Waterless Cleaning

Harlequin · 29th March 2008, 16:49

Question for the Detailing Gurus:

Are there any products/methods known or recommended for waterless cleaning of my exterior?

The area of Aus that I live in has been in what is technically termed a drought for the past year or two. We get plenty of rain (as a matter of fact it only just stopped raining) but not in the right places to fill the Dams...

As a result we labour under "Level 6 Water Restrictions" which means that I cannot even use water from a bucket to wash my car.

I am loathe to allow someone else, like a hand car wash joint, to wash it for fear of swirls and there is no way in creation that it is going anywhere NEAR an autowash...

This leaves me with 2 options:

Wash it in the middle of the night and hope no one sees me and dobs me in.
Find a GOOD method of doing an essentially waterless wash.

1 bucket of water would be OK but I can't do anything that requires me to rinse it either before or after...

Suggestions???

-H

Unknownsoldier · 29th March 2008, 16:58

Difficult one that, are there not joints that allow you to wash your car using their facilities like the US have??????????? I wouldn't contemplate Waterless cleaning (unless you absolutely have to!) as it will in all likelyhood drag grit and dirt across your paintwork and scratch it, especially in dusty Aus. have you considered washing it in the rain?????? or is using rain water from a butt allowed like here???

Tom

BTW, in Aus are there still no limits in the North?????

T

robbo51 · 29th March 2008, 18:36

You can try this:
waterless car wash
Mars Waterless Car Wash P/L
NoWet › Waterless Car Wash › Mobile Car Detailing › Welcome

rallakias · 29th March 2008, 18:50

It's a pitty we don't have waterless products in Greece, as we have tha same problem with Australia. And it will get worse as the years go by. In a few years we'll have the same climate with Egypt as the scientists say. That means plus 4-5 degrees in the summer, mid temperatures will be 41 in June !

aslz78 · 29th March 2008, 19:34

Its an interesting concept. Anybody tried it?

Palindrome · 29th March 2008, 21:17

I'd take the risk of stealth night washing!
How about using bottled water?

rallakias · 29th March 2008, 21:44

or this special non-ionized water we use for Ironing

gray52 · 29th March 2008, 22:32

i wish it was warmer in britain. we dont get a summer anymore just rain. we should bottle it and sell it to you guys, as car use only. then you could clean your civics.

Harlequin · 30th March 2008, 02:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

BTW, in Aus are there still no limits in the North?????
T

Less and less every year...

There are still some roads in the Northern Territory that are technically no limit - but you wouldn't want to take a civic on most of them - they have a naturally imposed speed limit due to the fact that they are so c**p...

Kremmen · 30th March 2008, 06:45

Depending on the time of year I quite often wash mine in the rain.

Saves a lot of time.

Initial rinse is automatic, as it the final rinse. Neighbours must think I'm mad out there with my waterproofs on with a large bucket of car wash & wax and a large carwash brush.

There has been a product on the shopping channels called Spray & Shine, but as mentioned above, it must introduce scratching from the embedded grit ?

Unknownsoldier · 30th March 2008, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Less and less every year...

There are still some roads in the Northern Territory that are technically no limit - but you wouldn't want to take a civic on most of them - they have a naturally imposed speed limit due to the fact that they are so c**p...

Oh, I thought that was a great part of Australian culutre (Neighbours comes back in to play here

). Hurtling along a NT road at top speed, without a care in the world.

ATB,
Tom

Kremmen · 31st March 2008, 07:09

Quote:

Hurtling along a NT road at top speed, without a care in the world.

Till a kangaroo hops in front !

ADENGUNNER · 31st March 2008, 08:20

You could try a product called Spray and Shine. We have had numerous threads about it on this site. I know a lot of my friends use it and think it is brilliant. The general opinion on here is that it would possibly scratch your paintwork as no water is involved. You can get it from a company called Greased Lightning, I think they have a web site or the number is 08717 123456. Must be good as when I rang they had sold out as it was their most popular product. I think that if you put Spray and Shine in a search engine you should find it. I remember on one of the threads Angie 04 said her dad used it on his BMW and said it was good. Hope this helps

Dave 8o] · 31st March 2008, 09:05

According to Tesco price check you can buy a 5ltr bottle of AQUA PURA STILL WATER 5L for 67 pence. Regardless of any restrictions you have on the use of tap water I am sure that no one can stop you from using bottled water in any way you choose.

