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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Meguiars Waterless cleaner?

MeguiarsDirect.com: Ultimate Wash & Wax Anywhere

Anyone have any reviews? looks good but still not sure about it lol
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Can't say that I would use that to actually wash a car. I would feel like I would just be grinding dirt into the car with something like that. Would probably be fine to use after a wash or something. I'd use it as a spray detailer but nothing more.
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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I found some reviews on the meguiars forum and they seem to love it
Ultimate Wash & Wax Anywhere - Page 3

Im with you with not wanting to "Wash a car" with it thou. Looks to be good to clean it up a little after a roadtrip or something thou. but at 17 bucks a bottle. Wow
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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I use a waterless wash sometimes but you have to know when you can get away with it. Personally, I only use if in case of very fine dust or fingerprints. If it's been windy or the car is dirty, there's no substitute for a 2-bucket wash (after a high pressure rinse!).

Waterless wash typically contains more lubricants than say a detail spray, which prevents scratching. Also, a waterless wash wipe down is not as harsh on your wax coat as a soapy bucket wash.

I use this product from Adams, at only 9.95 it's a lot cheaper than the Meguiar's...

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Old Feb 5, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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I used the meguairs at work today and it seemd pretty good. I'll have to give that Adams a try
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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Adams is going to rape me lol. Made a cart of everything I wanted after watching all their videos and it topped around $350 bucks lol.. Hows Turbowax compare to Adams?
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotaspeir
Adams is going to rape me lol. Made a cart of everything I wanted after watching all their videos and it topped around $350 bucks lol.. Hows Turbowax compare to Adams?
LOL yeah that tends to happen. Just a tip you can save some money by buying the porter cable online (assuming that's included in your cart). That initial investment hurts but trust me with their stuff you'll have so much fun detailing your car! Everything just works and in addition it smells nice too lol
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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I'll stick to washing my car. Might try it one day though
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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I bought a bottle, damn good stuff, and did not scratch my paint just like advertised! Works great, because I am **** about slightly dirty cars. I did all three of the cars today, and it has me sold.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 05:45 PM
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I bought a bottle, damn good stuff, and did not scratch my paint just like advertised! Works great, because I am **** about slightly dirty cars. I did all three of the cars today, and it has me sold.
Im impressed by it also. Saved a lot of time at work on the cars. I go over it with the ultimate wax also to give it more of a shine.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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I love it, and will be buying a lot more of this stuff.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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This stuff scares the crap out of me. All I can picture is swirl marks all over when I am done.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dakotaspeir
Adams is going to rape me lol. Made a cart of everything I wanted after watching all their videos and it topped around $350 bucks lol.. Hows Turbowax compare to Adams?
x2 i came across those vids somehow and nrxt thing i know i'm thinking ' i wanna buy everything they use' and yea the prices aint pretty. 10 bucks for their waterless wash though thats not too bad!

op, i just wouldn't do it if i didn't have to, or if the car is BARELY dirty. no matter how 'clean' it isi just don't wanna put up with swirls ands cratches, not to mention the amount of towels that i'ld go through just doing one wash
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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I tried both of them now. The Adams smells like green apples and Im not sure of the weird sour smell of fruit. I love the adams one, it feels like it is 100x slicker than any detail spray I've used before. I go over really lightly with a California duster and then soak the car and I use around 3 towels. I'll probably be ordering a gallon of here before too long lol.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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hmm thats pretty awesome so rly no scratches and junk left behind with just a few towel uses? like i'm worried about it leaving 'soap spots' or something
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by riceburner
hmm thats pretty awesome so rly no scratches and junk left behind with just a few towel uses? like i'm worried about it leaving 'soap spots' or something
Nope not I have seen. Here is the way I have followed to use it..

Junkman's "Proper Use of Waterless Wash" Videos - Adam's Polishes Forums
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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boomer has a review but since he voiced his dissatisfaction with the managment in this establishment hes not allowed to share his insight. he was just talking about it the other day and he liked it. but for more details youde have to ask him.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Kahless
boomer has a review but since he voiced his dissatisfaction with the managment in this establishment hes not allowed to share his insight. he was just talking about it the other day and he liked it. but for more details youde have to ask him.
. Boomer is the one who made me go out and try them lol. Im sure he would have a good review on the long term use of it
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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I have used Meguiar's Quick Detailer before six months and I am impressed with it's result. It is designed as a practical supplement to periodic washing. It looks really good on your white paint. My personal opinion for it is very good.
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