Getting Into Rinseless Washes - Danny's Auto Detailing

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IK Foam PRO 2 Pump Sprayer amzn.to/3NyCuaD
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[@ChristIsKing712]

Hey Danny, great to see you going rinseless! I highly highly recommend giving The Rag Company "Ultra Black Foam Sponge" a try. That 1 sponge can finish a whole vehicle by itself since rinseless formulas encapsulates the dirt to the bottom of the bucket whenever you dip the sponge in. As far as scratching goes... No matter how careful you are, every method will leave some sort of scratching. Obviously try to avoid it, but don't let the doubt get in your way too much!

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thanbk you Zeng! Appreciate the encouragement.

[@ShelterDogs]

I use the UBS, too, Xeng. It's easier to adapt to these things if you're newer. According to Yvan LaCroix, even a pressure washer can scratch if it's set to above 1,000 PSI. I don't know how Danny completes this in 15 minutes, though. That has to be record time. It still takes me an hour. I use Beadmaker afterwards and also clean the tires. I even now use the UBS on the tires at the end. I saw what's her name from P&S doing that, so I stopped using the rags.

[@lightskinssj3299]

Hey Danny, A trick I learned from the guys at The Rag Company: Rinse down the panel with the pump sprayer after you wash with a mitt/before you dry. The added lubricity helps with making sure you’re not scratching anything while drying 👍🏽

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

that makes sense. I actually was thinking that the drying towel may still be pushing around dirt. Thanks!

[@StaySlick]

Good thing to remember is that rinseless doesn’t always mean you don’t pre rinse. You can still pre rinse to knock off the loose dirt. Also rinseless and waterless is two different things. Basically waterless is a detail spray. With rinseless you pretreat, contact Wash, then straight to drying. I love doing rinseless nowadays. P and S absolute or diy detail rinseless Wash

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Yo, thanks for the clarification,. Always learning

[@TheDeepsea79]

Danny hope you keep making more videos of rinseless washes I really like this method saves time and do not have to deal with the traditional car wash issues no matter how much air hose you use to dry the car up there is always some sneaky drip appearing from a crack an emblem a side view mirror sucks and also time consuming.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thanks so much. I’ll put that on the list because I have updated my process just a little bit and if you’d like to know and I’ll put it at the front of the list. Thanks for messaging.

[@j-sonS]

I do rinseless in the winter months when I don't feel like hooking up a hose that shoots cold water. I fill my bucket with warm water and rinseless.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Right on. I’ve been doing more Rinseless lately. Especially on my maintenance customers.

[@Tranquility_Auto_Detailing]

I had a coating client come in for a maintenance washing tutorial. We did a rinseless wash together and that was my first full rinseless detail. I was sold. For lightly dirty vehicles and coated vehicles it’s the way to go. From Here on out I’m exclusively showing my ceramic coating clients that maintain their vehicles how to do rinseless washing. I haven’t pulled out my pressure washer in weeks.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Right on Chris! that's dope! Makes sense. I to haven't used a pressure washer in quite some time. Same thing that is crazy!

[@bradydobson5970]

Your information is gold Fr

[@NatashaMonti23]

Awesome video - love your positivity as well! 😊 need more of that in the world. Keep up the great work 👏

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thank you Tasha!

[@damiansutube]

It’s not as fun as foam cannon but for me it’s way more efficient and effective. I’ve moved over almost completely to rinseless. It’s also nice with all the droughts we’ve been having in TX. You can pressure wash a car with less water than it takes to fill a tub but I’ve rinseless washed cars with only 2 gallons.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Facts. Thats cool you are practically 100% rinseless.

[@elonsus9747]

You can always pre rinse with a pressure washer and then do your contact wash with your rinse less solution. Best of both worlds.

[@2Shine55]

Yo Danny! Hope you're doing well, yes sir I agree with your opinion about the rinseless wash potentially scratching the vehicle. I started out with Ecosmart wash by Chemical Guys. My vehicle at the time was hammered and yes it rendered micro scratching. However I will say that from my experience that the rinseless/waterless, you only want to do it on vehicles that have a light layer of dust. I know the chemistry of chemicals used in detailing has come a long but, in my personal opinion, whenever you do a contact wash there will always be the potential of micro scratching the vehicle no matter if you use an 18 bucket method or 50 wash mitt method. You are just minimizing the potential of micro scratching. Just my opinion. Great video as always my dude! Sending you my positive vibes from Escondido CA! Keep up the great work!

