Favorite Waterless Wash?
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HelloJohnny
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I've been using Elite Finish (Company located in San Diego) their wash mist and it's been great washing my Model 3. It also helps that I have ceramic coating which keeps alot of dust and dirt of the paint from sitting.
https://www.amazon.com/WashMist-Wat...ords=washmist&qid=1559245403&s=gateway&sr=8-8
You can use the waterless wash on paint and windows.
https://www.amazon.com/WashMist-Wat...ords=washmist&qid=1559245403&s=gateway&sr=8-8
You can use the waterless wash on paint and windows.
HelloJohnny
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I have PPF on the entire front of my car and yes it's safe for PPF, vinyl, ceramic coating etc.
Cirrus MS100D
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I’ve been using the Griot’s Garage one for about a year and a half now and will never go back to the hose and bucket. If I have caked on dirt I will try and rinse the car off by leaving it in the rain or, worst case, a quick spray down outside, but I’ve only had to do that maybe twice in a year. The rest of the time, spray on/wipe off.
Our S has about 75% clear wrap coverage, so that obviously helps to some degree, but my FIAT has nothing and Griot’s has been super.
Our S has about 75% clear wrap coverage, so that obviously helps to some degree, but my FIAT has nothing and Griot’s has been super.
Nvbob
Roadster 1256
Adams Polishes Waterless Wash is what we use on both our Roadster and our Model 3. Never had a problem with the product.
NathanielHrnblwr
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I use this stuff regularly too. It's great. Safe for PPF too.
Bill Foster
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I’ve used optimum wash and wax and previous versions for years now, 8 or so?
Plus it has so many other uses around the house it’s just handy to keep around
Great company, and great people there.
Plus it has so many other uses around the house it’s just handy to keep around
Great company, and great people there.
Candleflame
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whats a waterless wash? anything special about this?
edit: wohhh that's exactly what i need but didnt know i needed
edit: wohhh that's exactly what i need but didnt know i needed
Rothgarr
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Bill Foster
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Look on youtube for a better explanation, but basically the product encapsulates the dirt and removes it without scratching. Polished the Ex wifes black mustang and washed it with waterless wash for 3 years without putting any scratches in the paint.
its legit and works great.
Some will also wax while you wash
Glamisduner
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I don't think CA will mind if you use a bucket's worth of water to wash your car
Here is an example of a waterless wash from Meguiar;s:
I personally love Meguiar's waterless washes. I prefer the one from their professional line Express Wash and Wax D115. It is more cost effective than the product in this video.
I personally love Meguiar's waterless washes. I prefer the one from their professional line Express Wash and Wax D115. It is more cost effective than the product in this video.
I’ve purchased everything I need to do a waterless wash this coming weekend. Using ONR 2 bucket method. Watched videos so I think I’m set but do have a few questions.
- what so I do for medium to high dirt amount? let’s say mud or stuck on dirt on the base of the car
- what do you guys do as daily maintenance? Bird crap and other things that might happen on the daily.
- what so I do for medium to high dirt amount? let’s say mud or stuck on dirt on the base of the car
- what do you guys do as daily maintenance? Bird crap and other things that might happen on the daily.
I have ONR and love it. But ONR is usually used as a rinseless wash, not a waterless wash. The difference is that in a rinseless wash, you still use a bucket filled with 2 to 3 gallons of water and an ounce or two of ONR. With a waterless wash, you use a dedicated waterless wash solution in a spray bottle and use it in a similar manner as a detail spray. But technique is everything to avoid scratches, so you may want to watch an instructional video for a detailed description.
To answer your questions, if the car is filthy, then I personally would skip both rinseless and waterless washes and go for a traditional wash complete with a foam gun or cannon. If there is a high level of dirt and you want to do a rinselss wash, I would hose off the area that is really dirty first to get rid of most of the dirt. If you are doing a rinseless wash and don't have access to a hose, you can also spray the dirty area first with an ONR solution, let it work on the area for a few minutes, and then proceed with your rinseless wash.
For daily maintenance, a waterless wash is ideal. That is what I do and love it.
I just went to a Tesla ONR wash event and took a video of it.
Huge fan of ONR. I use inside and out. I also just used it to clean all the windows of my house.
Bill Foster
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There is no need for a second bucket. And if you do use one you need ONR in both buckets.
To answer your questions
1. I use ONR. You can also pre soak it with some power clean diluted down. Power clean helps with bugs.
2. ONR at QD strength for daily stuff.
Rothgarr
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I'm definitely going to try ONR.
What about something that gives the paint an awesome shine? Is there an equally easy product that just wipes on and leaves a fantastic shine?
What about something that gives the paint an awesome shine? Is there an equally easy product that just wipes on and leaves a fantastic shine?
Bill Foster
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Opti seal. Or hyper seal if you want to spend a bit more.
I’ve had a bottle of Opti seal for 2+ years, use it on every wash as a sealer and water shedder
I agree with Ckanderson, opti seal and hyper seal are awesome. Btw, there is a version of ONR that has wax in it.
I also love to use Meguiars D156 synthetic spray on wax. I use D156 as a drying aid if doing a rinseless wash or immediately following a waterless wash.
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