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I’ve used several options with great results on several cars for about 3 years now. Optimum no rinse at higher concentration than the waterless wash works quite well. Pinnacle waterless wash is very good as is Ultima waterless wash. Turtle wax hybrid solutions 3-in1 is a ceramic based waterless wash and quick detailer. It’s very good and cost effective.
In my opinion the key is to use generous amounts of product and several lightly dampened cloths. I only use these products on cars that are ceramic or Graphene coated. If there’s a stubborn or heavily soiled area I will wet it, place a detailing towel soaked in waterless wash on top, and let it soak in. With this technique I truly haven’t had any issues with swirls.
I will pre-soak the car with a pump sprayer mixed with ONR then proceed with either microfiber towels that are dunked in ONR or the "big red sponge" dipped in a wash bucket with grit guard filled with ONR. If the car is really coated with heavy dirt, I will go to a self-serve car wash and power wash it off then proceed with my ONR routine.
I’ve used the waterless wash products from Griot’s Garage and from Adam’s Polishes with equally good results. It’s a nice option when the car is still relatively clean and mostly has dust or light road soil on the paint.
I will pre-soak the car with a pump sprayer mixed with ONR then proceed with either microfiber towels that are dunked in ONR or the "big red sponge" dipped in a wash bucket with grit guard filled with ONR. If the car is really coated with heavy dirt, I will go to a self-serve car wash and power wash it off then proceed with my ONR routine.
This is the way.
Many folks will have a preferred rinseless wash but to date folks will say anecdotal things like one dissolves better or another is slicker. I think any are good but the pump sprayer prespray is a great idea and if it is really really dirty --like crusted on -- I would pre-wash somehow.
I use Pinnacle waterless wash with carnauba when I get beyond the point I can use a quick detailer. Very happy with it. Wash my T about 3-4 times a year when it gets to the point I do not feel like a QD or waterless wash is safe for the paint.
I know this is going to sound crazy but in the nearly 4 years I’ve had my 991.2 C2S, I’ve never given it a conventional wash. (Except for the wheels which I do use a proper wheel cleaner, brushes, hose & water, etc). Generally speaking, around the time I feel the need to clean my wheels is when I do a top to bottom full hands on detail with just a detailer spray and microfiber towels. Truth be told, I’ve never allowed my car to get so dirty on the outside that a more comprehensive wash is necessary. My car is garage kept which helps. I’ll also add that I have full body PPF. I’ve gone through a few different brands of quick detail spray but the one that I’ve been using the longest and I really love is Griots Ceramic Speed Shine. On average it takes me under two hours to do a complete exterior-only cleaning/detailing which includes the wheels and all other black parts, plastics, etc (for which I use other chemical products to clean).
I really don’t know how or why I’ve gone this route with cleaning my car. Part of it might be that I’ve never really been that good at washing my cars the old fashioned way (with buckets, brushes, sponges, & towels) and also because I have PPF and I need to be extra careful using pressure washers. The thing about detailing the way I do now is that I am careful and meticulous about each area of the car as I do it one body panel at a time. So I feel I am thorough and generally don’t miss anything unless I choose to skip it.
Below are a couple of pics I took this weekend after detailing my car.
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