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[Omega_Dan]

As i do mobile valeting as a bit of a sideline business i have started using waterless technology. was skeptical at first as i couldn't imagine cleaning a car without water. My main concern was scratching the paintwork. However i have tried it on the mig and a few cars which are lightly soiled and its works extremely well. Took about 20 minutes to do the mig. spray on half the car, leave to break down the dust and dirt for a minute, wipe with a damp cloth then dry with a clean cloth. Then do the other half.

Job done and the shine and feel of the paintwork was great. works on plastics and glass too.

Obviously if the car is heavily soiled then water will be required but for everything else it works very well.


As we know it can be a faff getting the jet wash, extension lead, bucket, suds, leather ect and then putting it back again.


Anyone else used it before as i may look at getting a 25ltr Drum of it.

[robbo299]

I have used a few different waterless products which i have purchased from car shows etc and found them all to be excellent providing the car is not heavily soiled. As you have said, if heavily soiled wash with water first. They were not cheap ( around £15 ) and the bottles/sprays were only enough for around 4 to 5 applications on my estate with the micro fibre application and cleaning cloths included. Hope that helps.

[Omega_Dan]

Cheers for that. Yeah in small 500ml bottles they are expensive. looking at buying a 25ltr drum which is £47.95.

[Vamps]

Sounds like it might be handy to keep the car clean in the summer, where most of the muck seems to be dust...........I have heard about these before, but would also be concerned about scratching the paint....

[Omega_Dan]

Sounds like it might be handy to keep the car clean in the summer, where most of the muck seems to be dust...........I have heard about these before, but would also be concerned about scratching the paint....

That was my worry vamps. I did it on a black merc and it came well very well.

[Webby the Bear]

I've got to be honest I've actually never heard of 'Waterless' washing.

I assume it's similar to putting 'Vanish' on your carpet; spray on, it breaks down crap, dab/wipe off?

Got to be honest I pay the local Homebase valet service... £9.99 outside, inside, new air freshener. I also keep a ''dash-gleam'' pad in the car to go over the dash and plastic if I see dust. Lasts ages and only £2.99.

Yes I could do it myself but seriously too much hassle. IMO

[Omega_Dan]

I've got to be honest I've actually never heard of 'Waterless' washing.

I assume it's similar to putting 'Vanish' on your carpet; spray on, it breaks down crap, dab/wipe off?

Got to be honest I pay the local Homebase valet service... £9.99 outside, inside, new air freshener. I also keep a ''dash-gleam'' pad in the car to go over the dash and plastic if I see dust. Lasts ages and only £2.99.

Yes I could do it myself but seriously too much hassle. IMO

The product itself is sprayed on but its full of silicone's and is designed to 'wet' the car and break down the dirt allowing it to be wiped away and buffed.


If you think about it the amount of painted surfaces around your house only need a spray of something so i suppose it is taking on a similar theme along with the environmental benefits.

[Webby the Bear]

Very true Dan. Is it cost effective as I note you mention the expense? 

[Omega_Dan]

well the 500ml bottles that cost a tenner will do about 3-4 cars so the 25ltr drum im looking at buying will do about to 200 cars of an average size. although i have to constantly wash my microfibre clothes. Otherwise that can be an additional expense.

[Webby the Bear]

well the 500ml bottles that cost a tenner will do about 3-4 cars so the 25ltr drum im looking at buying will do about to 200 cars of an average size. although i have to constantly wash my microfibre clothes. Otherwise that can be an additional expense.

Definitely worth trying and cost comparing with the existing products (presumably shampoo) you use! 

[Del Boy]

Meguiars Quick Detailer is the best stuff I've used, always works well 

[TheBoy]

Why wash cars. Thats why the dear Lord invented Kosovans

[Omega_Dan]

Why wash cars. Thats why the dear Lord invented Kosovans

Yeah, there lethal with a flexiblade

[Webby the Bear]

Why wash cars. Thats why the dear Lord invented Kosovans

Indubitably!

[Olympia5776]

Nah, I just can't imagine ever using it on any of my vehicles , about as appealing as chewing tinfoil .......