Wash with water only?

RexB · 07-16-2011, 03:27 PM

I just had my car detailed. Full on clay bar, polish, etc. It looks great. My detail guys says "No more soap. Ever. Wash it with water only."

Really?

onzedge · 07-16-2011, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RexB

I just had my car detailed. Full on clay bar, polish, etc. It looks great. My detail guys says "No more soap. Ever. Wash it with water only."

Really?

Umm, no.

Flushnismo · 07-16-2011, 03:47 PM

Hmm...good luck with that.

happytheman · 07-16-2011, 04:03 PM

Ummmmmm......

Edit: I think it's time to buzz the tower!

TreeSemdyZee · 07-16-2011, 08:13 PM

Was he talking about the car?

Matthew · 07-16-2011, 08:19 PM

Wow!!

onzedge · 07-16-2011, 08:39 PM

Water only? Maybe in crackhead land.

happytheman · 07-16-2011, 10:36 PM

Listen, soap acts as a lubricating agent to help remove dust and grime. Water will get most of it off, but you run the risk of marring your paint by not using soap.

Nuff said.

Edit: Just noticed my omission of the word NOT! :rofl:

Methodical4u · 07-16-2011, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happytheman

Listen, soap acts as a lubricating agent to help remove dust and grime. Water will get most of it off, but you run the risk of marring your paint by using soap.

Nuff said.

exactly! The detailer may have done a good job... but he doesn't know s#it.

kenchan · 07-17-2011, 11:55 AM

maybe he was talking about laundry soap (detergent)....

Methodical4u · 07-17-2011, 12:55 PM

a quality car shampoo (mild) will cause little degrading to your wax or sealant... just don't use dish soap or anything harsh that would strip off that finish.

But yeah like we all already said that idea is just stupid.

AdamsPolishes · 07-25-2011, 07:32 PM

WOW... and this guy called himself a 'professional detailer'??

In a way I guess it makes sense, wash without water, screw your paint up and you'll be calling him back for more work on a monthly basis... quite the scheme he has going there! LOL

Rone · 07-25-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

WOW... and this guy called himself a 'professional detailer'??

In a way I guess it makes sense, wash without water, screw your paint up and you'll be calling him back for more work on a monthly basis... quite the scheme he has going there! LOL

I would not put them past it.

Meric1837 · 09-15-2011, 04:31 PM

I guess if the car wasn't that dirty and you had super soft water it might work, but I wouldn't touch the paint with anything like a sponge. Still won't get it very clean though. Just get the Optimum No Rinse and get busy, that's the easiest stuff I've ever used. The whole car is polish-clean in 45 minutes.

red6spd · 09-15-2011, 04:50 PM

Does he wash his body with water only??

07-16-2011, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
RexB Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: location, location Posts: 21 Drives: like a Boss Rep Power: 14	Wash with water only? I just had my car detailed. Full on clay bar, polish, etc. It looks great. My detail guys says "No more soap. Ever. Wash it with water only." Really?

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Was he talking about the car?

07-16-2011, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Listen, soap acts as a lubricating agent to help remove dust and grime. Water will get most of it off, but you run the risk of marring your paint by not using soap. Nuff said. Edit: Just noticed my omission of the word NOT! :rofl: __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub Last edited by happytheman; 07-25-2011 at 08:53 PM.

07-17-2011, 11:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	maybe he was talking about laundry soap (detergent)....

07-17-2011, 12:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	a quality car shampoo (mild) will cause little degrading to your wax or sealant... just don't use dish soap or anything harsh that would strip off that finish. But yeah like we all already said that idea is just stupid.

07-25-2011, 07:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
AdamsPolishes The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 724 Drives: 2009 Avalanche Rep Power: 16	WOW... and this guy called himself a 'professional detailer'?? In a way I guess it makes sense, wash without water, screw your paint up and you'll be calling him back for more work on a monthly basis... quite the scheme he has going there! LOL __________________ Use the code NISSANZ* at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

09-15-2011, 04:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Meric1837 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 27 Drives: 2011 370Z Touring Rep Power: 13	I guess if the car wasn't that dirty and you had super soft water it might work, but I wouldn't touch the paint with anything like a sponge. Still won't get it very clean though. Just get the Optimum No Rinse and get busy, that's the easiest stuff I've ever used. The whole car is polish-clean in 45 minutes.

09-15-2011, 04:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Does he wash his body with water only?? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

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