Rinseless wash?

[AweSam8]

So I`m new to this waterless/rinsless wash thing. Recently I purchased Croftgate USA Wash & Wax Rinsless solution (1oz/1gal). I`ve been doing a lot of reading about the proper way to perform a rinsless wash. I`ve read about the 2 bucket system which is similar to traditional washes, and then there`s the multiple microfiber towels system---I don`t think you can go wrong with either. The main reason I switched to rinsless was because of the winter season here in the greater Seattle area.

Anyways, question about the whole prep thing---would it be better to pre-soak it with a spray bottle of rinsless wash, waterless wash, or bird poop remover (I just recently heard of this method)? Or is this procedure even necessary?

One other question: I have a `14 BMW 335i and the window panels are glossy black. I took delivery of the car in November, and already the panels look to have a fair amount of fine-light scratches. Any suggestions to this? Thanks everyone!


~Sam

[Ronkh]

So I`m new to this waterless/rinsless wash thing. Recently I purchased Croftgate USA Wash & Wax Rinsless solution (1oz/1gal). I`ve been doing a lot of reading about the proper way to perform a rinsless wash. I`ve read about the 2 bucket system which is similar to traditional washes, and then there`s the multiple microfiber towels system---I don`t think you can go wrong with either. The main reason I switched to rinsless was because of the winter season here in the greater Seattle area.

Anyways, question about the whole prep thing---would it be better to pre-soak it with a spray bottle of rinsless wash, waterless wash, or bird poop remover (I just recently heard of this method)? Or is this procedure even necessary?

One other question: I have a `14 BMW 335i and the window panels are glossy black. I took delivery of the car in November, and already the panels look to have a fair amount of fine-light scratches. Any suggestions to this? Thanks everyone!


~Sam

Deal with the fine scratches after the winter (imho)

Some people like to pre soak, some don`t. myself, if car is crapped up with salt, sand etc. I would run it through a touchless wash, then go home and use the rinseless wash.

If I were going to presoak, I would spray with waterless wash, then wash with rinseless.

just my .02

[bswombaugh]

I do like to pre- soak. I usually mix up an additional half gallon or so of the rinseless wash that I am using in a pump up sprayer - the type like you use to spray pesticides and such. I usually will still use one ounce of wash with the half gallon of water. I feel that this gives me a little more cleaning power and some additional lubrication to help prevent marring. I don`t know that this is entirely necessary, but it gives me better peace of mind knowing that I already have a lubricating film on the paint before I touch it with anything. The pump up sprayer also allows me to direct a light pressurized spray to the lower portions of the vehicle to help remove any grit or debris off the paint.

[jvs1991]

I would equate pre soaking to rinsing the car with water. Using a pressure sprayer really helps speed up the process. I still love using rinseless wash bc it`s quicker and you don`t have that deluge of water. Water doesn`t end up pooling on the roof which is always annoying when you move the car and water creeps up out of nowhere and drips down the windshield


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[glen e]

get to a Lowes or whatever and pick up a 1 gallon garden sprayer - mix up a batch and pre soak - so easy....

[AweSam8]

get to a Lowes or whatever and pick up a 1 gallon garden sprayer - mix up a batch and pre soak - so easy....

Oh, thanks! Now I have an idea what to look for!

Thank you everyone else!

[ECONORAM]

I am curious about this. We were on Stage 2 or 3 water restrictions all summer. I`d run the vehicles down to the self-serve car wash and clean them there, but wasn`t overly thrilled with how much dirt remained on the vehicles, even after I used the brush thing and the sprayer. Could not get the wheels clean enough either. Yes, I always spray the brush out before touching the vehicle with it. You can`t be sure of what it was used for... But a waterless rinseless wash? That would be nice to have. Not sure I`ve seen that before.

@Ronkh, based on your touchless statement, should I quit using the self-serve brush?

Woo-hoo. Post #2.

[The Driver]

Gary Dean method with any rinseless wash, especially optimum.