A look at P&S Absolute Rinseless Wash

P&S Absolute is a new product introduced into the rinseless wash market. I figured it would be a good side by side comparison using it alongside Optimum No Rinse as many will have questions on which is better than the other. P&S has come in strong with a good product into the rinseless wash market.
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Griot's PFM: amzn.to/3DweQZA
Intro: (0:00)
What is Absolute?: (1:17)
Prep: (4:45)
ONR Wash: (10:00)
Absolute Wash: (15:30)
Final Thoughts: (2012)

[@jeffc6832]

Excellent video and test. I've done the same side by side testing with ONR vs. N914...and plan to do more of the same with Absolute vs. both of them. Using them side by side is a great way to illustrate what the small differences are between products, but it also makes you realize how similar they are too when it comes to final results. People get too obsessed with what is "the best" for a given type of detailing product. I would argue that there are many "best products," but if you want to find the one that you enjoy using the most...you just need to try them out for yourself and come to your own conclusions. I'm glad we have another big player in the rinseless game now. There are what seems like a million soaps on the market...why not rinseless washes too? For me, rinseless is the superior wash method for my particular conditions and preferences. ONR has always come out on top in my experience, but that doesn't mean I'm "right" or that others are "wrong" for liking something else. I know it was TRC that termed this a "game changer." Is Absolute dramatically different and game-changing from other rinseless washes? No. It functions very similarly to ONR with some small differences in user experience...so there is nothing game changing in that respect. But it does so with new chemistry from a company that has never made a rinseless before. So in that respect I do think it changes the game in that there is another rinseless product that TRC carries now (after being solely ONR for almost a decade). Besides towels, TRC largely built their business around ONR. There has been a lot of intense discussion online since this was announced, and some people (who take things too seriously) have been mad at TRC. People need to calm down and keep things in perspective. TRC shoots from the hip (unscripted), and try to keep things positive and fun. Their job is to get people interested and sell products. That is what businesses do. Some people have a problem with that, I couldn't care less. They have earned my trust because I know they put a lot of work in behind the scenes and only carry products that they trust and have good experience with...and not everything makes the cut. I think people just need to calm down with the tribal thinking and always trying to find a way to bash others. Say what you want about TRC, but they are very collaborative and maintain good relationships...even with their competitors. We could all learn something from that. ONR is an outstanding product, and I will always have it in my cabinet. That said, I will probably be using more Absolute than ONR from now on. Primarily because of the slickness, and I perceive that it has a bit more cleaning power (though that could just be placebo). No one needs to throw out their ONR, N914 or Wipeout and replace it with Absolute. Keep using what you have, and try using Absolute when you run low, or just feel like trying something different. Stay calm and have fun washing cars with the products YOU like.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Well said. I agree with everything you stated.

[@mkygod]

Great points. These products have so many uses anyways that it would be dumb to throw any of them out. I plan to use the remainder of my Uber rinseless as a detailer spray and prewash before my rinseless washes.

[@LSD04]

Having options is half the fun, as long as what you’re using works for you just use whatever floats your boat on the day.

[@craig.encinitas]

@@mkygod Same here. I need to use up what I’ve got. Every time I come back to Uber pink and blue, dude…they work fantastic. 🌟

[@mkygod]

@@craig.encinitas I do really like Uber, but i've come to realize that they are a bit overpriced compared to most other rinseless options (16oz bottle at the same price as 32oz bottles of competitors).

[@joeydrisdale3224]

Great video Mike! Keep it up. This one was informative and helped a lot. Once I’m out of ONR, I’m gonna give this one a try. Thanks!

[@leifstrong]

Absolute is Magic ! I'm always behind schedule and in a hurry and the absolute product is so fast and leave the car looking great!

[@gseybold]

Thanks for reviewing Mike..

[@FranciscoSanchez-ul7qx]

Great review, I will have to try it. Currently using N-914 and it’s good.

