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    Waterless car wash

    Anyone tried this spray on waterless car wash stuff? Is it any good? Does it scratch? I realise you can't use it on heavily soiled cars but is it ok for just getting rid of rain residue etc?

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    Simon
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    Use it all the time[on a black Audi S3].No ill-effects.
    Just spray it on and use a single wipe with a terry towelling cloth.Don't rub it in.
    Buff off with microfibre cloth for best results.
    Works on paint,plastic,even glass.
    Obviously best on lightly soiled surfaces,but a bit of dirt doesn't hurt.
    Been using it for several years.[Meguiars]
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    Good to hear it's been used without regret! I still prefer the thought of washing with water and foam but I might end up trying it one day.
    Mrk Detailing, premium automotive detailing. Paint correction/protection specialist. PM me

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    Yeah I had my doubts too Mickey, thanks for the info Macca. Would like to hear from some of our resident detailers maybe?
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    Thumbs up

    Ive been using on a new car for one mth- seems like good stuff waxes too -but i generally wash excess dirt off first anyway, just to be sure.

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    got a mate who used to use it all the time... then when he needed to respray one panel after a minor accident the paint wouldn't stick because of all the silicone....

    They just had to rub it back more to get the silicone off...

    Other than that the car looked fab and it worked pretty well.


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    I've been using Meguiars Quick Detailer/Final Inspection for many many years, on all my VWs.

    Maris

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    Thanks guys I might give it a try next wash, can't be any worse than those coin operated places with their scouring brushes.
    2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
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    A lot of quick detailers are only designed to remove light dust and water marks. They do not have the lubricating and emulsifying properties of a dedicated waterless wash to safely clean dirty cars.

    If you want a quality quick detailer that will really add gloss whilst removing water marks and products smears, try the Duragloss Fast Clean and Shine (FCS):
    http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...lean_and_shine
    It is also available in Bulk which works out extremely cheap:
    http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...an_and_shine-0

    If you need to waterless wash a dirty car, there are a couple of choices. Optimum No-Rinse is a brilliant waterless wash:
    http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr...wash_and_shine
    Or Mint Detail is an easy to use spray waterless wash, if the car is dirty use at least two cloths; one to wipe over the surface and pick up the contaminants then a fresh cloth to buff to a nice shine:
    http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/mint/detail
    It is important to use quality microfiber cloths that will not scratch and should last many uses.

    Cheers Greg
    Car Care Products Australia

    www.carcareproducts.com.au - 1300 006 007 - info@carcareproducts.com.au
    Sydney - Brisbane - Melbourne

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    Thanks for the info Greg much appreciated. I'm currently using the Meguiars micro fibre cloths would they be sufficient?
    2008 VRS Wagon. Yellow, very yellow!
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