[@LaughOutLouie88]

I love the CG EcoSmart as a final touch after a wash and for touching up in between washes when applicable, like very light dust. That’s what I use it for.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

2Shine, thanks for the feedback. We just have to get over the fear and perfect our craft. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@thesamsquatch5224]

A really awesome change of pace! I am primarily rinseless. I've just about used them all but I'm using the diy detail rinseless it has more surfactants and cleaning power that's just me. I really like your process, only thing I will say it differs a little from waterless wash but I stick with the 256 to 1 and its super versatile! Awesome video

[@ct181]

Rinseless is all i ever use on my own vehicles. Also if doing a maintenance i do rinseless. It is way easier when your doing maintenance to just do rinseless and do tires and rims separate like you said. I wipe one direction and then flip towel to clean side. If i use a mitt then i have a separate rinse bucket. Check out Larry with Ammo NYC or Mike Phillips formerly with Autogeek. One ounce to 2 gallons

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thanks for the comment. Rensselaer sure sounds like something I should be doing more of. Obviously case by case. But yes maintenance customers that are under one month I think would be the right call. I’ll check out those videos you mentioned.

[@4lltimelo3er17]

I'm just that crazy about my vehicle I use Chem guys hydro speed ceramic quick detailer by the Gallon an I put into refillable spray bottle best bang for buck. anyway I wipe the whole car down Rims an all but the back rims I do the inside of them every ride the fronts I do every couple cuz I gotta pop the whole wheel off but the entire rest of car gets wiped down door jams an all on a 5 min ride or a five hour ride... some will say I'm committed I say I just like a clean whip lmao. 😎 I detail on on the side too so I respect your work. Keep up the grind my friend.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Sounds like you are very meticulous and take great care of your car. That is amazing. Makes total sense the system that you were using. Thanks for the kudos

[@StratOvation]

Checkout the My4Sons M4 sprayer Danny. I got one for lawn care with the lion battery brick, 100 psi pump, SS pro gun and 15 ft. hose. It has enough power to knock off all the salt and loose debris from my Michigan truck with a pail or two of tap water, then make up your prewash solution with distilled water and get the entire vehicle wetted down in a few minutes. It's a huge time saver and you don't have to hand pump anything.

[@davidboyce6427]

I forgot to mention that Absolute, ONR and the new one: DIY all encapsulate the dirt when u spray it on👍

[@daddymoesby_8239]

rineless isn't the same as waterless the procedure is very different. Waterless is spray on, and wipe dry. Rinseless doesnt mean you cant pretreat, it just means you dont need to rinse off at the end. In My experience it really depends on the product and technic. Ive been playing around with rinseless wash for the past 6 months, as Im starting my mobile detailing buisness, and i can confirm that I have seen no more scratches, compared to "traditional wash", it also depends on your technic.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thanks for the feedback and information based on your experience. I really appreciate that. And it’s good to hear that there isn’t really any difference in terms of risk of scratching in your opinion. Thanks for watching and hopefully will see you on the next one

[@JackRR15]

Better tip just use a LSP as a drying aid.

[@billytweed1924]

I rinsless wash most vehicles. Pretreat, rinse, contact wash, dry. Also you can look into extra tough wheel cleaner (rinsless wheel cleaner) Great video

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thank you!! Do you have a recommendation on a rinseless wheel cleaner?

[@mikekniess9937]

Goog video how I use rinse less do a rinse used a apc cleaner then rinse getting off any grit do rinse less use clay towel followed up by panel wipe ready for wax or polishing

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Right on! Thanks for sharing your method.

[@JamesDBuzzard]

Bro what towels are you using for that detail spray? They look plush af

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

I believe they are the Mr. Sasquatch by chemical guys. That reminds me, I need to get some new ones. I really do like them.

[@MoparMarc426]

Sounds like Reyes the Entrepreneur. Is Pearl mixed with the Absolute?

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

I think there might have been a little pearl mixed in, but not on purpose.

[@davidboyce6427]

Believe in the science Danny, ONR ABSOLUTE dilutions are 1oz to 2 gallons of water. You can feel the lubricity. My tells me u can scratch a car with suds if your pad or sponge is in bad shape. For waterless or rinseless I know you don’t skimp out on cheap microfiber towels👍. Stay confident 🫡

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thanks David, I’ve been off my game lately. I appreciate the encouragement.