[@Ginarae7]

Thanks for this video, just saw it today. I'm new to rinseless washing, and last week I did my first rinseless wash with ONR (of my own car, I'm an enthusiast). Today I washed my car with Absolute. I couldn't quite put my finger on why I enjoyed the wash much more today than I did last week, but I think you nailed it -- it must have been the slickness. It will be interesting to see how much Arizona dust sits on my car this week after the Absolute wash. Last week, after the ONR wash, my car seemed to attract quite a bit more dust than usual. No matter which product I settle on, I'm definitely a fan of the rinseless wash method -- it's really nice and convenient for those in-between washes. Thanks again, enjoyed the video!

[@MikeGDetailing]

Appreciate you watching. Glad to hear you had a positive user experience with Absolute. It does work well and the slickness does feel good when washing and drying.

[@johncherry2163]

I just tried this today, have been using n914 and onr for the last 6 months or so. I really liked it. Definitely an increase in slickness for drying and washing.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@michaelbrown5041]

Great video as always, I like how you cut through the flood of hype and buzz words and just concentrate on what the product actually does

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thank you. Appreciate this type of feedback.

[@seabrew1]

Marketing works Mike! Lots of comments lol

[@mkygod]

Absolute is also one of the cheapest rinseless wash you can buy (if not the cheapest) which was surprising for me because ONR and N914 were already great values.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

N914 still better

[@craig.encinitas]

I used it in a spray bottle after an overnight rain. Did the whole car with two MF towels, “careless wash style”. Absolute works absolutely. 🌟

[@georgesawa]

Best dilution for completely waterless wash? Thanks a lot!

[@J1Z06]

I have ONR and McKee's N914. Never used N914. I will pick this up and give it a try as I have several P&S products. Why not add another to the arsenal? Winter is coming. I do rinseless washes once the hose goes away. Great video, thanks for a fine review.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Always good to have options.

[@79blustone]

I use P&S brake buster, I really like it, compared to Adam's wheel and tyre cleaner it's less aggressive (still cleans like Adam's) but it leaves a nice protective film behind, I think P&S really think about getting the best out of their products, like brake buster leavinga satin film behind. I think I'll like Absolute. I'm still using ECH02 from Carpro currently. This is a great product but I wonder what it would be like compared?

[@eddiegarcia9689]

I've been using Wolfgang uber si02 rinseless which leaves the surface slick. Although, I still use ONR. I will try Absolute.

[@MikeGDetailing]

You will like Absolute.

[@abcdefggg5658]

As a detailer, i like ONR because of the price here in the U.S. HOWEVER N914 is a stronger cleaner. The surface will be a lot more dry and tacky, but this actually is something i dont like. What i tend to do is fill up a 2 gallon home depot pump sprayer with ONR and ADD a cermaic 3-1 by griots, or ceramic speed shine, bead it up... anything that is affordable and gives great gloss/results. The outcomes is PHENOMENAL and the slickness is crazy! Ive poured half a bottles of griots 3-1 ceramic wax and WOW is it slick. The grime comes up WAY better with added lubrication (even use p&s showroom shine). Just depends on what im trying to do. MCKEES is very very good but i use it when im trying to apply a sealant / get longer lasting results from a cleaner surface for peoduct to cling onto. Onr is a good clay lube and window cleaner too Does anyone else do this? I highly reccomed it. Try it in the 2 gallon HDX pump sprayer. Makes me lots of money doing exterior details and is a big time $ saver aswell. Also saves time and mess. I love rinseless! You realize how much mess a pressure washer can make pfeww

[@richardfox3924]

2oz onr and half bottle of griots 3/1 in hdx 2 gallon pump sprayer? Do prepay than hand wash and last use 2 gallon pump sprayer as drying aid/ protection sealant?

[@epap1375]

Give the McKees Si02 rinseless a shot it’s basically what your doing in one shot and also the chemicals are made to work together. It’s super slick and cleans great. They recently released a graphene version as well but I haven’t tried it yet

[@killacamfoo]

when I run out of ONR in a few years I'll pick this up instead lol

[@AntLive29]

Lmao same here!!!😊

[@MikeGDetailing]

Lol I know what you mean when having gallons of stuff. You already have a good product in ONR.

