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My name is Mike
Review: Chemical Guys Hose Free Eco Wash
Introduction:
CG HFEW was my first rinseless wash followed shortly after with ORN and DP RW&G. Not to spoil the review, I'll save the conclusion for later. Thanks to Corey again for providing the format. Unlike one of my reviews on AGO, this one will be a (more) serious attempt.
Product Claims:
From Autopia Car Care site -
"Chemical Guys Hose Free Eco Wash
Wash your car without a hose!
Enhances gloss and slickness.
Paint safe.
Imagine being able to wash your entire auto without a hose! Chemical Guys Hose Free ECOwash delivers a super high shine without the hose! Utilizing a high-shine polymer rich formula Chemical Guys Hose-Free ECOwash delivers the slickest lubricity and mirror wet high shine finish.
Wash, shine, protect and prolong without the need for a mess or a hose.
Don't have access to a hose? To cold where you live to wash your auto outside?
You can wash your entire auto delivering a super high shine in half the time with HOSE FREE ECOwash. This unique car wash formula allows you to properly wash your vehicle without the need to rinse the vehicle down with a hose. Just pour one ounce per gallon of water in your bucket and you have a paint safe and hose free washing solution. Wash your vehicle like normal and then proceed right to drying. The extremely slick formula helps you wash with ease and contaminants simply glide off the paint. This formula also has gloss enhancing additives and polymers which make the paint look amazing after the wash as well.
This is perfect for mobile detailers or anyone who likes to detail while traveling. Some apartment complexes do not provide hose access, so you can still wash your car with this formula. Too much direct sun and high temperatures can make your vehicle prone to water mark etchings while washing. Water marks look terrible and can be very tough to remove so it's important to be careful while washing. If you normally wash in direct sun and high temperatures you can now wash the vehicle inside your garage without the fear of water marks. If you live in area with freezing cold temperatures this formula allows you to wash inside or outside without the hose. The versatility of this formula is outstanding and makes it a must have for virtually any detailer."
Details:
1.- Packaging: Plastic Bottle
2.- Directions: Clearly labeled
3.- Viscosity: About the same as water
4.- Color: Brownish-red
5.- Scent: I'm bad at this but think "bubblegum" - close to DP RW&G
6.- Price at time of review: 16oz = $ 16.99
7.- Manufacturer: Chemical Guys
9.- Made in: California
Product
Other Products Used:
Pump sprayer
2x Buckets with Grit Guards
Bone
MFs
Optional Drying Aide (CG P40-Detailer is one I frequently use).
Preparation:
Instructions call for 1oz to 2-3 gallons of water (I use 3 gallons - generally warm - in the wash bucket). I also mix the same ratio and put in a pump sprayer. I also put about 2 gallons of water in the rinse bucket.
Application:
Starting with the horizontal surfaces (roof, hood and trunk), I select the area to be cleaned. The size is determined by how dirty the paint is and the outside temp. This time of year on my cars, I can generally do an entire body panel. In the summer, maybe half that. (Note - if the car is exceptionally dirt, pressure washer rinse is recommended.) I pre-treat the area to be cleaned with a liberal amount of CG HFEW from the pump sprayer. Dunk the Bone in the wash bucket, pull out, wring until only slightly dripping and lightly glide across the painted surface in one direction. Then into the rinse bucket until clean and return to the wash bucket. I use multiple 16"x16" MFs to dry - first is medium nap (again one driection only). Then I will apply my drying aide and follow with a short nap MF. Then repeat through the remaining surfaces. Not to sound like "The Most Interesting Man in the World", but I don't always clean my wheels when I rinseless, but when I do, I do them last - with the leftover solution. (No hating, please - I have been known to wash my car 3 or more times per week and they don't always need it.)
This is how I do all my rinseless washes.
Observations:
First observation is easy - it suds a lot. By the end of a wash session, it looks like I used a regular auto shampoo in both buckets. I wipe the foam off of the Bone before applying to paint. I use two different color Grit Guards in my wash & rinse buckets so I don't have to look hard. The suds defeat this strategy. I've since marked the rinse bucket and, only day, will replace the bucket with different color one. If you do the 0.5oz per gallon dillution, the suds can get a bit unmanageable. Note - I have softened water so this is exacerbated.
