Got this stuff a yr ago and was wondering who uses it besides zaino? I've compared to the two and it's just as good if not better IMO. One thing I like about it is it's less work w/ the same results.

Seen it on cars w/ no clear coat and is amazing. Beats using a clay bar that's for sure. Just wanted other peoples opinions of it if anyone is using this other than Zaino.

 

There's no way on Earth that any wash/wax product could duplicate or better the results of claying. Claying pulls deep contaminants out of the paint, washing/polishing simply removes surface dirt. If you like it, cool, but there are limitations to using such products...

It's basically just a quick wax detailing spray which usually has very limited durability. Spray waxes are quick and easy ways to temporarily boost shine, they usually don't last a month...

Plus, I think that product contains cleaners which will prevent any layering. Each application will eat away the last. The way they advertise the product scares me. Says to spray it on a dirty car and wipe off. No thanks!



[This message has been edited by MikeLS (edited March 20, 2002).]

 

To the contrary it provides more layered protection than most. The more you use it the better it gets. I have a black car and I used it the 1st time when my car had 8 months of dirt and dust sitting in a shop.
It's smoother and cleaner than it ever was and made my paint deeper and richer. Even got rid of my surface swirl marks!

I've never seen it advertised but I've sold people on this stuff that were Zaino users.
And that's hard as hell to do!
It's the only thing I use w/ their car wash product and I have more time to enjoy the car instead of cleaning it. Black car owners know exactly what I'm talking about too. To each his own. Just thought I'd share and get others opinions on it.

 

Hey, if you're getting good results, then that's all that counts. I do have to disagree about the layering protection. In order for any product to actually "layer", i.e. build up coats on the surface, it has to be abrasive free, among other things. Dri-Wash contains quite a bit of abrasive material. So, every time you use it, the abrasives literally strip the last coat or anything else that might be on the car. There are VERY few products on the market that can truly layer, Zaino being one of them. No abrasive product will ever provide additional protection through repeated use. I can see why it would get rid of swirl marks. Every time you use it, you're abrading the surface, i.e wearing it away more and more.

Also, there's a good chance that Dri-Wash contains high silicone oil content. The silicone oils shine like hell and even cover swirls to an extent, but after one or two car washes, all the silicone oil literally wash off the surface. So, any swirls it may have covered begin reapearing. Silicone oils are a quick and easy way to produce an incredible shine, but they have absolutely no lasting power, can't layer, and form a greasy oily looking shine.

So, I know you like the product, that's fine. But, you should be aware of the lmitations on Dri-Wash. Basically, it can't layer, doesn't offer UV protection, is abrasive, and loaded with silicone oil. My opinion is that the product is more hype than function, but to each his own....

 

John, I saw your car at Tony's last Friday, and it looked tight!!

Why do you need a new paint job?

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MikeLS. Looking at the contents of the bottle. Non abrasive ingredients and no silicone either. I've buffed on top of this stuff and I tell it works. What ever their commercials say is beyond me. I tell you what freeze a bottle of zaino and watch it seperate. This stuff doesn't w/ 1st hand knowledge.
I've washed the car w/ Dawn and it's know to strip almost anything and the finish on the car is spotless the water doesn't sit or anything. Dry it off and buff right on top of it. Don't think zaino can claim that.
Maybe they have a commercial version and then a private version. Suppose I got the private because you can't get this stuff through any store only an authorized dealer so maybe we are talkin about 2 different items altogether.

Jack only reason I'm repainting the car is because of the nice scratch in the front facia and crack in the paint on my hood. I'm still weighing my options though.

 

Dawn will not remove Zaino.

 

A friend sold Dry Wash N Guard years ago. One afternoon, we decided to test it out on my black '87 IROC-Z. One application looked very good. Second application, even better. Third looked fantastic! It was relatively expensive, so I didn't buy it myself, but was impressed. I hadn't heard about it since then, I thought the company had gone out of business.

 

Nope it's still around. But you are right very expensive! 32oz bottle goes for 80 bucks! They have a website but it doesn't tell you much and still can't buy it off line. My Pops just happens to know of a dealer and gets it from him w/ a discount.
It's very high end quality product.
Glad someone else knows what I'm talking about.
MikeLs your right Zaino isn't stripped by Dawn but freeze it and thaw it out at room temp and see what happens. You won't like what you'll see.

 

Why would you WANT to freeze Zaino?????

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Louisville, KY

 

Dri wash and guard is a pyramid marketing scheme product, it is loaded with silicone and abrasives, I do not care what the label says, I know what is in the product. I would not recommend it for anyone, I would use any type of Meguiars, Mothers, or basically any type of wax products found at AutoZone over it. They market it being a product to dri wash your car (terrible idea) basically spraying this stuff over dirt and rubbing away. Also, this product picks up dust like you would not believe, it is a dust magnet.

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I agree with both Kevins. Honestly, if you're paying $80, someone is really taking you for a spin. Wax manufacturers aren't required to label the ingredients on the pagkage like the food industry. So, of course it's NOT gonna say it's full of silicones or abrasives. How would they sell it if people knew it's a total rip.

Use it if you like it though...

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80 bucks is what it cost I didn't say that's what I paid for it. I didn't freeze it on purpose they were both in the garage during the winter and both the zaino and the dri-n-wash were frozen solid. Thawed them out a room temp and the zaino couldn't be reused if you shook it a million times. Seperated and stayed seperated. The other was like nothing happened to it. We must definetly be talking about 2 different products. This stuff is legit and it doesn't attract dust. My car is black!
Now I see your point in not putting the ingredients on a label if there shady that just isn't the case w/ this stuff.

But you are right to each his own......

 

Just curious, is this the same Dri-Wash n Guard that you are using?

Dri-Wash N Guard

[This message has been edited by MikeLS (edited March 22, 2002).]

 

Yeah that's it. It works for me and as far as the schemes....don't know about em'.
Been using it for the last yr w/out a single problem. Say what ya will the stuff is proven in my book and some personal detailers of mine have been impressed w/ it as well.

And if it's a pyramid scheme why hasn't it been shut down? Pyramids are illegal in the US aren't they? BBB or someone truly dissatisfied w/ the product would be making headlines eventually I'd think.