Are you on the fence about using waterless car washes? If you are all skeptical about the benefits of using anhydrous products for washing and waxing, sometimes you will fall prey to some misconceptions that surround them. Below are some of the most common myths about the anhydrous details of products debunked.
1. Waterless cleaners will scratch the surface of your car.
As long as you use the right methods, anhydrous product for washing and waxing will not scratch your car. First of all, you need to use 100% cotton fabric to wipe the surface of your car after you apply the formula to it. Wipe lightly and in a circular motion to remove dirt. Avoid rubbing vigorously so that you do not scratch your car.
In addition, be sure to choose an anhydrous formula containing lubricants so that it allows the mud particles to slide off the surface rather than fall on it. In addition, pre-rinse your car if it is littered with dirt or sand, because you cannot clean a vehicle that is contaminated with an anhydrous cleaner only. Also, make sure you use a microfiber towel to soften the waxy haze that remains after you wipe the spray with a terry cloth.
2. Water-free parts are not suitable for the environment.
The Naysayers argument is that anhydrous wash and wax products are not environmentally friendly because they contain chemicals that are released into the air and that run away from your car during heavy rains. Although there is no doubt that every car cleaning product has some environmental impact, the effect of using anhydrous car washes is minimal compared to the available alternatives.
Waterless washing will save you 20 to 50 gallons of water each time you wash your car, and as long as you get a formula that is compatible with VOCs, you do not have to worry that the spray emits a harmful VOC level. Washing your car with detergent and water on the driveway is much more damaging to the planet, as all this soapy water along with the remnants of gasoline, oil and exhaust gases will drain into the streams and wetlands.
3. All non-water products for washing and waxing are the same.
There are several differences between all waterless washers on the market. Some of them enter aerosol cans, while others go to bottles and individual spray pumps. In addition, some brands are carnauba wax and others are Polish. You must also consider whether the product can be applied to both painted surfaces and windows, or if it can be applied only to painted surfaces.
Other factors to keep in mind when you shop around anhydrous washing and waxing products include product odor and environmental friendliness. Remember: not all anhydrous washes meet VOC requirements. In addition, some waterless washes smell like varnish, while others have a pleasant aroma. Obviously, you will want to choose a formula with the latter.
4. Waterless car washes can damage your car's paint.
It is a common misconception that waterless detail products will react with your car's paint and damage it. The truth is that waterless cleaners do protect your car paint by sealing it with a durable coating. If you are still worried about paint damage, use an anhydrous product that is made with carnauba wax, a plant by-product that does not react with paint with guarantee.
5. Using anhydrous cleaning products is more expensive than washing your car with soap and water.
Some people think that it is cheaper to wash their cars with soap and dishwashing and wax using traditional car wax, but this is far from the case. You can save from 20 to 50 gallons of water for washing if you use anhydrous washing and wax, so your water bill will definitely come down. You can also save a lot of money on car care products, since you don’t have to invest in a bucket of polishes, waxes and sponges to make your car look perfect. In addition, you should not use soap to wash to wash your car, because it can damage your car.
6. You can use only anhydrous detailed products for pre-processing and intermediate detailing.
Waterless car wash is designed not only for pre-processing and intermediate detail. It is intended to replace the traditional car wash in general. While it is true that you should not use a waterless wash on a vehicle that has got stuck in dirt or sand, you can still use it with moderate dirt, bugs, tar, juice, and scratches. If your car is dirtier than usual, just let the formula soak for a few minutes before wiping it with a terry cloth.
7. Quick details and waterless car washes are one and the same.
Fast details keep the paint on your car when it just glows dusty and you don't have time to wash and wax your car. The quick parts are not exactly the same as anhydrous laundry and wax products, as they do not have such a high degree of cleaning. Fast details are intended only to add shine to your car; they are not intended to be cleaned.
