Best Rinseless Wash

[Adde]

I have a black car and now when winter is coming which rinseless wash would you use?

[MikeyC]

I've used all three rinseless washes (QEW, Optimum No Rinse, and DP 4-in-1). Personally, I like the DP best because I feel it provides the most lubricity which is what prevents marring when washing. However, choosing between the Optimum and DP is like splitting hairs. They're both a cut above QEW IMO.

[Adde]

thx

[Whitethunder46]

I plan on getting DP 4:1 as a clay lubricant and also as a QD.

[MikeyC]

Originally Posted by Whitethunder46

I plan on getting DP 4:1 as a clay lubricant and also as a QD.

I use it as a rinseless wash during the winter and then I mix up some in a spray bottle come spring time to use as a clay lube.

[Whitethunder46]

Originally Posted by MikeyC

I use it as a rinseless wash during the winter and then I mix up some in a spray bottle come spring time to use as a clay lube.

Yea I needed something to use as a clay lube that was concentrated since I'll need it for multiple cars. Someone mentioned this, I looked into it, and it seems a good investment and should last awhile.

[supercharged]

DP 4-in-1 works for me.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

I found DP version and Optimum version to be similar. That said the Optimum use to smell like dung, and turned me off.

[alban61]

I've used QEW and DP 4n1. Never tried ONR. Found DP 4n1 better than QEW too. Like MikeyC said, it feels like it has better lubricity, and a better shine than QEW. I use it as a QD too. The Sentra in my Avatar has only been washed with DP 4n1 since day 1. The Avatar picture was taken after DP 4n1 wash and CK QS wipe down while drying. The Sentra in the pic already had PB Natty's wax 2 weeks before.

[MikeyC]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

I found DP version and Optimum version to be similar. That said the Optimum use to smell like dung, and turned me off.

OMG!! The Optimum smells AWFUL. The DP doesn't exactly smell like roses either, but it's definitely better.