailer is customer acceptance. Taking a spray bottle and a rag* and wiping someone's car down may be a little too much for a lot of people. (*Rag, $10 MF, all the same to the general public.) At least...

I don't think you are wrong in your assessment. I do use a lot of waterless product as well as rinseless product on our vehicles and if the vehicle is extremely dirty, it gets the pre-rinse at the DIY wash before I use either product. I will do a rinseless wash on a vehicle that is much dirtier...

While both are good products, they are not waterless washes.

All good advice. You might also try: 1. It it's a PC, don't use the handle. Just place your hand on the head of the machine to control it and apply pressure. Works for me. 2. Don't hold the machine in a "death grip". Grip it firmly, but don't squeeze.

Bingo! I think we have a winner. :) How to determine ~1 oz w/ no measuring tools? :props:

While I don't have a black car, I have used rinseless washes on a white one and 2 red ones for several years without causing a bunch of marring. One thing I might mention, I have used ONR, DP RW&G, and QEW, all with good results. I would have no reservations using any of the three on my vehicles.

If someone is on your case, the old cliche, "Consider the Source", is pretty good advice. I recently saw it used under just those circumstances. It was directed at me and I probably deserved it. :D