CG HFEW cleans very well. Only when I overrun my Bone-work do I see any dirt on medium nap MF. One property I especially like is it releases virtually all of the dirt/stain from the MF in the rinse bucket. On wheels, it can take off 2 weeks of BMW brake easily with no wheel cleaner or APC. On MB wheels with 2 months of build up succumbed to a light spray of OPC and rinse of CG HFEW.
It flashes rather quickly and leaves a glossy finish - especially when used with P40-Detailer.
Does it meet its claims, absolutely.
Comparisons:
Comparing with ONR and DP RW&G, all three are fine products and will continue use them - but they are slightly different. ONR is probably the best smelling but that is personal preferrence and none is bad smelling. They all clean well but (I think) CG HFEW cleans slightly better. They all leave a nice finish, but DP RW&G narrowly betters the other two.
The biggest difference is in the staining of the Bone MF covering. Using ONR or DP RW&G, the Bone will finsh black - even with vigorous scrubbing in both buckets on the Grit Guards. This is apparently harmless to paint as I've noted no marring resulting from it but always causes me to worry. (Note - Dawn Direct foam and a trip through the washer with a good MF detergent returns them to like new condition.) With CG HFEW, the Bone remains clean looking with light aggitation against the GG.
I have gallons of each and CG HFEW is the most cost-effective is CG HFEW. Lower cost and dillution ratio yield ~$0.22/wash (cf $0.46/wash for ONR and DP RW&G).
CG does not advertise the alternate uses like ONR or DP RW&G such as clay lube, QD, water softener, etc. and I have not tried it in those ways.
Pros:
1.- Cleans very well
2.- Leaves no staining on MF
3.- Very cost effective
4.- Pleasant smell.
Cons:
1.- I don't like the suds.
2.- Not advertised to be as versatile as ONR or DP RW&G.
Final Observations and Summary:
This is the rinseless I pull when I'm washing MY cars. As noted earlier, I still like ONR and DP RW&G and will continue to use them, but being able to apply a clean looking Bone to my paint just provides me that little additional peace of mind when washing my car.
Comments and questions are encouraged. Thanks for viewing!
Introduction:
CG HFEW was my first rinseless wash followed shortly after with ORN and DP RW&G. Not to spoil the review, I'll save the conclusion for later. Thanks to Corey again for providing the format. Unlike one of my reviews on AGO, this one will be a (more) serious attempt.
Product Claims:
From Autopia Car Care site -
"Chemical Guys Hose Free Eco Wash
Wash your car without a hose!
Enhances gloss and slickness.
Paint safe.
Imagine being able to wash your entire auto without a hose! Chemical Guys Hose Free ECOwash delivers a super high shine without the hose! Utilizing a high-shine polymer rich formula Chemical Guys Hose-Free ECOwash delivers the slickest lubricity and mirror wet high shine finish.
Wash, shine, protect and prolong without the need for a mess or a hose.
Don't have access to a hose? To cold where you live to wash your auto outside?
You can wash your entire auto delivering a super high shine in half the time with HOSE FREE ECOwash. This unique car wash formula allows you to properly wash your vehicle without the need to rinse the vehicle down with a hose. Just pour one ounce per gallon of water in your bucket and you have a paint safe and hose free washing solution. Wash your vehicle like normal and then proceed right to drying. The extremely slick formula helps you wash with ease and contaminants simply glide off the paint. This formula also has gloss enhancing additives and polymers which make the paint look amazing after the wash as well.
This is perfect for mobile detailers or anyone who likes to detail while traveling. Some apartment complexes do not provide hose access, so you can still wash your car with this formula. Too much direct sun and high temperatures can make your vehicle prone to water mark etchings while washing. Water marks look terrible and can be very tough to remove so it's important to be careful while washing. If you normally wash in direct sun and high temperatures you can now wash the vehicle inside your garage without the fear of water marks. If you live in area with freezing cold temperatures this formula allows you to wash inside or outside without the hose. The versatility of this formula is outstanding and makes it a must have for virtually any detailer."
