P & S Absolute Rinseless Wash. My Experience And How To Safely Clear Your Car!

[@apexdetail85]

Absolute can also be used as a quick detailer and clay lube as well as on interiors.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

And like ONR a great window cleaner

[@noodle3872]

Is this a better rinseless wash than McKee’s or ONR?

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Also Wolfgang rinseless wash is great! Very versatile, but never gets any love. 😁👍🏻

[@kimnewling5728]

​@Tundra Whisperer I use it all the time!!!

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

@@kimnewling5728 Yeah, me too. I have found that it does a great job for me with all 4 ways they say it can be used. 👍🏻

[@MURPHxiii]

I love that you include how to utilize this product when you don’t have your own pressure washer!

[@kidoctane]

TBH you can use the jet nozzle on your garden hose for a similar result to a pressure washer.

[@joliewu8625]

@@kidoctane but when the water at home is hard its so annoying to have hard water mark trails at the end of the wash

[@kidoctane]

@@joliewu8625 Arghhhhhhhhh - we do nt have these issues in my neck of the woods

[@joliewu8625]

@@kidoctane dang im jealous!!

[@aldaley3537]

I’ve done that same Rinseless Wash process every winter for years. Works great. Used ONR. Will use Absolute the next time I have similar road grime on my everyday driver.

[@JWL-UK]

That's exactly the process I've been following for 5 years now and exclusively since the pandemic. Sonax BSD diluted works great as well. But I've recently started using a dedicated rinseless wash with a sponge and I'm enjoying it.

[@bigd9848]

This is exactly the way I do my car. I don’t get any love marks on my car.As long as you do it right it works well.

[@jayhoughton558]

Love this product. P&S nailed it. It’s one of the best rinseless washes available today.

[@thinkforyourself5672]

This stuff works really well as a drying aid. I've been using 55-1 and it does leave behind very very minimal protection but it doesn't last more than a few days. For a coated vehicle it's great because it doesn't continually stack up protection but adds some slickness during the towel dry.

[@joliewu8625]

55-1! Assuming you have a similar pump sprayer as I that has a 55oz mark on it haha

[@thinkforyourself5672]

@@joliewu8625, The directions are 64-1 for a drying aid but I like it a little slicker than that.

[@ronayotte3571]

Great video, Brian! I follow the same procedure when I am detailing in the winter.

[@samdeur]

i absolutely love that you went to a coin operated diy wash that's the only option for me living in a apartment. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@williambell7712]

I have been using the coin car wash with Absolute this winter also. Except i go early or late and do the whole process there. I have a multi year coating on the vehicle so i am not crazy about the residue/gloss enhancers. I will be trying out Hydra by Phoenix EOD, need to place an order from Apex before spring.

[@kennovakowski1246]

Great video I have been following your process for years with out any swirls or marring. I also hit the car wash first leave most of the dirt behind. 👌🏻🇨🇦

[@larrydavisj]

That car cleans up so well. I love it!

[@PapaSmurf918Detail]

Great video my friend! That BRG is absoluteLY GORGEOUS!!!

[@apexdetail85]

Thanks!

[@seashackf1]

A rinseless wash with a pre…..RINSE. Not sure that’s the right name for it considering. I was cringing when I though you were going to do an actual rinseless on that initial grit. Very glad you did the pre rinse.

[@jeffc6832]

Rinseless just means you don't rinse after. It's a soap replacement, with the same pre-contact wash process (except for people who have water restrictions because they don't live in free states).

[@Enthusiast_detailing]

This will be my first rinseless wash I try I’m excited for my upcoming order

[@Grantski2007]

Brian thanks for all the hard work you’re putting into these new product reviews. Always appreciated the knowledge you share

[@pkerrin6067]

Interesting! You use a sponge with a grit guard. You did this in your house video too. To be honest, I can't thank you enough for sharing your insight. Don't even try to imagine how soaked I was getting doing my rinseless wash. The post shower was negating my water conservation. Dohhh Please don't assume we are all intelligent followers!

[@altillman1448]

Such a smart choice of recommending either a pay wash or even a home garden hose for a rinseless pre-rinse before contact wash for those who have this option.

