Washing without water?

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sinbad

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I store my convertible during our Chicago winters. I normally perform a complete wash and detail prior to covering. Unforturnately, this year I didn't get around to washing in time. Current outdoor temps are around 18 deg. and my garage doesn't have a drain. Is there a product that can clean in lieu of washing prior to detailing that you guys recommend? I was thinking of using Megs Quick Detailer spray. I am worried about scratching while wiping the dirt even though I will follow with PC7424 & FPII/glaze/FMJ. If there isn't anything safe, then I will probably wait until spring and just do an interior detail.
 
Should I be considered with sratching? Any special precautions I should take when using QEW or Poorboy's S&W?
 
Anytime you run something across the paint, you run the risk of scratching the paint. There's a great writeup by Tom on QEW in the Hall of Fame. Here's the link

http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=32078



I mainly keep an eye on my media I'm using whenever I use these two products. I induced some swirls in my paint once when I tried a junky turtle wax mitt someone gave me.

In general, I use QEW when the car is slightly dirty and S&W when it's less dirty.



Just take your time your first time around with it and you'll be fine.
 
I ended up getting a bottle of S&W at today's detailfest... I've never used this product before. Is it applied like a conventional detailing spray? What's the difference between spray &wipe and spray & gloss? I just saw it suggested in this thread so I might as well ask :-D
 
Neothin said:
I ended up getting a bottle of S&W at today's detailfest... I've never used this product before. Is it applied like a conventional detailing spray? What's the difference between spray &wipe and spray & gloss?
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S&W is used mainly as a waterless wash, but has its limitations. You can also use it to clean leather, vinyl, and glass. S&W contains no gloss enhancing properties, has more lubrication than soap and water, and has more cleaning surfactants than traditional detail sprays.



Unlike S&W, S&G contains gloss enhancers and I believe a little polymer protection if memory serves me right. I don't use S&G, but only S&W.



If you have both products, I would use S&W first, then follow up with S&G. However, depending on how dirty the area is you're cleaning, you could skip the S&W and go directly with S&G.
 
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