How to Wash your Car with No Water: Q&A

[@PeterEss]

I have to second (or third) the statement of "it actually works". It really does. I used it a few times on a few cars of varying dirt levels this weekend. I would say that the keyword here is "maintenance". I like to think of this as a maintenance product. Before the car gets really dirty, use the FROTHe. If the car is super dirty, you need a proper wash. But, if you've been keeping up on maintenance cleanings with something like FROTHe and spray wax, you won't have to do as many major washes.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Well said!

[@kajukuja]

Exactly!

[@zyphal1371]

This guy gets it.

[@amorbavian]

Easy as that. But what about spray waxing and buffing it after such a "light" wash like with Frothe or similar? Since you are buffing really hard, I am really afraid to wax unless I have properly cleaned the car.

[@MiddleEasternGuy]

amorbavian If you applied FROTHe and wiped off the dirt using the method Larry demonstrated in the video, you should be left with a clean surface that is free of contaminants. Follow it up with a protectant like Hydrate or a spray wax.

[@Pabla98]

Love the honesty about your products, you’re not trying to say it’s a do it all product. Your showing it’s true capabilities and not trying to advertise it like some sort of superman product. Thanks for the dedication to detailing!

[@garrettmartin6267]

Did not realize that every single airator is tested! That's dedication and i respect the company that much more. I thought it came from the manufacturer straight to the buyer.

[@MotorDynasty]

ha, I honestly though the x axis said "diet" was wondering where, Larry was going with this until he said dirt!

[@uwot9021]

aha meet too

[@DonovanLee]

Amir Rao lmao I thought the same thing!

[@andysgaragetherapy]

How is anyone disliking this video? The level of transparency here coupled with the knowledge is extremely helpful. Give your head a shake if you’re disliking this. Great work Larry, thank you on behalf of the detailing community.

[@Marr_SC]

I just got a bottle of Frothe and the foam gun for my birthday. I used it on my Atlas Grey Metallic (almost black) Porsche 911 and it didn't leave a scratch. I followed-up each panel with the "old" Hydrate formula and, to my non-professional-detailer's-eye, it looks every bit as good as a full wash. Keep up the great work, Larry!

[@marcb1164]

Just received and tried FROTHe. Like all Ammo products, this stuff is amazing. I was a blown away by the results. It actually exceeded my expectations which were very high in the first place. You hit it out of the park on this one Larry. Keep up the great work!!

[@mk_787]

Bro this is the first time I see anybody doing graphs for car wash. This can only come from years of experience of a passionate auto care provider. I'm a automotive designer and I truly appreciate the work.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Love the honesty in your videos and products! That’s why your business will continue to succeed ! Thanks for all the knowledge you share with all of us and congrats again on the R8!

[@timecrash9517]

I used my frothe today for the first time. The idea of shaving cream really does come to mind. It's so smooth feeling on the paint. I didn't get to do my wheels as I feel they were a little too dirty to not wash properly. This is going to be huge to maintain my car though. I used a little more foam than maybe is normal on some spots to be safe but I made the double batch in the sprayer and used about half that on my 16 Camaro SS. Also this stuff smells like Flintstones vitamins lol! Overall I look forward to utilizing this kit a lot in the future. Thank you Larry for changing the game!

[@CandyflossCottonCandy]

*WOW* talk about customer service. Larry you're rocking it! *The MAN*

[@mundeepbhogal7536]

Larry disrupting the car cleaning market. Great stuff!

[@testchannel8855]

This is why I love Larry, hes honest. He DOESNT NEED to do crazy presentation and lie, his product speaks for him and he just guides you to use it the right way. Unlike some certain other "guys"

[@trapcracker]

You are as good of a person as they come Larry, your honesty and hard work is admirable.

[@KenIchikawa]

Larry, just got the kit and it works beautifully! As always appreciate the honesty and this tool is another method in the tool shed to get things cleaned on the go or in between. Of course there is never a perfect solution to resolve a problem but this by far as been the best yet! Much appreciated.

[@dre9704]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video and answering all the questions. This is an amazing product you've created and i cant wait to use mine once it here. Seeing you explain that you test all of them really makes me believe in your brand and what you do even more. You sir have truly won my support.

[@Magnus-G87]

The KING of making stuff logical! You're a master of explaining how paint and scratching works, great work as usual!

