EF99

Anyone use the waterless or rinseless car wash products?

Any preference on brand (there are dozens) or on waterless vs rinseless? Thought I might give one a try. Maybe they're all about equal and you just shop based on price?

ayk

I've used a couple different brands. I caught a deal of some waterless wash from Griot's garage and it's served me well. Can't say if one brand is better than another. I will say that the Griot's garage stuff smells good though

Like you said, price is probably the main factor

helix139

Personally I don't like washing my car with anything other than a full car wash shampoo if it is dirty with anything more than light dust (in which case using detail spray is fine to touch up a spot or two). It's a good way to end up with swirls. a microfiber towel with waterless wash just does not do a good enough job of providing enough lubrication and picking dirt up off the paint (versus using a wash mitt and a full shampoo with suds) and can end up just dragging it across the clearcoat.

Huey52

This unusual winter I've been able to hand water-wash almost continuously, in fact I just did so yesterday in 60+ degf.

But in last winter's snow-lock I did use Griot's waterless car wash a number of times and was always satisfied. You must of course be careful to use plenty of spray and multiple microfiber towels to avoid scratching.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...,+35+ounces.do

ayk

I felt the same way for a long time, but after speaking to some professional detailers (while having my car detailed) I've picked up the habit of using the waterless wash (they use it all the time). I live in Seattle so it rains quite a bit so spending 10-15 mins a week on the car really helps keep it clean. If it gets some serious dirt on there though, I always turn to the standard wash of course, which is what the detailers I've talk to also recommend.

helix139

I suppose, but I give my car more than 10-15 mins a week. We have quite the rainy season in FL and I give it a full wash every 1-2 weeks. I visit the detailer 2-3 times a year so everything in between is trying to keep swirls and scratches off of the clearcoat.

Steven Lin

I use Optimum No Rinse when the car is not too dirty. It works for me, and it smells good, too.

RCM09

I also use nothing but Optimum No Rinse. Never had any marring issues. I use the 2 bucket method.I use water from my RO unit,2 gls in my ONR bucket and about 3 gls in my rinse bucket. If it's really dirty I have an ONR mix in a sprayer and I'll do a pre soak. Never an issue with spotting or water dripping out from every where.

Sunstealer

ONR here as well, love the stuff.

trinacria

Same here. Use it year round, no issues.I always presoak with ONR in a sprayer first.