💦 Detailing Best Waterless Wash - Do you use all the time?

[cacicgtp7]

Looking into waterless washing and ditching the mit, power washer, water blade etc.

Does anyone use waterless stuff as a daily all the time wash and do you ever use any other car wash product ever for detailing?

What's the general recommendation? Deciding between Optimum No Rinse and Ultima waterless.

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[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I've used ONR for actually washing cars.

The Ultima I have only used as a quick detailer / drying aid. Solid product

Either one would be a good choice. I used Wolfgang's rinseless wash on my truck over winter. Its really good.

Let us know what you go with and post some pictures !!

 

[01Cobra]

Not fancy name product but this is what I use and works great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FUT0CS/?tag=tcg21-20

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

waterless wash and rinseless wash are a little different.

But if it works then stick with it !

 

[cacicgtp7]

I guess maybe I'm trending toward Ultima and using it as a rinseless wash with the two bucket method. UWW+ can be used as a waterless as well, so multi purpose.

I did read some great stuff about Wolfgang Uber as well.

 

[LikeABauce302]

I like Optimum No Rinse.

 

[Pressure Ratio]

I have used ONR and Ultima as rinseless wash and quick detailer.

Both seem to work very well as a waterless rinse wash. But I feel as a quick detailer the Ultima leaves less residue and polishes out easier. I tried different ratios of the ONR too.

I don't use the rinseless wash unless the car is hardly dirty and dusty. I still don't trust it won't scratch as well as a foam cannon, two bucket method. How often do you guys use a rinseless wash? How dirty does it need to be to use a traditional two bucket wash?

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

I tend to use the rinseless wash in the winter when it's too cold for the hose.

With the coating on Barney, I rinse, foam and rinse, then pull it in the garage and use the rinseless wash, 2 bucket method.

this should help remove all lose dust etc.

the truck sees normal 2 bucket washes with the hose.

as for the ultima, it's inexpensive and available on amazon, give it a shot.
I have my dad using it like an "after wash" product. All the guys at the bowling alley ask him how his truck shines so much

 

[LikeABauce302]

I have used ONR and Ultima as rinseless wash and quick detailer.

Both seem to work very well as a waterless rinse wash. But I feel as a quick detailer the Ultima leaves less residue and polishes out easier. I tried different ratios of the ONR too.

I don't use the rinseless wash unless the car is hardly dirty and dusty. I still don't trust it won't scratch as well as a foam cannon, two bucket method. How often do you guys use a rinseless wash? How dirty does it need to be to use a traditional two bucket wash?

Same. I only use the rinseless wash if the car is just a bit dusty and I need to clean it up for a show or cruise night. The only time I use it is if it's late at night and I'm washing the car in the garage.

 

[AWDCD3]

I've been using Carpro's ECH2O since it was launched. It's a great and versatile product that can be used as a waterless wash, rinseless wash and as a quick detailers, depending upon how you mix it. It leaves a nice, slick finish and a nice gloss to the paint.

 

[093LZ]

Im an Adam's leg humper, ive been extremely happy with their products. My new trick which I stole from Garry Dean, is that I pre treat each panel with a spray gun. I picked up a cheap one from harbor freight and filled it with adams rinseless wash, 100psi knocks down the dust and coats the panel with the solution. Overkill, probably; but my finish is perfect even under halogen lamps, I want to keep it that way. Ive been using compressed air for years to spray off the dust instead of using a California duster or a waterless wash. Im a fan of the premise, the less you touch the paint, the less you damage it.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

i'm going to look into a sprayer as well... forearms burn after pretreating panels with a regular spray bottle.

 

[AWDCD3]

i'm going to look into a sprayer as well... forearms burn after pretreating panels with a regular spray bottle.

You can get a cheap gallon sprayer at Home Depot for around $7. It's well worth it.

 

[Thirdgen89GTA]

i'm going to look into a sprayer as well... forearms burn after pretreating panels with a regular spray bottle.

Being that I don't have running water, I'm interested in this.

Either a handheld pump sprayer I can pump up would be nice. Fill it with rinse less wash solution

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Ya, I have a couple small hand pump sprayers as well. They work great.

 

[Jean Ralphio]

ONR is the deal

 

[willizm]

I decided to try the waterless stuff to see what all the hub bub was about. I'm lazy and don't feel like taking all the buckets and soap and hose and towels out to clean up the car so picked this stuff up at Walmart. Needless to say I'm impressed how easy this stuff is. Car was really dirty and this stuff just seemed to take it off effortlessly. If anyone knows of better waterless wash and wax products let me know. So far using the meguires has got me thinking about ditching the buckets and hose

 

[Mook]

ONR ftw

 

[SleeperLS]

I decided to try the waterless stuff to see what all the hub bub was about. I'm lazy and don't feel like taking all the buckets and soap and hose and towels out to clean up the car so picked this stuff up at Walmart. Needless to say I'm impressed how easy this stuff is. Car was really dirty and this stuff just seemed to take it off effortlessly. If anyone knows of better waterless wash and wax products let me know. So far using the meguires has got me thinking about ditching the buckets and hose

I used this stuff all of the time on the Mustang I used to have. Worked fantastic. I never had an issue with it leaving swirls either. I bought some ONR to use, which was nice as well. But, the pre mixed wash and wax stuff was really convenient.

 

[willizm]

I used this stuff all of the time on the Mustang I used to have. Worked fantastic. I never had an issue with it leaving swirls either. I bought some ONR to use, which was nice as well. But, the pre mixed wash and wax stuff was really convenient.

I'll give the ONR a shot but this stuff is so easy that it makes me wonder why bother with any other method. Now don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are reasons why a standard or rinseless wash is superior to a waterless, but for someone like me that is super lazy and has very little time this stuff is perfect. I could go to a car show if I wanted and bring this bottle and two microfiber towels to touch up the car and make it look really nice.

 

[SleeperLS]

Exactly, the stuff is really easy to use. The only reason I got ONR was to try a different product and that wash and wax stuff wasn't easy to find where I used to live. Now, that wash and wax stuff is everywhere. It leaves a really good shine, and is a solid product. Though, A lot of people won't try it because it is an off the shelf product. I was super OCD about swirl marks, and I can't recall an issue with using the wash and wax spray.

 

[cacicgtp7]

ONR also makes a wash and wax one but not in a spray bottle

Optimum (NRWW2012Q) No Rinse Wash & Wax - 32 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GG9FB8U/?tag=tcg21-20

 

[DanJ]

I like Ultima because it's a concentrate so 1/2 oz makes 22 ounces of waterless wash. I use it as quick detailer, clay lube, and sometimes on glass if I'm out of stoners. I was down to a half bottle and got another for Christmas so I should be good for a long time.

 

[Blownbyyou]

I just used the optimum posted above, with the exception of the bottle leaking all over the place in the mail I love it! I have hard water so a hose wash was a bitch! But with this stuff it's amazing

 

[IDAFC21]

Anyone ever use chemical guys waterless?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011LMTQNC/?tag=tcg21-20

I'm thinking i need to get in on this waterless thing, as we're in the monsoon again, and if i have to take out a bucket every time we get a dust storm and light sprinkling of rain, im gonna be washing my car every day.