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Old 09-04-2014, 12:11 PM
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Default Anyone out there using a waterless wash system for their vettes?

So I am now up to 6 cars at the moment and it takes me quality time to wash each one, so I am looking for a quicker alternative. I was introduced to Chadwicks tripple play & impressed with the results from a waterless wash so it got me browsing the internet looking at options. There are several companies offering 'concentrated' options which will work out best for me as it will go further, remember I am washing 6 vehicles here, I will go through some product.

I am looking for any kind of reviews or feedback on the below systems or other similar systems you guys have used.


Chadwicks tripple play

Pinnacle liquid crystal waterless wash W/ Carnuba wax

http://www.pinnaclewax.com/waterless...-carnauba.html

Chemical guys ECO smart waterless wash and wax

http://www.chemicalguys.com/EcoSmart...wac_707_16.htm

Shine supply waterless wash (NO wax)

http://shinesupply.com/index.php?mai...roducts_id=293

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Originally Posted by maroon88iroc
So I am now up to 6 cars at the moment and it takes me quality time to wash each one, so I am looking for a quicker alternative. I was introduced to Chadwicks tripple play & impressed with the results from a waterless wash so it got me browsing the internet looking at options. There are several companies offering 'concentrated' options which will work out best for me as it will go further, remember I am washing 6 vehicles here, I will go through some product.

I am looking for any kind of reviews or feedback on the below systems or other similar systems you guys have used.


Chadwicks tripple play

Pinnacle liquid crystal waterless wash W/ Carnuba wax

http://www.pinnaclewax.com/waterless...-carnauba.html

Chemical guys ECO smart waterless wash and wax

http://www.chemicalguys.com/EcoSmart...wac_707_16.htm

Shine supply waterless wash (NO wax)

http://shinesupply.com/index.php?mai...roducts_id=293

Thanks,
-Gibson
I've been using Poor Boys waterless on my 05 for 10 years. I hose the car maybe 10 times during that period. No swirls, car look like new. Available from Autogeek at $32.99 a gallon. At times they offer 20% off.
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I use triple play
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I use triple play
Looks like a better bang for the buck. I'll try it next.
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I use Blackfire "Wet Diamond" waterless wash, and love it
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I use Optimum No Rinse. You can also use it to make clay lube and detailing spray.
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How does this stuff work without scratching anything and actually removing dirt??
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How does this stuff work without scratching anything and actually removing dirt??
I use Adams and it has a solution (for use of a better word) that will encapsulate the dirt and lift it off the surface. I always wipe in one direction only just to add a little peace of mind. They (Adam) also do no recommend it on a real dirty car. It is more for that not dirty enough to need a complete bath, but to dirty for a quick detail spray.

I guess I am a little good school and I cannot believe that you can clean a real dirty car with out soap (car shampoo) and water.

I know that one system mentioned claims you will never have to wash your car again with soap and water, but you will never convince me of that. I guess if you are not worried about fine scratches and swirls it is fine, but I am a littl annul when it comes to that.
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Originally Posted by not08crmanymore
How does this stuff work without scratching anything and actually removing dirt??
Car can't be too dirty. I spray the wash on and let it sit for a minute or two and wipe it with a LARGE damp micro . I follow up with by polishing with another dry micro.
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My personal favorite .... Ultima, and I have tried them all ! Optimum's No-Rinse (ONR) is very close also. I prefer the one without the carnauba wax in it when using their version. Both versions have a lot of lubrication and no streaking. You can also use both as a rinseless wash and/or clay lube.

http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-water...ncentrate.html

We also have a BOGO currently on the Blackfire version ... http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-rinseless-wash.html

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I use Chadwicks Triple Play and love it
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Thanks everyone for the replies, I did alot of research and ended up going with the Optimums no rinse (OPR). Decided I will probably like the rinseless wash better than the waterless wash type of washing the cars and the OPR seems to be the best option for that type of system.

Scooped it off amazon prime so it already came in the mail in only 1 day with free shipping. Going to give it a try this afternoon.
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Originally Posted by my1stvette98
I use Chadwicks Triple Play and love it
Old 09-08-2014, 07:33 PM
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I use Chadwick's Tripleplay on my car exclusively and it makes my Z06 just POP. Try it you won't be disappointed. http://chadwickstripleplay.com/
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Chadwick's is great stuff!
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OP: Take a look at this stuff - http://www.fw1shine.com/
They also have the best carpet cleaner that I have used.
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I don't consider myself to be too **** about my car, but there is no way I would wash it without a good soaking first. It would just make me cringe to wipe it.

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I've used a product made by a local company Griot's Garage a few times in the winter.

My car is not a daily driver so it doesn't get too dirty but I have been caught in the rain.

The cleaner seems to float the dirt off the car and encapsulates it, then using a clean fluffy micro-fiber towel you can remove the dirt without scratching the paint.
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Originally Posted by **** Jockey
I've used a product made by a local company Griot's Garage a few times in the winter.

My car is not a daily driver so it doesn't get too dirty but I have been caught in the rain.

The cleaner seems to float the dirt off the car and encapsulates it, then using a clean fluffy micro-fiber towel you can remove the dirt without scratching the paint.
I have used this on my daily driver and it works great no matter how dirty the car is. I've used it in the dead of winter when it's too cold to use water to wash the car. The secret is in the towel as much as the cleaner. The thick microfiber towel keeps the dirt away from the paint so there's no scratching. I can attest to that because my DD is dark blue and would definitely show the scratches. My Corvette doesn't get dirty enough to need this product but I wouldn't hesitate if needed. I just hit it with detail spray a couple of times a month.
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