[@milanjurich1526]

Please do a comparison of P&S Absolute to DIY Detail Rinseless wash

[@davidboyce6427]

Tried it for the first time yesterday comparing Wolfgang rinseless to Absolute 👍. Absolute is definitely more viscous as I wipe down my car than ONR, Wolfgang Absolute is also cheaper than Wolfgang and ONR👍. Lastly is it my imagination but it appears to give the pearl paint enhancing display I.e it popped👌

[@MikeGDetailing]

Glad to hear your feedback on it. I must be the only one that did not like Wolfgang Uber that much.

[@SSSandhu13]

It does gloss enhancers and it’s more slick!

[@davidboyce6427]

@@SSSandhu13 yes I agree

[@cameronkellam]

Great video Mike! Just wanted to ask a quick question, what pump sprayers where you using?

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks. The green one is a cheap harbor freight pump sprayer and the black and white one is a marolex pump sprayer (non-foaming). If you need links let me know.

[@EricRoz]

The reason I am a diehard ONR fan is because of its many uses. It just simply works on the exterior AND interior. It softens the water so you don’t get water spots (unlike the surfactant ones with really hard water). I have done tests with ONR and wholly trust in the science behind it. My question is, does Absolute cause interior panels to be slick or have a shine to them? This is the main question I want answered and nobody is talking about it. The rag company has said absolute is their preferred for EXTERIOR washes which makes me hesitant about its use on interior panels.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Absolute will not do anything to the interior panel other than clean it.

[@MaxxPainII]

Do you get any scrtaches at all, especially if your paint is in great shape. I am new to waterless washes and are interested in trying it. Thxs

[@MikeGDetailing]

Not at all with proper washing techniques. It is safe.

[@SSSandhu13]

Also, N914 doesn’t soften water Mike! I got Absolute and I love it. For me the user experience (smell, slickness), the cleaning ability, and gloss enhancing were excellent and I really like the water softening.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Straight from the McKee’s product page Water Softener: Do you have hard water? N-914 helps solve that issue! Simply add an ounce to your bucket containing your regular car wash soap. The advanced surfactants in N-914 will help soften hard water.

[@SSSandhu13]

@@MikeGDetailing I personally get more water spots galore with N914 vs optimum or Absolute. Also The Rag Company has repeatedly said in their testing N914 did not show any water softening.

[@craig.encinitas]

@@SSSandhu13 🤷🏻‍♂️ I like N914. But I always follow up with something after any rinse less wash. Even if it’s a bottle of it after using the bucket. Great to have options. ✅

[@SSSandhu13]

@@craig.encinitas 🤝🏼

[@MikeGDetailing]

@@SSSandhu13 I would be curious what they did for their test. Everyone has different levels of hardness to their water as well. Also TRC made it pretty obvious their dislike for N914 in comparison to Absolute or ONR. They made it seem like N914 was not a good product and it only takes one person to latch on and spread the word. This happened with Beadmaker and whole dusting thing. N914 is still a good product to this day. I have no issues with water spotting from it.

[@Jeeper1378]

About time haha Good stuff. Have you tried the Jamie the Cleaner mix Of BM and DM 10:1 (He calls it clean maker)

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks. I have not used it. You were the only one that had mentioned this before. I had no idea it was a thing. What is the purpose of the mixture though?

[@jeffc6832]

@@MikeGDetailingI haven't tried it myself, but my impression is that he's doing it for views...or has convinced himself that it is doing something different.

[@Jeeper1378]

@@jeffc6832 could be

[@Jeeper1378]

@@jeffc6832 tried it today. Worked fantastic as a drying aid with Absolute . As user friendly as get gets.

[@richardfox3924]

Do have link to that video?

[@joeblanco6188]

What do you do to the left over onr or absolute in the bucket? Just dump it out? New to the rinse less washing. Thx

[@MikeGDetailing]

If you use multiple towels you can save it. If you use a sponge or mitt then dump it out or use it to clean your wheels by transferring that to your wheel bucket.

[@eddiegarcia9689]

Hey Mike, I've read on amazon a few people saying the bottle is missing a couple ounces. May be they were returned. Does 32 oz have a seal to prevent spilliage and to ensure its a new product?

