Waterless Touchup?

Hankaro · 07-23-2022, 09:39 AM

What products do you use for waterless touchups? As in you washed your car yesterday, but now there's a bug splattered on it. (Needs to be waterless...no driveway hose washing allowed in my township.) TIA.

xplct · 07-23-2022, 09:45 AM

Ive always used Honda spray cleaner and polish. But this may change after I get the ceramic coating done.

Mark114 · 07-23-2022, 10:16 AM

Here are two of many threads on the topic:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484594

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490786

“Glen e” and “KirkH” have some great threads on the topic. I use ECH2O and have been happy with the results. You might want to search the Cosmetic Maintenance section for other suggestions.

Gunkk · 07-23-2022, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Hankaro

What products do you use for waterless touchups? As in you washed your car yesterday, but now there's a bug splattered on it. (Needs to be waterless...no driveway hose washing allowed in my township.) TIA.

For bugs & bug-guts, and tar: Turtle Wax Bug-n-Tar remover and an Eagle Edgeless plush microfiber towel. Drip it on and let the stuff soak for AT LEAST 60-90 seconds. Never drag bug parts across dry paint. The carapaces will swirl. Roll your towel and/or Blot + pinch them off.

Afterward, quick detail the area with "Magic Elixer*" and a clean same towel. Just enough soap from the Ech20 to take care of the terpentine residue from the TWB&TR and reload to restore the hydrophobic.

* Magic Elixer:
1 part Carpro Ech20
4 parts Carpro Reload
20 parts Distilled water.

22SS1LE · 07-23-2022, 12:17 PM

Optimum rinse less wash would be a good choice.
Great lubrication for safe cleaning.
No need for a hose. you can fill a bucket with 3 gal of water in the house and wash the car. Put some in a spray bottle and pre treat the car before you put a microfiber mitt to it.
That should give lots of lubrication for safe washing
All in all use a total of 3+ gal and no hose needed
I hardly ever do hose washes anymore and 90% of car washing I do is with ONR. If it is really dirty I will give it a pre rinse and you could do a pre hose at a DIY car wash if it was to dirty to start with ONR
ONR is the original and was created by Dr. Ghodoussi he helped to create modern clear coat. So he knows a thing or two on cleaning it

I recommend the Optimum sponge over MF wash mitt
https://www.autoality.com/store/pc/O...ge-92p7520.htm

https://www.autoality.com/store/pc/O...mula-92p80.htm

Hankaro · 07-23-2022, 12:44 PM

Thanks for the responses so far. But just to be clear, I'm looking for something to spot clean small areas in between full washes.

22SS1LE · 07-23-2022, 02:46 PM

ONR again.
you can mix it up as a quick detailer in a bottle.
Use as a quick detailer and clay bar lubricant, mix 1oz of ONR to 16oz of water

NashZL1 · 07-24-2022, 07:12 AM

I use Meguiar's Waterless Wash. I buy it by the gallon when available.

https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...26-26-oz-spray

VINCETHEGIANT · 07-26-2022, 05:55 PM

the trick is really have a good coat of wax on before the splat..then soak it in your favorite spray and let it soften up and it should wipe rite off? works for me every time.

keep_hope_alive · 09-19-2022, 05:39 PM

This is what detail sprays are for. Plenty to choose from, pick your favorite. But realize, if you drag dirt or debris without proper lubrication, you scratch.

joekd · 09-20-2022, 08:13 AM

Chemical guys V07 quick detailer, have always gotten best results using it

I buy it by the gallon, keep one smaller spray bottle in the car for quick car show touchups and a much larger spray bottle on my work bench for garage clean ups

As mentioned use plenty of spray to prevent dry wiping

RamAir02 · 09-20-2022, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keep_hope_alive

This is what detail sprays are for. Plenty to choose from, pick your favorite. But realize, if you drag dirt or debris without proper lubrication, you scratch.

Yeah sounds like you just want a good detail spray OP. There are so many out there. My last few bottles have been Auto Fanatic 007 Gloss Enhancer. I'm a fan, but there are lots of great options.

Robby5323 · 09-23-2022, 01:45 PM

Poorboys works great for me. I've been using it for years. My cars hardly ever see a hose and a bucket. https://www.autogeek.net/pbsaw128.ht...ent=Ad%20group

Grumpy1 · 10-01-2022, 10:43 PM

Adams waterless wash or detail spray….

