Rinseless Wash Combined With Aqua Wax?

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CharlesW

The Rainmaker
Being somewhat lazy by nature, I have an idea that I would like some comment on.

When using a rinseless wash, the first pass with the drying towel is supposed to leave some moisture which is then removed with the final pass with a drying towel.

Would using Aqua Wax on the damp panel prior to the final drying pass result in a time saving step?
Any negatives that anyone sees?
 
CharlesW said:
Being somewhat lazy by nature, I have an idea that I would like some comment on.

When using a rinseless wash, the first pass with the drying towel is supposed to leave some moisture which is then removed with the final pass with a drying towel.

Would using Aqua Wax on the damp panel prior to the final drying pass result in a time saving step?
Any negatives that anyone sees?
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This could actually be an effective, time saving technique. I do not think there would be any negatives. I will have to try it. We'd love love to hear your results if you try it too.
 
Autogeek said:
This could actually be an effective, time saving technique. I do not think there would be any negatives. I will have to try it. We'd love love to hear your results if you try it too.
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Since I just washed the Montana and the GTP last night, (rained yesterday), it won't be until after the next rain. That probably won't be long given the way the weather has been this year. :wall

FWIW, I have used Aqua Wax to remove Poli-Seal residue with good results. I'd like to take credit for that procedure, but I got the idea when I read where a professional detailer used Optimum Spray Wax to remove the Poli-Seal. I didn't have the OCW, but the AW worked very good. Good enough for the professional, good enough for the hack. :)
 
I think it would be fine. Considering AquaWax is "designed" to be used on wet surfaces, I think it would save a step in your words. By using it while still drying the vehicle, you won't have to spray and wipe the AW after it's dry.

I think that is what you were asking anyway. Using AW, S&W, or the like is a good way to help cut down on marring during drying as well - I know you already knew that, but that's how I dry almost all the time.
 
I'd consider it with a traditional wash but a rinseless wash probably not. The possibility of grit being left behind with this type of wash is greater, imho. You wouldn't want to pick that up and run it all over your car while using Aquawax.
 
Mindflux said:
I'd consider it with a traditional wash but a rinseless wash probably not. The possibility of grit being left behind with this type of wash is greater, imho. You wouldn't want to pick that up and run it all over your car while using Aquawax.
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I agree with not wanting to rub the grit over the car, but since I have to dry the rinseless washed panels anyway, I don't think the AW is going to be a bad thing. It might even help prevent marring.
It's quite likely I will try it the next time I use a rinseless wash.
 
It's an interesting theory. Using ONR I find my car usually has quite a nice gloss to it afterward. I wonder how much Aquawax would "amp" it up or Optimum Car Wax for that matter.
 
SInce I received my Opt Car Wax, I have washed 3 different cars this way. I use ONR washa panel, dry with a MF towel still lil wet I spray OCW then dry the panel, works great.
 
I think using Duragloss's Fast Clean and Shine would be a bit safer than the Aquawax, as the FCS is meant to work on dust and light soil while leaving some gloss and protection behind. (Just my overly cautious 2¢)
 
Big Leegr said:
I think using Duragloss's Fast Clean and Shine would be a bit safer than the Aquawax, as the FCS is meant to work on dust and light soil while leaving some gloss and protection behind. (Just my overly cautious 2¢)
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Actually, the car is ready for wax after the rinseless wash.
The paint is clean, not dirty so no cleaning type of product is necessary.
I will quite often use the AW after completing the rinseless wash two drying passes. Using the AW prior to that final pass should be no different than using it after a bucket wash. (I think:))
 
I've noted on other forums that it's common practice to use AquaWax after a regular wash while the car is still wet from rinsing. This seems to be a much better idea to me. Good thinking Chas!
 
I'm sure it will work well for you the only problem would be if you did not have it clean and even then it would be better than wiping it when it was dry.
 
Aquawax is ment to be applied to a surface with moisture to wax as you dry. Integrity detail gave me the tip on using OCW before the final wipe dry of ONR and it works flawless. No need to worry about dirt as the area was cleaned with ONR and a few passes with a grout sponge and semi dried the first pass with a MF towel. I have done my Lincoln, Accord, stepdads Accent and sisters Mazda 6 this way and all have turned out lookig great.
 
It will come as no surprise to many of the people that responded, but....

The Aqua Wax after the first drying pass of a rinseless wash worked great.
Go over a section with your wash mitt/sponge, do a wipe with a MF towel leaving some moisture, spray on the AW, spread and finish drying with another MF towel.

Wash and wax in very short order.

FWIW, I don't think this process will replace my regular cleaner/prep, sealant/wax each 4 to 6 weeks.
The spray waxes do a great job at keeping things looking good for that time span, though.
 
Duragloss FCS is pretty much a waterless wash anyway. I do the same thing all the time CW - FCS then AW when I cannot do a proper detail.
 
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