OK it might sound a bit strange but if you fill up your kettle and warm some of the water up, you should be able to wash down your car with a single bottle, 2 if you want to give a good rinse.

Keep your receipts and if anyone reports you, show them the receipts and tell them to bugger off.

NEEMSTAR · 31st March 2008, 10:16

take the risk
no one will dob you in - if you do, it will be the old lady who sits at her window all day

Unknownsoldier · 31st March 2008, 14:45

No doubt if your sensible and don't go washing it every day, then it shouldn't be a problem if your careful, perhaps early evening might be best????

Tom

Harlequin · 1st April 2008, 00:08

Got me some of this: http://www.meguiars.com.au/productdetail_2006.php?seq=92&category=CAR%20CARE& subcat=Paint%20Care&subsubcat=Wash%20and%20Maintai n&show=1

Tried it in the door sill. Doesn't seem to scratch and gives a REALLY nice finish.

I wouldn't use it to wash the car obviously but I think it will come in handy to keep it looking spiffy and reduce the frequency of washing...

-H

PJS · 1st April 2008, 01:09

Invest in a whack of Meg's Last Touch, and split it 50:50 with deionised water.
This will work as a waterless wash.
Make sure any towels used are a very fluffy 70:30 microfibre, to reduce the risk of scratching or micro-marring.

LoonyJohn · 1st April 2008, 01:28

1/ drive to the the Brittish embassy
2/ apply for a visa
3/ drive your car into their compound
4/ wash your car, as you arn't technically in Aus any more....

LJ

Harlequin · 1st April 2008, 02:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoonyJohn

1/ drive to the the Brittish embassy
2/ apply for a visa
3/ drive your car into their compound
4/ wash your car, as you arn't technically in Aus any more....

LJ

Haha! I like it.

-H

29th March 2008, 16:49	#1 (permalink)
Harlequin Type-R GT [R-11523] Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 13th March 2008 Location: Brisbane, AUS Posts: 223 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Waterless Cleaning Question for the Detailing Gurus: Are there any products/methods known or recommended for waterless cleaning of my exterior? The area of Aus that I live in has been in what is technically termed a drought for the past year or two. We get plenty of rain (as a matter of fact it only just stopped raining) but not in the right places to fill the Dams... As a result we labour under "Level 6 Water Restrictions" which means that I cannot even use water from a bucket to wash my car. I am loathe to allow someone else, like a hand car wash joint, to wash it for fear of swirls and there is no way in creation that it is going anywhere NEAR an autowash... This leaves me with 2 options: Wash it in the middle of the night and hope no one sees me and dobs me in. Find a GOOD method of doing an essentially waterless wash. 1 bucket of water would be OK but I can't do anything that requires me to rinse it either before or after... Suggestions??? -H

29th March 2008, 18:36	#3 (permalink)
robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,419 Thanks: 57 Thanked 54 Times in 51 Posts iTrader: (0)	You can try this: waterless car wash Mars Waterless Car Wash P/L NoWet › Waterless Car Wash › Mobile Car Detailing › Welcome Last edited by robbo51; 29th March 2008 at 18:39.

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Harlequin Type-R GT [R-11523] Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 13th March 2008 Location: Brisbane, AUS Posts: 223 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Got me some of this: http://www.meguiars.com.au/productdetail_2006.php?seq=92&category=CAR%20CARE& subcat=Paint%20Care&subsubcat=Wash%20and%20Maintai n&show=1 Tried it in the door sill. Doesn't seem to scratch and gives a REALLY nice finish. I wouldn't use it to wash the car obviously but I think it will come in handy to keep it looking spiffy and reduce the frequency of washing... -H Last edited by Harlequin; 1st April 2008 at 01:14.