[@MikeGDetailing]

It’s been a long time since I bought it. I want to say it has a seal but I can’t remember.

[@XBOW83]

Good reviens I think im gonna to stay with Feynlab with QD on drying aid

[@MikeGDetailing]

Feynlab is good. I like it for deep cleaning a coating every few weeks as it does a great job at that.

[@barrybij8079]

fenylab is the best cleaner... not good on windows tho

[@XBOW83]

@@barrybij8079 its good my car don't have Windows 😅

[@XBOW83]

But on my black car wife, streaks was disappointed with Feynlab, if you don't finish with a final touche of qd it seems not a perfect result Go make a try with absolute finally 😅

[@JDrach30]

Currently have 32 oz of Ech20. Primarily got it for after wash diluted detail spray for my coated car, but recently have been using it as a rinseless with the BRS. The results seem fine, the slickness after feels good. I'm just more worried about the "safe, minimizing scratching" it may/may not have as a rinseless. Do you think there's a big jump in that field to buy P&S absolute?

[@MikeGDetailing]

I’ve used Ech2o as a drying aid, a waterless wash, rinseless wash and a clay lube. It does a good job at all of these tasks. It has plenty of lubrication as a rinseless wash and from my experience it is safe. Absolute does seem to have a little more lubrication during the wash process. If Ech2o is working for you then keep using it. If you are ready to try something new then give Absolute a try. You will like it as well.

[@georgesawa]

@@MikeGDetailing Best dilution for completely waterless wash with Absolute? Thanks a lot!

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

I know you've used quote a few rinseless products. How would you say this compares to what is already out there? Better or about the same?

[@MikeGDetailing]

About the same. The lubrication and slickness will be what wins people over compared to others on the market. Does a good job of encapsulation within the bucket as well.

[@JC-io1mm]

My absolute came in today and really like it. I have tried both Wolfgang uber rinseless, ech2o, hyperclean eco one, onr new formula, and n914. I agree with mike on everything in his comparison. Only thing he missed which my not be a problem in his area is onr attract bugs. I’m guessing it’s due to the sweet.

[@JordanWells]

Mike, how would you compare The Gloss Shop Sublime RW to Absolute and N-914? Assuming you’ve tried it

[@MikeGDetailing]

I have never used sublime. May add that one to the list of future products to try.

[@JordanWells]

@@MikeGDetailing in my experience, it is a strong cleaner like N-914 but is noticeably slicker. Would like your thoughts on it for sure!

[@adblf]

Ech20 or Absolute for slickness? Thinking of using it as a glass cleaner...

[@MikeGDetailing]

EcH20

[@jrphoto8179]

How does it compare to McKee's 37 N-914 Rinseless Wash?

[@MikeGDetailing]

Absolute has more lubricity when washing and drying. N914 may clean a little bit better. N914 was #1 for me for a long time and Absolute has taken that top spot for me.

[@charlesbardforth6738]

In australia, price is not the winning factor. Its the same price as n914 ONR and Ech2o. For me personally. I like n914 over ONR (cleans better. alot of sticky pollen here). But if i want slickness and gloss, ech2o for me. But i think once my n914 runs out, ill try it and see. Rag Company do a good job of marketing products and putting hype around them.

[@SSSandhu13]

I prefer it by far over N914 and ONR tbh

[@craig.encinitas]

N914 for me, has revived as much gloss off a dirty car as washing with Reset. 🤯

[@Guynhistruck]

I was absolutely a skeptic until I got mine, and Absolute has taken the top spot for me. This shit is indispensable now.

[@jasperb994]

I didn’t notice that it was blue when I bought it? And it’s not as viscous as shown on rag company KZbin. What u think?

[@MikeGDetailing]

Maybe a bad batch. Reach out to P&S and perhaps they can replace it for you.

[@robcook6120]

How would you compare the slickness and cleaning ability to Mckee's Sio2 rinseless? My current go to.

[@Jeeper1378]

ITS SUPER SLICK. blows everything ive used on my paint away soap or RW.

[@MikeGDetailing]

McKee’s is slicker and they both clean equally well.

