Waterless Car Wash
Hey guys, so because of my situation (living in an apartment) I cant do the regular 2 bucket washes or have any water hoses around to use. I started doing research and have come across waterless car wash. I see that Canadian tire carries the go clean waterless bottles but theres so many out there. I was wondering whats your take on it and I want to get something that is the best bang for the buck, as in something that's really nice quality wise but then get maybe a gallon of it so my per wash price comes down cause I know these aren't exactly cheap
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i dont know how much i would trust that stuff, sounds like scratch and swirlmark galore to me
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Originally Posted by thenewguyy
(Post 9027596)
Hey guys, so because of my situation (living in an apartment) I cant do the regular 2 bucket washes or have any water hoses around to use. I started doing research and have come across waterless car wash. I see that Canadian tire carries the go clean waterless bottles but theres so many out there. I was wondering whats your take on it and I want to get something that is the best bang for the buck, as in something that's really nice quality wise but then get maybe a gallon of it so my per wash price comes down cause I know these aren't exactly cheap
This is what I do.. After a really good wash and wax / sealant it's best to "water less wash" <~~ hate the term… the car at least every other day. It is easier to keep the car clean without removing loads of dirt from the car. When your car is waxed or have a sealant over it, it goes much smoother… Because where I live I can't wash my car everyday, So i would either just use a Spray wax detailer spray and wipe the car down with Microfiber towels… Or, your favorite non-wax removing car soap in a bottle with water, saturate the dirty areas and clean off.. I hope this helped. |
Originally Posted by thenewguyy
(Post 9027596)
Hey guys, so because of my situation (living in an apartment) I cant do the regular 2 bucket washes or have any water hoses around to use. I started doing research and have come across waterless car wash. I see that Canadian tire carries the go clean waterless bottles but theres so many out there. I was wondering whats your take on it and I want to get something that is the best bang for the buck, as in something that's really nice quality wise but then get maybe a gallon of it so my per wash price comes down cause I know these aren't exactly cheap
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Originally Posted by chrome91
(Post 9027609)
i dont know how much i would trust that stuff, sounds like scratch and swirlmark galore to me
The proper way is
Originally Posted by SR20Power
(Post 9027615)
This is the deal, if you can't 2 bucket wash do a one, if you don't have one bucket just wet your car and soap it down rinse it off and dry it. Doing all of this the best way without putting starches into right???
This is what I do.. After a really good wash and wax / sealant it's best to "water less wash" <~~ hate the term… the car at least every other day. It is easier to keep the car clean without removing loads of dirt from the car. When your car is waxed or have a sealant over it, it goes much smoother… Because where I live I can't wash my car everyday, So i would either just use a Spray wax detailer spray and wipe the car down with Microfiber towels… Or, your favorite non-wax removing car soap in a bottle with water, saturate the dirty areas and clean off.. I hope this helped.
Originally Posted by nestorlugo
(Post 9027663)
I also live in apartments so i just take my buckets and all the stuff i need to a coin operated carwash just to use the hp water and soap...to knock of the dirt then fill my buckets and get to work...
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Originally Posted by thenewguyy
(Post 9027795)
lol I tried this but the water from the gun was so strong, it was knocking my buckets out so I thought ok this plan isn't working, hence I quit on that idea I had the same problem until i switch the knob to spotless rinse ....lol |
Originally Posted by nestorlugo
(Post 9027823)
I had the same problem until i switch the knob to spotless rinse ....lol
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Griot's Garage products :thumbsup:
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I've heard Optimum and Utilma make great waterless wash products. Never used them myself but have had friends and others on this forum that do. It's tough in the winter. I bite the bullet and go to a Waterway car wash to get it cleaned. I hate it but I can't really clean it any other way. Plus I've put protection on the paint so I can live with it taking it off just to put it back on when it warms up here. Such is my life cycle with cleaning cars.
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Originally Posted by Dudemaine
(Post 9027928)
Griot's Garage products :thumbsup:
Originally Posted by BIGIRISHSTL
(Post 9028135)
I've heard Optimum and Utilma make great waterless wash products. Never used them myself but have had friends and others on this forum that do. It's tough in the winter. I bite the bullet and go to a Waterway car wash to get it cleaned. I hate it but I can't really clean it any other way. Plus I've put protection on the paint so I can live with it taking it off just to put it back on when it warms up here. Such is my life cycle with cleaning cars.
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They all make a rinseless and a waterless which are two different products. Take a look at the link from autogeek. Great place to research stuff by the way.
http://www.autogeek.net/how-to-use-waterless-wash.html |
Look at the bottom of the link I posted above for waterless products. I don't like the idea of using no water to rinse but that's just my hibbie jibbies at running an MF over dirty paint with a bit of detailer+spray wax mixed in a spray bottle!
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Thanks, I did see that and youre right, lot of product reviews and tips on that site. I hear ya on the part where running sorta like a quick detailer spray to wipe the dirt off but many skeptical people are believers now. Also the other thing is, my car is scratched to death, microscopically at least lol so its not like I have mint paint and am overprotective so im not too worried about a scratch here or there, which actually shouldn't happen if I do it properly
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True. And you will have the summer to clay/nano, Polish, wax/seal and it will be amazing and a bonus it will stand up to a lot more improper usage! That's why I don't mind using the wash places in the winter, I'm gonna fix it in the summer!!!
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Originally Posted by BIGIRISHSTL
(Post 9028309)
True. And you will have the summer to clay/nano, Polish, wax/seal and it will be amazing and a bonus it will stand up to a lot more improper usage! That's why I don't mind using the wash places in the winter, I'm gonna fix it in the summer!!!
This weekend supposed to be nice and you already know it… I am washing my car :) I just purchased some new water based tire gel from Optima and I can't wait to give it a try. I also ordered from Collonite 845 wax and Speed master wheel brush and two wheel woolies….Wheel cleaning time, I will post some pictures. |
Sounds great. No not coin places. The other kind that have people dry your car with cotton cloths. I actually have them use microfiber towels I bring with and its much cheaper than most people think. I like the blasting under side of car washes for winter crud anyway.
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Tried using Optimum ONR applied with a spray bottle. Works well just make sure to use fresh and clean mf towel every wipe.
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man, every time i come into the detailing section i see threads on how to wash a car fast and easy. first, you must be anal about keeping your ride clean. ( like me ) and second, just keep some detailer spray in your trunk and spray that every other time and spray wax in between that. keeps my max shiny and clean as hell.
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I've used both the Griot's Waterless Car Wash and a similar product from AMSOIL (Miracle Wash). Miracle Wash is advertised to have a UV protectant in it as well. These products are formulated differently than detail sprays so as to offer better protection from scratching
The AMSOIL Product is available on line or from a registered Dealer; Griot's is available from their website and places such as AutoZone and Advance have started selling selected Griot's products. Of course there's no shipping if you buy Griot's locally. I wouldn't use these products on a car that's heavily soiled, but the products seem to work well on light dirt/pollen. No swirl marks at all from using them... |
My problem with a "Water less wash" (you still use water, I've always hated this term.) But is you have to use like 10+ Microfiber cloths to do it right. Sometimes even more depending how big your car is. I've always found it easier to just rinse the car down and a quick wash IF and i mean IF your care is already washed at least that week and more importantly sealed...
I find it when my car has a sealant on it, I can rinse it down add soap and dry the car before you are done with one section of the " Waterless wash" Besides when you watch these videos they are selling you car soap in a spray bottle. |
I've used it, it works, just have a mostly clean car before using it, common sense is key. i would recommend it as a on the spot cleaner for meets and such, but not an every day every scenario thing
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