[@amounifnd]

Nice vid. But once you use the pressure washer it's no longer a rinseless wash ?

[@yanniobkirk5744]

Wrong. Rinseless just means you do not need to rinse the car with water between the wash stage and the drying stage. You may be thinking of waterless washing.

[@gregsullivan7408]

I'm with you - it's not rinseless. If you have access to a pressure washer just wash the car normally! The whole idea of rinseless is to save water, or for when you simply don't have access to free flowing water

[@lrodecw]

Leaves a great finish that’s for sure

[@dannysandoval5195]

Excellent video especially for those who live in apartments/condos. Planning to do a combination of coin operated wash following it with a rinse less wash.

[@betametabravo3547]

Great video once again.

[@Xaviers300ZX]

Always appreciate your thoughts! I've been enjoying Absolute but also love my go to of N-914 for a true "nothing left behind" rinseless

[@yanniobkirk5744]

They all leave something behind. The towel doesn’t get everything and everything in the product doesn’t evaporate. This applies to N914 as well.

[@Xaviers300ZX]

@@yanniobkirk5744 I mean when a rinseless is advertised as a panel prep at a certain dilution, there's a lot to be said. I'm not worried about the miniscule trace amount of surfactants left behind. What I do NOT want are gloss enhancers, waxes, sio2, or graphene left on the surface.

[@reeb9016]

Great tutorial. LOVE that color!

[@Chris-wb7ni]

Great video. I think like the way the phoenix works. Don’t want any films on my cars

[@apexdetail85]

I completely agree.

[@kimnewling5728]

Wow. Pretty much how I rinseless wash in the winter. The only thing difference is i only do wheels and tires once a month. I also use Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash. I take it that most, if not all, rinseless washes leave a residue behind? Spring can't come fast enough!

[@apexdetail85]

Phoenix EOD does not. One of the few.

[@royaltyautodetailing]

Got to love the EOD products and accessories in the background of all the shots!

[@apexdetail85]

It’s what I use on a daily basis…do you want me to hide that fact?

[@royaltyautodetailing]

@@apexdetail85 not at all as I use them on the daily as well. Just thought it was funny, would never want anyone to be fake.

[@Shiftheads]

Nice video and great color on that Jag

[@coreymerritt7742]

Hi Brian I just yesterday put that on my wishlist at carzilla to use for rinse less as well as clay lube I would like to compare it to Wolfgang as well I pick up rag company new clay towel thanks 😊

[@everettekupsche4038]

I used it to wash my brother's girlfriend's car after 2 months it cleaned up great after the wash plus I applied dark side tire dressing 🎉 Ford fiesta 2016

[@Hexa8]

Great job once again.. Which tire dressing you used on this one?

[@apexdetail85]

Griot’s garage ceramic tire dressing.

[@Hexa8]

@@apexdetail85 looks awesome dressing to me...loved the way it came out

[@hitek3943]

Great video and walkthrough! I think these Rinseless is and works great during summer, but as soon as you enter winter time and the salt with all the harsh grime comes along I suspect it will never leave the surface scratch free even if you are as delicate and thorough with plus menu as can be. I have never dared to try Rinesless during winter though and I don't feel the need in relation to the risk.

[@richardseem7948]

Another awesome video and product review good friend

[@piggietruckerjones7545]

That paint is gorgeous 🤩.

[@Spirited282]

I have been using it a few times this winter and love it. I may use as a pre-wash in my IK sprayer and do a contact wash with my usual soap which is Carpro Reset. Thanks for another video

[@millerdetailing4176]

Great video and review as always Brian. Absolute is a decent rinseless wash I tend to use different ones all the time just like soaps. It does add a nice feeling when drying but I feel doesn’t have as much of an ability to break up dirt as others. Definitely enjoy Hydra for the nothing left behind as far as protectant. Also like owners pride and diy for foaming capabilities. As always enjoy your thoughts and ability to educate.

[@alexst3333]

What sponge do you recommend?

[@apexdetail85]

This one…www.phoenixeod.com/product/premium-foam-jumbo-sponge-cross-cut/

[@alexst3333]

@@apexdetail85 thank you.

