cybergamer2

I've heard a few of you reference using a spray on/wipe off solution to clean your car between or in place of some full out water baths.

I'd love to know more about this. Mainly:
- What it is
- What it's good for
- What it's not good for

I'd love to have a way to shine up the xB between washes

superboxcarxb

i use a waterless car wash on my car. It has never been washed with water the whole time i've had it. It still shines like new. It's good for light dust and bird crap and bugs ****. It's not good for mud, grime, thick dirty crap. It's usually sold in spray bottles, it's usually purple and creamy in color. I LOVE IT!! i can spend an hour on my car and have it new and shiny in no time.

kingofarizona

I used Meguiars "Next Generation" polymer wax (no carnuba). Unbelievable ! ! Between washes Meguiars has "Spray and Shine" which keeps my Xb looking clean and slick. Try it !

ajayaitch

I use Meguiar's Quick Detailer and multiple microfiber towels. We're in a drought here, so no washing. I try to do it every couple weeks. Good for light dirt and grime. Not good for heavy mud.

samhain

First of all, any waterless car wash will only work when your car is only slightly dirty. Even then, you can create swirl marks. If you live in a drought area or you are like me and don't have access to a hose, you can use one of two car wash products. ONR or QEW. Here are links to the two products I am refering to.

http://autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html

http://www.protectall.com/qelg.htm

This is a good write up on how to use them.

http://autopia.org/forum/hall-fame/3...=qew+technique

paul34

Yup, and to expand on Sam's post, there are two types of products here:

1) Waterless wash
2) Rinseless wash

A rinseless wash is something like ONR or QEW, and is much better suited to the things I see people doing in this thread.

A QD is actually not a waterless or rinseless wash; however, most waterless washes can also serve as QDs... hope I didn't lose anyone there

SCIONOSIS

I'd like to get my hands on a bottle of "spray on" wax that is commonly used at auto shows.

samhain

You can get spray on wax anywhere. An excellent one is Duragloss Aqua Wax. However, don't forget that detailing is all about the prep. Sure there are waterless car washes, quick detailers, spray on waxes and liquid clay bars, but if they aren't used on a properly prepared surface all the time savings they offer will be wasted on a marred surface.

I suggust that everyone check out autopia.org, and spend about a week on there reading how to properly detail your car. Otherwise, you may be doing more harm than good to your paint.

bB2NER

Is it really that hard to properly wash you cars? If it's dirty or dusty enough to see, it needs a proper wash. Those detailer sprays used on dirty paint over time will screw up your paint. They grind the dirt into the finish. And we all know how soft Scion paint is. LOL
Heck it only takes me like 30 minutes to wash and dry my box.

samhain

bB2NER is right, take 30 minutes a week and wash your car. It's not hard. I actually enjoy it. Your car will thank you for it.