I am one of that towel guys. I do rinseless always with towels because thats the way I prefer and I believe in. But the only towels I use for that task are without exeption white towels. Ok, maybe other light colored like yellow for wheels. And another thing I do not like and I believe is counterproductive is foaming rinseless. But everybody should do it the way he/she likes to do. And... its always fun to watch your videos.
Something Gary Dean has started doing is using a sprayer to add more rinseless solution to the towel after using 4 sides. Usually by the time you use 4 sides there's not enough solution to use the other 4 sides. This lets you use all 8 sides and use less towels.
wow I literally keep noticing this when I'm doing my wash, by the time I hit the other 4 sides, the towel isn't as slick. Makes sense now, I watched his updated method but it just didn't click
I do this. Use 4 sides use a cup to get more rinseless on the towel on the other 4 sides. Never introduce dirt into you rinseless wash. Use 1/2 the amount of towels. The Gary Dean wash method.
6:14 Definitely! When I wash, I use 4 or 5 500 GSM towels. They are really thick and plush. I don't use a grit guard, no need for it. The thickness also makes using all 8 sides easier. Especially if you keep a spray bottle of Rinseless on you if by chance the towel does start getting dry, you can spray the sides still unused to wet them again.
I love your Rinseless Wash, it’s been my favorite of all the options. I have the gallon and would highly recommend anyone that loves a good gizmo to grab a Pro-Blend Bottle Proportioner - it’s so cool!
The sponge is still my preferred way. More efficient. I will only use multiple towels to break up the monotony at times or if the paint is more on the soft side.
I started with the Big Red Sponge, switched to an 8 towel method, then back to the Sponge (use a smaller black one from TRC). Haven't gone back, the sponge is a time saver. I use the IK foamers with the air chuck, and refill as I go. No hand pumping ever now.
I love using six plush towels for rinseless and was never a fan of the sponge, but I forced myself to use the UBS last time I washed the car. I plan on ramping up washes two or three times a week and the towel method is not the most friendliest because of the laundry situation.
No matter which wash method I’m using I pretreat with the rinseless. I then use power washer to rinse. I live on a gravel road and vehicles are always covered in mud and grit. Definitely will try foaming the rinseless next time. I use sir compressor to pump up my IK foamer to save time. I prefer to use the sponge on Rinseless wash. I did clay towel and ceramic gloss treatment on my wife’s van yesterday and the slickness and gloss is outstanding. Been using up my other rinseless wash( blue original one) and experimented with the DIY. Definitely will be switching over. DiY seems to clean better.
I do a modified Gary Dean method. I use 4 wash mitts for the entire car. I re-dunk the mitt only if it was used on the top half of the car, but once the mitt is used on the lower half the car, I don't dunk it again. Anything that touches the lower half is never used on the upper half.
Yes Everyone has preferences. What is Ivan's preferences as quicker, save time, save money? Is the Rinseless method or foam cannon with 1 bucket soap method? Thanks for sharing.
What is better, a pre-treatment of rinseless(not foamed, just in an ik multi pro 2) before a pressure wash or soap in a foam cannon before a pressure wash pre rinse?
I've been using 8 chenille double-sided mf noodle pads to wash my black sportscar. I use one side from the top down to the bottom of the door window level, then flip it and go the rest of the way to the bottom.
Something I've learned with my time in detailing mostly via Yvan Lacroix are efficiency tips. A bug one is training your bucket to follow you around the vehicle. What tips do you have or a process?
I used this method with cleaning my friend's Cadillac last weekend and it worked great! Question about this method though. If you fill the bucket with the rinseless solution, add the towels and you are done with the job. All of the left over (and 100% clean) solution is sitting in the bucket. If you put a lid on the bucket, how long would the solution be good for? I think it would save money if next time you used the same solution with the sponge, then dump that solution, so technically you could use the same solution for 2 jobs.
@diydetail - I’m getting back into detailing after 10 years. Big fan of this video and method but have a question. You pressure washed in between instead of rinsing. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth doing that or if I’m fine settling for a simple hose rinse instead. Would love your advice/thoughts.
