farisad

hello everyone

i was wondering if someone uses waterless products to maintain cleaness of his rides from time to time to avoid dust and make it more cleaner, i understand cars needs proper washing from time to time but in short timeframes i see its easier to use waterless products but not sure which

any ideas?

many thanks

Jimmy-D

The advantage to rinsing your car with water before washing is rinsing a good amount of dirt and small particles off your car so you avoid lightly scratching the clear coating - using the waterless approach you do not have this advantage

farisad

but you can remove all dust as first step then waterless wash
specially if you will still keep the car parked

Asco

And removing the dust without water without scratching the car is how? Only thing that comes into my mind is air, but wouldn't rinsing be easier?

farisad

maybe those dust cloth removals? with different type of hairs
i'm not sure but asking

Jimmy-D

In the past I have used waterless washes but the safe route requires water to rinse. You can always use water to rinse and than apply a spray detailer and then dry and be fine

Brosef

waterless washes should be a last resort. they work when in a pinch, but are not as safe as conventional washing with water.

if you're between washes and there is a very light amount of dust (i.e. enough from a day or two of driving, but no rain or dirty/dusty roads), you're better off with just some quick detailer and a microfiber for a quick wipe down. but even this should only be done if you have a good protective layer already on the car (i.e. recently waxed or you have a ceramic coating... opticoat, etc.).

all personal preference / subjective though. I just tend to play it safe with detailing.

Money2536

Waterless washing is just fine, but requires use of a crap load of towels and product. No pressure or "buffing." I prefer a Rinseless wash if I had the choice. The difference is a Rinseless wash used a bucket with water and a sponge.

I only use waterless if had washed the car, maybe driven to the office once, then had an event of something on a Saturday morning.

Detailed Designs

Look into rinseless washing.

r6elmo

on motorcycles many use spray polish to clean the bikes. I nearly 95% wash my bikes this way and it works well. The issue is the motorcycle has a lot less surface area. One can will last me about 5-8 cleans on a sport bike, which in return would mean 1-2 cleans of a car. Each can is about 8-10 bucks and you'll need a few towels. I will use this in between washes on my car.

DocMo

I agree "Rinseless" is much better and safer than "Waterless".
I use Duragloss 931 Rinseless when my cars do not need a "serious" wash.

PhilT3 (PT3)

Best source for detailing questions. http://www.adamsforums.com

All I do is waterless washing, unless I drive through rain/snow/dirt.
THE MOST IMPORTANT thing is quality micro fiber towels from Korea. Chinese MF towels are generally of poor quality. Purchase from http://www.theragcompany.com

Best of luck.

p0pey

optimum wash and wax would be the "in between". don't have to rinse it off after

bronson7

I'm a bit OCD, even at my age. Maybe it's the old school in me, but I need to do it the old fashion way.

GiuseppeM

Waterless wash doesn't mean "dry wash", you never want to use a dry microfiber on a painted surface.
You'd use a waterless spray to prep the area before wiping.