Limits of a waterless wash ?

[orcat]

We like to take vacations at the beach. Everyday, a nice layer of salt and beach schmutz builds on my car. I have never tried a waterless wash. Would it be safe to do to clean the car while I'm there? Is there any special technique (wiping, applying) that you would recommend?

If it is something you think would be ok to do, which one would you recommend?

Thanks in advance....
John

[Andr3wilson]

Depends how much your talking? Fine layer yes. Thicker buildup. Spray off at a wand wash then ONR it.

[orcat]

Depends how much your talking? Fine layer yes. Thicker buildup. Spray off at a wand wash then ONR it.

I'm still a noob "ONR" ?

[Andr3wilson]

Optimum No Rinse

It's a Rinseless car wash, extremely good and cost effective.

[spiralout462]

I live on the coast myself. It is a battle with the ever changing weather for sure. I depend on a waterless wash but I never use a waterless technique when I know the vehicle "needs" to be cleaned. I use Ultima Waterless Wash Concentrate in between weekly "two bucket" washes, or when bird bombs or bugs need removed. This is a great thread that will shed some light on your question.

Review & How-To: Ultima Waterless Wash Plus

[swanicyouth]

Pressure wash first well, then waterless has almost no limits.

[orcat]

I live on the coast myself. It is a battle with the ever changing weather for sure. I depend on a waterless wash but I never use a waterless technique when I know the vehicle "needs" to be cleaned. I use Ultima Waterless Wash Concentrate in between weekly "two bucket" washes, or when bird bombs or bugs need removed. This is a great thread that will shed some light on your question.

Review & How-To: Ultima Waterless Wash Plus

Thanks for the link. What technique do you use?

Pressure wash first well, then waterless has almost no limits.

I also thought that finding a self serve car wash would've been easy. There are none that are close by. Last year I drove around until I found a very generous homeowner, who happened to be working on his house outside, and he let me use his hose. Had a nice conversation...what a great guy. We have a condo there and there are no outdoor hose spigots. Ugg.

[geekdout]

If you don't have access to water to use a conventional wash method while your on vacation I would recommend buying a pressure sprayer. Get one that holds a lot of solution but is still easy to work with. You can use the pressure sprayer to spray off any big particles on your surface then spray it again and wipe with your microfiber.
Also use plenty of microfibers.

[stilltipping3]

If u get it washed first and then get some type of waterless wash and keep it up every night before u turn in u will be happy. The longer u wait and let it build up u are just making it worse.

[orcat]

if you don't have access to water to use a conventional wash method while your on vacation i would recommend buying a pressure sprayer. Get one that holds a lot of solution but is still easy to work with. You can use the pressure sprayer to spray off any big particles on your surface then spray it again and wipe with your microfiber.
Also use plenty of microfibers.