Waterless Wash

[Phil3822]

Hi all, wondering if anyone has tried any waterless wash products. I am interested in trying out. I struggle to use a hose round my way most of the year round so am interested in views. I am pretty decent with detailing but since my back got broken am now struggling a tad so looking at different options. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks all.

[quit]

My sister sells some of it and I get it free , it's pretty good

[Phil3822]

Any sort? No sure how it would go up against a muddy car. Always think it would scratch. Cheers for response.

[Mystery_Machine]

I use the turtle wax waterless wash, but only on light dirt (while at a show ect..) if the cars really dirty then I would use hose and proper kit.... but it does seem ok.

[classic mica]

Recently was thinking of this, I asked a couple of people who I know are into detailing/cleaning etc, the advice was keep away, it's !Removed!.

I would agree even though I've not used it, would be ok on a fairly clean car as stated above. After been washed etc, drive to a show/meet and maybe use it after the drive to bring it back up to a clean car whilst been parked up.

[stants]

Meguiars waterless cleaner as above i'd only use it if needs a quick detail at a show

[quit]

i forgot the name its well known i wil lgoogle it later 

 

no they showcase a aston martin covered in mud and use it 

[GeoffLeggy]

Whatever you choose to use I would recommend adding something like autoglym Extra Gloss Protection when done.  This is really easy to apply and doesn't require loads of hard work to buff.  It will make future washing a lot easier as the dirt won't stick as much.  

[Jay762]

mate of mine uses it on his 1934 MG "Little Beauty" to avoid the water rusting the panels - it works well but you can imagine it does not get absolutely caked in mud - he does go off road though as a lot of the shows he attends are in fields so its not a trailer queen

[Xander]

Not having a drive way I have used a few different ones over time. They all kinda work but if the car has mud or dirt on it, I find you have to use a lot or it will scratch the paint and event then can be questionable. I also use them last year at shows and haven't bothered this time round as I haven't had any results I would rave about. That could just be me being a bit useless though.

 

I tend to use the jet wash at a local garage and that will do the job most of the time. I also steal peoples drive ways when getting ready for a show.

[Kdc]

Having used waterless wash and wax i agree with the general consensus,wouldnt use it on dirty/muddy bodywork but great for a quick buff up if just cleanish/dusty.

[david1972]

As above really - use meguairs next gen detailing spray at shows etc but wouldn't use to 'clean a dirty car'

[Phil3822]

Cheers for all the replies. Some of the people rave about ONR (Optimum No Rinse) on Detailingworld.co.uk

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=195294

I will however only be using a quick detailer if at all as suggested. I am just looking for an easier way of cleaning really as my back kills me. I don't want to keep paying for the locals to clean it either. Do a crap job half the time.

[salsa-king]

i use it as a wash when at shows and water isn't availble.

also you can use it as a detailing spray or liquid wax depending which you have.

 

Not sure I'd use it on a heavily dirty car though.