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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Waterless carwash.

Anybody ever use http://croftgateusa.com/ ? My brother in-law has a tint shop and detailed my car with it. It did a great job.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Any before and after pictures?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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if you care about your paint, DO NOT USE WATERLESS WASH. the only time it should be used is if your car is a garage queen and you want to wipe off the dust without risk of swirling your paint (still a pretty good chance)

you especially do not want to use a waterless wash system after your car has been through rain, there is a "film" on your car that can only safely be removed with a quality car wash soap and mit.

Look at your car in the direct sunlight, and if the car was dirty before i will guarantee that the paint will need aggressive polishing to remove the swirls the WW/microfiber caused.

However, if you dont care about your finish and swirls by all mean's go for it personally ide be furious if i had my window's tinted and didnt know that he did that type of "service"
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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I checked out their website and the product looks like it produces results, but would like to see before and after pictures of some of our own members.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by G33KGUY
I checked out their website and the product looks like it produces results, but would like to see before and after pictures of some of our own members.
this is the only WW i use, the website the OP posted IMO i wouldnt really trust, kind of looks iffy to me

i use this only between polishing for wiping the dust off if i dont finish the first day. When used properly it wont cause swirls.

Good Luck

Watch the video:
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-440-a...ash.aspx#video
 

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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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Griot's Garage makes a Spray On Car Wash, that's the only thing I use on Molly!!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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I use Optimum No Rinse and while you do need some water to fill the bucket, it does not require a rinse after. It's amazing stuff for quick detailing and dusty car situations.

I highly recommend it.

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...ve-thread.html
 
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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ONR is a "rinseless" wash solution. I have found a better product over ONR called Poly's. It is much more effective and safer to use. As for waterless products..if you think the products contain no water, then I got a bridge to sell you ...but if you're looking for a solution that doesn't require a hose..many of them include fillers in them so that it appears you are doing no harm as long as you use the products...that is until you wipe them down with 91% alcohol and remove the fillers..then you see the damage you've instilled..you're much better off doing an ONR or Poly's type of cleaning where you presoak/saturate the finish with the chemical, then sponge/towel wipe the paint down.

Richard
 
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