[@scykotic]

I've never used a rinseless wash yet but would like to start. In videos I've seen, they usually mix it all up in the bucket, then just dunk your sprayer in the bucket to fill up. Then you have the right ratio all round.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Great tip! Ive seen that to. And I did exactly that on the next wash I did.

[@nunomuacho446]

ONR is what I use, maybe 2 panels at a time, use Turtle Wax Wax it Wet as a drying aid. With ONR is 2oz for 2 gallons and a bucket with grit guard, only use 2 microfiber gloves for the whole car. In the end use the remainer solution to spray the wheels and with an APC to clean them.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Nice tips man. Much appreciated. All about efficiency and cost saving

[@barrycook8116]

Hey Danny can you ask Reyes what beat is playing in the back ground at the 2:20 mark? He uses it a lot of his videos. Very chill beat. Thank you 👍 I love absolute rinseless wash!

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

I just DM'd him. Will let you know when he gets back to me

[@barrycook8116]

@@dannys.auto.detailing_ thank you sir!

[@Carlosson45]

I started doing waterless wash on my car it’s been the best decision I’ve made. I love wolf gang’s product. Would never go back to car washes . (You just need to know how to do it right )

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

right on. Thanks for watching Carlos!

[@Carlosson45]

@@dannys.auto.detailing_ you should make a video on the wolf gang Uber sio2

[@Jgreenstreet21]

Awesome!

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Hey buddy! thanks man! Hope all is good!

[@Mdetailing]

Yes Danny your instict is correct. Be careful with any rinsless method or product. If you accept that on your scenario the possibility of scratches it mire marring vs classic wash then..go go go. In the future you will found ways to minimal the risks. ( When you use hose i like the one mitt one bucket method,but on rinsless because you cannot flash out the mitt with pressure i suggest to use 2-4 thick towels folded on the bucket and use one side for each towel on section , you have 8 sides on each towel, i think is faster and safer than ringing out the mitt each time, just try maybe you like maybe not....🙂🙂🙂🙂) For cars that you have corrected or are polished lately, i am not feal rinsless.methods are the way....i cringe in my inside🙂🙂🙂. Listen and follow your instict ...not the advertiser's of those products and the ...BS cool terms on their descriptions Be CAREFUL with those...funcy red black waved....whatever sponges the sell ... usually they don't work...they cannot hide the dirt inside because of there flat surfaces.... Is already risky method ....try to minimize it as much.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thank you for the thoughtful response!

[@MrDickhead47]

I do my own car with rinseless a lot now. Every month or so I still break out the pressure washer, to be able to use my wheel cleaner. A customer I would never do a rinseless just because of what they might think. Gotta demonstrate those professional tools to justify what we charge

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thanks for the feedback but I disagree. It’s all about the result. More than one way to get there. But your not too far off with your thinking. You just want what’s best for the customer. I think rinseless is bet for Maintenance customers and cars that are not dirty at all.

[@NickLookingbill]

Looks good. Im not confident enough to use it on clients cars for reason of potential scratching, i rather just play it safe.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

I hear you 100%. But when you get to a point you want to squeeze in another detail that day, increase your income, you may reconsider. But it's really a car by car basis.

[@ericrodriguez6650]

ONR is the leading industry rinseless chemical. BUT Ivan Lacroix just came out with his DIY detail rinseless wash that I’m very interested in trying out

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Man it is crazy how many new products are coming out in just enticing everyone to spend money after money after money ha ha ha ha

[@ericrodriguez6650]

There’s always going to be someone coming out with what’s hot and new but the companies that have solidified their names are always decent choices. Ivan is a veteran in this game and knows his stuff. I personally would love to try his line of products out because he has all the pull you could ever have in an industry so I’m assuming his products would be top tier

[@raymondpaterno2800]

26th like 🚗💨 good job danny. For a business auto detailer like you, rinseless wash is a better option for a maintenance wash offer to your customers. Benefits are awesome - 1. Environment friendly that saves water. 2. Saves you time and effort 3. End results is the same or even better compared to using a pressure washer. 4. Economical and cost efficient as you use less chemical and tools which would give you the last benefit which is 5. More profit 👏👏👏

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

I especially like what you were saying about economical and cost efficient.