Going for my 1st rinsless tomorrow. Going to use TRC Edgeless 450's as the wash towels and my Edgeless 500's with a drying aid to dry. Any issues you see?
Gents, excellent information and efficiency that Ivan teaches all of us-question, can you use your clay towel with Turtle Wax Hybrid Solution Rapid Decon Wheel Cleaner and Iron remover?
Any idea when the legacy sponge will be back in stock? I just ordered the maintenance kit and swapped for rinse less wash and was hoping to pick it up as well but couldn't😢
Sponge is so much better and faster. Once in a while I try the towel method but it always reminds me why the sponge is better. With the towels, it’s more expensive, takes longer working with towels and refolding them to use all 8 sides, and you have more laundry to do after every single wash.
Do you have any tips on cleaning salt off the undercarriage? I'm in New England and in the winter I just pay money to wash it off at those touchless car washes.
I have tried both and i feel like the sponge is a better method. To me my plush towels are more difficult to use than the sponge. And if the solution does what its suppose to do the sponge doesn’t hold any dirt so it should be Safe to dunk and re-use.
If you carry a bottle of Rinseless Wash in your car (diluted 256:1) it’s great for quick wipe downs for dust or bird droppings. Also great for interior wipe downs
On a coated car, relatively fresh bird droppings can be removed by soaking them in rinseless for a few mins and then using a fully pumped up pressure sprayer full of water. Personally I find that safer than using a towel.
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg yea, I’m in the process of scheduling my coating + PPF (just bought a car 10days ago), and finally found a worthy + credible shop. This bird dropping had it out for me. Had about 6hours to bake and harden on my newly washed car. I was tilting
Sometimes the *finest* atomization isn't desired because it may not all make it to the panel. Also consider that we shouldn't breathe these products in (SiO2 included). So I back it off slightly.
@@diydetailofficial that may be true but it's better to be safe than sorry. Also I've watched too many UA-cam detailing videos where people mist something onto a panel only to see much of the mist not actually make it to the panel 😂
This method is known as the Garry Dean Wash Method . You guys are doing a great job but you forgot the cup . I use the cup on all the motorcycles I wash. This way you can use all 8 sides of the towel with plenty of lubricity
It's very wasteful way of using rinseless wash. The effective use is 2 liters in the sprayer which is half a capful. The rest in the bucket. Just to let the encapsulated dirt sink. Which is would anyway if you squeeze off the sponge.
@@diydetailofficial sorry I must have sounded nasty. I really meant in general the use of the goodie in the bucket is quite painful. But with the towel method, you can probably do without the bucket.
This is a great alternative that is popular with some detailers, however from my experience the dedicated rinseless legacy sponge is by far the optimal option (plus it lasts FOREVER).
I am one of that towel guys. I do rinseless always with towels because thats the way I prefer and I believe in.
But the only towels I use for that task are
without exeption white towels.
Ok, maybe other light colored like yellow for wheels.
And another thing I do not like and I believe is counterproductive is foaming rinseless.
But everybody should do it the way he/she likes to do.
And... its always fun to watch your videos.
Thank you!
Something Gary Dean has started doing is using a sprayer to add more rinseless solution to the towel after using 4 sides. Usually by the time you use 4 sides there's not enough solution to use the other 4 sides. This lets you use all 8 sides and use less towels.
Good call
wow I literally keep noticing this when I'm doing my wash, by the time I hit the other 4 sides, the towel isn't as slick. Makes sense now, I watched his updated method but it just didn't click
@@SupaMiner use the cup
I do this. Use 4 sides use a cup to get more rinseless on the towel on the other 4 sides. Never introduce dirt into you rinseless wash. Use 1/2 the amount of towels. The Gary Dean wash method.
@@MoparMarc426 using a spray bottle (or pump sprayer) to re-wet the towel might result in less waste of product than pouring it from a cup
6:14 Definitely! When I wash, I use 4 or 5 500 GSM towels. They are really thick and plush. I don't use a grit guard, no need for it. The thickness also makes using all 8 sides easier. Especially if you keep a spray bottle of Rinseless on you if by chance the towel does start getting dry, you can spray the sides still unused to wet them again.
Thanks for sharing!!