[@robertvoss6145]

Love the whole concept of all the ammo products but this frothe and sprayer combo looks to be a game changer . Well done . Now , can you make all your products more easily available in the U.K. as i would ditch my existing products and get ammo 😃

[@AMMO-NYC]

Trying to figure out the most prudent solution :)

[@keithryon23]

This is perfect for me. I live in a apartment building and drive a tiny car, so lugging all that stuff around is a pain. I can drive to a self serve car wash, spray it down really good, move my car, and froth it up.

[@joshuaanderson9972]

I love the humility he shows. Can't wait for mine to arrive on Wednesday. Keep it up

[@vikingslayer34]

I love your passion for the science, patience, and teaching others the correct way in detailing vehicles. Top notch sir.

[@mafatchu569]

Great video as always! Good information. Your product development is amazing and i love how you dont try to just sell everything and try to be as honest as possible. Ive always felt that being honest will always take you longer to get to the end goal, but once you get there youll have the respect and trust of your customers. Keep up the good work Larry!

[@MattDiehl639]

I just finished using this on my car covered in a thin layer of pollen after a rain storm. The lubrication that this stuff provides is absolutely incredible- my towels almost slipped out of my hand. My car is clean- I haven't noticed any new scratches, but I think Frothe's lubricity is hard to beat.

[@drewski23_7]

Seriously some of the best videos on KZbin!! Always excited to watch them. And probably my favorite car videos out of Doug Demuro, Tavarish, Smoking Tire, Rob Spaghetti, etc And remember guys! It's not a spork!!

[@voughn5]

Mine's on its way. You're on point about the "apartment building" thingy. I don't have access to water. Been using touchless carwash (doens't clean properly) since Nov 2017 when I got the car. This is truly a blessing! Thank you Larry!

[@PhlBrs]

I absolutely love your approaches Larry. First of all I learned so much from all of your videos and I really appreciate the level of detail about cleaning, correcting and protecting paint. Also your Q&A shows how much thought you put into your products in order to make it as easy to use as possible. Your sharing of awesome knowledge, actually showing how you approach different cars in different situations and the honesty about so many aspects of your products make you not only one of the greatest detailers but also a great person. Thank you for everything! :)

[@finesse1570]

Buying this soon. Your open honesty was the last push of my button.

[@josephtaranto5541]

The passion and care and thought that you put into your products and these educational videos is awesome!

[@ValenNitto]

Love this. I gave my car a proper wash and used collinite, then for the rest of the month I go to the coin car washes and use the wand to wash to get rid of the bugs (they just slide off), use the pressure soap, spotless rinse, then use the waterless wash after. So I'll definitely be adding this so I can use during the week.

[@Justins00ss]

Ordered my kit this morning. Your point about this being perfect for carshow is why I purchased it. I will be driving from Mass to PA for GM Nationals in June and being a fellow OCD detailer I don't fully trust the waterless methods out there. Even though my GTO is coated. Looking forward to seeing how Frothe stacks up! Thanks again Larry for all your hard work.

[@mamooth]

Larry, you're absolutely the best. It's always such a pleasure watching your videos - your passion and over worry about everything is what gets me, even though I will probably never get to use your products. Cheers!

[@BryanHoefer]

The internet "holy crap, this works" Larry "well yeah, I made it to work"

[@jeffkim1271]

Ordered last night. Excited to give this a try as I can wash my car at work(dealership) but don’t have water access at home. Been slowly migrating to Ammo products and everything has been amazing so far!

[@jeffrobins5200]

Where I clean cars this has been perfect. I have no access to water or electricity. I do very different process. I start with another waterless spray wash and then spray Frothe foam heavily over it, then use a microfiber sponge soaked with Frothe and then wipe off with Hydrate. Followed by a foam wax applied and wiped much like Frothe. Sometimes I need to do an all-in-one and found an awesome RBL Products cordless polisher for an unreal price new online, but honestly between Frothe and the new spray and foam waxes I honestly almost never need the electric polisher. Ryobi makes a fantastic wet/dry vacuum that is cordless. Thank you Larry for making such awesome products.

[@Misterfairweather]

I came back to this after thinking of a problem I have, my workshop does not have a paved pathway and my track and race cars are frequently towed in at the end of their season, the end of the season also corresponds with freezing temperatures and precipitation, I'll have to give this a try to clean up and prep the cars so they're clean during winter storage and maybe do some cleaning and correction steps while waiting on parts and materials instead of trying to cram it all in during season prep.