[@icurt06]

Great video Brian! Have you heard of DIY Detail? Could you review their products? I'm curious about the Gold Standard Polishing System. Any thoughts about their spray polish?

[@apexdetail85]

I have Gold Standard and will review

[@armandosinger]

Excellent. How would you compare with Phoenix Hydra & DIY Detail Rinseless? I don’t think these 2 leave anything behind and 1 has surfactants & a bit of foam. Any preference for you?

[@apexdetail85]

A little bit of a different feel. Out of the bottle…very viscous.

[@armandosinger]

@@apexdetail85 I see. If they all have equal lubricity and cleaning power, then I think I’d prefer the ones that leave nothing behind.

[@luketuttle1096]

Great example of way to winter wash

[@TOML0856]

Another great video All these tips will come in handy. Thank you

[@60trickpa]

That is just what I do to my cars spray it with ONR then pull into the local car wash and rinse it off. If not too cold will heat up the garage and do a waterless hand wash then top with rehydra sheet

[@jeffc6832]

This is my exact process, except I like to leave the wheels for the end. I dump what is leftover from my rinseless bucket into my wheel bucket...so that I can clean off my wheel cleaning tools as I go. This whole discussion about what a rinseless "leaves behind" is moot. Every detailing product out there (including soap) is leaving "something" on the surface (except IPA)...even a lot of coating surface preps leave something to help their designated coatings bond properly. Yes, Absolute has some gloss enhancing properties. There is some slickness from the polymers that you can feel. But anything it does leave is not going to interfere with coatings, or whatever product/process you are going to do next. I can clay a car with Absolute, wipe it dry and go right into polishing. Or if you are just washing the car and are going to apply a topper...the carrier agents of that product are going to wipe out whatever small amounts of polymers/gloss agents are on the surface. And if all you are doing is wiping it dry, it's only going to stick around for a couple days at most. You're never going to see any film, it's not going to attract dirt (if anything I've noticed some anti-static effects) and I have not seen any change to coating hydrophobics when using it.

[@mariah.garridor.6997]

How does the absorbency of towels affect when using a sealant as a drying aid? That worries me and that's why I tend to use the same rinseless wash with the ratio of a quick detailer. But then I have to spend some additional time with another step to apply some kind of protection.

[@mikeanddebboyers6822]

So it’s not safe just to do a rinse less wash with light dust without a pre rinse?

[@apexdetail85]

Let’s say it’s…less safe.

[@pahhaw4251]

Gotta love the “old fashioned” pressure pump bottles….hate that when I don’t keep my new fangled electric sprayer bottle charged!😮

[@PeteyMcSavage]

I like fenylab rinseless because it doesn’t get beaded up by coating

[@John-yd2dg]

Is it ok to use as a prep before apply a sealant afterwards? Any issue with bonding?

[@GeneG-wk2mz]

Don’t forget about brilliant shine griots rinse less wash

[@MNpicker]

I can not get over how amazing that color is...Simply Stunning 👌🤓

[@bigd9848]

Excellent as always Brian 👊🏼

[@spencerb3429]

Hey Brain! Two quick questions for you: How do you like this compared directly with Hydra? Any differences to note other than P&S leaving behind some residue? Also I’ve noticed with ONR and Absolute that if I used forced air to dry after the wash portion there is almost a film or spotting left behind. Makes me think that this is why most people towel dry after using a rinseless wash, have you noticed something similar ?

[@apexdetail85]

Not much else to note…once diluted…they all feel pretty much the same to me. I prefer Hydra.

[@spencerb3429]

@@apexdetail85 Sounds good! Appreciate the honest feedback, once i run out of Absolute ill give Hydra a try.

[@moisesperez3693]

Great video, Brian With BC1 how soon can I let the customer drive off with their car? Hopefully, they don't get it wet

[@apexdetail85]

Top it within 4 hours of coating it and send it. The coating bonds quickly.

[@moisesperez3693]

@Apex Detail perfect thanks Brian

[@mikeyp2447]

Great video B!