Details:
1.- Packaging: Plastic Bottle
2.- Directions: Clearly labeled
3.- Viscosity: About the same as water
4.- Color: Brownish-red
5.- Scent: I'm bad at this but think "bubblegum" - close to DP RW&G
6.- Price at time of review: 16oz = $ 16.99
7.- Manufacturer: Chemical Guys
9.- Made in: California
Product
Other Products Used:
Pump sprayer
2x Buckets with Grit Guards
Bone
MFs
Optional Drying Aide (CG P40-Detailer is one I frequently use).
Preparation:
Instructions call for 1oz to 2-3 gallons of water (I use 3 gallons - generally warm - in the wash bucket). I also mix the same ratio and put in a pump sprayer. I also put about 2 gallons of water in the rinse bucket.
Application:
Starting with the horizontal surfaces (roof, hood and trunk), I select the area to be cleaned. The size is determined by how dirty the paint is and the outside temp. This time of year on my cars, I can generally do an entire body panel. In the summer, maybe half that. (Note - if the car is exceptionally dirt, pressure washer rinse is recommended.) I pre-treat the area to be cleaned with a liberal amount of CG HFEW from the pump sprayer. Dunk the Bone in the wash bucket, pull out, wring until only slightly dripping and lightly glide across the painted surface in one direction. Then into the rinse bucket until clean and return to the wash bucket. I use multiple 16"x16" MFs to dry - first is medium nap (again one driection only). Then I will apply my drying aide and follow with a short nap MF. Then repeat through the remaining surfaces. Not to sound like "The Most Interesting Man in the World", but I don't always clean my wheels when I rinseless, but when I do, I do them last - with the leftover solution. (No hating, please - I have been known to wash my car 3 or more times per week and they don't always need it.)
This is how I do all my rinseless washes.
Observations:
First observation is easy - it suds a lot. By the end of a wash session, it looks like I used a regular auto shampoo in both buckets. I wipe the foam off of the Bone before applying to paint. I use two different color Grit Guards in my wash & rinse buckets so I don't have to look hard. The suds defeat this strategy. I've since marked the rinse bucket and, only day, will replace the bucket with different color one. If you do the 0.5oz per gallon dillution, the suds can get a bit unmanageable. Note - I have softened water so this is exacerbated.
CG HFEW cleans very well. Only when I overrun my Bone-work do I see any dirt on medium nap MF. One property I especially like is it releases virtually all of the dirt/stain from the MF in the rinse bucket. On wheels, it can take off 2 weeks of BMW brake easily with no wheel cleaner or APC. On MB wheels with 2 months of build up succumbed to a light spray of OPC and rinse of CG HFEW.
It flashes rather quickly and leaves a glossy finish - especially when used with P40-Detailer.
Does it meet its claims, absolutely.
Comparisons:
Comparing with ONR and DP RW&G, all three are fine products and will continue use them - but they are slightly different. ONR is probably the best smelling but that is personal preferrence and none is bad smelling. They all clean well but (I think) CG HFEW cleans slightly better. They all leave a nice finish, but DP RW&G narrowly betters the other two.
The biggest difference is in the staining of the Bone MF covering. Using ONR or DP RW&G, the Bone will finsh black - even with vigorous scrubbing in both buckets on the Grit Guards. This is apparently harmless to paint as I've noted no marring resulting from it but always causes me to worry. (Note - Dawn Direct foam and a trip through the washer with a good MF detergent returns them to like new condition.) With CG HFEW, the Bone remains clean looking with light aggitation against the GG.
I have gallons of each and CG HFEW is the most cost-effective is CG HFEW. Lower cost and dillution ratio yield ~$0.22/wash (cf $0.46/wash for ONR and DP RW&G).
CG does not advertise the alternate uses like ONR or DP RW&G such as clay lube, QD, water softener, etc. and I have not tried it in those ways.
Pros:
1.- Cleans very well
2.- Leaves no staining on MF
3.- Very cost effective
4.- Pleasant smell.
Cons:
1.- I don't like the suds.
2.- Not advertised to be as versatile as ONR or DP RW&G.
Final Observations and Summary:
This is the rinseless I pull when I'm washing MY cars. As noted earlier, I still like ONR and DP RW&G and will continue to use them, but being able to apply a clean looking Bone to my paint just provides me that little additional peace of mind when washing my car.
Comments and questions are encouraged. Thanks for viewing!