07-23-2022, 09:39 AM	#1
Hankaro Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: PA Posts: 66	Waterless Touchup? What products do you use for waterless touchups? As in you washed your car yesterday, but now there's a bug splattered on it. (Needs to be waterless...no driveway hose washing allowed in my township.) TIA. Last edited by Hankaro; 07-23-2022 at 09:41 AM. Reason: typo

07-23-2022, 09:45 AM	#2
xplct Drives: 2022 camaro 2ss 1LE Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: FL Posts: 213	Ive always used Honda spray cleaner and polish. But this may change after I get the ceramic coating done. __________________

07-23-2022, 10:16 AM	#3
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Here are two of many threads on the topic: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484594 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490786 “Glen e” and “KirkH” have some great threads on the topic. I use ECH2O and have been happy with the results. You might want to search the Cosmetic Maintenance section for other suggestions. Last edited by Mark114; 07-23-2022 at 10:27 AM.

07-23-2022, 12:17 PM	#5
22SS1LE Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE 6M Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 511 View My Garage	Optimum rinse less wash would be a good choice. Great lubrication for safe cleaning. No need for a hose. you can fill a bucket with 3 gal of water in the house and wash the car. Put some in a spray bottle and pre treat the car before you put a microfiber mitt to it. That should give lots of lubrication for safe washing All in all use a total of 3+ gal and no hose needed I hardly ever do hose washes anymore and 90% of car washing I do is with ONR. If it is really dirty I will give it a pre rinse and you could do a pre hose at a DIY car wash if it was to dirty to start with ONR ONR is the original and was created by Dr. Ghodoussi he helped to create modern clear coat. So he knows a thing or two on cleaning it I recommend the Optimum sponge over MF wash mitt https://www.autoality.com/store/pc/O...ge-92p7520.htm https://www.autoality.com/store/pc/O...mula-92p80.htm __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake

07-23-2022, 02:46 PM	#7
22SS1LE Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE 6M Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 511 View My Garage	ONR again. you can mix it up as a quick detailer in a bottle. Use as a quick detailer and clay bar lubricant, mix 1oz of ONR to 16oz of water __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake

07-23-2022, 12:44 PM	#6
Hankaro Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: PA Posts: 66	Thanks for the responses so far. But just to be clear, I'm looking for something to spot clean small areas in between full washes.

07-24-2022, 07:12 AM	#8
NashZL1 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 216	I use Meguiar's Waterless Wash. I buy it by the gallon when available. https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...26-26-oz-spray __________________ Randy in Nashville 2022 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 A10 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 2020 Genesis G90 Ultimate 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL450 2017 Corvette Grand Sport A8 2016 Hyundai Equus Ultimate 1971 Datsun 240Z

07-26-2022, 05:55 PM	#9
VINCETHEGIANT Drives: '20 SS/1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Lafayette,Indiana Posts: 34	the trick is really have a good coat of wax on before the splat..then soak it in your favorite spray and let it soften up and it should wipe rite off? works for me every time.

09-19-2022, 05:39 PM	#10
keep_hope_alive Electrical Engineer Drives: 2023 1SS A10 Black Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 775	This is what detail sprays are for. Plenty to choose from, pick your favorite. But realize, if you drag dirt or debris without proper lubrication, you scratch. __________________ 2023 1SS A10 Black NPP/C2U/H72 - Daily Driver Historically an Accord and Camry owner with self-performed maintenance/repair. 1100: 5/3/22 . . . . . . . 2000: 6/25/22 . . . . . .4000: 8/17/22 . . . . . . . 6000: 9/10/22 Daily Driver mileage update: 22k mi. @ April 2024 New Engine @ 22,600 Build Log: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...6#post11353116

09-20-2022, 08:13 AM	#11
joekd Drives: 2018 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CT Posts: 449	Chemical guys V07 quick detailer, have always gotten best results using it I buy it by the gallon, keep one smaller spray bottle in the car for quick car show touchups and a much larger spray bottle on my work bench for garage clean ups As mentioned use plenty of spray to prevent dry wiping __________________

09-23-2022, 01:45 PM	#13
Robby5323 Drives: 2022 LT1 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: East Texas Posts: 5	Poorboys works great for me. I've been using it for years. My cars hardly ever see a hose and a bucket. https://www.autogeek.net/pbsaw128.ht...ent=Ad%20group

10-01-2022, 10:43 PM	#14
Grumpy1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue A10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Covington LA Posts: 646	Adams waterless wash or detail spray….

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