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[Andy B]

Anyone used any of these waterless products to clean their car? It doesn't seem right to me to clean a car without at least washing the cr4p from it using a hose or bucket of water first. You must surely end up with scratched paint with stuff like http://www.greasedlightning.co.uk/index.php     

[YZ250]

Never used them as I'm of the same opinion as you.  A sure way to get swirls I would imagine.

[Olympia5776]

I remember a thread on this about a year ago where a couple on here had used it and were quite pleased with the results .

Me ? I said then and will again , I'd rather chew metal foil ...............

[Del Boy]

Yep I use it on every car I've got, as long as you use a clean microfibre you shouldn't get any scratches  . Gives very good results.

[Lazydocker]

I've seen it used and it really does defy everything you think and work really well, although obviously it wouldn't work if it's caked with mud

[cem_devecioglu]

cheapest and easiest way is always water.. sometimes I wash 2 cars 3-4 times a week   I dont need another expense

[YZ250]

Yep I use it on every car I've got, as long as you use a clean microfibre you shouldn't get any scratches  . Gives very good results.

Is it more for last minute preparation on an already clean car that's picked up a couple of days dust. 
Might come in handy, I could clean the car in the car park while SWMBO's shopping. 

[jonny2112]

Yep I use it on every car I've got, as long as you use a clean microfibre you shouldn't get any scratches  . Gives very good results.

Is it more for last minute preparation on an already clean car that's picked up a couple of days dust. 
Might come in handy, I could clean the car in the car park while SWMBO's shopping. 

Good thinking 

[omega3000]

cheapest and easiest way is always water.. sometimes I wash 2 cars 3-4 times a week   I dont need another expense

I have plenty of soft rain water for sale  Just washing the car now once a week takes me 2 hrs  body ain't what it use to be including the car 

[Del Boy]

Yep I use it on every car I've got, as long as you use a clean microfibre you shouldn't get any scratches  . Gives very good results.

Is it more for last minute preparation on an already clean car that's picked up a couple of days dust. 
Might come in handy, I could clean the car in the car park while SWMBO's shopping. 

Pretty much yeah, obviously if it's caked in mud then you can't use it, however if it's just dusty or got a little bit of dirt on it then its fine. .

[tigers_gonads]

The question is, what in the bottle ?

I'd have thought that anything with silicon in will screw the paint / laquer up after a few applications 

[Del Boy]

The question is, what in the bottle ?

I'd have thought that anything with silicon in will screw the paint / laquer up after a few applications 

Personally I've just gone over to AutoSmart as my main product supplier, their stuff is really top quality too, and I know the Rep so 5 litres is a good price to me. Meguiars quick detailer is good, Triple Wax is like £3 a bottle and just a bloody good job too! Auto Glym isn't bad either. They all do roughly the same thing, and I'd say that value for money Triple Wax Waterless wash & shine wins hands down.

[biggriffin]

I've used these products on trucks and cars and found the best way of using them is wash the veichle first then use the waterless polish they do work well. Polish a complete tractor unit in 20mins. Then reapply as an when using the 3 cloth system.
1st cloth to apply
2nd to remove
3rd to finish polish.

[Andy B]

So, it seems that the general consensus is, that as long as the vehicle isn't caked in sh1te, they're pretty good. 

[waspy]

The question is, what in the bottle ?

I'd have thought that anything with silicon in will screw the paint / laquer up after a few applications 

A lot of polishes contain silicons nowadays.