Waterless car wash - Toyota Yaris Forums

Cutie Pie #2 · 02-07-2009, 04:43 PM

I just ordered some waterless car wash from ecotouch. Just wanted to know if anyone has used this wash before. Just was curious of how good it works. I ordered the wash and polish for now. We don't have an outside hose, so I always have to go to a car wash or wash it at my parents house.

Here's a link:
http://www.ecotouch.net/

PETERPOOP · 02-07-2009, 05:12 PM

the idea of dragging dirt and stuff across my paint without using water makes me go eek. make sure to use microfiber towels at all times during this.

WeeYari · 02-07-2009, 05:22 PM

I think you're gonna be the guinea pig on this one. Let us know how it works out. Right now I'm with Peter...eeekk!!!!

Return of the Yarii · 02-07-2009, 05:37 PM

I've used Griots Garage waterless car wash and its perfect. I would assume the product you purchased is similiar. No worries....

CTScott · 02-07-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cutie Pie #2

I just ordered some waterless car wash from ecotouch. Just wanted to know if anyone has used this wash before. Just was curious of how good it works. I ordered the wash and polish for now. We don't have an outside hose, so I always have to go to a car wash or wash it at my parents house.

Here's a link:
http://www.ecotouch.net/

I used it a few times on my white Subaru Forrester. It was fine for summer dirty (tree pollen etc.), but definitely a no-go for our winter sand and salt grime, unless I hosed it off first (which of course ruins the whole principal of a waterless wash).

Cutie Pie #2 · 02-07-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

I used it a few times on my white Subaru Forrester. It was fine for summer dirty (tree pollen etc.), but definitely a no-go for our winter sand and salt grime, unless I hosed it off first (which of course ruins the whole principal of a waterless wash).

I'm basically going to be using it for the spring/summer time.

Nagoya_TRD. · 02-09-2009, 01:04 PM

I tried waterless wash a while ago, not this particular brand, on a black car.

It failed miserably.

nsmitchell · 02-09-2009, 04:42 PM

Sounds interesting. I can't wait for the review. Possibly some before and after pics...

supmet · 02-09-2009, 06:00 PM

Contains: Water, Plant-derived surfactants (coconut), Degradable polymers, Soy Solvent, Preservative (.05%). No fragrances, dyes or phosphates.

LIES!!!

Cutie Pie #2 · 02-17-2009, 06:25 PM

I just got the wash yesterday, tried it out today, I had already washed the car at a brushless wash a few days ago so it was pretty clean to begin with. It works good since my car only had a little dirt on it, I don't think it would work good if it was really dirty though. It got dark fast so, I couldn't not take any pictures, next time I will take some before and after pictures.

Klink10 · 02-17-2009, 07:05 PM

Faster and easier sometimes isn't always better. I have to agree with those that say no. Now have I tried it....no. Will I try it....no. Do wish you good luck however.

bearda · 02-18-2009, 07:23 AM

If you don't have access to a hose but can still fill a bucket check out the Optimum no rinse car wash. You can just fill a bucket in your tub once or twice without a hose. I've used it in the summer and it worked pretty well, but I've never tried to take off road salt with it.

id3379 · 02-22-2009, 07:50 PM

i'll stick to my water.

02-07-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	Waterless car wash I just ordered some waterless car wash from ecotouch. Just wanted to know if anyone has used this wash before. Just was curious of how good it works. I ordered the wash and polish for now. We don't have an outside hose, so I always have to go to a car wash or wash it at my parents house. Here's a link: http://www.ecotouch.net/ __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

02-07-2009, 05:22 PM	#3
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,809	I think you're gonna be the guinea pig on this one. Let us know how it works out. Right now I'm with Peter...eeekk!!!! __________________

02-09-2009, 04:42 PM	#8
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	Sounds interesting. I can't wait for the review. Possibly some before and after pics... __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

02-17-2009, 06:25 PM	#10
Cutie Pie #2 View User's Garage Drives: 2014 Honda CR-V LX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delta,PA Posts: 324	I just got the wash yesterday, tried it out today, I had already washed the car at a brushless wash a few days ago so it was pretty clean to begin with. It works good since my car only had a little dirt on it, I don't think it would work good if it was really dirty though. It got dark fast so, I couldn't not take any pictures, next time I will take some before and after pictures. __________________ http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com

02-18-2009, 07:23 AM	#12
bearda View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Mazda3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 116	If you don't have access to a hose but can still fill a bucket check out the Optimum no rinse car wash. You can just fill a bucket in your tub once or twice without a hose. I've used it in the summer and it worked pretty well, but I've never tried to take off road salt with it. __________________

02-07-2009, 05:12 PM	#2
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	the idea of dragging dirt and stuff across my paint without using water makes me go eek. make sure to use microfiber towels at all times during this.

02-07-2009, 05:37 PM	#4
Return of the Yarii Drives: 2007 Sedan S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 53	I've used Griots Garage waterless car wash and its perfect. I would assume the product you purchased is similiar. No worries....

02-09-2009, 01:04 PM	#7
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	I tried waterless wash a while ago, not this particular brand, on a black car. It failed miserably.

02-09-2009, 06:00 PM	#9
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	Contains: Water, Plant-derived surfactants (coconut), Degradable polymers, Soy Solvent, Preservative (.05%). No fragrances, dyes or phosphates. LIES!!!

02-17-2009, 07:05 PM	#11
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	Faster and easier sometimes isn't always better. I have to agree with those that say no. Now have I tried it....no. Will I try it....no. Do wish you good luck however.

02-22-2009, 07:50 PM	#13
id3379 §†ęĄ¶‡Ћ-NCP96 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 727	i'll stick to my water.

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