Waterless car cleaner

[Justin325i]

Hi all.

Just wondering whether anyone had tried one of those waterless car cleaning/polishing products, namely Greased Lightning Showroom Shine or the cheaper JML Mantis Instant Shine. I recently saw Showroom Shine on a shopping channel and thought it looked good but the sceptic in me thinks nothing from the shopping channels actually work in real life.

What are your thoughts??

[Doblo]

I dont like these waterless products, that was until a friend clean a merc sl with showroom shine and it did look the part, but be warned that some of these products are filler heavy so will mask the damage created by the dust that you have not rinsed off the paintwork prior to washing, i would'nt use none of that stuff personally.

[Sanchez]

Water helps the dirt run of the car so IMO its needed to wash a car properly.

[d6dph]

Nope, Total rubbish. Spend your money on a decent wax and that will make it harder for dirt to stick and also easier to dry off after washing.

[PG325]

I always jet wash and then 2BM, but am just about to order a foam lance to get rid or loosen the dirt before washing.

[ReFlexx]

Wouldn't "wash" the car with it, but they are a good detailing spray. So if you took your car to a show or whatever, wash it properly at home, then take the spray and use it to clean the car when you get there. Always use a very heavy microfibre cloth though to pick up any dust rather than rubbing it in. They are actually pretty good and quite carnuba heavy so give quite a good shine. Nothing can beat a proper wash/clay/seal/glaze/wax finish though

[DanThe]

I dont like these waterless products, that was until a friend clean a merc sl with showroom shine and it did look the part, but be warned that some of these products are filler heavy so will mask the damage created by the dust that you have not rinsed off the paintwork prior to washing, i would'nt use none of that stuff personally.

You say they are good at masking, would these products hide micro blisters?