Waterless wash / No Rinse

Tom E IL

Tom E IL

New member
Joined
Dec 30, 2011
Messages
8
Reaction score
0
Before people put down or say it's hard on paint, I know this. I have used a product over the summer and have done this on my own black minivan and still looks good. Most people are not out for a show car finish. What I would like to know is, Do you offer a no rinse detail on a mobile service?
I'm thinking of starting a quick mobile detail using a waterless wash method. What are some of the No Rinse products you use and mixing methods?
The ONR seems like a good product, never used it. Can it be mixed a little stronger, use a pre soak, and will it leave streaking.
What are some price ranges you offer for something like this?
Thanks for any input
 
ONR and Ultima Waterless Wash + are the category leaders for a reason. They are very economical and effective. I do not know what you would charge as I am a hobbyist.
 
Mixed too strong, most rinseless wash products will leave streaks

I have used ONR and D114, this holds true for both in my experience

They both work very well at the suggested dilution ratios.

I believe mixing them at higher concentrations is a waste of money
 
allenk4 said:
Mixed too strong, most rinseless wash products will leave streaks

I have used ONR and D114, this holds true for both in my experience

They both work very well at the suggested dilution ratios.

I believe mixing them at higher concentrations is a waste of money
Click to expand...

:xyxthumbs:

Dr. G said:
No Rinse is based on reactive polymers that have the ability to bond to surfaces as well as dirt or oily particles. These polymers have much greater lubricity than soap and form a film around the particles as well as paint to protect from marring. The concentration of these polymers is very high which is why only 1 oz. per wash is needed. In fact, when people use 3-4 oz., they complain about the excess lubricity and streaking!
Click to expand...

OP you can put ONR at wash dilution in a spray bottle to pre-treat rear bumpers, lowers, fronts, etc.

the chemicals in the popular waterless and rinseless stuff discussed on this forum are bonkers. accidents can happen but if you are careful and do it right, you won't make the finish worse.
 
I love UWW, i used the Gary dean method. It's definity quicker, I also use distilled water so I don't get water spots.
 
Are you looking at Waterless or Rinseless washes? these are two different methods.
 
okay just making sure. dont want to add too much and waste soap when you can use less and same results ^_^
 
I would also like to know what is the going rate of a Rinseless and Waterless Wash.
 
I use Infinite Use Detail Juice for ALL of my washes and final wipedowns. It's one of the best detailing products on the marekt IMO. Dilute as recommended and go to down. I never had any problems with streaking when using the recommended ratio.
 
Tom E IL said:
Ok please explain, what's a , no rinse and what's a waterless.
Click to expand...

Rinseless wash is with a bucket of water and a rinseless wash soap. Dip rag in said solution, wash one section with MF towel, then dry.

Waterless wash - should explain itself...no water. Use a WW solution...spray on...wipe off.
 
Mach1USMC said:
I use Infinite Use Detail Juice for ALL of my washes and final wipedowns. It's one of the best detailing products on the marekt IMO. Dilute as recommended and go to down. I never had any problems with streaking when using the recommended ratio.
Click to expand...

Amen brother. Have tried juice boost?
 
How many people use a rinse-less and/or waterless wash on a regular basis? Do you only use it as a last resort? I still find it hard to believe that using one of those wash methods doesn't produce swirls and/or scratches. I purchased ONRW hoping I could get past my apprehensions about using it to wash my car, but I cant. Have any of you experienced any problems with scratches, etc from using it? Thanks
 
BMW435 said:
How many people use a rinse-less and/or waterless wash on a regular basis? Do you only use it as a last resort? I still find it hard to believe that using one of those wash methods doesn't produce swirls and/or scratches. I purchased ONRW hoping I could get past my apprehensions about using it to wash my car, but I cant. Have any of you experienced any problems with scratches, etc from using it? Thanks
Click to expand...

I've been using both D114 and ONR on my cars and have had no problems with scratches/marring. If you're using a clean towel surface for each wipe down, the proper dilution ratio, and aren't working with a heavily contaminated vehicle, you should be okay. As stated earlier, using the right dilution will reduce streaking and makes the overall process easier and faster. Sometimes I'll rinse my car down with the pressure washer first and then bring it in the garage before rinseless washing. Doing this gets rid of quite a bit of the dirt before I even make physical contact with the paint. I still use the 2 bucket method for when my cars are fairly dirty and I don't feel comfortable doing a rinseless wash on. I'd say give it a shot on a panel or two and see how you like it.
 
Haris is right. Proper technique will outweigh product any day of the week. I started doing rinseless washes last winter and didn't get the hang of it, but the more I practiced and started doing more, the more I liked it. I now do 5 or 6 rinseless washes to 1 2BM wash on all my personal vehicles. Time is money when it comes to customers, but with rinseless wash methods I can put my kids to bed and wash my car as late as I want without interrupting my neighbors with lights and the noise of a pressure washer.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top