Waterless Wash and Decontaminating paint

[TMQ]

Out of professional courtesy to old classic cars, one would approach the job via a waterless wash. So with that in mind---you basically just do a mechanical decontamination
only and skip the chemical decontamination (ie: iron-X)?

Tom

[oneheadlite]

Check out this thread where Mike goes over that exact notion:

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...barn-find.html

[TMQ]

Check out this thread where Mike goes over that exact notion:

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...barn-find.html

Crap...I need to do a better job doing a search before asking.
Thanks for the link.

Tom

[TMQ]

Check out this thread where Mike goes over that exact notion:

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...barn-find.html

Read the post.
That's a new one for me. Always thought you had to use running water to remove.
Can this "Always" be part of a standard routine regiment when using waterless on "old classic" cars?

Tom

[glfnaz]

I think you need to do both chemical and mechanical. The older the car the more it is needed.
Come on by. I'm in AZ in Snotts Dale.

[oneheadlite]

Crap...I need to do a better job doing a search before asking.
Thanks for the link.

Don't worry about it! It can be really hard to sift through all the different articles and threads to find just what you're looking for.

Also, in this situation, you can also run into products that weren't around when the thread was made: If memory serves, I think McKee's has an iron remover with limited water supply in mind. I feel like Griot's Garage came out with a citrus fallout remover that I think can work in the same capacity.

[TTQ B4U]

I personally wouldn't use Iron X without plenty of fresh water to rinse it away. That's just me. I would instead take the car to a touch less or DIY wash and spray it just before entering the system or bay.

Good luck and I am interested in seeing the results.

[vanev]

You can use chemical decontamination with waterless and rinseless wash approaches.
It is the same concept as proper towel and product management.
One panel at a time.
Product control.
Work top to bottom, line by line down the panel.
Once panel is initially cleaned , a wipe all over approach is now acceptable.

Remember:
You do not have to have a hose to have water, or water pressure.
Trigger spray bottles with water only are an excellent source of both water and pressure.
The same can also be used with your rinseless and waterless product in the bottles.

Gallon size pump sprayers are another option to provide water and pressure.
Air tools such as the Tornador are a great way to provide water, product, and pressure.
Steam cleaners are also an excellent source of moisture and pressure.

There are always more options than you think.