For all you TOUCHLESS washers out there

[diabolus]

Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Yes, i do an extremely thorough HP rinse fitst.

The two most important things, IME/O, for the best touch-free results: the LSP and the soap.

You need an LSP that freely gives up whatever is sticking to it. Overall, wax-based LSP's are best at this, as 'nuba swells when it gets wet. Some sealants are good at spitting stuff off, too, like UPGP and 1000P. DWG (touted as a glaze) has a sealant base, and it does well with touch free washs, too. My *least* favorite for touch free use is zaino.

Most car soaps have very little real, detergent-type of action, they concentrate on being a lubrication for your wash mitt. You want a *soap*; something that is meant to chemically clean ( but gentle enough to not take off your LSP in the process). Right now, my fav for this is CG's Citrus Wash N Gloss.

Let us know how it goes for you.

Will Optimum's Car Wash shampoo do the job for this?

[SuperBee364]

The only car wash that I've found so far that has adequate (and even then it could be better) detergent action is Chemical Guy's Citrus Wash N Gloss, or Citrus Wash Clear.

[chefwong]

I've yet to try CQG in my foamer BUT it makes a nice combo with Griots Car Wash soap. Lubricity of Griots with a punch of cleaning action with CGW. Just started playing around with my CWG

[Turbocress]

Originally Posted by chefwong

Turbocress -

You are not missing out.
Build from the bottom up...

Quality wash media and quality drying material for ~your paint~ that works....is a good starting ground. Along with good soap that has great lubricity....

hah no worries, i do have everything i need right now for a good wash with very minimal scratches going on the paint if any at all. so very little of this is going on throughout the year to keep me happy.


but having a foam gun is a must on my list anyway, and so is a pressure washer, they are essentials if you plan to do anything professionaly later on IMHO, but for right now, no need

[efnfast]

Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Found it. I've made a few changes since then, but over all it's pretty similar.

Oh brother... Here he goes again. (Lot's of pics)

Very interesting read - thanks.

[yakky]

Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Yes, that's right...

Anytime I find myself in the position of saying anything potentially negative about Zaino, it makes me nervous. Zainoites can be some of the most fanatical, um, "enthusiastic" people I've ever discussed anything with on the internet. So in an attempt to keep them appeased, I do like to point out the positives of the product first. Zaino is one of the best *looking* sealants on the market. It *looks* great, and it *lasts a long time*. But that is all it does. When it comes to protecting your car from dirt, water spots, etc. it falls flat.

So true. I liked the looks and the longtime beading, however a few years of use woke me up to the fact that it doesn't protect your paint. Its sad that so many people are blinded by the looks and beading.