Rinse Free Car Wash.

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger Cleaning and Detailing Forum' started by Swiftjr, Feb 20, 2015.

  1. Swiftjr

    Swiftjr Well-Known Member

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    No rinse, no hoses, just start at the top and work your way around, drying as you go.

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    I bought this at the car parts store, Optimus is available online. Both work very well.

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    As you can see, very little water around the car. You could do this in the garage even (if you are lucky enough to have one).

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    Sweet looks ! :)
     
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    Is this a new product? It seems like a good solution to cleaning a car during the winter months when the water is shut off to the outside spigots.
     
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    So just a bucket of water, a sponge, and a dry towel and that's it?
     
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    Not new so much.

    I actually found out about it a couple of years ago on a forum. I do not have any touch free or pressure washer washes nearby, so I gave it a shot. Works great and saves a ton of time.
     
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    That's it!

    Start on the roof, wash and dry as you go. It's just that simple! Not to mention, no water spots.
     
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    This couldn't handle a muddy car, could it? This should only be used on a dusty car right? :D
     
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    You are correct sir!

    On the above pictures I washed after driving in the rain for a couple of hours. It was too dirty to just use detail spray, but not dirty enough for a full tilt wash.

    You do not want to use it on anything that could scratch such as mud, etc. A good rule of thumb is if it looks like it should be rinsed first, do a regular wash.

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    Ha ha, true! These types of washes always scare me. Even with the car not being all the dirty, dust can still scratch the paint.
     
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    I feel the same way about California dusters!

    I stopped using them last year and it's amazing how much better my car looked last season.