BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > E90/E92 M3 Technical Topics > Wash, Wax, Detail, Cosmetic Maintenance & Repairs
 
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      08-31-2018, 02:52 PM   #1
jayscoobs
New Member
6
Rep
27
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (0)

Best waterless car wash?

Does anyone have experience with waterless car wash and if so which product is best?

My car just got a crazy full detail that took 9 hours and I just want to keep it clean. I don't have easy access to water for washing it every weekend. Car during the week is in a garage at work or under my carport at home so it doesn't get very dirty, just a really light layer of dust especially on the rear.
Appreciate 0
      08-31-2018, 04:48 PM   #2
dkexige
Lieutenant
dkexige's Avatar
Canada
62
Rep
531
Posts

Drives: E90 M3, 8J TTRS
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Cambridge, MA

iTrader: (4)

Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax. I used it exclusively for a year while I lived in an apartment, and still use it in the winter washing it in my garage. If the car is excessively dirty, take it to a touchless wash first (on the cheapest option), then follow-up with rinseless at home.

I have the regular ONR as well, and it is a little more versatile in its usage, but for 'maintenance wash' I prefer the wash&wax. I've tried the chemical guys eco wash as well and prefer ONR over it by quite a bit.

Ammo frothe is interesting and might be worth a try as well, but I'm happy with ONR.
__________________
Appreciate 1
EnVe461037.50
      08-31-2018, 05:46 PM   #3
dparm
Stop the hate, get a V8
dparm's Avatar
United_States
3850
Rep
8,625
Posts

Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Frisco, TX

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dkexige View Post
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax.

/discussion
__________________
Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan
Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
Appreciate 1
EnVe461037.50
      09-01-2018, 08:32 AM   #4
EnVe46
Major
EnVe46's Avatar
1038
Rep
1,216
Posts

Drives: 11 E90 M3 LeMansBlue
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl

iTrader: (1)

Optimum no rinse then before wiping dry, spray each panel with diluted CarPro Ech2o. Ech2o will act as a glossifier and help with drying as well as lubrication.

I used ONR exclusively for about a year and still go for light cleaning. One thing I do now as I'm in an apartment is go to a do it yourself, and hose off with the high pressure water, then spray ONR diluted in spray bottle and use microfiber towels in bucket with ONR to clean, spray Ech2o and dry. This has worked great when it's heavy than a dusting
__________________
2011.5 E90 M3
LeMans Blue
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:50 PM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST