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[Clouseau]

Has anyone tried one of those "no water" products like 'Body Shield Pro' or 'Mantis Instant Shine'?  I've seen the infomercials, but frankly I wouldn't want to use one of these to clean a dirty car. Firstly I'd be concerned about potentially scratching the surface with a rogue spec of grit (despite what they say) and secondly for the price of a bottle it wouldn't last long!

I was thinking of using this after washing the dirt from the car and after the watermarks had dried. Less hassle perhaps than a chammy followed by a layer of polish??...

Anyone tried it?

[Lazydocker]

Never used it but seen it used. Works well on a mildly dirty surface and gives a nice shine

[Lazydocker]

Oh... And I wouldn't use it on a dirty car either

[Jimbob]

prob similar to quick detailer you get in the clay kits

[Steve Brookman]

I've used Showroom Shine for many years on the cars and caravan. Very good stuff-I was sceptical before using it-but it does give a very good shine and is quick to use.

Steve

[Dishevelled Den]

Never used it but seen it used. Works well on a mildly dirty surface and gives a nice shine

Oh... And I wouldn't use it on a dirty car either

I would certainly agree with both of those statements.

I have found the products good for maintaining an easy shine on the paint - after I wash the car.

[cem_devecioglu]

whats wrong with using cheapo water

[Clouseau]

Well, nothing really ... but living in a hard water area the water marks on my car are very noticeable.

Just popped out to Halfords and bought some  Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax (£9.99) ... given the car a complete coat including windows inside and out in about 20 minutes.  It has a very fine mist and I used very little spray to cover.  No watermarks, nice shiny finish. No more chammying for me!

[Vamps]

Well, nothing really ... but living in a hard water area the water marks on my car are very noticeable.

Just popped out to Halfords and bought some  Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax (£9.99) ... given the car a complete coat including windows inside and out in about 20 minutes.  It has a very fine mist and I used very little spray to cover.  No watermarks, nice shiny finish. No more chammying for me!

That's worth knowing.....

[flyer 0712]

yep  i have used these water less polishes..they do do the job ok  did not scratch my car at all...although i do find that it shines up very well and looks good....having said that i do wash and polish every third time...just makes me feel better     lol

[STMO123]

I put my car through an 'up and over' once a month, whether it needs it or not.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I put my car through an 'up and over' once a month, whether it needs it or not.

French steel and water......Do they mix?......

[Amigo]

I'm dubious but open minded. A friends brother is about to start up self employed valeting your car at work/home etc using such products & has researched carefully.
   Even if you can not scratch the paint i still reckon a good wash with a proper car shampoo removes road dirt/salt etc before polishing.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

A bucket of water and a few squirts of Fairy is all I use.