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Old 02-22-2013, 02:12 PM
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Can this waterless carwash detailing work without swirling the crap out of the paint??

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I've used Adams waterless wash on my Black for the last 3 years. No damage done. I blow off the heavy dust with a compressor followed by a Cali. Duster. Then the waterless wash with their "waffle cloth" used liberally. Anything more than road dust and it's due for a wash.
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Croftgate USA's AquaNil-X or Project X....have used it on my last two Vette's now..my 2011 JSB Coupe, and now my NRB GS...
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I have used Adam's for a few years. Like stated above, if it's dirty it needs to be washed. It's a nice product for that "too dusty for detail spray, but not enough for a full wash"
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I use soap and water......

but, It was 86 today
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Just wash the damn car. Whats the problem?
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Yes.
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Originally Posted by C6RaceCar
Just wash the damn car. Whats the problem?


Unless water and a bucket is not available for some reason, I don't get it...
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Originally Posted by speedraider
I use soap and water......

but, It was 86 today
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I have never used that product so I will not say that you can or can't, but I would not try it on a car that dirty. I use as others here have said Adams and it is great for light dirt that you get from a normal drive. If mine is in the rain (yes I do drive my Vette in the rain) it will get a normal wash with the foam gun, the the three bucket method.
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Soap and water for me.
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I've used Adams and it helps keep my black coupe perfect in 1/4 of time it would be to wash. It keeps the car clean and I don,t have to wash unless its really dirty. No swirls, scratches or water marks that you would get through washing!
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I am betting that the detail people won't think this is a good idea....at least on black....
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Originally Posted by R&L's C6


Unless water and a bucket is not available for some reason, I don't get it...
Averaging 25 degrees here. That makes for frozen water AND hands. I have hot water hook up and it freezes when it hits the car. So for me...waterless is necessary.
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A lot of detailers in colder areas use it, but if its caked on no you can't use it.
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Actually a detailer at last year's Hot August Nights in Reno recommended the Adams waterless routine. Try it and you will understand.
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Originally Posted by C6RaceCar
Just wash the damn car. Whats the problem?
I'm not sure why you think there IS a problem. The question is how many people would be brave enough to just put some spray over the thick filth and wipe it off and not worry about some swirl marks to go with it.

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Nope, not me. Wash it with soap and water. Much better.
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I don't care how good that stuff is, he's pushing way too hard on the MF towel, just asking for swirls.

The key is, keep your car well protected with some sort of wax, and never let it get as dirty as the car in that video.

I use Optimum No-Rinse, BTW.
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