[@detailgrandma22]

Just because there are no suds doesn't mean it's not getting clean. Most rinseless has encapsulated technology. It works great for me.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Facts. Thanks for the feedback!

[@barrycook8116]

Best thing is to use MF towels. You can use 8 sides and less towels and safer than using a wash it IMO. You can also quickly re wet the area you cleaned with absolute @ 128/1 as a quicker detailer and as a drying aid OR just go right into using your protection whatever it is you use. You will at get better results with using MF towels. Also, dedicate one towel for the lower portion of the car.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thank you Barry, all good advice.

[@barrycook8116]

@@dannys.auto.detailing_ anytime. Rinseless will also be a big help come your cooler months too.

[@mickyfinns]

Rinseless and waterless wash isn't the same thing is it??

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Ha ha. Actually no they aren’t the same thing. My bad. Waterless is more like a spray on wipe off from what I have learned. Oops

[@mickyfinns]

@@dannys.auto.detailing_ I was wondering haha. Keep up the vids man!!

[@mcshakycheese7396]

Rinseless and waterless are technically not the same thing. Rinseless means you clean the panel in a step but leave the solution on the panel prior to drying. Waterless would be like a quick detailer in a purchased bottle that doesn't require dilution with water. You would spray on and immediately wipe off in one step without having to use a wash media or any sort of pre spray / wash media wipe / dry sequence of steps.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thank you for the clarification. Appreciate you taking the time.

[@mcshakycheese7396]

@@dannys.auto.detailing_ No problem! It's easy to assume they are the same because a rinseless uses significantly less water than a traditional wash ("less water"" => "waterless"). But now you can use this knowledge to puff yourself up on auto detailing forums and ruffle feathers with pride 😂

[@ericrodriguez6650]

Also it’s shown to be as safe if not safer than using a power washer and foam cannon

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

OK OK. Good to know. I was thinking that a power washer would you off some of the grime

[@ericrodriguez6650]

Yes you are correct and for the heavily muddy cars a pressure washer would work best. The argument on rinseless vs pressure washers is the pre rinse with rinseless soaks and encapsulates the grime so when you’re wiping off with a mitt it lifts off easily. If mud and dirt is caked on and you hit it with a pressure washer you’re running the risk of pushing all of that into the clear coat potentially causing more damage the to surface.

[@Mcdamn1026]

What chemicals were you using?

[@4lltimelo3er17]

He showed us I thought?

[@Mcdamn1026]

@@4lltimelo3er17 oh maybe I missed it I’ll watch again I was working and watching at the same time

[@2Shine55]

@@Mcdamn1026 He was using Absolute by P&S my dude!

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Yo Ronald, all good. P&S Absolute. Their new rinseless wash. And then I finished it with Avalon King Armor Shield Lite Ceramic Detail Spray.

[@4lltimelo3er17]

@@Mcdamn1026 all good we all do it. Noone perfect.

[@killermobiledetailing2795]

Rinse less only for clean show cars not used almost never etc I took customer away big acct because they wash cars like that customer saw it swirls and not great job in clean u need some water and etc to clean it only for show cars I could see that . sorry but thumbs down 👎 water less

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thank you for your feedback! You are not wrong!

[@sciencesaves]

waterless is a diluted version of a rinseless wash. they are not the same thing. with rinseless you add water to it bc it is concentrated, but waterless means you dont have to add any water, just use as is. yes, you added too much product, it shouldn't be soapy. also, it's best to dry at the end all at once, otherwise, dirt is going to get into your drying towel and you're going to spread it all over your clean car. confidence is not what you need for a rinseless wash, you need to have a well-thought-out system ;)

[@dylansautodetailing]

Hey Danny. For me, i use rinselss wash when my pressure washer and my foam cannon isn't working. I use the 1 bucket method like how you used it in this video. I use a 6 - 8 pairs of microfiber cloth or a wash mitts. I think its a good new method and experience for detailers. Like if a customer wants their car detailed inside their garage but you don't have enough space to use the pressure washer and foam the vehicle. But good video and P&S absolute is perfect for clay lubricants too.

[@dannys.auto.detailing_]

Thank you Dylan! More confidence, improved speed, happy customers, more money. lol