Favorite Waterless Wash

[Dan Tran]

Dan Tran and Klasse, you guys are using the Ech2O heavy. I had slight streaking issues at 1:15 so moved to 1:20 which is my sweet spot. I use it mainly for cleaning though, not really for temporary gloss or protection. Maybe you guys like it strong to get some extra shine?

Noted. Never went to 1:20

Had always thought that it would be too weak. But it was an assumption. Never tried it.


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[acuRAS82]

Noted. Never went to 1:20

Had always thought that it would be too weak. But it was an assumption. Never tried it.


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It’s plenty lubricated and still leaves a bit of shine, and in theory doesn’t require much, if any, buff after the quick dry. I usually WW in my garage at night and there’s not great lighting on the side panels, so I try to avoid streaky dilutions.

When I want the extra shine I prefer using the Merlin Elixir, currently Ech2O @1:20 + an ounce of Enigma QED per 16oz.

[Coatingsarecrack]

I’m really liking 2 to 2.5 oz to a 32 oz bottle. I rhem add 1 to 1.5 oz of sio2 sealantvand that’s my waterless sweet spot.

To avoid streaking less is more


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[PouncingPanzer]

I prefer and use ONR

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I personally don't see a purpose to the Opti-Clean over the standard ONR. Seems to do just fine as a waterless. That said, I haven't compared it side-by-side with Opti-clean.

[CleanIT]

I personally don't see a purpose to the Opti-Clean over the standard ONR. Seems to do just fine as a waterless. That said, I haven't compared it side-by-side with Opti-clean.

I feel the same. Opti Clean was a bit streaky for me. Probably could have increased the dilution a bit.

[opie]

Rarely have i done a waterless wash. But i use 3d waterless wash. Mainly for birdbomb removal and such.

Ive needed a bodyshop safe product to use in the shop, to wipe down after a sand and buff, but b4 i paint correct. Picked up 3d spray detailer, as its part of the body shop line. It was also a reccomendation from Mike P.

Ill be tryin it out this weekend, and it very well may replace my need for the 3d waterless wash.

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[Danube]

McKee's 37

[opie]

Been really enjoying armour detail supplys Adapt. Very vesatile product. Went through 16oz bottle, had to buy a gallon lol

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[vaca22]

I went through a waterless phase over a year ago. Started with Griot's Spray-On Car Wash with no real expectations. Pretty good experience except it was pricey, and you go through a lot of product anyways with waterless. Then tried Meg's UWWW for like 40%-45% less and then...that smell...I could drink that stuff. Between these two I had excellent results being very mindful about the technique, of course. But for the price, UWWW wins. I keep a bottle in the trunk in case of emergencies. I only utilize a WW when no other alternative exists.

I should mention that I mostly did rinseless washes last year. A LOT of them. I've been using ONR for that. BUT - I haven't attempted to dilute ONR to 128:1 as a waterless wash. I might just try that.

[Eldorado2k]

I love waterless washing. What I hate is dealing with the wet dirty towels afterwards.