You're shoulder from pumpin that IK is killin me! Get that battery operated spta foamer like I use... its wonderful! haha
Thanks for the tip!
I love your Rinseless Wash, it’s been my favorite of all the options. I have the gallon and would highly recommend anyone that loves a good gizmo to grab a Pro-Blend Bottle Proportioner - it’s so cool!
Agreed
Thanks!
The sponge is still my preferred way. More efficient. I will only use multiple towels to break up the monotony at times or if the paint is more on the soft side.
Agreed
legacy sponge rocks imo
I started with the Big Red Sponge, switched to an 8 towel method, then back to the Sponge (use a smaller black one from TRC). Haven't gone back, the sponge is a time saver. I use the IK foamers with the air chuck, and refill as I go. No hand pumping ever now.
Excellent
I see them big reds still going strong 👍 I put some interior ceramic on my new shoes and have been very impressed. Thanks guys !
Great to hear!
I love this style of video! You guys make it look so easy 👍
Thank you, yes it’s easy, and fun.
@@diydetailofficial Hey that’s what it’s all about!
I tried the pump foamer. Switched to SPTA cordless. Much more convenient and efficient.
Good idea
Thanks for showing us exactly how to and what not to do thats why i like comment share and subscribed
I appreciate that!
Eddie Colon put me onto the double flips by autofiber they something special 🙌🏼
Excellent.
Come to the dark side and accept the sponge 😂
Foam led car is really useful where you knowing if you cleaned that pannel/section or you missed a spot
Absolutely!
Yes.
With regards the trigger sprays, this is why I love Turtle Wax's Flairosol bottles.
Nice
I've just ordered some of Autofiber's Double Flip towels, I hate trying to keep a folded towel together.
Good
Thank you for these videos. I was wondering if you can use a regular pump sprayer to pre treat, instead of a foaming pump sprayer?
For sure!
I love the sponge and I belive it is the best
Thank you
Where did you get the clear 3 gallon bucket, please? Thanks!
Local restaurant supply
What GSM are the towels you used in the video?
Around 500
A wireless pressure washer and this is an awesome solution, when living in an apartment.
Yep!
Does this rinse less wash leave any gloss enhancers behind, like ONR and Absolute?
No, just clean
I love using six plush towels for rinseless and was never a fan of the sponge, but I forced myself to use the UBS last time I washed the car. I plan on ramping up washes two or three times a week and the towel method is not the most friendliest because of the laundry situation.
Agreed.
Another great video guys!! Possibilities are endless. I was wondering what ratio I would use to put my Rinseless in a foam cannon for the pre wash??
10/1 to start, and adjust from there.
Great stuff
Thank you.
No matter which wash method I’m using I pretreat with the rinseless. I then use power washer to rinse. I live on a gravel road and vehicles are always covered in mud and grit.
Definitely will try foaming the rinseless next time. I use sir compressor to pump up my IK foamer to save time.
I prefer to use the sponge on Rinseless wash.
I did clay towel and ceramic gloss treatment on my wife’s van yesterday and the slickness and gloss is outstanding.
Been using up my other rinseless wash( blue original one) and experimented with the DIY. Definitely will be switching over. DiY seems to clean better.
Thank you
You all made this for me just use 3 double flips ❤❤❤❤
You’re not alone.
i live in an apartment complex in florida, is this okay to use on a hot sunny day?
Yes but work one panel at a time, even better if you have distilled water in your bucket to mix with rinseless wash
@@diydetailofficial perfect, one last question. Could you use the foam sprayer with no hose or is it better to use just a regular sprayer?
Your choice.
I do a modified Gary Dean method. I use 4 wash mitts for the entire car. I re-dunk the mitt only if it was used on the top half of the car, but once the mitt is used on the lower half the car, I don't dunk it again. Anything that touches the lower half is never used on the upper half.
Good idea.
Love the videos. My car has PPF, any chance you could add in the description of your products on the website if it is safe for PPF?
Easy , all of them are.
Great video guys like the way different ways to do rinseless. 👍👍👍 like your sleeping towel. When will the waffle towel be released.
