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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Default "Hose-less" car wash?

I've seen on a few different websites car wash solution that cleamis to be "hose-less", meaning you don't have to rinse it off.

I think this would be perfect for me, as I live in a apartment and don't have access to a outdoor hose to use in washing the car.

Has anyone used this, and can recommend a brand that works good?

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I know washing the regular way is best, but I'd like to be able to keep the car SOMEWHAT clean. I don't even have a non-drive thru carwash anywhere close. It really bums me out looking at a dirty car on such a nice day, and not being able to wash it. Only time I was it is when I'm at my parent's house, about an hour away.

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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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i know what you are talking about, i just cant remember the name of it
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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you might just be better off with some speedshine, and wipe down the car twice a week.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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http://www.autogeek.net/no-rinse-wash.html
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Optimum No Rinse
Quick and Easy Wash

I've used both, and still do.
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Sounds good, I'll try a bottle and see how it goes, I don't have any shady spots...

And with a Sheriff across the street, its hard to keep it wet until its time to dry
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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just do what i do, a bucket of soapy water and a towel would work. I do one side until the bucket is full of dirty water, then refill with fresh soap and water, and do the other side. It may not look like a pro but it helps...and dont forget your shamu to hurry up and dry it off before you waterspots

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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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I use Optimum No Rinse too ,works great and can also be used as a clay lube. All of the Optimum product line is good.
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I'm confused on the physics of this. You wash a car by wetting it so it doesn't scratch, using soap and a mitt to loosen the dirt, and then water to wash it away.

If it's a "no rinse" car wash, where does the dirt go? In the mitt?
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i live in an apt also.... keep the car under the cover when its not in use. i use ICE detail spray to wipe her down.... never had a problem. wax it every friday before the local car show.
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