Dry Wash n' Guard Opinion

[BlackHawk]

I'm part of a nice forum for 4th Gen Eclipses, and I saw this thread all about Dry Wash n Guard.

Dri Wash n' Guard - Club4G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 4G Forums - 2006-2012 Eclipse Authority (http://club4g.org/board/car-care-detailing-shine/34304-dri-wash-n-guard.html)

It makes my stomache cringe watching and reading about this product. It's basically RUBBING dirt right in your paint. Nd lets not forget to use this guys awesome technique of working the product in a circular motion. That sure as hell is going to give you that showroom shine.....:bash:

What annoys me the most though is how stupidly this guy advertises this stuff. Bashing on traditional washes n how they use over a 100 gallons for one wash. He insists that this product gives his car a "showroom" shine, but wht he fails o mention is his wonderful swirls he is putting in his paint giving it a REAL showroom finish:doh:

What do you guys think? I feel as if though many of you would gladly chime in on this subject :D

[mwoolfso]

I have a neighbor with a Lexus and a late 90's Porsche. He uses Dry Wash & Guard exclusively for the last 15-years and is very happy with it. His cars look very good but I have to think he has swirls and his paint has embedded <everything> in it. This year, I am going to plant a seed and tell him about the baggie test.

[BlackHawk]

I have a neighbor with a Lexus and a late 90's Porsche. He uses Dry Wash & Guard exclusively for the last 15-years and is very happy with it. His cars look very good but I have to think he has swirls and his paint has embedded <everything> in it. This year, I am going to plant a seed and tell him about the baggie test.

I can see how it can clean a car, but I'm almost 100% sure it would swirl the paint. I believe products like ONR and OWW+ concentrate are muuuuuuch better.

[ZimRandy]

Look at the MSDS on Dri Wash.

http://www.hazard.com/msds/f2/byh/byhzj.html


ENVIRO-TECH INTERNATIONAL (DRI-KLEEN INC) -- DRI WASH 'N GUARD -- 7930-00F031205
===================== Product Identification =====================

Product ID: DRI WASH 'N GUARD
MSDS Date:04/01/1994
FSC:7930
NIIN:00F031205
MSDS Number: BYHZJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ENVIRO-TECH INTERNATIONAL (DRI-KLEEN INC)
Address:3930 WEST ALI BABA
Box:98867
City:LAS VEGAS
State:NV
ZIP:89118-8867
Country:US
Info Phone Num:702-262-5555
Emergency Phone Num:702-262-5555
Preparer's Name:STEVEN D LEIS
CAGE:ENVI4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ENVIRO-TECH INTERNATIONAL
Address:3930 WEST ALI BABA
Box:98867
City:LAS VEGAS
Phone:702-262-5555
CAGE:ENVI4

============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============

Ingred Name:KEROSENE, KEROSINE (SUSP ANIMAL CARC BY IARC) *95-4*
CAS:8008-20-6
RTECS #:OA5500000
Fraction by Wt: 7.2%
Other REC Limits:100 MG/CUM NIOSH

===================== Hazards Identification =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
ASPIRATION OF PRODUCT INTO LUNGS DUE TO VOMITING CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL
PNEUMONITUS, WHICH CAN BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, REDNESS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION,
BLISTERING, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, CRAMPS, DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING DISORDERS OF THE
LIVER/KIDNEYS, THE EYES, SKIN/RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MAY BE AGGRAVATED.

======================= First Aid Measures =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 10 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COOL
WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:UNDEFINED
Upper Limits:UNDEFINED
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO COOL CONTAINERS,
PREVENTING MELTDOWN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

================== Accidental Release Measures ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN & COLLECT W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL. LARGE:
VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN W/INERT ABSORBENT/MOP UP.

====================== Handling and Storage ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM SOURCES THAT COULD IGNITE
PRODUCT CONTAINER. NEVER USE A TORCH/WELDING EQUIPMENT NEAR
CONTAINER.

============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR MASK IN CONFINED AREAS/EMERGENCY
SITUATIONS.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL) VENTILATION TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:215F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:20F
Vapor Density:2.3
Spec Gravity:1.01
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT BLUE, MILK-LIKE LIQUID W/MUSK SCENT
Percent Volatiles by Volume:7.2

================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES, TORCH/WELDING EQUIPMENT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, SULFUR DIOXIDE.

==================== Disposal Considerations ====================

Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

[yakky]

The stuff has been around forever. In fact Amsoil used to sell a version of it. I'm sure its ok for dusting but not washing a dirty car.

[BillyJack]

Subscribed to see more opinions. This stuff is very popular in the car cruise crowd. When I look at their cars, I see a great shine with tons of fine swirls.
I just acquired a bottle to test for myself. Based on my unscientific observations, I won't go near dirty paint with it. The pump-up spray bottle is way cool and will become my bottle of choice for spray detailer once it's empty. My first test was on the underhood plastics of my wife's BMW and it was still beading water a month later. This past Sunday, I did a bunch of panels on my DD Olds after a DG Rinseless wash, as a potential booster for my 5-month old coating of Collinite 476. It looks good and slicked up the finish quite a bit. We'll see how it goes after a few washings.

Bill

[mwoolfso]

Interesting that it has Kerosene in it <smirk>.

[piranah]

It was the wash off choice for my girlfriend's patents and their 50s cars. Then one of their friends classic cars caught fire and the fire dept said the wash was an accelerator. They stopped using it.

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[piranah]

Parents not patents

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[yakky]

Interesting that it has Kerosene in it <smirk>.

Well, there are plenty of more harsh solvents in a lot of other products sold at AG.

[BillyJack]

Just a bit of follow-up. As posted, I wiped my DD down with Dri-Wash on Sunday eve. After Tuesday's rain, it needed a wash, done once again with DG Rinseless. Beading and slickness were still good, but I found one aspect I didn't like. Dri-Wash dries very white, so I found white specs around the gas door, in the door gaps and other assorted nooks and crannies. It all wiped off easily, but I'll know to be a bit more careful next time. I'm accustomed to using DGAW or OID while drying when I want a quick boost after a wash. None of them require as much attention to detail when you're in a hurry, so that's one entry in the "minus" column for Dri-Wash.

Bill

[maximus20895]

Can you tell if it scratched the paint?

[mwoolfso]

it was the wash off choice for my girlfriend's patents and their 50s cars. Then one of their friends classic cars caught fire and the fire dept said the wash was an accelerator. They stopped using it.

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wow!

[jrs1418]

I never used Dri-Wash.. but I use waterless every day.

I hate to tell you this but, if you're car is a daily driver.. nothing you can do will prevent swirls.

1)Your car's front end is constantly getting peppered with fine rocks, sand, bugs, leaves, sticks, trash, etc as you're driving

2) If you car is parked outside EVER, all it takes is a leaf in the wind to induce scratches of some sort.

3)An improper wash with water will scratch and swirl as much as an improper waterless wash can.. just because you use water doesn't mean you're free and clear.

[BillyJack]

Can you tell if it scratched the paint?

It did not, but as I posted, I washed the car first with DG Rinseless. I'll use Opti-Clean on a dusty car, but if it's been driven, I do a rinseless wash or regular wash. If you are curious about how Dri-Wash works on a dirty car, I'm not your guy for that test :laughing::laughing:.

Bill