Cleaning Tires Without Water

Ted S. said:
I haven't seen any downsides of your drywash techniques yet. But I've wondered what the cost differences and the pro/cons are. And I've also wondered about swirls with this, because I'd like to do some detailing on the side this summer to earn some extra cash. So far it looks like you do a great job.:xyxthumbs:
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Look up his thread called "drywas - a day in the life of B & B" and you will see his work from using the drywash method. But as much as he says its always worked for him people still think this is dangerous. I for sure dont, i got my order coming in a few days with this stuff. You cant say it may cause this or that until you use it, its until then that you realize how the product works AND if its the right product for you to use.
 
I like the idea of the drywash services you provide, B&B. Personally, in the warm weather I enjoy a classic wash or a rinseless. But, in the winter and such, the drywash posts you've made can be quite helpful! :xyxthumbs:
 
Am I the only person not seeing much difference between these two pictures? Granted picture 5 looks like you dressed the tires with an instant shine type of product. Also, the tires are not that dirty, so what do you do when they are soiled? What do you do to clean the barrels of the wheels? I'm not hating on you man, I'm just pointing out what I don't see.

B&B Tennessee said:
Step 1 - Dirty Tire .... this is degreaser and an MF

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Step 4 - Let dry.... takes no time, by the time you do all 4 tires the first should be dry.

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My drywash solution came today. Hoping to give it a try this weekend if I can get away from my mom's house for a few hours.
 
You guys are talking about waterless wash right? Its not dry if you are spraying a liquid on it. I keep seeing the term dry wash and want to make sure I'm not missing something.
 
CEE DOG said:
You guys are talking about waterless wash right? Its not dry if you are spraying a liquid on it. I keep seeing the term dry wash and want to make sure I'm not missing something.
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Correct...it's a liquid you spray on and wipe off.
 
Harleyguy said:
Let me get this right you use foaming glass cleaner on chrome rims ?? The rims that you do must be in excellent shape I've never seen glass cleaner be able to dissolve a build up of brake dust .
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If you use a wheel wax/sealant on very clean and polished wheels(tires included) you will be able to just spray and wipe them clean and occasionally reapply wheel wax/sealant, as the manufacturer says can be done. I have two wheel sitting out back on my deck and one is sealed w/ PB's wheel sealant and the other was cleaned and not sealed, and the one w/o sealant has dirt/pollen buildup, while the sealed wheel has just a light dusting of dirt/pollen. I live about a mile from Oceana Naval Station and jets fly over all the time, so burnt jet fuel ends up everywhere and usually doesn't just wipe off. But, with a sealed wheel it does. Sorry for the rant'n/raving.
Good demo Anthony. Always got some good tricks that are new to a lot of us. I can see doing dry washes on my truck wheels as soon as I seal the other three; only did one to test out the PB's WS, and inside of wheel take a lot of cleaning before sealing.:)
 
I'm with Richard here. Those tires don't look all that dirty to begin with. If you get a tire thats just nasty there is no way this spray and wipe method will get them totally clean. It may work fine for production jobs where you just are doing a quick wash, but not for anything more than that.

I still stand by the fact that you can't get a vehicle totally clean without a hose, it's just not possible. That said props to you for obviously running a successful business.
 
SeaJay's said:
My drywash solution came today. Hoping to give it a try this weekend if I can get away from my mom's house for a few hours.
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Wonder if they have a drywash solution for showering and doing laundry? That could really cut down your water bill! :laughing:

SeaJay's said:
Correct...it's a liquid you spray on and wipe off.
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So then it's not a drywash, it's a rinseless wash. If that's the case then this is nothing new to boast about, Optimum Opti-Clean, Ultima Waterless Wash, DP Rinseless Wash, etc....
 
Spicy McHaggis said:
It may work fine for production jobs where you just are doing a quick wash
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You hit the nail on the head. That's what the majority of his cars/trucks are. Quick washes. So a quick wash of the tires and wheels is probably perfectly fine for his customers. As Mike has said "Match your services to your customers". I think Anthony has done a good job of doing just that!
 
rwright said:
Wonder if they have a drywash solution for showering and doing laundry? That could really cut down your water bill! :laughing:



So then it's not a drywash, it's a rinseless wash. If that's the case then this is nothing new to boast about, Optimum Opti-Clean, Ultima Waterless Wash, DP Rinseless Wash, etc....
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I've heard baby wipes work well for showering...lol.

I think the difference with this is that it's got wax and kaolin clay in it already.
 
SeaJay's said:
I've heard baby wipes work well for showering...lol.

I think the difference with this is that it's got wax and kaolin clay in it already.
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It is a very different approach, I will give him that. From my understanding and hopefully B&B will chime in and correct me, this "drywash" approach is mostly used in the aviation field where the paint is known to be harder than automotive paint and also where waste water is a lot more controlled.
 
rwright said:
It is a very different approach, I will give him that. From my understanding and hopefully B&B will chime in and correct me, this "drywash" approach is mostly used in the aviation field where the paint is known to be harder than automotive paint and also where waste water is a lot more controlled.
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The product he uses is actually advertised for use on vehicles....so it may have originated there.
 
rwright said:
Am I the only person not seeing much difference between these two pictures? Granted picture 5 looks like you dressed the tires with an instant shine type of product. Also, the tires are not that dirty, so what do you do when they are soiled? What do you do to clean the barrels of the wheels? I'm not hating on you man, I'm just pointing out what I don't see.
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You don't see a difference there? The chrome center piece is shiny, the rim is clean and not hazy anymore. The whitewall lettering is bright white and clean. Granted it wasn't a heavily soiled wheel...but there's a definitive difference between those two shots for sure.
 
Kristopher1129 said:
You don't see a difference there? The chrome center piece is shiny, the rim is clean and not hazy anymore. The whitewall lettering is bright white and clean. Granted it wasn't a heavily soiled wheel...but there's a definitive difference between those two shots for sure.
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Pretty sure I can pee on the center caps and achieve the same thing. I would like to see this method used on a soiled tire. I'm not saying his method doesn't work for him, but this post really sums it up:

Lasthope05 said:
To each their own. I like to rinse all my chemicals off my tires so I dont have any problems in the future. There is a reason why they say to be careful and not let degreasers dry on rubbers and plastics as their high alkalinity can discolor them. Same with acidic wheel cleaners, you wouldn't want to use those as spray and wipe products would you as residual acids would continue to deteriorate the finish if not completely rinsed off or neutralized.
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rwright said:
pretty sure i can pee on the center caps and achieve the same thing. I would like to see this method used on a soiled tire. I'm not saying his method doesn't work for him, but this post really sums it up:
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win!
 
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