How long can you store rinseless wash?

[Shortspark]

I generally use the "Gary Dean Method" when using rinseless washes. I mix my solution and place about eight MF towels in the bucket and use them one by one on the panels. After I use one I put it in a pail of water with oxiclean to soak. The towels never return to the original wash solution.

I find that I still have plenty of solution left over in my five gallon bucket, even if I mix only two or three gallons of wash. Since the solution is still clean, I was wondering if I could put a lid on the bucket and keep it covered until my next wash (usually a week or two). Has anyone stored their wash solution this way and does the effectiveness diminish in any way over time?

It only takes a minute to fill the bucket so it is not the work I'm trying to save but I hate to waste gallons of good product. Also, with a bucket ready to go at all times I could dip into it to clean things like bugs, bird bombs or light road grime from the bottom few inches of the lower panels. I go back and forth with different brands such as Duragloss, ONR and the new Turtle Wax rinseless.

 

[Harry Da Hamster]

I read on one of the forums where the OPT rep stated the solution will not degrade after long periods of time even after the product has lost its blue color.

 

[swanicyouth]

It has to be good a very long time. Think of how long you can keep a spray bottle of ONR as a clay lube.

 

[Kappy]

I also use the Garry Dean Method, and I prespray each panel as he does in his videos. I save the leftover clean solution from the bucket and use it to fill my spray bottle.

 

[Dogfather]

I also use the Garry Dean Method, and I prespray each panel as he does in his videos. I save the leftover clean solution from the bucket and use it to fill my spray bottle.

That's a great idea. I've always used UWW+ as a presoak, and despite being very economical, I seem to go through it faster than I'd like to. It's amazing how much rinseless is leftover. I'm definitely going to employ your method.

 

[Shortspark]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like it should be good to clean even after the color is gone - and I really like the idea of using leftover solution in a spray bottle for a pre-soak! Why didn't I think of that?!?!

 

[wompasaurus]

i think heat and sun light will play a factor in degrading product as well. i never leave chems in my vehicle