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Rinseless v. Waterless Wash

Old 06-21-2017, 04:41 PM
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Default Rinseless v. Waterless Wash

I live in an area where I have no access to a hose for washing/detailing my Z. I am interested in Adams products and they have two that may work. A Rinseless and a Waterless wash. Anyone try either and what makes them different? Neither one requires a hose to wash but I am confused at to why I would chose one over the other. Thanks in advance.
Old 06-21-2017, 06:18 PM
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Waterless - lighter dirt/dust, think of it as a QD on steroids that removes dirt.

Rinseless - for more heavily (not coated with dirt and mud)
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Additional considerations: ONR or Garry Dean Method using his Infinite Use Detail Juice are additional options failing under the Rinseless method and can be used for some safe heavy lifting washes.

https://www.detailjuice.com/garry-dean-wash-method/
http://www.autogeek.net/how-to-use-rinseless-wash.html

Adams Waterless Wash is one of my personal favorites

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Old 06-25-2017, 08:35 AM
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All the products mentioned are good and will get the job done. I also like to prespray each panel before making a pass with the wash media.

Technique is the most important aspect with Waterless or rinseless.

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Old 06-29-2017, 10:58 AM
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All summer I've been using ONR as a rinseless with a gallon of warm water in a bucket. I soak a few microfiber towels in the solution, pre spray a panel with ONR mixed as detailer in a spray bottle, wipe the panel down, then spray some Mequiar's quick wax and wipe dry with a waffle eave towel.

I love it. It lets me clean the car in the shade of the garage and leaves a super slick surface.


Here's a video of the technique.
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There are a group of products out of Nevada called Dri Wash n Guard. The exterior cleaner is supposed to be completely waterless and doesn't seem to scratch.

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