Cleaning your i30

robbo137 · **August 10, 2014, 09:25:40**

Hi all

I have some fw1 cleaning wax left over from my old car that I once purchased after being harassed in a car park. A lot of reviews are against this waterless style cleaning. I never used it to actually was my old car but would polish the car with afterwards. To be honest the car came up very nice and held it's shine for weeks regardless of rain or shine.

I've been using it these last few days to spot clean my 5 day old i30. Nothing serious just bugs and black tyre marks up the side from the new tyres.

What are everyone's thoughts on this product? Bad for your car long term? As I said - it really made my old car shine and I used it maybe once every 5 months after a proper clean. Never saw any evidence of scratches, wear and tear of paint work or damage. I also found that it cut and polished light scratches out.

Cheers
Rob

Dazzler · **Reply #1: August 10, 2014, 11:13:02**

I have used several waterless wash products including that one..I reckon FW1 is the best (but is also one of the dearest)

I alternate between water and waterless and haven't noticed any scratching or anything...

Doggie 1 · **Reply #2: August 10, 2014, 11:20:08**

I can't comment because I've never used waterless.
I just didn't like the idea of it.

The Gonz · **Reply #3: August 10, 2014, 11:29:39**

The more water the better to my conservative thinking.

Asterix · **Reply #4: August 10, 2014, 13:24:58**

What Gonz said...

VaerO · **Reply #5: August 10, 2014, 13:37:15**

I actually just cleaned my car today with megiaurs wash and wax waterless wash but it was only dirty from driving on a dusty dirt road. The car came up really good, very shinny! I would never replace a traditional 2 bucket wash with a waterless tho.

beerman · **Reply #6: August 13, 2014, 23:21:11**

I'm too cheap to use waterless......

Dazzler · **Reply #7: August 13, 2014, 23:28:54**

Quote from: beerman on August 13, 2014, 23:21:11

I'm too cheap to use waterless......

It got cheap for a while (to clear stocks of some brands because they weren't sell) "Polyglaze" was one I got that wasn't bad..

Now it is scarce with limited choices and the price has gone back up.. So I mostly use water now.

Berber · **Reply #8: August 14, 2014, 09:36:01**

I always thought that waterless would cause scratching by the fact that the dust is not washed off. That said, if you have a dirty sponge, you are doing the same thing.

Dazzler · **Reply #9: August 14, 2014, 09:57:29**

Quote from: Berber on August 14, 2014, 09:36:01

I always thought that waterless would cause scratching by the fact that the dust is not washed off. That said, if you have a dirty sponge, you are doing the same thing.

Waterless wash had additives that lift the grime. They are sort of lubricants I think, like most detergents. I will try and find a link to something that explains it better than I can!

http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/17/the-pros-and-cons-of-waterless-car-washes/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

http://www.ecotouch.eu/faq/

how waterless car washing works - YouTube

AusSam74 · **Reply #10: August 25, 2014, 21:10:48**

Quote from: robbo137 on August 10, 2014, 09:25:40

Hi all

I have some fw1 cleaning wax left over from my old car that I once purchased after being harassed in a car park. A lot of reviews are against this waterless style cleaning. I never used it to actually was my old car but would polish the car with afterwards. To be honest the car came up very nice and held it's shine for weeks regardless of rain or shine.

I've been using it these last few days to spot clean my 5 day old i30. Nothing serious just bugs and black tyre marks up the side from the new tyres.

What are everyone's thoughts on this product? Bad for your car long term? As I said - it really made my old car shine and I used it maybe once every 5 months after a proper clean. Never saw any evidence of scratches, wear and tear of paint work or damage. I also found that it cut and polished light scratches out.

Cheers
Rob

Rob I know the fw1 you are talking about.. I have two of those at home..

On my Mazda I use it after washing the car by running it on with one cloth then polishing it with another one and it comes up really nice and very easy to apply..

Not sure if I should use it on my i30.. Does anyone have any thoughts? I never use it before washing it thou and I have now started using the two bucket method which makes sense..

So I think using the two bucket, with high quality car wash soap with detailed, chamois, then this fw1 wax might be the way to go.. Would love to hear other peoples thoughts!!

Sam

bumpkin · **Reply #11: August 25, 2014, 22:30:06**

I keep the waterless waxes in the boot with a couple of microfibres, really handy for getting rid of emu lime when it lands on your pride and joy away from home.

Dazzler · **Reply #12: August 25, 2014, 23:18:50**

@ Sam, that stuff is so good you can use it on a light to medium dirty car without washing 1st.. I Might try and get some off the net!

AusSam74 · **Reply #13: August 26, 2014, 00:55:31**

I personally wouldnt use it without washing it first... but yes that is handy as an emergency when needed - good idea.

The idea of using it after the wash, detail and chamois - really brings out the reflection very well.

Looks like the next wash will involve some FW1 and once completed and washed will post some photos

Sam.

Dazzler · **Reply #14: August 26, 2014, 04:52:27**

It's dear as poison!

FW1 Cleaning WAX 496G CAN in Para Hills, SA | eBay

AusSam74 · **Reply #15: August 26, 2014, 04:58:09**

I have looked at some reviews on FW1 and there are alot of negative reviews - saying that it will rip the paint off after time...

any comments ???

Before I go and use it by the bucket load

Dazzler · **Reply #16: August 26, 2014, 05:02:35**

Many on here wouldn't use it but my experience of it is nothing but positive. Infact, I have bookmarked their Aussie site (I can get 7 cans and a heap of other goodies for $200)

One of the cans is a bonus..

Shambles · **Reply #17: August 26, 2014, 11:00:44**

I'm a convert to waterless wash/wax. Not for the whole car, mind. Just the interior door sills and as a bug-remover on the bonnet.

bumpkin · **Reply #18: August 26, 2014, 12:13:30**

Quote from: Shambles on August 26, 2014, 11:00:44

I'm a convert to waterless wash/wax. Not for the whole car, mind. Just the interior door sills and as a bug-remover on the bonnet.

I use a diluted citrus APC for bugs and the door sills/shuts, the citrus breaks down grease from the hinges, mechanisms and bugs really well. Then a squirt of waterless wax in the door areas makes them easier to keep clean afterwards

Citrus Wash Multi Purpose Cleaner

Shambles · **Reply #19: August 26, 2014, 12:18:00**

* Shambles thanks the chemical master and jots down this magical formula

AusSam74 · **Reply #20: August 27, 2014, 03:00:47**

Dazzler and Shambles you pushed me over the line - this weekend I will be using the FW1 on the door sills and maybe on the outside of the car after washing.. will see how game I am for the whole body...

I wonder at what point I will stop washing the car every weekend

Cheers.

Sam.

Dazzler · **Reply #21: August 27, 2014, 10:59:56**

Doggie 1 · **Reply #22: August 27, 2014, 11:48:27**

I have the complete kit in the garage.
I bought it in a moment of weakness.
I've been reluctant to us it though.
I might have to revisit it.

The Gonz · **Reply #23: August 27, 2014, 12:25:40**

At this rate, we'll all be breaking out the-H2O.