Waterless = the future of the industry?

Integra81 · 12-18-06, 10:10

I was curious, does anyone else see waterless detailing/car washing as the future of the industry? Seems like outside of the states it has really taken off...

silvergray · 12-18-06, 10:36

I'm willing to bet it will be commonplace with professional detailers in a few years. For the semi-ordinary person (Meaning they don't use a swirl-o-matic), I think traditional washes will stay the norm.

BigJimZ28 · 12-18-06, 10:50

not sure, qew has been on the market 10+ years
and it has not taken off yet!

Scottwax · 12-18-06, 10:56

With further California-like water/discharge restrictions heading to a state near you, I imagine waterless or low water (like ONR and QEW) will become more popular. And for me, quite honestly, the cost savings of using ONR over buying pressure washer, water tank and trailer and just the cost advantage per use of product ONR has over traditional car wash soaps, I don't know why more pros don't embrace it.

thesacrifice · 12-19-06, 04:49

I think the average joe would really benefit from rinsless washing. It virtually eliminates all potential of waterspotting.

justin30513 · 12-19-06, 06:30

I used DP's Waterless Carwash spray on my truck last evening. It was a little dirty with roam grime and bugs. It did amazingly well. I did not see any additional marring or scratching. From the look of my towel, it really cleaned. There were no streaks this morning either. This could get addictive though!!!

joshtpa · 12-19-06, 10:04

It will absolutely be the future. keep in mind that not only is it water restrictions, but most people have very HARD and poor water.

Danase · 12-19-06, 10:53

I can't see ever giving up my hose though. Some times you just need that extra blast to get some of the bad stuff off.

Setec Astronomy · 12-19-06, 10:54

Yeah, it's the wheels and those lower areas that are really tough with the rinseless.

paul34 · 12-19-06, 10:58

Plus, there are some complex areas that I still can't see thorughly getting with a rinseless wash. For example, wheel wells. I know most of it can be gotten, but there are just those "areas" where you can, with a hose, just blast it and get it pretty clean.

Maybe a grimey engine bay? It would be easier to just be able to wash it regularly than find a lot of strange brushes and spend a lot of time wiping everything down.

However, I agree, this sort of thing will have more use in the future. I still haven't tried an ONR wash, mainly because I'm afraid that I'll do something wrong and mar my paint... I don't have a PC so I wouldn't be able to fix it!

joshtpa · 12-19-06, 11:48

Keep in mind that saying never is a long time. Who thought they would give up a typewriter. Who thought they would ever give up a home phone. Who thought they would ever give up the Big screen for a flat model. Times change with technology.

BigLeegr · 12-19-06, 02:11

I'm thinking it may become "required" in many more areas, (water restrictions/enviro. concerns/etc.) so it may not even be a choice, but rather something mandatory in the future.
I like using a hose, but also like the option of waterless/rinseless washes if needed.

(As an aside, I think the solvent based wash&wax products like Dri Wash n Guard may disappear as the restrictions become tighter.)