Rinseless Wash D114

[exploreco]

I have been looking at my next detailing item that I want to get into which is the rinseless wash. Mainly because I am thinking that I probably could have been utilizing it this winter instead of going to the automatic car wash. I have watch the videos at AGO with Mike Phillips. I have seen the Gary Dean method. My question is, to those that do it, which way is better or which do you like better? The Gary Dean or using a using a microfiber mit? I can see where the Gary Dean method is probably better on a salt covered car in the winter because you aren't contaminating the water. The pre mixture that Gary Dean sprays on, is that just a mixture of what is in the bucket? And how dirty is too dirty? I mean, I am doing pretty good this winter I thinking getting to the car wash every two to three weeks, but they do have the salt and grime.

Is this too dirty to use a rinseless D114 on? Or would it be recommended to try and get to at least a coin op wash and at least knock of some grime first.


Thanks as always for your help. Trying to learn about this risneless wash system. Even though we are at the end of our season, I can see where this might be beneficial option on a mobile detail job where the car isn't so dirty.

[The Guz]

Re: Rinseless Wash D114

I have tried both ways and the Gary Dean method is still the better way with a few microfibers. What I do is save any unused rinseless wash and put in bottles and also in a pump sprayer. This way I can pre soak the panels the next time I rinseless wash.

In regards to your other question, I would blast that off and then proceed with a rinseless.

[Eldorado2k]

Gary Dean method all the way.. I sent you a PM, my friend.

[Jeepster04]

Re: Rinseless Wash D114

Personally I always stop at the coin-op and give it a good rinse. Typically I want to spray salt out of the fender wheels and out from under my vehicles, so its pretty much required for me.

Other than that I use the typical two bucket method with a wash mitt.

[exploreco]

Re: Rinseless Wash D114

Great, thanks for all the replies. Think I will give this a try.

[Paul S]

Re: Rinseless Wash D114

All the above advise is spot on IMO. If you have a DIY wash close by , a pre-spray helps. If not , a pre-spray with the same mixture as your bucket will help. If you prefer a mitt over a towel then do the GDM using multiple mitts instead of towels. Both will do the job. The D114/Garry Dean Method combo is a win/win IMO.

[evo77]

Re: Rinseless Wash D114

I tried the GDM but I felt it took me too long to clean the car this way. Probably because I had to make sure I held the towel flat and firm enough without dropping it (side vertical panels) while also making sure it didn't unfold. Then change sides of the towel, repeat, etc.

Now with a 2BM and one wash mitt I pre-soak, then wipe the panel in one direction with one side of the mitt (removes most of the residual dirt) then flip the mitt to wipe the panel again to finish and pick up any dirt missed on the first pass. Dip mitt in rinse bucket. Then dry panel with MF towel.

I use the same side of the mitt for every first pass for the rest of the car. And I make especially sure to really rub this side of the mitt on my grit guard during the rinse.