Waffle is TBD…
I never found I needed more than 4 towels 😂 usually can get away 2-3 for a sedan
Excellent
very efficient
Yes Everyone has preferences. What is Ivan's preferences as quicker, save time, save money? Is the Rinseless method or foam cannon with 1 bucket soap method? Thanks for sharing.
Rinseless for sure.
What is better, a pre-treatment of rinseless(not foamed, just in an ik multi pro 2) before a pressure wash or soap in a foam cannon before a pressure wash pre rinse?
They both work well in that context.
Is using a 500 GSM microfiber towel soft enough for the contact wash?
Yes
What’s better spraying Rinseless wash as a foam or as a low pressure sprayer
The foam has a very slight advantage.
I've been using 8 chenille double-sided mf noodle pads to wash my black sportscar. I use one side from the top down to the bottom of the door window level, then flip it and go the rest of the way to the bottom.
Good plan
Something I've learned with my time in detailing mostly via Yvan Lacroix are efficiency tips.
A bug one is training your bucket to follow you around the vehicle. What tips do you have or a process?
Thanks for sharing!
I used this method with cleaning my friend's Cadillac last weekend and it worked great! Question about this method though. If you fill the bucket with the rinseless solution, add the towels and you are done with the job. All of the left over (and 100% clean) solution is sitting in the bucket. If you put a lid on the bucket, how long would the solution be good for? I think it would save money if next time you used the same solution with the sponge, then dump that solution, so technically you could use the same solution for 2 jobs.
A month easy.
@@diydetailofficial excellent, thank you!
I have been binge watching your videos and I really love them and I got interested in ordering your products, do you ship to Iceland?
Unfortunately not at this time. If you have a local supplier, please ask them to get DIY Detail.
@diydetail - I’m getting back into detailing after 10 years. Big fan of this video and method but have a question.
You pressure washed in between instead of rinsing. I’m trying to decide if it’s worth doing that or if I’m fine settling for a simple hose rinse instead.
Would love your advice/thoughts.
Yes you can rinse with just a hose, no problem
Just like that! Good job
Thank you
Going for my 1st rinsless tomorrow. Going to use TRC Edgeless 450's as the wash towels and my Edgeless 500's with a drying aid to dry. Any issues you see?
No, good plan
Gents, excellent information and efficiency that Ivan teaches all of us-question, can you use your clay towel with Turtle Wax Hybrid Solution Rapid Decon Wheel Cleaner and Iron remover?
We haven’t tested it with that product.
Awesome video, what is the dilution ratio for foaming rinseless wash in an ik foamer or foam Canon?
Try 32:1 and see how you like the foam, if you want more suds add more Rinseless but it works great at that dilution
Any idea when the legacy sponge will be back in stock? I just ordered the maintenance kit and swapped for rinse less wash and was hoping to pick it up as well but couldn't😢
The latest estimate is end of April.
How do you wash those towels?
MF detailing towels should be washed in cold water, with a bleach free, fragrance free, softener free liquid detergent
I'm going to be using the foam canon with DIY rinseless wash. Should the finish be wet or dry ? Foam it dry?
You can foam it on a dry surface.
Sponge is so much better and faster. Once in a while I try the towel method but it always reminds me why the sponge is better.
With the towels, it’s more expensive, takes longer working with towels and refolding them to use all 8 sides, and you have more laundry to do after every single wash.
Amen to that! Haha but some people like this method … this is for them:)
I'm with ya, Jay!
So it’s easier, not better.
What color tip did you use on the IK foamer?
The one it came with.
Do you have any tips on cleaning salt off the undercarriage? I'm in New England and in the winter I just pay money to wash it off at those touchless car washes.
That’s actually a very effective way to do it. Before winter hits, it’s also good to get undercoating.
@@diydetailofficial I just bought your tree sap remover btw. Works pretty good.
@@jerryp2433 thank you
What type of towel is that (weave, GSM)?
diydetail.com/products/polish-removal-towel
diydetail.com/products/polish-removal-towel
I know in the past you two have pretreated a car at 1:256. This time at 1 to 32. Is that because the stronger dilution is needed for foaming?
Yes. Foaming requires a heavier dilution.
what if I can't pre-rinse the car?
