Review: Proto v17 Rinse-Less Wash (Wolfgang???)

[TroyScherer]

As my detailing journey has progressed over the years I have realized that I really enjoy the wash process as that what I do the most. This lets me try and use a multitude of car wash types and soaps. So I feel like I have a good handle on what is a good rinse-less wash for me.




UWWP
ONR
ONRWW
Meg`s D114
Meg`s D115
Wolfs Rinse-less
Blackfire Rinse-less
Pinnacle Rinse-less
Duragloss Rinse-less





The label says 1oz - 3gal. So I started by filling up 1.5 gallons of warm water and .5oz of the Proto v17. I usually use 1 gallon of water for my rinse-less wash and then another product for my presoak. But due to not wanting to have any variations I used the Proto v17 as my presoak as well. So I mixed up my bucket of solution and put some into my pump sprayer.


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The car in question had nearly 1000miles of drive time going from Ohio to North Carolina and back in a week. It went through multiple rain storms, sand, salt, dirt, standing water, etc... So it was IMO dirty enough that I would normally do a full regular wash. But I thought this would be a great test.

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I started by presoaking the panels and letting it sit for a minute as I applied solution to other panels as well. I usually do a vehicle in quarters or half depending on size.

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After a quick wipe with a MF towel this is what was left. The solution felt slick and I think it left something behind as the surface seemed different.

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After buffing it dry the surface was clean and slick. I didn`t notice any marring or spotting issues.

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Overall I am impressed. If this comes out and the price is right per gallon of wash solution it could have a good following. My current all around winner that is available now is UWWP.

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I also put together a short video demonstrating and talking about the Proto v17 Rinse-Less Wash.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5rH184f60I

[Ronkh]

Cleaned up nice.

Nice shine. Lets see your thoughts in a day or two as wll.

[Pats300zx]

Great review Troy. My conclusions were right on with yours. I wouldn`t be surprised if there is a new Wolfgang Rinseless in the works :)

[Ronkh]

We`ll be introducing a new product from Wolfgang at SEMA in a few weeks. It will complement the paint sealant while also making winter washing easier than ever.



Stay tuned.

:ph34r:

[jrock645]

Id be intrigued by a WG rinseless. Knowing WG products- as much as i love them- its going to be stupidly expensive, though.

[silverfox]

If it`s WG...it isn`t going to be cost effective for most. Sounds like a premium product.

[TroyScherer]

Thanks guys.






The one reason I was guessing Wolfgang was that I noticed the header on the shipping sticker said "Wolfgang" even though it was shipped from AG.

[Ronkh]

Thanks guys.






The one reason I was guessing Wolfgang was that I noticed the header on the shipping sticker said "Wolfgang" even though it was shipped from AG.



Cool

I never even thought of looking