Blk2015GT
Well-Known Member
Again, disagree. ANY TIME you haven't pre-rinsed a dirty car or use flowing water there is SOME risk at putting in micro scratches. The running water's job is to act like a solvent and loosen/move the bulk of the dirt off of the paint before you even touch it. You are simply wiping on the dirt no matter what method you use for the rinsless product lets call it since everyone is so literal with "waterless vs "rinseless" without running water to do so.If you follow the proper procedures you should not damage your car at all.
Will you get huge scratches and swirls and you should never use one of these products? Of course not. But over time you WILL get micro scratches in the clear no matter how careful you are. Even the people who make these waterless/rinseless products admit that much.
It is just the nature of pushing dirt around the paint with an even wet towel with "polymers" on it is physically dragging at least some grit on the clear. If you need to use it there is only a slight risk and of micro scratches (nothing life shattering that cannot be polished out) as long as you're careful. It's always better to traditional wash 2 bucket if you can though.
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