[@asingh82]

Great video brian.. what about p&s pearl shampoo? That can be used as a rinseless as well. Why does p&s have two rinseless wash shampoos?

[@Andresthebigkat]

They announced late last year that pearl should be a “backup” rinseless its main purpose is to be a traditional shampoo. Absolute is worth a try works amazing

[@Poconogreyhound]

I definitely felt a slickness difference between Absolute and the new ONR. My only issue after doing a few tests was that the absolute tends to leave "stuff" suspended in the solution instead of dropping to the bottom like the ONR does. I have to do another test when its warmer as I did notice the absolute did start to separate in the bucket when it was below 25F.

[@Jeeper1378]

Love it.. mix in with hot water.

[@mitchelllong5848]

I use a rinseless Wash if I wanna wash my car 1 or 2 weeks after I washed it and if I haven’t driven through rain. I’ve only used ONR.

[@slimsampy4764]

Brian dang that a lot to do with a rinseless wash when you can just wash it if weather allows. I live in Houston, Texas so we have it pretty good here sorry everyone. I like the rinseless for it’s simplicity but when it goes to deep I just don’t know. I love all of your videos.

[@stefanfreestylez]

Ive used ONR alot- used it alot on heavy trucks and personal cars. I have to say now using p&s absolute that its more slick and leaves some kind of gloss enhancer residue. So in those aspects its better but i think the onr mixes better and is easier to wipe off. With the absolute id def recommend you have a quick detailer to make wiping it easier.

[@richardseem7948]

Great choice grabbing bc3 4 a topper

[@LKN4WAR]

What pump sprayer is that one?

[@paulrogers3511]

Great job! 👍

[@richsmith3120]

Great tips!

[@roberts3889]

How is this compared to Optimum No Rinse?

[@jonschmunk7719]

Thank you sir

[@GeneG-wk2mz]

Nice when bc3 in gallon will be back ? And what tire shine you used?

[@apexdetail85]

Tonight …hopefully in an hour or 2

[@gnawty4662]

Interesting, so a rinse-less on wheels. No iron remover?

[@yanniobkirk5744]

This was a maintenance wash. Iron remover is more of an annual/biannual decontamination washing step.

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

That Jag is one sexy beast

[@alk3r056]

That water is not touching your car you know that right ??? LOL . The water Beading and shedding is insane. Of course, it is in the hands of a professional. Thanks for sharing.

[@apexdetail85]

BC1 is a beast! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Enthusiast_detailing]

Do you think a pro blend will work with this product? Since it’s slightly thicker than other rinse lees l

[@jeffc6832]

I don't think it does, it's just too thick. I use an old 32 oz Rags to Riches dosing bottle to measure. Works great!

[@royaltyautodetailing]

Do you have BC1 on top of the PPF I forget? But the hydrophobics look ridiculous when u were pressure washing it! Another great one!

[@apexdetail85]

Yes…BC1 topped with BC3

[@SumDetailingguy]

OK, I've been using this product for a good while now and I just got a stock in and now it is watery. It is no longer thick. I think they are taking the Chemical guys route since they got bought out so start watching out for all your chemicals, 3-D as well, they're now one company....

[@trianglechokeU]

Kind of defeats the purpose of using a rinseless wash if you have to pull out a pressure washer.

[@punkr6]

Most don’t . Brian is extra careful is all .

[@lifeofbrian9511]

Excellent!

[@georgemcfarland5484]

If you ever listen to Ivan from DIY detail you will know that using Pressure washer as a pre rinse that you're just blowing around Dirt and dust that will be scratching your paint or coating with 1,200 or more psi. I've seen Ivan do rentless washes for many years. He uses the spray bottle to cover the vehicle with the rinseless and let it dwell....Then he goes into the contact wash with the Black sponge that he created that can be bought at Rag company. I highly recommend to watch some of his videos of absolute or Rinseless wash Techniques.

[@jeffc6832]

Did you not watch the video? He literally presoaked with rinseless before pressure washing it. Also...what's a "rentless" wash?

[@apexdetail85]

I disagree with some things he does…YOU go watch his videos….😂😂

[@yanniobkirk5744]

Do you realize that Ivan suggests pressure washing a very dirty vehicle before doing a rinseless wash? So what level of dirt is it acceptable (required) to prerinse with a pressure washer and what level is it not?