[@JC-io1mm]

How’s mckees sio2 rinseless compared to Wolfgang Uber sio2 rinseless?

[@jeffc6832]

That would be an apples to oranges comparison since Absolute doesn't contain SIO2 or any other protection.

[@MikeGDetailing]

@@JC-io1mm I am pretty sure they are the same.

[@MSRez95]

Great video! Do you like the BRS over the UBS?

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks. I like both but I lean more to the UBS for its ergonomics

[@robcook6120]

I'm really liking the gold sponge from Mckee's.

[@MikeGDetailing]

@@robcook6120 heard this one is softer foam. I should add this to the list to try out.

[@dawnkobs7652]

the slickness it leaves, is it because it leaves something on the paint?

[@UndressforAndres]

Yes but nothing substantial to effect your choice of protection

[@MikeGDetailing]

I wouldn’t focus too much on that. Absolute is not designed to leave protection. We have to move past the mindset that a rinseless wash that is meant to clean will effect the base layer protection. The only ones to do that are those that are designed to leave protection.

[@derek723]

I'm guessing rinseless washes were never intended to be used as a pre-soak right? All that beading must be severely limiting how well it's able to emulsify dirt

[@MikeGDetailing]

Possibly. But N914 sits flat on the surface when used as a pre-soak even on a coating.

[@derek723]

@@MikeGDetailing woah, that's pretty crazy. Even still, they don't have the power to cut like a true pre-soak, but that's cool that N914 does that

[@emazens]

​ @Mike G better than Mckee's N914? when it comes to cleaning ability ,dont care about slick or gloss , we all use drying aid at the end regardless .

[@MikeGDetailing]

N914 has better cleaning ability. Absolute is pretty close to it.

[@emazens]

@Mike G when it comes to mixing ratio , adding more procudct is always bad ? Even if the car / wheels is on the very dirty side ? Or it's just safer to spray alot more on car vs adding ( dilute ) more product ?

[@MikeGDetailing]

@@emazens adding more will make it streaky but it will increase cleaning ability. I normally just spray more on the surface at the recommended dilution. Seems to work just fine.

[@barrybij8079]

good review Mike... i appreciate your honesty and not the p&s fan boy reviews ive seen so far... i laughed out loud on your comment about leave it to your imagination

[@JC-io1mm]

Doesn’t help with the name being P&S. If you say it incorrectly or to fast

[@Jeeper1378]

@@JC-io1mm haha

[@MikeGDetailing]

Ha good stuff guys

[@carlosflores9860]

How long does it takes to do a car using rinseless?

[@MikeGDetailing]

At first it will feel about the same amount of time as a bucket wash. Once you figure out your technique it should take about 30 mins which includes doing the wheels and tires.

[@om3973]

I havent fully jumped on the rinsless wash band wagon I have onr i have wolf gangs I use clean up bird bombs glass between washes but if you drove your car through the rain ehar ever is on road oil coolint comes up on your car onr any rinsless really not gonna clean that up I feel water and even a ph neutral car soap would do a better job getting that grime off

[@MikeGDetailing]

You would be surprised what Feynlab Pure Rinsless can do.

[@BlackIce1619]

As this was done 10months ago, P&S has stated to not shake ABSOLUTE, but rather stir. Shaking causes polymers to "activate" thus attracting themselves to each other giving that "clump" look. Again... Stir the baby, don't shake the baby.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Yup and it’s ridiculous

[@BlackIce1619]

@@MikeGDetailing ridiculous as in good? Or bad? At the moment I switch from ONR and Mckees... Been wanting to add it to the rotation but also have DIY as a strong option due to Nick and Yvan.

[@MikeGDetailing]

@@BlackIce1619 as in having to not shake it in order to get the product to work. I would choose DIY over Absolute.

[@doyouluvit]

6:06 hahaha you nasty.....

[@John33lawn]

Not worth it

[@MikeGDetailing]

Give it a try. You might be surprised.

[@John33lawn]

@@MikeGDetailing did not good

[@MikeGDetailing]

@@John33lawn you are the only one who has said it’s not good. Many including myself consider it a good product.