Cleaning car without rinsing?

NickBaragona · 10-17-2011, 01:36 PM

I know this may sound funny, but I like to be environmental friendly. I used microfiber rags, and a spray wax to wipe down my car, and remove dirt. It really did look good when I was finished. As long as I use a different part of my rag with each wipe, I avoid any risk of scratching it right? Is there any downside to this method of cleaning the car?

gurneyeagle · 10-17-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

I know this may sound funny, but I like to be environmental friendly. I used microfiber rags, and a spray wax to wipe down my car, and remove dirt. It really did look good when I was finished. As long as I use a different part of my rag with each wipe, I avoid any risk of scratching it right? Is there any downside to this method of cleaning the car?

You are probably scratching the hell out of your car. Check this stuff out, and the instructional video:

Spray-On Car Wash Kit - Cleaners - Car Washing - Car Care - Griot's Garage

onzedge · 10-17-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

You are probably scratching the hell out of your car. Check this stuff out, and the instructional video:

Spray-On Car Wash Kit - Cleaners - Car Washing - Car Care - Griot's Garage

kenchan · 10-17-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

i agree to the agree.

hello, mr.onzedge!

alcheng · 10-17-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

You are probably scratching the hell out of your car. Check this stuff out, and the instructional video:

Spray-On Car Wash Kit - Cleaners - Car Washing - Car Care - Griot's Garage

Great advice, Iam just worrying about how to wash my car during this winter, don't want to go to coin wash anymore.

THANKS!!!!!!!!!

kenchan · 10-17-2011, 02:01 PM

alcheng- while no-rinse is great for appearance, you will still want to get the undercarriage washed. be like having a pretty girl with dirty underwear. yikes..

alcheng · 10-17-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

alcheng- while no-rinse is great for appearance, you will still want to get the undercarriage washed. be like having a pretty girl with dirty underwear. yikes..

True.

11Thumper · 10-17-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

alcheng- while no-rinse is great for appearance, you will still want to get the undercarriage washed. be like having a pretty girl with dirty underwear. yikes..

You seem a little too picky with the ladies.

onzedge · 10-17-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

You seem a little too picky with the ladies.

kenchan · 10-17-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

You seem a little too picky with the ladies.

lol

alcheng · 10-17-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lol

kenchan, so do you prefer your lady have rust-proof treatment??

lol

Dwight Frye · 10-17-2011, 06:36 PM

My car is the platinum graphite color. It is well protected with multiple coats of Zaino. It is covered during the day and garaged at night. I use a California duster to remove light dust and touch it up between full hand washes with a quick detailer spray and the "blonde" plush towels that I purchased from Zaino which are super soft and plush. I turn them often, use plenty of detailer and don't rub hard. They get tossed in the washing machine by themselves with a little liquid detergent afterwards and use about a half tub of water as 2 towels will do the whole car. No discernible scratches in the paint and I receive compliments almost daily about how my car still looks new after 2 years.
But I live in Sou. Cal where it can be weeks or months between rain and what the heck is snow ?

Astrosfan · 10-17-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

alcheng- while no-rinse is great for appearance, you will still want to get the undercarriage washed. be like having a pretty girl with dirty underwear. yikes..

but yet, ive never been tempted to smell the undercarriage of my car

Mt Tam I am · 10-17-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

alcheng- while no-rinse is great for appearance, you will still want to get the undercarriage washed. be like having a pretty girl with dirty underwear. yikes..

But I like pretty dirty girls.

Only good girls wear under wear anyway.

NickBaragona · 10-17-2011, 02:03 PM

I was also considering the touchless car washes, followed by the spray wax I would put on manually. But I have heard bad things about touchless car washes?

10-17-2011, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 15	Cleaning car without rinsing? I know this may sound funny, but I like to be environmental friendly. I used microfiber rags, and a spray wax to wipe down my car, and remove dirt. It really did look good when I was finished. As long as I use a different part of my rag with each wipe, I avoid any risk of scratching it right? Is there any downside to this method of cleaning the car?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	alcheng- while no-rinse is great for appearance, you will still want to get the undercarriage washed. be like having a pretty girl with dirty underwear. yikes..

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Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	My car is the platinum graphite color. It is well protected with multiple coats of Zaino. It is covered during the day and garaged at night. I use a California duster to remove light dust and touch it up between full hand washes with a quick detailer spray and the "blonde" plush towels that I purchased from Zaino which are super soft and plush. I turn them often, use plenty of detailer and don't rub hard. They get tossed in the washing machine by themselves with a little liquid detergent afterwards and use about a half tub of water as 2 towels will do the whole car. No discernible scratches in the paint and I receive compliments almost daily about how my car still looks new after 2 years. But I live in Sou. Cal where it can be weeks or months between rain and what the heck is snow ?

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NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 15	I was also considering the touchless car washes, followed by the spray wax I would put on manually. But I have heard bad things about touchless car washes?