Then spray on the Rinseless, allow to dwell ( without drying) and with caution wash .
I have tried both and i feel like the sponge is a better method. To me my plush towels are more difficult to use than the sponge. And if the solution does what its suppose to do the sponge doesn’t hold any dirt so it should be Safe to dunk and re-use.
Exactly!
LOL, 1st from the NYC
Yvan and Nick DIY, thanks for the video demos
You bet!
Can you guys remind me what you use for bird droppings and finger prints? (Also which microfiber is ideal for that?)
If you carry a bottle of Rinseless Wash in your car (diluted 256:1) it’s great for quick wipe downs for dust or bird droppings. Also great for interior wipe downs
@@diydetailofficial love it thank you!
On a coated car, relatively fresh bird droppings can be removed by soaking them in rinseless for a few mins and then using a fully pumped up pressure sprayer full of water. Personally I find that safer than using a towel.
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg yea, I’m in the process of scheduling my coating + PPF (just bought a car 10days ago), and finally found a worthy + credible shop.
This bird dropping had it out for me. Had about 6hours to bake and harden on my newly washed car. I was tilting
The exterior wash could be done for the time you spend pumping that sprayer. Has to be a better machine which doesn't require constant pumping.
Yes , these www.thedetailguy.biz/shop
Legacy sponge every day for me. No reason doing extra laundry which uses a lot of water.
Different strokes for different folks.
10 towels and 5 brushes for wheels and you are ready to go! :D
Lol exactly
Sometimes the *finest* atomization isn't desired because it may not all make it to the panel. Also consider that we shouldn't breathe these products in (SiO2 included). So I back it off slightly.
The droplets are still quite large and not atomized fine enough to be volatile.
@@diydetailofficial that may be true but it's better to be safe than sorry. Also I've watched too many UA-cam detailing videos where people mist something onto a panel only to see much of the mist not actually make it to the panel 😂
Agreed.
This method is known as the Garry Dean Wash Method . You guys are doing a great job but you forgot the cup . I use the cup on all the motorcycles I wash. This way you can use all 8 sides of the towel with plenty of lubricity
Thanks for the info!
Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast
Exactly.
Poor Nic…jk…good content. I’ll be trying the products soon!!
Thank you, let us what you think when you do.
"You missed a spot"
-Yvan
Seems to be a re-occurring theme…
Cool idea, but I’ll keep my legacy sponge.
Good choice
I recently stressed to a young aspiring detailer to be methodical in all detailing processes. #extremelyimportant
Agreed!
It's not a mute point It's a moot point.
thanks
The benefits of owning a Miata.
One of many
@@diydetailofficial lol so true!
Well you're not the latest rinseless wash, can't wait to see when you change your formula. 🤔
people are loving our Rinseless so far, let us know if you try it what you think!
Rinseless wash but you´ve rinsed it out at the very beginning...
Rinseless Wash just means you don’t rinse at the end 👍
NOP ...rinseless means NO RINSE.@@diydetailofficial
...at all
@@5LO8OD4N 🤣 no, almost 5 years new
for a guy who claim he is OCD positive about every 1min.. he sure miss alot of spots
Nick is too excited some times
First from somewhere that's not an island.
Sweet!
Every continent is an island
It's very wasteful way of using rinseless wash. The effective use is 2 liters in the sprayer which is half a capful. The rest in the bucket. Just to let the encapsulated dirt sink. Which is would anyway if you squeeze off the sponge.
We feature different methods
@@diydetailofficial sorry I must have sounded nasty. I really meant in general the use of the goodie in the bucket is quite painful. But with the towel method, you can probably do without the bucket.
Such a waste of time and slavery work,just wash it and dry it be done with it.
Everyone has a preference.
3rd
Happy Easter my friend
@@diydetailofficial likewise!
Towels will do the job but the sponge is purpose built for rinseless and is the option solution.
True, but everyone has preferences.
@@diydetailofficial 💯Absolutely!
This is a great alternative that is popular with some detailers, however from my experience the dedicated rinseless legacy sponge is by far the optimal option (plus it lasts FOREVER).
Thanks, we agree, but there’s more than one way to clean a car.
@@diydetailofficial 💯