Waterless wash

[Opeth]

I had a thought today while washing the car. My car was pretty dirty (it had been 3 weeks since the last time I washed) and I was being really careful not to get anymore swirls than I already have. But i wondered, once you have thoroughly rinsed the car to get loose dirt off, would a thorough spritzing of Waterless Wash before washing help with dirt removal? My thinking is that WCW will add some more lubricity in addition to the shampoo. Would this work or would it be a waste of WCW?

 

Also, does anyone else notice that bugs are attracted to a newly cleaned car. Specifically, after the application of DS when drying, I get lots of insects landing on my car. Its strange. Maybe I'm losing my mind:lolsmack:

 

 

Thanks!

[Kornercarver]

Thinking where I live, they have confused water with gold.

[fortplainman]

thanks AJ.

[Junkman2008]

I looked at that thread. The main thing that I would suggest is to watch the videos in my forum. They will show you the way I do things, and explain my mindset.

[fortplainman]

and thats mainly where he learned to detail haha. i did just switch from his meguiars that he always used and swore by. i think he likes these products, but just doesnt like to admit it. i started my thread about my photoshoot post your tips up there AJ, i would watch all your video's but i wont be near a computer tonight.

[Junkman2008]

I don't have a clue as to how your dad does it so I can't comment on that. I can say that what I use to do back in the early 80's is NOT what I do today. Things have come a long way since I started detailing my cars.

[fortplainman]

so waterless wash for dust only? i figured that "detail spray" would be used for that. im gona start a thread tonight to give advice on my "photoshoot detail" so i can be schooled. I just follow what my dad has done, hes been detailing cars and show cars for 30 years.

 

EDIT:

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=143679#post143679

[Junkman2008]

well yeah i do wash it after, i just dont wanna put the APC on the front end and then have to wax it, it saves a step during a quick wash.

 

I'm saying you should wash it instead of using the waterless wash. All those bug skeletons are doing nothing but scratching up your paint as you drag them across the finish. Watch these videos and you will get a better understanding of what I'm talking about.

[fortplainman]

You should WASH the caked on bugs off your paint. It's better for the paint.

 

 

well yeah i do wash it after, i just dont wanna put the APC on the front end and then have to wax it, it saves a step during a quick wash.

[Junkman2008]

i just use the WW on my front end to help remove the caked on bugs with a bug sponge, works pretty well.

 

You should WASH the caked on bugs off your paint. It's better for the paint.

[fortplainman]

i just use the WW on my front end to help remove the caked on bugs with a bug sponge, works pretty well.

[Junkman2008]

Water is not free where I live:(

 

Move.

[Moz]

Using Waterless Wash where you should be using the foam gun is a major waste of money. It is not going to loosen up the dirt and lubricate the finish as well as the Car Shampoo and water will do. Water is free and the Car Shampoo will go a lot further.

 

Water is not free where I live:(

[Chewy]

I use the foamer and let it sit a bit but I've heard of people putting WW in their wash bucket. I'm almost sure it was Dylan but I may be wrong. Not sure if he was just experimenting or what...

 

Chris

[Opeth]

Using Waterless Wash where you should be using the foam gun is a major waste of money. It is not going to loosen up the dirt and lubricate the finish as well as the Car Shampoo and water will do. Water is free and the Car Shampoo will go a lot further.

 

Thanks AJ! I thought that may be the case. I'll save the WW. But I really do need to get the foam gun. It never ends:banana:

[Junkman2008]

Using Waterless Wash where you should be using the foam gun is a major waste of money. It is not going to loosen up the dirt and lubricate the finish as well as the Car Shampoo and water will do. Water is free and the Car Shampoo will go a lot further.

[whiterp199]

They land on my car too. I hate them. It is like I am playing golf. Wave something around them and hope they fly away, but don't actually touch them.

[19stang88]

 

....Also, does anyone else notice that bugs are attracted to a newly cleaned car. Specifically, after the application of DS when drying, I get lots of insects landing on my car. Its strange. Maybe I'm losing my mind:lolsmack:

 

 

Thanks!

 

Don't worry, you are not losing your mind because I have the same problem, bugs always land on my freshly washed car. But we could both be losing our mind:lolsmack:

[Chris@Adams]

I thought about doing that also, but never tried it yet. I can't see where it would hurt a thing, it would almost have to help.And Adam would encourage using more WCW!

[Nordgrey]

Not sure about the WW idea, but maybe the bugs like the smell of the DS.....I know I do....LOL