Favorite Rinseless Wash

[Lance Mark]

ECH2O is what I use primarily to wash my bike, does a great job of getting the job done

if ECH20 won't be enough, i'll do a two bucket wash with CARPRO's Reset

I used to wash it with ECH2O as a waterless, but not worry about completely buffing out all the streaks, then i'd dilute and use ECH2O as a QD to finish it up

I do the same now, but finish off with CARPRO EliXir rather than diluted ECH2O

McKee's N-914 is good stuff, if I used that or WG's Uber or Reset, i'll usually finish off with a reapplication of my favorite topper, Polish Angel's High Gloss

[Coatingsarecrack]

ECH2O is what I use primarily to wash my bike, does a great job of getting the job done

if ECH20 won't be enough, i'll do a two bucket wash with CARPRO's Reset

I used to wash it with ECH2O as a waterless, but not worry about completely buffing out all the streaks, then i'd dilute and use ECH2O as a QD to finish it up

I do the same now, but finish off with CARPRO EliXir rather than diluted ECH2O

McKee's N-914 is good stuff, if I used that or WG's Uber or Reset, i'll usually finish off with a reapplication of my favorite topper, Polish Angel's High Gloss

Yeah n-914 is falling down the list. I like it’s versatility but not so much as main rinsless. I do still use as pretreat.


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[Game]

ECH2O is what I use primarily to wash my bike, does a great job of getting the job done

if ECH20 won't be enough, i'll do a two bucket wash with CARPRO's Reset

I used to wash it with ECH2O as a waterless, but not worry about completely buffing out all the streaks, then i'd dilute and use ECH2O as a QD to finish it up

I do the same now, but finish off with CARPRO EliXir rather than diluted ECH2O

McKee's N-914 is good stuff, if I used that or WG's Uber or Reset, i'll usually finish off with a reapplication of my favorite topper, Polish Angel's High Gloss

How do you like the Elixir compared to ECH20?

[MidnightNarwhal]

How do you like the Elixir compared to ECH20?

I'm not the person you quoted but I actually use both and just started using Ech2o 1:20 as my drying aid instead of Elixir after seeing Mike G video about it. I had my bottle of ech2o collecting dust since I got it for rinse less but preferred other products.

So for context, Elixir is my main LSP atm but this year I'm getting a coating, anyhow I'd say they are pretty much on par except protection wise, Elixir has that Reload in it so it offers much more protection. But yeah I'd say like slick wise, it's pretty similar and slight edge to Elixir IIRC. Gloss is hard to tell for me, I have a white car currently unpolished and I don't have the best eye for that, if my car is clean and has a finishing product it almost all looks the same to me. After discovering Ech2o at 1:20 I now just use my Elixir once or twice a month really instead of every wash so it saves a few $$$. Using Ech2o 1:20 it feels similar to Elixir as well the way it applies.

[Game]

I'm not the person you quoted but I actually use both and just started using Ech2o 1:20 as my drying aid instead of Elixir after seeing Mike G video about it. I had my bottle of ech2o collecting dust since I got it for rinse less but preferred other products.

So for context, Elixir is my main LSP atm but this year I'm getting a coating, anyhow I'd say they are pretty much on par except protection wise, Elixir has that Reload in it so it offers much more protection. But yeah I'd say like slick wise, it's pretty similar and slight edge to Elixir IIRC. Gloss is hard to tell for me, I have a white car currently unpolished and I don't have the best eye for that, if my car is clean and has a finishing product it almost all looks the same to me. After discovering Ech2o at 1:20 I now just use my Elixir once or twice a month really instead of every wash so it saves a few $$$. Using Ech2o 1:20 it feels similar to Elixir as well the way it applies.

Appreciate the response and the info.

I plan on using it as a drying aid mostly on a non coated car until I end up coating it. With ech20, elixir and reload, it’s a tough decision.

Awesome E92 btw.

[DanaDetailingPros]

Just ordered my first gallon of Absolute. So 1 more to add to the collection. But I feel pretty confident it will be as good or better than my go to 914.

[DFB]

Appreciate the response and the info.

I plan on using it as a drying aid mostly on a non coated car until I end up coating it. With ech20, elixir and reload, it’s a tough decision.

Awesome E92 btw.

You will get a small edge in gloss and slickness with EliXir compared to ECH02, but we are talking degrees here.

Less is more with EliXir, it can become streaky otherwise. With a white or silver vehicle, this would be less noticeable though. I tend to prime the towel generously, then one or two spays per panel and work it in. It also works better if you have a secondary dry towel to level it off.



If you are using EliXir as a standalone, I would make sure you be very mindful of what soap you are using to clean with. EliXir and Reload have very low pH tolerances.

This is from the current Carpro catalog, which lists EliXir and Reload as having a pH tolerance between 6 and 7. Which in theory means that anything above or below those numbers will do harm.

[DanaDetailingPros]

I need to try Absolute. Without a Mustang in the garage, I've been 100% soap & water washing. I still want to give it a shot, though. It could be something I end up using for door jambs etc.

I have the same issue with ONR. I bought the 3.8l one about 5 years ago, and I'm about halfway through it. I obviously don't do enough rinseless washes. I tried adding it to the windscreen reservoir, but it left streaks. I've just ordered some Ech2o to try out, there was a sale on, should arrive next week.

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ECH2O is what I use primarily to wash my bike, does a great job of getting the job done

if ECH20 won't be enough, i'll do a two bucket wash with CARPRO's Reset

I used to wash it with ECH2O as a waterless, but not worry about completely buffing out all the streaks, then i'd dilute and use ECH2O as a QD to finish it up

I do the same now, but finish off with CARPRO EliXir rather than diluted ECH2O

McKee's N-914 is good stuff, if I used that or WG's Uber or Reset, i'll usually finish off with a reapplication of my favorite topper, Polish Angel's High Gloss

Yeah n-914 is falling down the list. I like it’s versatility but not so much as main rinsless. I do still use as pretreat.


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I'm not the person you quoted but I actually use both and just started using Ech2o 1:20 as my drying aid instead of Elixir after seeing Mike G video about it. I had my bottle of ech2o collecting dust since I got it for rinse less but preferred other products.

So for context, Elixir is my main LSP atm but this year I'm getting a coating, anyhow I'd say they are pretty much on par except protection wise, Elixir has that Reload in it so it offers much more protection. But yeah I'd say like slick wise, it's pretty similar and slight edge to Elixir IIRC. Gloss is hard to tell for me, I have a white car currently unpolished and I don't have the best eye for that, if my car is clean and has a finishing product it almost all looks the same to me. After discovering Ech2o at 1:20 I now just use my Elixir once or twice a month really instead of every wash so it saves a few $$$. Using Ech2o 1:20 it feels similar to Elixir as well the way it applies.

I also use Elixir allot as a LSP and even quickie. It seems more Hydrophobic than ECHO2.

[CleanIT]

Leaves the trim looking good.




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[Tasmania]

I could drink ONR the smell for me i like it a lot! It's funny how the human nose work's from person to person.