Waterless Washes-Besides ONR

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Striker

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I've washed my car twice since I brought it out this past April. I just don't have the time/patience for a full wash+the nice long dry. The reason for this is that I often feel that I'm almost over killing it as my car sees NO rain, NO foul weather of any sort. She gets driven out of the garage, cruise for about 30-50 miles and back in the garage. All in all, the vehicle never gets muddy, stained, or heavily soiled by ANY means necessary.



I've been QD'ing it religiously every time once before I take her out, and just before she gets covered up in the garage. Now I'm beginning to think if I should try a genuine "waterless" wash such as:



1. Poorboy's World Spray & Wipe Waterless Wash

2 DP Waterless Auto Wash



Does anyone have any other recommendations or do you know of how the above products work?
 
Optimum does not have a waterless wash product out on the market yet, but I hear the have one in the works that is going to be released soon.



There isn't much waterless wash products out there but the few that I know of are...



Adams Waterless Car Wash

Chemical Guys Eco Smart

Chemical Guys Go Green

Chemical Guys One

Chemical Guys Pro Detailer+ (2:1)

DP Waterless Auto Wash

Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash

Griot's Waterless Spray-On Car Wash

HD(High Definition Car Care) Free

Meguiars Last Touch

Poorboy's Spray & Wipe
 
what's wrong with ONR - it works. it's great.



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Also, I only use QDs as a post-wash drying aid. I think it's rather foolish to use them after driving the car - it doesn't matter it isn't caked in mud. There's still dirt/contaminants on it .... that's asking to marr it up overtime imho.
 
lasthope05 said:
Optimum does not have a waterless wash product out on the market yet, but I hear the have one in the works that is going to be released soon.



There isn't much waterless wash products out there but the few that I know of are...



Adams Waterless Car Wash

Chemical Guys Eco Smart

Chemical Guys Go Green

Chemical Guys One

Chemical Guys Pro Detailer+ (2:1)

DP Waterless Auto Wash

Eco Touch Waterless Car Wash

Griot's Waterless Spray-On Car Wash

HD(High Definition Car Care) Free

Meguiars Last Touch

Poorboy's Spray & Wipe
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Is Last Touch really used by some as a waterless wash? I've heard of it used as a rinseless wash, too. I've only used it as a QD and clay lube, and I didn't really think it approached the cleaning power of PB S&W so I wonder how well it would work waterless or rinseless. Anyone want to chime in with their experiences?
 
mikenap said:
Is Last Touch really used by some as a waterless wash? I've heard of it used as a rinseless wash, too. I've only used it as a QD and clay lube, and I didn't really think it approached the cleaning power of PB S&W so I wonder how well it would work waterless or rinseless. Anyone want to chime in with their experiences?
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So you've used PB Spray and Wipe? How did you like it?
 
Striker said:
So you've used PB Spray and Wipe? How did you like it?
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Here's a few threads from back in the day:

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...16-spray-wipe.html?highlight=Spray+&+Wipe

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/58908-poorboys-spray-wipe.html?highlight=Spray+&+Wipe

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...ys-spray-wipe.html?highlight=Spray+&+Wipe

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...ns-spray-wipe.html?highlight=Spray+&+Wipe

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...ipe-questions.html?highlight=Spray+&+Wipe

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-de...-nice-product.html?highlight=Spray+&+Wipe

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/43266-spray-wipe.html?highlight=Spray+&+Wipe

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/36902-spray-wipe-rocks.html?highlight=Spray+&+Wipe



I guess I'm trying to say the topic has been covered, when I searched there were several hundred threads...funny how nobody talks about it much anymore, when I started here Pb's was the rage and everybody had/used S&W.
 
I have used both DP Waterless and PB's S&W. DP seems to work like a basic detailer. PB's is much more watery and seems to wipe off easier. DP has a mint scent and cannot identify the PB scent. I tend to prefer PB but have used DP a lot. I assume them more as a drying aid when I do not want any change to the LSP (no added gloss, etc) -- just cleaning or lubricity.



They are both great for garage queens.
 
mikenap said:
Is Last Touch really used by some as a waterless wash? I've heard of it used as a rinseless wash, too. I've only used it as a QD and clay lube, and I didn't really think it approached the cleaning power of PB S&W so I wonder how well it would work waterless or rinseless. Anyone want to chime in with their experiences?
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Megs Last Touch is actually marketed in Australia as a waterless wash because the conditions there are mostly dry,dusty and they have water restrictions. I've used it before as a waterless wash and found it to work just fine. I have some CG Pro Detailer+, but I havent tried it yet so I cant compare the twos abilities.
 
Sorry man, I totally missed that. I was at work yesterday and was all over the place, thank you very much for the search.
 
Griot's Waterless Spray-On Car Wash is awesome. I love this stuff. I highly recommend it. I haven't used a hose to wash my truck in a month since I started using it. I'm wondering if it will work very well in the winter.



Tim
 
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