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

Brian, have you considered a waterless wash for the wheels & tires? Check out Brian from FAB video on Extra Tough wheel cleaner. I dilute it 1:1 during the winter. I too experience winter driving here in the Midwest. I believe a rinseless is a game changer in the detail world!

[@sergerobitaille6065]

Which you prefer with optimum or p&s

[@apexdetail85]

Between just those two…Absolute.

[@victoryensured7137]

Brian your god-like...cheers

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

You use that many brand new towels each time for this. You must have a huge towel budget?! 😁

[@williambell7712]

You can wash and reuse the towels. For me it seems safer than a sponge. Just don not use 5$ plush towels on your wheels.

[@apexdetail85]

As mentioned…they are washed and used over and over.

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

@@apexdetail85 😁👍🏻. Thx Brian.

[@richardseem7948]

I do the same thing great minds think alike 😆😆

[@mykiman5955]

No offence Brian but this seems like a massive waste of time. Given the steps here, you're far quicker doing a 2 bucket safe wash with a pre soak

[@ssing7113]

Some people don’t have that ability ( apartments .. ) and it is quicker when done right as you’re not filling buckets. Air drying….

[@flowinthrou]

I guess this car is PPFed. I find the amount of solution used minimal, along with the the low strength of the cleaning power, it looked like a water rinse

[@Almost_Made_It]

“My spray bottle needs a charge!” My god can this world get any more dystopian

[@georgemcfarland5484]

You do know when you use a pressure washer and there's still dust specs or dirt on your paint surface or ceramic coating that you're just blowing around microscopic Scratch balls that will cause scratches and more

[@gregsullivan7408]

I'd like to see proof of that, by way of demonstration

[@apexdetail85]

That is complete BS

[@keithfirebird7618]

😎

[@guychou9505]

Superbe

[@freestrike92]

What is your favourite rinseless wash?

[@apexdetail85]

Hydra from Phoenix EOD…or ADG Wipeout.

[@freestrike92]

@@apexdetail85 thoughts on mckees n-914?

[@therealmatthewsmith]

Are you not using the Carpro Ech20 anymore or does that count as something else because the protection?

[@gregsullivan7408]

There's that magic dilution ratio again - 1:256 🤣

[@apexdetail85]

Add one ounce of Absolute to 2 Gallons of water (256:1 dilution) in a wash bucket. Submerge a wash mitt or multiple microfiber towels and mix the product thoroughly. Squeeze excess product from wash media and begin washing from top to bottom of the vehicle, dipping back into the wash bucket often.

[@Keith-re2nw]

Always on a CLEAN car. No actual proof in the real world.

[@apexdetail85]

I do not get dirty cars…. You have the wrong channel good sir.

[@jasonwalsh9211]

I find this process quite alien to me 🙈

[@Amor1990]

You got too much money. Why wouldn’t you clean the tires and wheels at the car wash too? These are not rinseless washes.

[@Andresthebigkat]

I do this even with a 02 Mustang got nothing to do with “to much money”

[@torocars9227]

I don’t get this why they made this rinseless market… isn’t it just a over saturated application of a spray wax and just use car soap and water… Going back basics with products you already have. These companies just wants to keep selling relabeling products.

[@YA-ee9zf]

basically you rinse with a rinse less wash.

[@apexdetail85]

Or call it post treating the area.

[@Keith-re2nw]

There is nothing on this car to start with. Go down to the junk yard and use this stuff on one of those cars. Cars that everyone else has. Don't insult the collective intelligence of honest people.

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First!!!

[@macallanvintage]

What an unnecessarily huge waste of product. When you sprayed such a product onto a coated surface (as in your video) including the wheels, most of that product instantly ended up on the floor. In genuinely high quality nations (more than 90% globally), there is no severe water shortage that affects car washing and prevents you from washing your car. Even Bangladesh doesnt have such 3rd world issues. And those countries enjoy REAL freedom…including the freedom to wash your car in your own porch or garden with water that you pay. That is FREEDOM😂.