No Rinse Wash

[CharlesW]

Re: No Rinse Wash

I just picked up some ONR, I plan on using it beacuse we are only allowed to wash cars on Sundays. Now I cna wash my cars in the garage any time I want with less then 5 gallons of water.

Much less.
I use two gallons, one gallon for wash water, one gallon to rinse the mitt/sponge/towel used for washing..
Many people do it with just the one gallon and have no problems.

[Mike Phillips]

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If given the choice (and again I'm assuming no water restriction), what are the reasons to go waterless?

1. Is it a better wash?

2. Is it safer in protecting against scratches?

3. Will my car look better after a no rinse wash?

1. No
2. No
3. Better as compared to after washing with a normal car wash? No or about the same, our car washes are pretty hard to beat for maintaining a finish.

When it comes to removing abrasive dirt and/or any kind of contaminant off your car's paint and doing it in a way that reduces the potential for instilling swirls and scratches the best way to do this is to use a free flowing source of water and an ample amount of soap wash solution.

Meguiar's tested the available rinseless car washes in the past and after testing they concluded they could make a much better product compared to what was available but at this time the decision has been made to not introduce a rinseless wash because at this time the best way to wash a car is with a free flowing water source.

We offer a type of waterless wash in Australia because they have water restrictions in that country due to drought issues. Our position however is that the best way to remove abrasive dirt and contaminants without instilling swirls and scratches is to wash and rinse with free flowing water.

[Sal329]

Re: No Rinse Wash

I just picked up some ONR, I plan on using it beacuse we are only allowed to wash cars on Sundays. Now I cna wash my cars in the garage any time I want with less then 5 gallons of water.

[CharlesW]

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I see that for many the no rinse wash (like Optimum) is all the rage which got me thinking. Assume for a second I'm not a pro-detailer (that is mobile and may not have access to water) and I don't live in an area with water restrictions, what if any are the benefits of a waterless wash over a conventional two bucket wash?

If given the choice (and again I'm assuming no water restriction), what are the reasons to go waterless?

Is it a better wash?

Is it safer in protecting against scratches?

Will my car look better after a no rinse wash?

I've never tried it (seen in on youtube vids) and I seem very unconvinced about it, UNLESS I was forced into because of need.

While I do use a rinseless wash as well as a waterless wash quite often, I still think a true hose and bucket wash is hard to beat.

I don't consider them to be better, protect against scratches or look better than a traditional wash.

I do consider them less messy, (one or two gallons of water), something that can be done in the garage during the winter months, and something that can be done in the garage during the sunny part of the day. I remember rushing to get the vehicle washed and rinsed and driven into the garage to dry during that time of day. I used to get up at 5 or 6 in the morning to avoid the sun in my driveway.

A few years back, I wouldn't have considered using a waterless or rinseless wash, they probably are what I use 80 to 90 per cent of the time now.
As with any car care process, good wash media, good drying media, good technique, makes it work.

[3Fitty]

I see that for many the no rinse wash (like Optimum) is all the rage which got me thinking. Assume for a second I'm not a pro-detailer (that is mobile and may not have access to water) and I don't live in an area with water restrictions, what if any are the benefits of a waterless wash over a conventional two bucket wash?

If given the choice (and again I'm assuming no water restriction), what are the reasons to go waterless?

Is it a better wash?

Is it safer in protecting against scratches?

Will my car look better after a no rinse wash?

I've never tried it (seen in on youtube vids) and I seem very unconvinced about it, UNLESS I was forced into because of need.