[mci services]

iam normally on the window cleaning section but just have a general queiry. waterless car cleaning solution, what is it, does it work, or is it just another magic solution that will come to nothing

[rob fryer]

Started valeting cars 20 plus years ago seen this poop before and thats what it is, Dirt is abrasive,Wipe it along the surface it will scratch , bigger the grit the bigger the scratch, pre spray water,dwell,wash soft sponge,dry with damp leather , some times the old way is still the best.

[The Great One]

Hi

I had a set up a couple of years back with the waterless stuff.

It is actually excellent kit, never seen a shine like it.

With valeting (as it can take about 2-3 hours) you need to charge a higher price as you are detailing the car. Most people don't want to pay the higher price, they just want it cleaned, we have a local guy here in Brighton (Robbie Ragio) and his static car wash has help make him a millionaire.

h ttp://www.absolutebrighton.tv/robbie-raggio.html

people generally want to pay around a fiver plus for a pressure wash and you can add depending what service you want to give.

There is a franchise waterless car service that you can research, they can charge upto £80 for a merc or BMW.

h ttp://www.waterlessdetailers.co.uk/valeting

Some of the stuff is fantastic for window cleaning, the bird poo and resin remover are great as is the glass cleaner.

There is the american stuff Dri Wash & guard

www.go-waterless.co.uk/ultra-ion.asp?types=yes&type=Dri+Wash+N+Guard+%3E+Waterless+Car+Wash

Good luck

Regards

Martin

[Joe H]

I use a waterless product called ProShine - got it off Ideal World shopping channel.

The bottle says "Carnauba Wax Formula". An American product distributed by Worlds 1st, Norwich. Web site is www.sprayandshine.co.uk

Use it with a microfibre cloth and it really does put a shine on - and its quick too.

[rob fryer]

It may shine but you wipe dirt of paint work and it will scatch try it on a new black car in the sun and watch the smile fall from your face

[mci services]

cheers lads i have no interest in it just wanted to advise a couple of mates who are talking about setting up valeting without any water supply, no van, i think they are off thier heads but they are sure this waterless cleaning is going to work

[BDCS]

Its like waterless carpet cleaning - it will appeal to the green freaks that don't have a bath or shower

[mci services]

Its like waterless carpet cleaning - it will appeal to the green freaks that don't have a bath or shower

thats what i thought but thats not what they are targeting i think they are barking up the wrong tree, i tend to agree to robs views to be honest

[The Great One]

Its like waterless carpet cleaning - it will appeal to the green freaks that don't have a bath or shower

I am a waterless carpet cleaner and have been for almost 5 years, oh,  I shower every day & I'm not a 'Green Freak'

Even if you use water, you will scratch the car, look at you car at an angle, you will see the cobweb scratches.

Regards

Martin

[Joe H]

It may shine but you wipe dirt of paint work and it will scatch try it on a new black car in the sun and watch the smile fall from your face

I never had a black car, but have used the stuff I was referring to on a maroon car.
Did'nt see any more scratches then it already had from all those years of washing with warm "soapy" water.