I saw a link to this product on lifehacker.com :
http://www.greenearthcarwash.com/products.html

Do you think that would work well on an Element? What about the Tire shine thing on the plastic dash?

Has anyone used this and it work or do I need to play guineas pig?

Thanks.

Nevermind.... after doing some more reading... products like this appear to only work well AFTER water washing your car initially. I think I can do without washing the car twice.

It sounds more like dusting polish than car wash. Although I do think it's funny that the "waterless" car wash is "water-based":rolleyes:

Yeah. I guess the "Green" gimmicks are going to start appearing more and more.

Looks like I'm back to good old fashioned soap and water.

Thanks for the feedback Al

I have been using this for 15+ years, doesn't matter how dirty it is!


http://www.dri-wash.us/

I have been using this for 15+ years, doesn't matter how dirty it is!


http://www.dri-wash.us/

I've used the Dry-Wash and Guard as well and I liked it. I've never used it on my surrent Element but my previous one. I've used it on several of my patrol cars, two Lexus cars that I owned after my initial purchase of it from a co-worker who is a distributor, I ended up buying some more. In fact, I still have the aeresol bottle in the garage with some product in it but I think it's gone bad. As stated above, it doesn't matter how dirty the car is, you just put on and then wipe it off. I did use the same pad or cloth all the time as you have product in it but it only takes a little. Just because it's me, if I had any sort of material on the car like sand that may have been within the road spray or little debree that I feel could scratch my finish, I would rinse the car off and dry it before using the product. It doesn't work with H2O. It is a decent product however. I moved a lot of this product because people saw my cars and asked me what I used and when I told them they wanted it. I got it from my guy who suggested that I become a distributor since I moved more product than he did. I didn't have the time but wouldn't have minded a cut on his profits since I was doing his lef work. Anyway, I digress!

It's good stuff and I never had a bad experienc with it. I wasn't really fond of the vinyl dressing or tire dress but the Dry-Wash & Guard was cool!

Chozn;
Thanks for explaining it in more detail, I was getting ready to go to work, I just briefly stated it's use. I too am a distributor, but don't push the product that much. I just like to use it on all my vehicles and buy at discount:cool: But anyone who asks about it, gets a sample and a quick demo. It sells itself.

Bob

Chozn;
Thanks for explaining it in more detail, I was getting ready to go to work, I just briefly stated it's use. I too am a distributor, but don't push the product that much. I just like to use it on all my vehicles and buy at discount:cool: But anyone who asks about it, gets a sample and a quick demo. It sells itself.

Bob

That it does on selling it self. I never pushed it either but people would see my cars and say WOW! I got to have what you're using. My guy would sometimes offer me other products for the sale. He strongly suggested that I sell it since I have a way and the gift of gab but I too just like using a good product. The aeresol bottle makes it last so much longer and it's the safe and enviromentally friendly way to spray things. In fact I checked my bottle and it's dead since I left product in it so long, in the heat of the garage and the winter cold that it swelled up and no longer will hold a seal but I probably will get some more of the product to use on the Mrs. Civic. Should make that NBP stand tall. I'll have to keep your info handy for ordering. I like to patronize people I know or associate with over those I don't and see me just as another dollar $ign.

Chozn.......a lawman.....pushing product. Shame,shame,shame.:D

Seriously, is this more of a detailing wipe or is it a full-blown car wash?

I would like to try Dri-Wash 'n Guard Ultra-Ion. It says it works great for glass and chrome. What about black plastic panels? If not good on the plastic, I was wondering about the Tire Treatment for them. Chozn4service, why do you not care for the tire treatment?

accordn2me;
The Ultra Ion is the newer version of the Dri-Wash, for the modern day paints, has something to do with the pigments. When you are done with doing the entire car with a wash cloth size rag, use the dirty residue side to buff your windows, it is like rain-x after buffing out! Good on chrome too.
I use the tire shine (store bought) on my panels, it works great. You can't use Dr-Wash on any "pouros" surface, it will be hard to get off:neutral:. The Dri-Wash tire treatment is ok if you like the strawberry smell and a satin finish, it won't make it shine:mad:.

Bob

Thanks for the info. I definitely wouldn't like strawberry scented tire treatment. But I think I'll try the dri-wash.

accordn2me;
The Ultra Ion is the newer version of the Dri-Wash, for the modern day paints, has something to do with the pigments. When you are done with doing the entire car with a wash cloth size rag, use the dirty residue side to buff your windows, it is like rain-x after buffing out! Good on chrome too.
I use the tire shine (store bought) on my panels, it works great. You can't use Dr-Wash on any "pouros" surface, it will be hard to get off:neutral:. The Dri-Wash tire treatment is ok if you like the strawberry smell and a satin finish, it won't make it shine:mad:.

