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    Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    I was going to ask this question on the thread that had the new McKee's waterless wash. But the last post was a month ago, and I'm knew to forums and didn't know if it would get looked at.

    The new McKee's ww states it leaves no residue, ie wax or anything else. People that were involved with the Beta liked it.
    If you use this waterless wash, obviously, you have to polish and wax after.

    I recently bought Chemical Guys EcoWash. This leaves a wax behind. I called them and the tech told me that if I wanted to polish after, that the wax would be removed by polishing, and I could then wax.

    My question is, does that work? And for when I don't want to polish, is the wax that's left over after the EcoWash enough of a layer for the car?
    I want to buy the new McKee's ww also for when I want to polish and wax after.

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    Re: Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    I think you mean EcoSmart. I use 2oz of EcoSmart concentrate in my soap bucket to increase the lubricity of my wash bucket solution. I feel like any added slickness is beneficial. Here's how you test it:

    Use EcoSmart on your roof, but not on your trunk. After a few rains, see if the roof is beading water significantly more than the trunk.

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    Re: Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    There's no need to polish after a waterless wash unless you need or want to.

    Reasons one may choose to wash with the McKees product:

    • A simple wash to remove dirt off your current durable LSP(Last Step Product, ie. wax, sealant, paint coating) with hopes of not affecting the current LSPs characteristics.

    • A wash that leaves nothing behind so you can top with you choice of LSP or "spray wax" after.

    • A wash that leaves nothing behind because you plan to polish and then apply a durable LSP after. No point in washing with a product that has some protection in it because the abrasives will remove the protection.


    Basically you get your paint to where you want it first (decontaminate, polish) and apply a durable LSP, then maintain with your "wash and wax" product if you choose to go that route.

    Some leave the protection up to their durable LSP, some "wash and wax", some wash and then "wax"(topping).

    Edit: You then try to prevent instilling new swirls through good techniques and clean tools to prolong the repolishing as long as possible to preserve your precious clear coat.
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    Re: Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    Quote Originally Posted by h8dirtycars View Post
    The new McKee's ww states it leaves
    no residue, ie wax or anything else.

    If you use this waterless wash, obviously,
    you have to polish and wax after.
    •IMO:
    -Not necessarily.

    -Just as you wouldn't have to polish and
    Wax after each maintenance bucket and
    hose wash, the same would hold true for
    maintenance washes using McKee's WW.



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    Re: Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    Thanks guys. And I was wondering what LSP was. Appreciate it.
    Always learning something you might not have even asked. Great community.

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    Re: Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    Quote Originally Posted by KirkH View Post
    I think you mean EcoSmart. I use 2oz of EcoSmart concentrate in my soap bucket to increase the lubricity of my wash bucket solution. I feel like any added slickness is beneficial. Here's how you test it:

    Use EcoSmart on your roof, but not on your trunk. After a few rains, see if the roof is beading water significantly more than the trunk.
    Yes, my mistake EcoSmart.
    And thanks, I'll try that.

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    Re: Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    McKee's N-914 works great mixed as a waterless wash.

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    Re: Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    McKee's N-914 works great mixed as a waterless wash.
    Thanks. Guess I'll have to order some and use both!

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    Re: Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    Wolfgang Uber Rinseless is nice if you DO want something that leaves a little something behind. Mostly gloss enhancers. I wouldn't consider it "LSP protected". But it's great as a maintenance product after you've applied a good LSP.

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    Re: Question Regarding Waterless Wash

    Quote Originally Posted by h8dirtycars View Post
    Thanks. Guess I'll have to order some and use both!
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