Waterless Wash?

[mdrosson]

I plan on using the Waterless Wash product during a trip to the smokey mountains next week and just curious how many washes the 16oz bottle will do.  I will be washing a Corvette, so I am guessing a couple of washes easy.  Can anyone confirm?

[DonJuan692006]

I saturate the mess out of my panels so a 16 oz bottle might last me two washes. This is on a 2012 Mustang.

[Chris@Adams]

Yea probably 2 or maybe 3, it just depends on how dirty you get....the more dust & dirt  the more WW you want to use.

Don't forget to take plenty WW towels.

[mdrosson]

Thanks, I was guessing 2 or 3.  In the video, I believe Dylan states 3-4 towels for a SUV, so I figured 2 on my vette.  Should I plan on more towels?  Sorry for all the question, waterless is a entirely new process for me.

[DonJuan692006]

Thanks, I was guessing 2 or 3. In the video, I believe Dylan states 3-4 towels for a SUV, so I figured 2 on my vette. Should I plan on more towels? Sorry for all the question, waterless is a entirely new process for me.

Unless it is REALLY dirty then two towels will get you through.

[Rich]

Two bottles will get you about 3 washes tops.  You don't want to skimp on that, especially if it's really dirty.  And you never have enough towels. 

[mdrosson]

Thanks for the responses everyone, each of you are a huge help.

[scootertrash19]

I would plan on one towel just for the rear, at least on the C-6's the rear gets all the dirt, dust, and nasty stuff just from the air moving around/over the car. Have a great trip and be sure to post up some pics!

[CMDChase]

Two bottles will get you about 3 washes tops.  You don't want to skimp on that, especially if it's really dirty.  And you never have enough towels.

 

I agree. Take extra towels. You won't be sorry.

[Chase@InsanePaint]

Just take a gallon.  Seriously.  And about 10 towels minimum.  This is the ONE product you're okay to go heavy on.  I doubt this will help, but here it is anyway, lol. 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZ0J9ks4CA

[TheBurninator]

I go through a full 16oz bottle in one wash.

[mdrosson]

Great, now I am thinking I need to rush order additional towels .  

[13-Mustang-GT/CS]

i go through about 1 to 1 1/2 16 ounce bottles each time i do mine.. 

[IrishCurse]

I go through a full 16oz bottle in one wash.

Yep

[IrishCurse]

i go through about 1 to 1 1/2 16 ounce bottles each time i do mine.. 

 

Absolutely, lol.

Edited September 5, 2013 by IrishCurse

[mdrosson]

So after watching the video, I have a question.  Chase states that waterless should be use for short trips.  The trip I am taking is about 350 miles away.  It is suppose to be good weather so I'm only concerned about the normal dusting. 

 

Would the waterless wash and detail spray still be enough, or should I spray the car off (water only) at a local coin car wash then use the waterless wash and detail spray?  

[Chase@InsanePaint]

So after watching the video, I have a question.  Chase states that waterless should be use for short trips.  The trip I am taking is about 350 miles away.  It is suppose to be good weather so I'm only concerned about the normal dusting. 

 

Would the waterless wash and detail spray still be enough, or should I spray the car off (water only) at a local coin car wash then use the waterless wash and detail spray?  

That would be something you'd have to decide on your own, upon arrival.  But here's what I'd do if I were trying to eliminate the buckets....

 

Prep before trip:

• Coat leading edges of car (bumper, mirrors, etc) with QS, to allow for easier bug & contamination removal upon arrival

 

Upon arrival:

• Take car to coin op wash & use high pressure rinse ONLY, to remove surface crud around wheel arches, front end, and settled crud on rear end
• Attempt to "pool rinse" as best as possible with the car washes "low pressure" rinse
• Continue with a Waterless Wash process as normally planned
• Follow up with DS as normal

 

350 miles would be a bit "much" for me to attempt a normal WW.  BUT it's not out of the question.  But I feel the high pressure rinse at the coin op wash, will help remove some of the bigger crud that will accumulate on a road trip of that size. The only step I see in the whole process that could be a challenge is the blow dry of cracks & crevices.  BE VERY VERY CAREFUL, as there will be dust & sediment in that water.  But if you're gentle & keep the towel flipped, and you DAB at the water vs. WIPE it, you could come out just fine!

Edited September 5, 2013 by Chase@Adams

[mdrosson]

Thanks for the response Chase.  I'll be driving my vette with a weeks worth of luggage for 2, so doing the normal bucket wash would probably be out of the question.  I just used a clay bar and 2 step polish followed up with Americana wax, so hopefully that will help.  Will check to see if I have any more sealant.