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

EPIC!! I don't care what anybody else thinks, that graph was awesome. Love the passion & attention to "DETAIL". 🙏🏻 #LGR

[@hartleytaslim3957]

Hi.. thank you for your videos about this hoseless method. I started living in apartment since the beginning of this year and usual car washing become less possible. Thanks to you and this method, I can keep my car clean always.

[@sshayka3139]

Please never change Larry. I'm sure I can speak for all of us when I say we really do appreciate the honesty.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Much appreciated. :)

[@erickaracsonyi4415]

This product really does work well. Used it this weekend and i was really surprised by how well it worked. This is going to be my go-to in a lot of situations. Hell, this will be great "at lunch" wash at a spray wash.

[@WardEnterprises]

I can’t believe how knowledgeable and humble you are dude! Love your videos

[@HBL4307]

For me its actually the perfect solution for when i take trips, you dont want those dead bugs in your paint nor bird poop ...and when you dont have access to water, you can just clean it in the hotel parking lot with this type on products...

[@AMMO-NYC]

Bingo!

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

Dude, just got back from a road trip and I was the bug slayer.

[@jesseparbhu6125]

Use frothe with the water wash for my spring wash love it, didn't wash my Mustang roush for the entire winter because no water. But now I have a solution! Thanks Larry!

[@joshtobin8302]

I'm very excited to try it out I ordered one this past weekend so I should see it any day now. Keep the great products coming Larry I've love every AMMO product I've used so far.

[@btb1205e]

Larry is the man. Been a big fan for a long time. Def ordering this!

[@DannysGarage]

I intend to use Frothe for something like going on a road trip, that way I don't have to wait until I get back home to wash my car. I hate using coin-operated car washes, so Frothe is a perfect way to get all the bugs and road grime off. I'll definitely use it when going to Bimmerfest this year :)

[@j1mmyZeta]

Looks a great product, good to see you so excited about it. I once had to wipe my car down for a photoshoot where there was nothing provided apart from a bottle of glass cleaner... yes really! Never want to go through that again. Being that guy who's pedantic about the graphs, just had to say the black curve should always be above the other two.

[@t34t34t]

Nice one. I knew this would come up soon. It's so obvious that nothing beats a WATER wash (hose/2 bucket method etc.). By the way, using ONLY the Frothe and towels to wash the car isn't exactly an easy task. It needs to be done properly like how you do it, in order to avoid scratches.

[@robertosticca597]

Can you use it like a rinse less wash? Like optimum no rinse ONR. Spray the froth Wash panel with just water using microfiber mitt or big red sponge Spray your products or bead maker Then towel dry Rinse mitt or sponge Repeat I guess I’m trying to eliminate multiple wash towels I feel your product because it foams will have more lubricity then ONR

[@chrisnegenman]

We have super hard water here in Saskatchewan, where I live. I ordered my kit this weeknd. My plan is to wash my car normally then use this product to help dry the car. That way the hard water elements have lubricants.

[@AllenMaestas]

Get mine tomorrow, can't wait to try it out. I've used just about every WW/RW out there, so I have a pretty good understanding of how they work and their limitations. That being said, I haven't seen a foam type waterless wash, and if the lubricity is as good as everyone is saying, well, I may have found the winner.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Hope you like it as much as we do :)

[@fdu5454]

Frothe is a very good product. I have used it successfully along with the aerator. Moreover I have used it with water and the product, Frothe, worked great.

[@chrisohara4777]

I plan on getting Frothe for my winters here in GA...which honestly aren't rough at all. I haven't purchased any products from you yet, but I plan too. I have started using your techniques which, in my opinion, are the first real step towards "scratch free" washes. I do want your products to restore my cars to their factory shine, just a bit too pricey for me now. I have faith though and plan to make this investment. BTW, using your techniques on a 2018 Odyssey Elite because...yeah, I love that thing. I treat it like a luxury car.

[@jonathanfulp98]

I can't wait to use this product! Larry, you just make great products and give a lot of detailing tips. Thanks

[@ronaldpitz373]

Thank you so much for this video. I love this stuff. Just got it today on my birthday and I love it. You're an inspiration.

[@GentlemanJack11]

I was able to wash my Black truck in the driveway, at noon (in Texas), with no water. FROTHe + Hydrate is genuinely miraculous!

[@timecrash9517]

Did you use 30 MF towels? *heavy sarcasm*?

[@GentlemanJack11]

timecrash No, but I could definitely see how an inexperienced person would resort to using everything in the house down to the monogrammed bath towels they got as a wedding gift.

