A real wash is best, but sometimes you don't have a choice, like in winter months. I've used Optimum No-Rinse & Adam's Waterless wash. Both work well. The Optimum bottle def goes a long way depending on your ratio. I find the Adam's works a little better because it leaves less of a "film" on the surface/wipes off easier. With either one though, proper technique is essential if you don't want a ton of swirls.
This is my procedure:
1. Use compressed air to blow off any large particles off the surface. (leaf blower might work also)
2. Use a California car duster. Make sure its clean and used very lightly, just barely touching the surface with the ends of the duster strands. You don't want to put any pressure whatsoever. You just want to remove as much debris as possible without causing swirls.
3A. Spray waterless wash on the surface of the paint and light spray on the microfiber towel or waterless wash towel. As with anything touching the paint, it has to be clean, especially the MF towel. Make sure you are constantly turning the towel to a clean side. It gets pretty dirty fast. I think this is the faster method if you're in a rush.
Alternatively,
3B. If you intend to use the ONR, use an MF and fill the bucket with water and the correct ratio per instructions on the bottle. Basically the same as the waterless wash, except your soaking the MF towel in the solution.
4. Finish with detail spray.
As always, use a different towel, bucket etc for wheels & tires. If the dirt on the surface is "really" dirty with mud, tar, sap, insects, etc... skip the waterless wash and wash the old fashioned way. The waterless wash is best for in-between washes where the dirt is pretty "light".
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