Waterless wash opinions

[Clarkdonbran]

I saw this waterless wash at Costco. Has anyone used it or something similar? I mostly want it to give me another reason to spend time with my truck!

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[ParagonDetail]

Idk if I would trust a Costco waterless product. I say that because you NEED to have proper lubrication and proper polymer technology. I would use a trusted product like P&S Epic Waterless Wash.
Also make sure you’re using towels that are plush and many of them. You don’t want to transport dirt from one part of the car to another and scratch the finish. Try to make sure it’s a 70%Polyester/30%Polyamide blended towel to resist scratching.
Dont buy cheap Costco towels

 

[Clarkdonbran]

Thank you for the feedback! I’ll go with your recommendation.

 

[Dad]

Idk if I would trust a Costco waterless product. I say that because you NEED to have proper lubrication and proper polymer technology. I would use a trusted product like P&S Epic Waterless Wash.
Also make sure you’re using towels that are plush and many of them. You don’t want to transport dirt from one part of the car to another and scratch the finish. Try to make sure it’s a 70%Polyester/30%Polyamide blended towel to resist scratching.
Dont buy cheap Costco towels

Thank you for sharing your opinion. You'd be surprised how much research time Costco puts into their products before they're on the shelves. Extensive. I've been using Costco bar towels ever since my wife bought them mistaking them for the terry cloth shop towels. Since they're microfiber, I saw no reason not to use them on my Alto Blue. Very satisfied. Perhaps you're referring to another type of towel Costco sells?

 

[Zotman]

Don't know about the Costco version, but Kozak has been in business for some 96 years selling dry wash cloths. I've used them on and off for decades and they do work, but they're certainly not going to put auto detailers out of business. I'm not obsessive about vehicle appearance (think less than one car wash a year on average—oh the horror!). A decent alternative for someone in a hurry or in a garage on a rainy day.

 

[ParagonDetail]

Thank you for sharing your opinion. You'd be surprised how much research time Costco puts into their products before they're on the shelves. Extensive. I've been using Costco bar towels ever since my wife bought them mistaking them for the terry cloth shop towels. Since they're microfiber, I saw no reason not to use them on my Alto Blue. Very satisfied. Perhaps you're referring to another type of towel Costco sells?

Of course. I think so, I believe they only make one car towel lol. The yellow towels that come in 36 packs?

Well I’ve had nightmare experiences with those towels and I don’t know a single detailer who would recommend them to anyone for anything relating to car paint. I just detailed a FireTruck for Cal Fire and we ripped them apart for using them on the trucks.

Buy a quality towel, 70/30 blend like one from Autofiber or The Rag Company and then tell me Costco towels are quality

 

[ParagonDetail]

Don't know about the Costco version, but Kozak has been in business for some 96 years selling dry wash cloths. I've used them on and off for decades and they do work, but they're certainly not going to put auto detailers out of business. I'm not obsessive about vehicle appearance (think less than one car wash a year on average—oh the horror!). A decent alternative for someone in a hurry or in a garage on a rainy day.

Never heard of them I’ll have to check them out.

Thats a very good point and you’re correct. Some people could care less about the finish of their vehicle. But I assure you there is a reason us pros do the things we do

 

[TheShark]

The Rag Company makes some really good towels.

 

[john218]

Best waterless wash - www.donteverdoit.com

 

[projectvortex]

Why anyone would use a waterless wash product is a mystery. If you are washing your vehicle for its appearance, why would you use something that will inherently scratch the surface of the paint when you use it?

 

[Kelli]

What about a car duster (California Car Wash Brush)? Is that an option between washes?

 

[All4spl]

This is probably one of the best rated and used waterless washes. https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-no-rinse-wash-shine1

I have personally used it for many years, on many many different vehicles. A gallon will last a LONG time as long as you follow the directions. The Rag company makes great microfibers, I use them for all my towel needs. The microfiber towels from costco are good for general purpose uses, not for use as a wax/sealant applicator or removal towel.

Also please please please do NOT use a California duster on your vehicle, that device will leave micro marring on the clear coat. If your vehicle is dusty but not dirty, use a quick detailer with good lubrication properties and a microfiber cloth, flipping the cloth after each panel of the vehicle is wiped clean, and then changing the cloth for a new one once you run out of clean cloth sides.

 

[KenC]

Not exactly "waterless", but ONR:

 

[Dochatley]

What about a car duster (California Car Wash Brush)? Is that an option between washes?

I use the one on my Lexus all the time for garage dust. Has’nt bothered paint at all. Won’t really remove road dirt and stuck on stuff.

 

[Ferroplasm]

This is probably one of the best rated and used waterless washes. https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-no-rinse-wash-shine1

I have personally used it for many years, on many many different vehicles. A gallon will last a LONG time as long as you follow the directions. The Rag company makes great microfibers, I use them for all my towel needs. The microfiber towels from costco are good for general purpose uses, not for use as a wax/sealant applicator or removal towel.

Also please please please do NOT use a California duster on your vehicle, that device will leave micro marring on the clear coat. If your vehicle is dusty but not dirty, use a quick detailer with good lubrication properties and a microfiber cloth, flipping the cloth after each panel of the vehicle is wiped clean, and then changing the cloth for a new one once you run out of clean cloth sides.

This is the one to use. Won’t scratch when used properly.

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