[@timecrash9517]

Russ Walker I heard even professional detailers use that many rofl. I know I should behave but I just can't help myself.

[@GentlemanJack11]

Well, pardon the shit out of me. I wasn't aware that I was speaking to a member of the International Towel Conservation Committee.

[@timecrash9517]

Russ Walker this is in reference to another channel that did a poor review of this product and said the system was too messy and they had to use 30 mf towels. I'm not trolling you man. Lol.

[@YasumotoUS]

Love your energy and know that you'd out talk Farah if co-hosting a video series. :) "Results will vary" summarizes many points on this video. And that should be expected with all car care products based upon the variables defined in the chart and this video. The Frothy (sp?) product is a neat one especially in this age of water restrictions.

[@Muldoonite]

Can you simply rinse Frothe off if you have a hose or is it more effective to wipe it off with a microfiber towel?

[@nicksdragon6929]

Realistic expectations and techniques to suit your situation. Wonderful.

[@spikedairstudio2888]

Love your honesty and unbiased presentation. I will have to try Foame with my rinseless wash process through winter.

[@xlaostha704x]

I just bought my Frothe package and should receive it today. I'm super excited to use it!

[@jarekxsound1]

You're such a nice guy Larry, always watching your videoes why i have bad mood, after watching, i'm feeling better :). I've learn so much from you, and thank you for that. Such a shame, that i can't use any of your products in Europe. Keep doing what you're doing, great job!

[@AMMO-NYC]

We ship worldwide :)

[@jarekxsound1]

I know, but prices... not for my pocket - for now at least. I'm talking about some kinda shop on old continet, just dreaming, that's all :).

[@nam69lol]

Hey Larry, a little off topic, but you should go through and update your list of recommended products on your website. (You know the ones for products that you reccomend that redirect you to an Amazon link) some (not all) products have either changed manufacturers or have some other issue or another like poor reviews. For example the "Foam applicator pads" seem to have changed suppliers or something because after a certain date, instead of getting a pack of good, quality foam applicators, people get a set of smashed, completly flat foam pancakes. Keep up the good work I know you're a busy guy

[@KyleSVT]

Awesome new product! Thanks for the shoutout Larry!

[@samnoti4648]

Excellent video larry ... Cleared up allot of good questions

[@hwv7021]

The products are solid. Some I wish it came in larger quantities like the wheel plum cleaner

[@kajukuja]

Just received my order today and am excited to use. Thanks Larry!

[@bradvilleggiante6657]

Question here....I have a fully restored 1971 MGB that I don't love getting water on due to the nature of MGB's loving rust. Do you think this would be a better solution than a traditional water wash with regards to potential rust prevention? Also, I have Hydrate and Skin and love them...thanks.

[@coltonbalasa]

Ok, so in the summer, does this fall in between of the hydrate trick and a full wash. Just rinsing and drying with hydrate is great, but when there’s still a little dirt left, can I safely use frothe instead of getting out all the buckets and soaps?

[@simonrevill6790]

Hi - I've a 40 year old VW t2 ... not concourse and original paint ... It's garaged and not used in winter so only ever has light soiling ... I'm wanting to clean it without tons of water get in all the hidden bits ... would this be the ideal product ?

[@jeffreymendoza8816]

This is great, thank you for everything you post worlds best detailer!! 🙌 down

[@danielsantangelo4898]

Super cool concept! And it worked perfectly....wow very impressed!!! Well done!

[@TheBearded1HustleAssociation]

Can you apply frothe in sunlight for lubrication and follow up with a normal foam wash

[@ronhipwell5543]

Frothe kit in 'da house tomorrow! Looking forward to testing it out, Larry!

[@axemanwong1]

Thanks Larry. Awesome products. Well exceed my expectation. Works exceptionally well on black vehicle.

[@Gmedalion]

Could you water rinse, use FROTHe like a foam gun, and then water rinse it off and dry regularly? Just if you were to go to a self wash place but don't want to use buckets and mitts.

[@TylerDickeyMusic]

Hey Larry! I was just watching a video from Scott over at Dallas Paint Correction and he had mentioned that his favorite clay lubricant is Armor All Ultra Shine Spray Wash. He isn’t a huge fan of armor all, however, this product foams on the surface of the car which keeps product from dripping off of the car onto the ground causing you to have to keep spraying product over the panel to keep the area lubricated. I was wondering if FROTHe could do the same thing since it is a waterless wash that foams up really nicely. I’d be interested to hear your comments and maybe even see a video where you tested this on your test panel to see if this method would scratch the paint.

