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wilch Grand Master

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Hey guys,

Did a search for "waterless car wash", "autoshine", etc... and couldn't find a thread on it. So I thought I'd start a new one.

Has anyone actually used this waterless carwash stuff? Is it any good? Does it scratch?

I can't see how it doesn't scratch, but I found a site which actually states that water washing your car causes more swirl marks than washing with this stuff.

I'm referring to Autoshine.

Here's a quote:

Why does washing your car with water scratch your paint?

When you spray your car with water, you remove the majority of visible dirt and grime, but leave behind a thin layer of dirt on the surface. When you rub a chamois or sponge over your car’s paint, you grind the remaining dirt into the paint, thus creating what is called “feather scratches”.  

Why doesn't Autoshine Liquid Dry Wash scratch the paint when applied over a moderately dirty car?

Autoshine Waterless Dry Car Wash contains special polymers and lubricating agents, as well as the finest carnauba wax to ensure it does not scratch anything. When sprayed over dirt and grime, the emulsifying agents encapsulate the dirt, and create a protective barrier. This is why you can wipe off the dirt without scratching or streaking your painted surfaces.

So basically it won't scratch. I doubt this though.

I'm so anal about how I wash my car. Hell I use 2 sponges (one for the car, one for the wheels), and 2 chamois (one for the panels, one for all the other bits - door jams, engine bay, wheels, etc).

Has anyone this waterless car wash stuff?

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hey mate.... ive heard that meguairs quick detailer works well, never used it though as i live in the country and my car gets hell dirty all the time. im constantly washing it.

like you, i use 2 meguiars lambswool mitts, 2 chamois, and a whole heap of different meguiars products. i change to a new wash mit every month.

wilch Grand Master

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Hey dude :)

I've got Quick Detailer, and use all the Meguiar's stuff too (gotta love the 3 step). But apparently this stuff is different to Quick Detailer. This stuff "foams" when you spray it on which "encapsulates" the dirt so you can wipe it off...after which you're supposed to buff with a clean cloth. :

Sounds a bit iffy to me.

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yeah i'm a meguiar's quick detailer user myself...

i usually use it in between washes when my car gets a lil dusty, day after it rains, etc...basically in between washes when i'm not happy with the state of the paintwork. i've got a black car too so i need to wash it once every week without fail.

quick detailer is good stuff...very slippery when sprayed on so scratching is unlikely. smells awesome to :(

but i wouldn't be using waterless wash products as the only cleaning method personally - just a supplement...

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