Recommend Waterless washes.
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Optimum No Rinse is the best waterless wash I've used.
It works really well and doesn't streak at all.
It works really well and doesn't streak at all.
I'm a fan as well, but I'm torn between that and the PS Absolute rinseless. I think they are both very good
Take my advice with a grain of salt as I'm also new to the whole rinseless, I just started using it mid summer last year
Waterless wash is different than rinseless.
While rinseless washes can be diluted for both, there are some products that are specifically waterless.
P&S Epic - waterless wash
For rinseless, Optimum no Rinse wash ( polymer based ) has been the staple. McKee's N-914 is pretty good ( leaves nothing behind ), P&S Absolute is also pretty good. Absolute has gloss enhancers and is polymer based so it leaves just a hint of 'protection' behind.
Interior cleaner - P&S Xpress. it can be diluted up to 1:1 for light maintenance cleaning or used full strength. It can be used on all interior materials.
If you want a dedicated wheel cleaner, P&S brake buster is going to be hard to beat for the price. This can also be diluted but note that due to the high alkalinity, it will eat up standard sprayers.
While rinseless washes can be diluted for both, there are some products that are specifically waterless.
P&S Epic - waterless wash
For rinseless, Optimum no Rinse wash ( polymer based ) has been the staple. McKee's N-914 is pretty good ( leaves nothing behind ), P&S Absolute is also pretty good. Absolute has gloss enhancers and is polymer based so it leaves just a hint of 'protection' behind.
Interior cleaner - P&S Xpress. it can be diluted up to 1:1 for light maintenance cleaning or used full strength. It can be used on all interior materials.
If you want a dedicated wheel cleaner, P&S brake buster is going to be hard to beat for the price. This can also be diluted but note that due to the high alkalinity, it will eat up standard sprayers.
Switched from ONR to This once the GTI was ceramic coated and there's no looking back.
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they also have a non-ceramic version, which I have not used.
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they also have a non-ceramic version, which I have not used.
Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash
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Some common sense has the be used when approaching a vehicle that is really dirty.
The point of a rinseless wash is that you do not have to rinse off the soap. You can use it as a replacement for the typical surfactant soap/shampoo.
The rinseless product also acts as a lubricant when drying the vehicle. When using 'soap' a 'drying aid' is suggested to help prevent towel marring during the drying process.
Water is effectively a solvent when on the surface of the vehicle by itself.
So if there is heavy contamination, yes, a pre rinse is suggested before the washing process.
The point of a rinseless wash is that you do not have to rinse off the soap. You can use it as a replacement for the typical surfactant soap/shampoo.
The rinseless product also acts as a lubricant when drying the vehicle. When using 'soap' a 'drying aid' is suggested to help prevent towel marring during the drying process.
Water is effectively a solvent when on the surface of the vehicle by itself.
So if there is heavy contamination, yes, a pre rinse is suggested before the washing process.
Rinseless washing gained traction for cold climates and areas where water restrictions are in place.
With a single 5 gallon bucket and a pump sprayer you can effectively and safely wash a vehicle
With a single 5 gallon bucket and a pump sprayer you can effectively and safely wash a vehicle
what I have done, especially in the wintertime, it go to my local coin op wash, grab some quarters and do a soap/rinse there and drive home. Luckily, the local one is about a 2 minute drive from me.
Come home, park in the garage and then do the rinseless wash process to really clean the car.
I have a solution of rinsless wash in a Menards hand pump sprayer at all times in the garage too, makes for a great pre-rinse on really nasty parts. Also works great as a drying aid or spot cleaner.
Just gotta remember to release the pressure from the sprayer when not in use.
I like Optimum No Rinse for a rinseless wash.
For a waterless wash to keep handy in a spray bottle, I like Detailers Pride Rinseless Wash concentrate. One bottle lasts a long time. Just buy a good spray bottle. I keep one in each of my cars with a few clean microfibers.
For a waterless wash to keep handy in a spray bottle, I like Detailers Pride Rinseless Wash concentrate. One bottle lasts a long time. Just buy a good spray bottle. I keep one in each of my cars with a few clean microfibers.
Holy cow. You guys are a wealth of information. I really appreciate it. I’ll have to re-read the thread a few times. You guys are awesome!
I was hoping for better weather to take better pics.
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I don’t have many pics. Some pics are from the inspector. Eventually I’ll make a thread on it.
A really soft towel / mitt is my suggestion for the gloss black wheels.
With an intricate design like that, polishing them ( even with a 1" machine ) is going to be a real PITA.
With an intricate design like that, polishing them ( even with a 1" machine ) is going to be a real PITA.
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