[@SZ-ZS-]

i live in an apartment building and there is a water faucet on the top level of the garage where i clean my car, so naturally i only have a hose (no pressure washer), do you have a product like that spray can for frothe that can act as a foam cannon for people with no pressure washers? thanks

[@AMMO-NYC]

Yes the aerator

[@BunnaNguon]

First and foremost, a big thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge and for being honest with us, Larry! FROTHe along with the AMMO Aerator looks very promising! Heck, I'm going to just place a big order right now :)

[@Smurphenstein]

Would it work to do an initial pass with the frothe and use compressed air to blow it off, then do a second layer of frothy with a towel?

[@tmfrs2]

Is this suited to bring to a gas station, Instead of using their foaming brush( often left on floor to pick rocks up)?

[@lnkrishnan]

Larry - Stupid question - how do you remove the air from the sprayer bottles (like you were saying at 15:10 into the video)

[@AMMO-NYC]

spin the wheel on top left

[@yourssz1]

hi，Larry，why hydrate is not for international shipment? I am in China

[@dvgd999]

this is great for the winter months!

[@DocDabuca]

Off topic, but how do you deal with vinyl decals when waxing? I have a black on black Dodge Charger Daytona, that has the big hemi decal on the hood. When I wax, I have to go so slow that it makes me not want to do it. Is there some way to easily clean wax off black vinyl?

[@sinclairgarage4693]

Can't wait to try this stuff. This will be great for my classic car which gets more garage dust and bug guts than anything else. Keep up the awesome work!

[@randymarsh902]

Hey I was wondering if black paint was naturally softer than other colors. If that isn't so, how can you judge the softness of a paint?

[@FishNChips11]

Is the sealant that you use afterwards safe to use on a 3m wrapped car? i would like to order the kit but was uncertain whether it would damage a wrap.

[@linustraber8767]

Just a quick question: Would it be beneficial to use wet towels? Or multiple towels in a bucket of water?

[@playerslayer214]

Could I add a little bit of food coloring to FROTHe to make it easier to see on a white car?

[@scoobers90]

Looking at the graph (not related to Frothe exactly) when is it time to was? Do some people do a wipe down with a spray wax every day? or is Frothe once a week and a thorough was once every few weeks sufficient?

[@andysgaragetherapy]

I can hardly wait to get mine! Larry this is such an amazing product and will change everything I do for winter being restricted to not making a skating rink on my driveway!

[@eritordg]

Hi. how does it work removing bird drops? Those which usually ruin my recent washed car in matter of hours. What do you think about car covers?

[@AmaranteDetailing]

Larry, quick question: Do you have to let it sit for a while before removing it off with the MF towel? Maybe it need a few seconds to actually “lift” the dirt away from the paint

[@AMMO-NYC]

No you dont need to wait . The lift is done between the towel and lubrication

[@AmaranteDetailing]

AMMO NYC amazing! Thanks very much and congrats on your career man! 💪

[@timecrash9517]

You are simply the best Larry! My money is always well spent if its going to you man :)

[@philliple10]

Larry, I've always been a huge fan. Your products are on point! I have a question when using the frothe. Would it be better to damp the microfiber towel before wiping the frothe away? Similar to damping the towel before using the hydrate (original formula)? This will add lubrication and would also decrease the amount of towels you'd use since you can rinse the towel in a bucket of clean water (with grit guard), wringing out, then use it damp again, similar to the two bucket wash. Thoughts?

[@lukebergey8604]

My order is coming today!

[@markokosir5407]

Hey I would like to know if you have ever heard of Amway Silicone Glaze. If you did can you please tell me if this product should be used for polishing, compunding or is it just a protection coat like AMMO Refelex or AMMO skin.

[@rickschwindt1691]

Hey bought it a couple of months ago , love it but now my container is leaking out of the bottom. May I return it for a replacement and how ??

[@AMMO-NYC]

call the office during business hours.

[@mr.slater4577]

Unfortunately your products are not available in Germany as far as I know. Awesome product and channel. Love your scientific approach in all your vids. Greets from Germany

[@AMMO-NYC]

We ship worldwide everyday. :)

[@huubvandenbroek5151]

hey larry, Have you compared FROTHe with Optimum No rinse? Optimum uses iones as lubrication, like magnets you can't push them too wards each other.