Waterless Car Wash Recommendation

M

motors

New member
Joined
Dec 29, 2012
Messages
25
Reaction score
0
Can anyone recommend a Warterless Car Wash that wont scratch you car's finish? I have a show car (70 SS Chevellel) and with being pollen season here in the Northeast, I finding myself carefully wiping the car down with detailing spray everytime I go to a car show... After a couple of hours, the build up on the car is great that I dont think detailing spray should be used. Im trying to avoid swirls .. any recommendations??? Thanks in advanceFeed back please
 
I'm using the Pinnacle Carnauba waterless wash concentrate.
The pressure sprayer is pretty convenient as well.

I think scratching your car will involve more with preparation. Technique and condition of the car. (Not full of mud)

The Ultima looks pretty cool, about $10 cheaper I think... i got the Pinnacle because of the carnauba in it. Smells nice too.
 
Pinnacle is the best buy and very good. Ultima is very good as well, and can also be used as a rinseless. The performance of BlackFire and OptiClean is as good as the first two, but the price is much more (less concentrated). CG EcoSmart requires more "buffing" or wiping in my experience, and also isn't as cost effective. DP waterless is a costly sticky mess.
 
Sounds like Pinnacle has the most likes....

It is my first waterless wash purchase. Besides the Poor Boys that came in my kit. I see this lasting me a good while. And I don't see why change to a different one. After wiping off. You do have to buff with a dry clean towel cos of the wax.

I called AG and asked customer service if I could use Pinnacle waterless wash with Nano Skin Auto Scrub as a lubricant and they said yep.

So IDriveaCamaro was correct thanks btw.
 
UWW+ ftw!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL1GvN_fwME]Review: Ultima Waterless Wash Plus Concentrate - YouTube[/video]
 
UWW and Ecosmart are great. I've also heard Optimum has a nice one. I forget the name but the blue one

Sent from my SGH-I317M using AG Online
 
I have Pinnacle's, Ultima's and Optimum's WW wash and they all work great. I've never gotten any scratches using them. Using a plush deep nap MF is a must. I usually use up around 8-10 towels when I do a WW. I have a mid-size vehicle.
 
For a car show I would consider something sun friendly such as Poorboys S&W. it has no gloss enhancers, but presumably you have the car looking the way you like before the show, and are just looking to clean up the pollen to reveal the finish rather than change it.
 
Thanks for all the great info.. Just one more question.. Does anyone use a California Duster to wipe off dust before cleaning ? I was always afraid they scratch more then they clean... Any thoughts?
 
motors said:
Thanks for all the great info.. Just one more question.. Does anyone use a California Duster to wipe off dust before cleaning ? I was always afraid they scratch more then they clean... Any thoughts?
Click to expand...

I would recommend doing a waterless wash instead of the CA duster. If you insist on using it, I would not apply too much weight on the paint with it. Glide it where it barely touches the paint and let the fibers gently scoop up the dust.
 
dc52nv said:
I would recommend doing a waterless wash instead of the CA duster. If you insist on using it, I would not apply too much weight on the paint with it. Glide it where it barely touches the paint and let the fibers gently scoop up the dust.
Click to expand...

My thoughts as well.
 
dc52nv said:
I would recommend doing a waterless wash instead of the CA duster. If you insist on using it, I would not apply too much weight on the paint with it. Glide it where it barely touches the paint and let the fibers gently scoop up the dust.
Click to expand...

I use ca duster for light dust only. I just allow the tips to do the work. Never had a problem. ( even with black vehix) Shake the ca duster often. Now as far as a waterless recommendation I like uww and pinnacle. Good luck,
 
I would never let the ca duster touch paintwork. Use ww, plush microfiber and do it the proper way:)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top