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29th March 2008, 16:58	#2 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	Difficult one that, are there not joints that allow you to wash your car using their facilities like the US have??????????? I wouldn't contemplate Waterless cleaning (unless you absolutely have to!) as it will in all likelyhood drag grit and dirt across your paintwork and scratch it, especially in dusty Aus. have you considered washing it in the rain?????? or is using rain water from a butt allowed like here??? Tom BTW, in Aus are there still no limits in the North????? T

29th March 2008, 18:50	#4 (permalink)
rallakias Souvlaki Drifter ! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 31st October 2007 Location: Athens, Marousi GREECE Posts: 723 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's a pitty we don't have waterless products in Greece, as we have tha same problem with Australia. And it will get worse as the years go by. In a few years we'll have the same climate with Egypt as the scientists say. That means plus 4-5 degrees in the summer, mid temperatures will be 41 in June !

29th March 2008, 19:34	#5 (permalink)
aslz78 The voice in your head Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th September 2007 Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire Posts: 235 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Its an interesting concept. Anybody tried it?

29th March 2008, 21:17	#6 (permalink)
Palindrome Also found in orange Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th January 2008 Location: Warwick,UK Posts: 214 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'd take the risk of stealth night washing! How about using bottled water?

29th March 2008, 21:44	#7 (permalink)
rallakias Souvlaki Drifter ! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 31st October 2007 Location: Athens, Marousi GREECE Posts: 723 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	or this special non-ionized water we use for Ironing

29th March 2008, 22:32	#8 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 937 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	i wish it was warmer in britain. we dont get a summer anymore just rain. we should bottle it and sell it to you guys, as car use only. then you could clean your civics.

30th March 2008, 06:45	#10 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,840 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	Depending on the time of year I quite often wash mine in the rain. Saves a lot of time. Initial rinse is automatic, as it the final rinse. Neighbours must think I'm mad out there with my waterproofs on with a large bucket of car wash & wax and a large carwash brush. There has been a product on the shopping channels called Spray & Shine, but as mentioned above, it must introduce scratching from the embedded grit ?

31st March 2008, 08:20	#13 (permalink)
ADENGUNNER Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th November 2007 Location: Somerset Posts: 110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You could try a product called Spray and Shine. We have had numerous threads about it on this site. I know a lot of my friends use it and think it is brilliant. The general opinion on here is that it would possibly scratch your paintwork as no water is involved. You can get it from a company called Greased Lightning, I think they have a web site or the number is 08717 123456. Must be good as when I rang they had sold out as it was their most popular product. I think that if you put Spray and Shine in a search engine you should find it. I remember on one of the threads Angie 04 said her dad used it on his BMW and said it was good. Hope this helps

31st March 2008, 09:05	#14 (permalink)
Dave 8o] Valve Cap Join Date: 29th December 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	According to Tesco price check you can buy a 5ltr bottle of AQUA PURA STILL WATER 5L for 67 pence. Regardless of any restrictions you have on the use of tap water I am sure that no one can stop you from using bottled water in any way you choose. OK it might sound a bit strange but if you fill up your kettle and warm some of the water up, you should be able to wash down your car with a single bottle, 2 if you want to give a good rinse. Keep your receipts and if anyone reports you, show them the receipts and tell them to bugger off.

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NEEMSTAR Nobody gets out alive Rocketship door handle Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: In your mind Posts: 1,380 Thanks: 30 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	take the risk no one will dob you in - if you do, it will be the old lady who sits at her window all day

31st March 2008, 14:45	#16 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	No doubt if your sensible and don't go washing it every day, then it shouldn't be a problem if your careful, perhaps early evening might be best???? Tom

1st April 2008, 01:09	#18 (permalink)
PJS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 452 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (0)	Invest in a whack of Meg's Last Touch, and split it 50:50 with deionised water. This will work as a waterless wash. Make sure any towels used are a very fluffy 70:30 microfibre, to reduce the risk of scratching or micro-marring.

1st April 2008, 01:28	#19 (permalink)
LoonyJohn Captain Slog Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th February 2007 Location: NE Derbyshire Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	1/ drive to the the Brittish embassy 2/ apply for a visa 3/ drive your car into their compound 4/ wash your car, as you arn't technically in Aus any more.... LJ