Nick MasonPDG
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I originally purchased this product to use as a detail spray on some of the vehicles i detail that are basically stored for the winter and only require a light cleaning to remove dust because it can be used on pretty much all exterior surfaces. My usual go-to winter washing system incorporates Optimum No-Rinse. I was impressed with the product after a bit of testing, so i decided to try using it as it was actually intended. I let my personal vehicle become dirty for a week or so and after a good night of driving in the rain, i went ahead and gave it a waterless wash the next day.
Chemical Guys describes this product as something that will emulsify dirt away from the vehicles surface then encapsulate the dirt particles in the liquid. This along with the "hyper-surfacants" and "lubricating agents" are what allow the dirt to be wiped from the surface without inducing swirls. Surface scratching has always been my main concern with these types of products.
Well lets get started....
Tools Used:
4-6 Medium Pile Microfiber Towels sectioned in fours
Kwazar Spray Bottle
4-6 Plush Waffle Weave Towels sectioned in fours
Process:
-I started by completely soaking each section that i worked. I went a little heavy on the product, but i wanted to ensure that the surface was covered well enough to suspend any dirt, salt, road grime, etc.
- After letting the product sit for about 10-15 seconds, i misted my waffle weave towel then lightly wiped from right to left in a zig zag pattern.
-After the first pass i quickly inspected the section to make sure no heavy grime was left over before buffing. Then i went ahead and buffed the haze that was left over with my medium pile microfiber towel.
-After buffing i moved on to the next section and repeated the process...
The gallon jug requires a good shake to make sure that the sediment that settles on the bottom of the jug has fully mixed with the liquid. Here's after i gave it a shake and funneled it into my Kwazar spray bottle....
And the microfiber towels used....
Wanted to get a quick 50/50 shot for reference...
Sprayed down the right side of the 50/50 panel, i went pretty heavy on the product, but i wanted to ensure that the panel was evenly coated...
Now after wiping the right side down and removing the tape for reference...
Did a nice job of pulling the dirt from the surface with just enough pressure to keep the microfiber towel in contact with the paint...
Thoughts:
I wish it was a bit nicer out so that i could have gotten some shots with the sun shinning because it does leave a very nice gloss. The product leaves a very slick surface, especially if the vehicle has been clayed recently. I did get to see some nice beading action because it rained again that night, but it was too dark to get a nice photo. I also used the product on the windshield and i have to say that while driving in the rain, i did not have to use the wipers. It was almost like i had applied a glass coating.
The product was extremely easy to use and does not require a lot of equipment to get the job done. This would be great for someone who is looking for something that they can use after a sunday cruise or someone who really doesn't have the time/space to perform conventional washes on a regular basis. The product smells very sweet (like most Chemical Guys products) and didn't seem to cause any issues when coming in contact with my skin.
I think the product worked as intended and i will have to report back on how long the layer of protection lasts. The only possible downside i can see is that it does require a good amount of product and a lot of microfiber towels depending on how dirty the vehicle is. I used about 1.5-2 (16.9oz) bottles full of product to do the entire vehicle and that including the wheel faces (this was on an Acura ILX which is pretty small). I also ran through 10 towels total. With a gallon of product i can get about 7.5 bottles full of product which gives me 3 to 5 washes. Of course, this is highly dependent on how much product is used and how dirty the vehicle is.
Some things i did notice are that after the initial wipe, the product has to be buffed off pretty quickly before it completely dries. If an area does end up being missed and dries, you will notice a haze later on but it can be quickly removed by applying more product and buffing it off. It also seems to be a little more difficult to remove properly on a warm/hot surface or in the sunlight, but thats not that unusual.
The real test would be to see how much dirt or grime this product can remove without causing any swirls or scratches. In order to determine this it would require a full paint correction then follow up by performing maintenance washes using this waterless wash....hmmmm, maybe a future test?
Hope you enjoy!
Chemical Guys describes this product as something that will emulsify dirt away from the vehicles surface then encapsulate the dirt particles in the liquid. This along with the "hyper-surfacants" and "lubricating agents" are what allow the dirt to be wiped from the surface without inducing swirls. Surface scratching has always been my main concern with these types of products.
Well lets get started....
Tools Used:
4-6 Medium Pile Microfiber Towels sectioned in fours
Kwazar Spray Bottle
4-6 Plush Waffle Weave Towels sectioned in fours
Process:
-I started by completely soaking each section that i worked. I went a little heavy on the product, but i wanted to ensure that the surface was covered well enough to suspend any dirt, salt, road grime, etc.
- After letting the product sit for about 10-15 seconds, i misted my waffle weave towel then lightly wiped from right to left in a zig zag pattern.
-After the first pass i quickly inspected the section to make sure no heavy grime was left over before buffing. Then i went ahead and buffed the haze that was left over with my medium pile microfiber towel.
-After buffing i moved on to the next section and repeated the process...
The gallon jug requires a good shake to make sure that the sediment that settles on the bottom of the jug has fully mixed with the liquid. Here's after i gave it a shake and funneled it into my Kwazar spray bottle....
And the microfiber towels used....
Wanted to get a quick 50/50 shot for reference...
Sprayed down the right side of the 50/50 panel, i went pretty heavy on the product, but i wanted to ensure that the panel was evenly coated...
Now after wiping the right side down and removing the tape for reference...
Did a nice job of pulling the dirt from the surface with just enough pressure to keep the microfiber towel in contact with the paint...
Thoughts:
I wish it was a bit nicer out so that i could have gotten some shots with the sun shinning because it does leave a very nice gloss. The product leaves a very slick surface, especially if the vehicle has been clayed recently. I did get to see some nice beading action because it rained again that night, but it was too dark to get a nice photo. I also used the product on the windshield and i have to say that while driving in the rain, i did not have to use the wipers. It was almost like i had applied a glass coating.
The product was extremely easy to use and does not require a lot of equipment to get the job done. This would be great for someone who is looking for something that they can use after a sunday cruise or someone who really doesn't have the time/space to perform conventional washes on a regular basis. The product smells very sweet (like most Chemical Guys products) and didn't seem to cause any issues when coming in contact with my skin.
I think the product worked as intended and i will have to report back on how long the layer of protection lasts. The only possible downside i can see is that it does require a good amount of product and a lot of microfiber towels depending on how dirty the vehicle is. I used about 1.5-2 (16.9oz) bottles full of product to do the entire vehicle and that including the wheel faces (this was on an Acura ILX which is pretty small). I also ran through 10 towels total. With a gallon of product i can get about 7.5 bottles full of product which gives me 3 to 5 washes. Of course, this is highly dependent on how much product is used and how dirty the vehicle is.
Some things i did notice are that after the initial wipe, the product has to be buffed off pretty quickly before it completely dries. If an area does end up being missed and dries, you will notice a haze later on but it can be quickly removed by applying more product and buffing it off. It also seems to be a little more difficult to remove properly on a warm/hot surface or in the sunlight, but thats not that unusual.
The real test would be to see how much dirt or grime this product can remove without causing any swirls or scratches. In order to determine this it would require a full paint correction then follow up by performing maintenance washes using this waterless wash....hmmmm, maybe a future test?
Hope you enjoy!
