Washing car with little water?

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Is there a way to do that if the paint and chrome are pristine? Last I knew dirt scratches paint, yet there are all kinds of "waterless products". Seems those are a risk. My truck only sees dust, high desert.

No getting around spraying the brake dust off the wheels it would seem. I've only washed the truck once so far. Mother's soap, water, followed by Ammo "paint moisturizer", which is nice stuff.

[Sheepdip]

I use Sprayway Ammonia Free Foaming Glass Cleaner on all my cars and the paint still looks and shines like new. Buy it by the case at Dollar General. This paint job is 20 years old now

[67C10Step]

^^^I started using Sprayway glass cleaner a few years ago and have expanded its use to the rubber floor mat in my 67, and also isn't bad as a first step oil and grease remover when prepping for paint.

[Mid-Pack]

I`ve been using waterless cleaners for some time. Currently using Turtle Wax Ceramic 3-in-1 Detailer (waterless cleaner) with great results. Use a 300 to 500 gsm microfiber towel, preferable 500. Lifts the dirt off and leaves a smooth, slippery protected finish. Best results when applying in shade with a cool body surface. Turtle Wax has stepped up their game and makes quality products now, with great reviews. You can use it on wheels, too.
I`ve also used Meguiar`s Waterless wash & wax with great results.
Of course, it depends how much dirt your talking about. Too much, then soap and water is a must. Overall, I find it less work and less time consuming to maintain the cleaning of your car. Rather than letting the dirt accumulate and having to completely wash the vehicle.

[Dead Parrot]

Use an air compressor blow gun to blow the dust off. Dust blown off is dust not scratching anything if you have to do more.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered the sprayway ammonia free. Will suit the engine bay and undercarriage too. Good idea about blowing it off first. I use my shop blower vac.

[Sheepdip]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered the sprayway ammonia free. Will suit the engine bay and undercarriage too.

Engine Bay/Motor I use "LA's Totally Awesome" at 100% strength not diluted. It's an amazing degreaser, get it at Dollar General or Amazon. Also ammonia free.

https://www.amazon.com/128oz-Refills...bJg1M4IhmYMQEl

[LT7A]

Interesting info here. I can't quite get to where I don't think that water is still beneficial to lifting away dirt, but some of you guys are showing great results and some may live where water washing is restricted. Thanks for this info. I like the grease cutter info too. I use Dawn dish detergent in a spray bottle about 1:20 with water. Works well on moderately oily stuff. I see now that Dawn also makes a heavy duty degreaser that I'll have to try.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Well I gave suggestions a go. Basically blew it off. Washed the tires and wheels, and put the hose away. Then applied the ammonia free as suggested. I used a moderately rung-out terry cloth in a bucket, and rinsed with the same, cuz I'm anal and trust water more than the spray can, I guess, heck I don't know. At this point lots of water marks, though little water used. Followed that with Ammo Moisturizer, which I was going to do anyway. Worked well, thank you for the suggestions.

Oh, and if you're not completely satisfied your window cleaner, get Invisible Glass, cuz it is.

[Loco83]

Meguiars Ultimate Waterless Wash and Wax works for me, easy wipe on and off, leaves a just waxed shine.

[weq92f]

Originally Posted by Loco83

Meguiars Ultimate Waterless Wash and Wax works for me, easy wipe on and off, leaves a just waxed shine.

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This is what I carry around to shows. Some of them are quite the drive so I use this once I get parked. Also leaves the surface feeling like it was just waxed!

-Kevin