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Old 12-29-2012, 12:52 PM   #29
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Funny how on the firts pic there's water all over the driveway
Yes its an old photo trick,to enhance pictures.
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Old 12-29-2012, 12:56 PM   #30
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I sprayed it down for a greater effect,an old photo trick....You're wrong, there isn't any water in this.
oh ok...if you say so. So... if there is no water in this stuff, how is it a liquid? Is it made of some type of oil or silicone or what?

Unicorn tears maybe?
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Old 12-29-2012, 01:04 PM   #31
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No,no silicons,there are some 47 different ingredients in it, 3M polymers etc. if they told my pretty sure they would have to kill me you are more then welcome to go to the site and see what you can find.
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Old 12-29-2012, 01:27 PM   #32
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How do you wash your car without water... and not scratch the crap out of it? I don't get it. Time to Google.
Better yet, why bother? Do you live in a desert where water is at a premium?
Bust out the one and go crazy....
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Old 12-29-2012, 02:57 PM   #33
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Just to clarify a few things:

1) waterless wash DOES use water. The difference is that the water does not come from a hose, it comes from a premixed dilution. With waterless, about a quarter of a gallon of water and mix will wash the entire car.

2) waterless car wash is more like a quick detailer on steroids, it should not be used on a dirty car, but rather only a dusty car.

3) rinseless car wash is much safer than waterless, but uses two gallons of water.

4) if your car is REALLY dirty, I would still use the tried and tested two bucket method with grit guards first.

If you go through my threads, I have reviews on various waterless and rinseless washes with YouTube videos. I would link them myself, but it's rather hard on the iPad
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Old 12-29-2012, 03:29 PM   #34
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Out of pure ignorance I have to ask this question. What is really the difference between the waterless wash and the old fashion washing? Is it a time thing or is waterless better? My car doesn't go out even if the road is damp so it won't throw road grit on it. I personally enjoy washing mine, kinda theraputic for me the time it takes, nobody but my dogs bother me and that is only to spray them with the hose. Can you use the waterless to get brake dust off?
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Old 12-29-2012, 03:40 PM   #35
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I prefer my washes with water.

Waterless wash is just asking for micro-scratches and I don't care how much you paid for your microfiber towel or cloth.
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Old 12-29-2012, 04:00 PM   #36
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How when removing a coat of dust that is sitting on your car ,without water ,NOT scratch your paint? Sounds like snake oil to me. If it sounds to good to be true ,;;;;;;;;
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Old 12-29-2012, 04:39 PM   #37
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Adams is good stuff but wayyyy over priced for what it is IMO. Meguairs will get the same job done for less.
If you guys really want a great product for the price of meguairs, you should check out Mark V products. Best stuff I've ever used.
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Old 12-29-2012, 04:40 PM   #38
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How when removing a coat of dust that is sitting on your car ,without water ,NOT scratch your paint? Sounds like snake oil to me. If it sounds to good to be true ,;;;;;;;;
The spray wax lubricates the surface of the car so the dust doesn't scratch your car. You have to use very light linear motions.
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Old 12-29-2012, 05:12 PM   #39
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I have your answer,i am a distributor for this awesome product. I have used it for 15 years,wish i had pic of my 1998 toyota tacoma 329,000 its never been washed with water or ...barf waxed,you should see how it shines,but i do have pics of my 2011 1LTRS (sold)which water,as well wax never touched, or as well as my 2013 SS 1LE RS which water and wax will never touch!I love washing my car in my garage,those of you back east should love this.It takes you 3 to 4 hrs.to wash and wax your car,and all you have done is polish it,you haven't UV protected your paint,i have, in 1 hour including inside the rims.Those of you interested PM me, i will sell it to C5 members for less.
I can't imagine this going well...
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Old 12-29-2012, 05:12 PM   #40
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There is so much wrong, and misinformation here,and it seems the more i say the more some of you doubt.I haven't been using this product for 20 years and scratching my car, time after time after time, just to keep scratching my car.This stuff works period.Obviously saving water is a good thing,but to me it's not about saving water, it's about the superior job that this high end product does,as i said earlier, after you have spent 3 or 4 hrs.washing and waxing your car,and redoing and going over and over getting the draining water,and spots the water leaves, you've done nothing to UV protect your paint.All you've done is polish your car.Im not trying to change you doubters mind, just letting those that have an open mind, there is a better way.I too enjoy washing my car and making it the cleanest hottest looking car on the road,and the fact thats it's all done with out a drop of water,is pretty cool in my book.
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Old 12-29-2012, 05:17 PM   #41
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I'm talking about you blatantly marketing your product without paying your taxes

I use detail spray all the time between washings... It's for KEEPING your car clean though, not washing it.
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Old 12-29-2012, 05:18 PM   #42
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Waterless is wrong.
No way will I wash a dry car.
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