Waterless

[Newbiedetail]

Hi everyone,

What is everyones opinion with waterless wash systems??? Do u think its a bad alternative to traditional water wash?????Feed back please

 

[slickooz]

I have DP waterless and I love it. It good for maintenance cleaning. Waterless only works if the car is not filthy. Get a good MF and your good to go.

 

[Newbiedetail]

so the best thing to do is use waterless wash product on a day to day to keep that just waxed look on ur vehicle

 

[ScottB]

great products ... and with water restrictions becoming more stringent likely the wave of the future in most neighborhoods.

 

[Shawn T.]

This was after this car had not been washed for three months and driven through this terrible Northeastern winter........there are swirls but remember that this car has alos been hit with a snow brush at least ten times throughout these months. Still looks pretty darn good if you ask me and this was done with a waterless wash.

As you can see, the paint is in need of a bit of TLC including a good claying but considering the abuse this car has taken along with the waterless wash I used, the paint should be beat beyond recognition according to popular opinion. Waterless washing is the way of the near future.

 

[CEE DOG]

Hi everyone,

What is everyones opinion with waterless wash systems??? Do u think its a bad alternative to traditional water wash?????Feed back please

It should not be used as an alternative to a conventional wash. A good waterless wash is an excellent tool but not an alternative to a conventional wash.

 

[DARK HORSE]

It should not be used as an alternative to a conventional wash. A good waterless wash is an excellent tool but not an alternative to a conventional wash.

:iagree::iagree::iagree:If the vehicle is "dirty" then IMO it needs a conventional wash...

 

[Newbiedetail]

Thanks for everyones feedback its very usefull stuff

 

[Rsurfer]

This was after this car had not been washed for three months and driven through this terrible Northeastern winter........there are swirls but remember that this car has alos been hit with a snow brush at least ten times throughout these months. Still looks pretty darn good if you ask me and this was done with a waterless wash.

As you can see, the paint is in need of a bit of TLC including a good claying but considering the abuse this car has taken along with the waterless wash I used, the paint should be beat beyond recognition according to popular opinion. Waterless washing is the way of the near future.

No question that a waterless wash has it's place, but if that car has not been washed in 3 months a waterless wash is not the thing to do. BTW that paint needs more than claying. Sorry

 

[BobbyG]

I have tried them and I'm not a big fan of waterless washes. I guess as a last resort they're OK but I just not a fan of dragging dirt and debris across the paint.

1. Traditional Wash
2. Rinseless Wash
3. Waterless Wash

 

[Bunky]

No question that a waterless wash has it's place, but if that car has not been washed in 3 months a waterless wash is not the thing to do. BTW that paint needs more than claying. Sorry

I am sure he can see the swirls. I see his point as given the use of a brush to remove snow and waterless washing , the paint should be in worse shape than it is in.

No one can say how much waterless washing contributed to the less than perfect condition given the use of a brush to remove snow and we do not know the technique used with the waterless wash (conservative or liberal use, number of towels used, etc).

 

[BillyJack]

I'm still a bit leery of the waterless products for anything more than a layer of dust, but after one winter season I'm definitely sold on ONR.

Bill

 

[DejaVu]

The best waterless wash I have used is griots garage spray on car wash. Before I started following online forums I ordered the griots from a catalog and used it on my car in my apt parking lot. That stuff cuts through tree sap like it was nothing. I parked under a tree in early spring and the tree unleashed huge gobs of foamy sap and the waterless wash saved me lots of time. I now only use ONR because its the best solution for me to keep my car clean with no access to a hose. I keep griots waterless wash in my car for bird bombs and sap.

 

[James K]

I am OCD. I plan on ordering some waterless, but use it when I would use a quick detail. I also plan on using it as a presoak for rinseless washes.

I know they work as advertised, and a lot of people love them, but I am still in the air about them.

 

[Larry A]

It all depends on how dirty the car is. If it light dirt and just needs a little touch up it should be fine.

 

[Old Tiger]

WW's have replaced QD's in my arsenal. IF IM going to use WW or NR to do a whole car, I will hose off the contaminants first. Ive only done 1 2 bucket wash this year. I prefer Ultima WW+ to Optimum & DP but all work better than any QD IMO.

 

[Shawn T.]

I am sure he can see the swirls. I see his point as given the use of a brush to remove snow and waterless washing , the paint should be in worse shape than it is in.

No one can say how much waterless washing contributed to the less than perfect condition given the use of a brush to remove snow and we do not know the technique used with the waterless wash (conservative or liberal use, number of towels used, etc).

I used 7 towels and a liberal amount of waterless wash. I used about half or maybe even a little bit more of a 32 oz. bottle of waterless wash. Also, I wipe in only one direction, horizontal.

It is true that there is no telling how much each contributed to the damage in the paint. You are correct in that I just wanted to show that waterless washing can be done with minimal damage. It should also be noted that this paint has not been polished in 8 months since it was bought and has only recieved claying (needs it again) and a coat of NXT 2.0.

Just wanted to show that the paint is not absolutely thrashed. Damaged yes, thrashed IMO, no.

 

[Rsurfer]

I am sure he can see the swirls. I see his point as given the use of a brush to remove snow and waterless washing , the paint should be in worse shape than it is in.

No one can say how much waterless washing contributed to the less than perfect condition given the use of a brush to remove snow and we do not know the technique used with the waterless wash (conservative or liberal use, number of towels used, etc).

Could it be the LSP more so then what he used to wash the car. 3 months of no washing and using a brush to rid the snow plays hell on the paint. IMO no waterless wash is going to improve the condition of the paint after all these winter months.

 

[RobZ71LM7]

I use the waterless to wash a car only if it's pretty clean. It's also a nice presoak on really dirty areas for a rinseless wash. I use the DP Waterless Concentrate (bought a gallon) as a QD now too since it's engineered for heavier dirt I know it will be more than sufficient as a QD. The stuff also wipes on an off ultra smooth and gives me no streaking issues.

Edit: I also use it to wipe down my waverunner after pulling it out at the end of a day.

 

[Bates Detailing]

I love waterless washes..... and it is a huge chunk of my business. These are all "waterless" pics from this year........... for the days I bring the camera (im getting better about that!)