Bob


Exactly why I didn't care for it. The smell and the shine wasn't what I expected but the DryWash&Guard is good stuff.

I've used the Dry-Wash and Guard as well and I liked it. .......Just because it's me, if I had any sort of material on the car like sand that may have been within the road spray or little debree that I feel could scratch my finish, I would rinse the car off and dry it before using the product. It doesn't work with H2O.

We get ALOT of road crap on our vehicles up here, and I am also concerned about dri-washing my E with all the sand and "normal" road grime on the paint. Anyway, how easily does it "rinse" off prior to re-applying? I would have do this EVERY time during the winter. I can't believe, no matter how good the product may be, that it's good for the paint to dry wash with sandy road grime. But, if, with a good rinse, I can use the product as directed with good results....... :rolleyes::smile::smile:

We get ALOT of road crap on our vehicles up here, and I am also concerned about dri-washing my E with all the sand and "normal" road grime on the paint. Anyway, how easily does it "rinse" off prior to re-applying? I would have do this EVERY time during the winter. I can't believe, no matter how good the product may be, that it's good for the paint to dry wash with sandy road grime. But, if, with a good rinse, I can use the product as directed with good results....... :rolleyes::smile::smile:

Please check out the web site, it is more helpful on a lot of things.

http://dri-wash.com

Bob

http://www.dri-wash.us/eti/dwgq&a.html

Q: How dirty is extremely dirty when applying DRI WASH 'n GUARD® directly on dirt?

A: Mud, clay, granules, heavy salt spray, bugs, heavy tar and tree sap are examples of things that cannot and should not be polished with DRI WASH 'n GUARD®. Let common sense be your guide-if in doubt, rinse off the vehicle before applying DRI WASH 'n GUARD®.

ETA:It goes on to say you must start w/ a completely dry car. Also, this stuff doesn't work on the black panels, so you're gonna have to wash them some kinda way. It would be nice to have one product that does it all.

Maybe it's just me but this sounds like washing your dishes before you put them in the dishwasher.

LOL! Doesn't everybody rinse their dishes before putting them in the dishwasher? I would guess the dw manual would advise you to.

Please check out the web site, it is more helpful on a lot of things.

http://dri-wash.com

Bob

Hell I'm sold!

Bob, would this be the place that you would recommend us consumer hacks get it online? I noticed there are a couple of different web sites, dri-wash.com, .net, etc.

Or...if you are a distributor...shouldn't I just be getting it through you? :D

Maybe it's just me but this sounds like washing your dishes before you put them in the dishwasher.


All I know is I never, everf washed my car before using the Dry-Wash & Guard. No matter how dirty my ride was, I just put it on and by the time I got around the car to where my starting point was, I started taking it off. Now any person with good solid reasoning would know that that if you have some sort of debree on the surface, you need to rinse it so you're not scratching your finish. Over all, I like the stuff and will order some more for the Mrs. car.

Hell I'm sold!

Bob, would this be the place that you would recommend us consumer hacks get it online? I noticed there are a couple of different web sites, dri-wash.com, .net, etc.

Or...if you are a distributor...shouldn't I just be getting it through you? :D

;-)Depending on where you are located, I could get it to you, but, go to that site, www.dri-wash.com and sign on as a distributor and save even more when you order. Plus get many helpful hints an ideas from them, Del is good people.

Bob

Since the rear seats in the LX are not the special water/stain repellant fabric that Honda uses on the front seats :mad:, do you think this dri-wash product would be good to treat them with? Is it like Scotchguard?

Since the rear seats in the LX are not the special water/stain repellant fabric that Honda uses on the front seats :mad:, do you think this dri-wash product would be good to treat them with? Is it like Scotchguard?

NO... use scotch guard or boot guard.

Bob

I cant believe no one has mentioned Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine......

I have been using this for 15+ years, doesn't matter how dirty it is!


http://www.dri-wash.us/

Thanks spotman

I cant believe no one has mentioned Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine......

Optimum No Rinse has to be the best so far two buckets, a good washmitt ,some microfibers and your set . high end detailers use this stuff on Ferrari's and so on .. I use it on my Black pearl element with no scratches if there is more dirt than usual pre rinse the loose or use a pesticide sprayer with ONR to pre soak

I cant believe no one has mentioned Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine......

Optimum No Rinse has to be the best so far two buckets, a good washmitt ,some microfibers and your set . high end detailers use this stuff on Ferrari's and so on .. I use it on my Black pearl element with no scratches if there is more dirt than usual pre rinse the loose or use a pesticide sprayer with ONR to pre soak

Agreed! For all but the heaviest, nastiest, caked-on soiling, ONR is the bomb. A real timesaver too.