Griot's Garage10497 Rinseless Wash and Wax Gallon

Great product. easy to use, very slick formula, GREAT SHINE. A must for those who don't have access to a hose to wash the car.Leaves cars CLEAN and SHINY. Paint looks and feels as if it was just waxedAlso makes a great "Detail Spray" or to quickly give a little extra shine after a standard car wash.I've also tried Adam's Rinseless and Optimum (NRWW2012Q) No Rinse Wash & Wax and I feel Griot's is better just because of the added shine and smooth feel of paint after washing.I'll buy more of Griot's Rinsless wash and wax and so a side by side comparison.

There's no shortage of no-rinse car washes these days. Optimum was considered the gold-standard for a long time, but the other big names like Griots, Adams, CarPro, etc. have all entered the ring. I decided to give this a try after using ONR for the last two years, mostly curious if it cleaned any better or perhaps had some other magical property I hadn't thought of.My overall impression is that this product is more slippery than ONR when used at the recommended dilution level. It was apparent right away that my microfibre cloth glided across the paint easily, and this was the case on every panel I cleaned. Impressive, but it's not like ONR was drastically worse.Cleaning power seems equivalent to ONR, but none of these products are ever something I would use on a filthy car. I use them for weekly touch-ups to remove dust and water spots. That's not a knock against the Griot's product. It works perfectly well for these scenarios and I didn't have any problems with re-washing a panel.I do prefer the scent of this over ONR. Whereas ONR has a more chemical or soapy smell, this stuff smells like cheap car wash soap which is kinda fun.Given the price premium this carries over ONR, I can't really see any reason to use it unless it goes on sale. Sure, it's more slippery and smells nicer than ONR, but that doesn't justify the 30-50% price premium. Does a more slippery surface mean less potential scratches? Maybe, but again, ONR wasn't really a problem in this area. I think Griot's could give ONR a run for its money if they brought the price down a bit, as the Griot's name carries a lot of prestige. The problem is that ONR is considered the leader in the no-rinse wash space so dethroning them will take a miracle product or something that is a much better value.

Being a fan of Griot’s Garage products, I wanted to give this product a try. The thought of a rinseless car wash (no more hose and bucket) was just “not right”.This product far exceeded my expectations. I purchased a small hand held pump where I diluted with water in the 50 oz tank. I spray the solution one body panel at a time. Then use a high quality thick microfiber towel. The trick is to fold the towel in 4, so you have a clean side as you wipe the solution off the car. It leaves behind a slick just waxed feel and boy does it shine. I spray my alloy wheels and wipe with microfiber towel and ALL brake dust easily comes up. Leaving the just waxed feel on the wheels like on the car. By third time I used the product, the wheels were ridiculously easy to clean. I no longer need the separate wheel cleaner! Of and by the way, I wash the car in 20 minutes. I release the pressure on the sprayer and put it away. The microfiber towels get washed (wash separately and no fabric softener)No more rinsing sponge, rinsing wheel brush, lug nut brush, roll up a 25ft hose and carry all the different products, hose and bucket into house. I jokingly say, I’m going to wash the car, 20 min later I’m done and the car looks great

I use numerous Groit’s Garage products on my vehicles and friend’s vehicles and I have never been dissatisfied or disappointed. Their products are high quality and deliver as promised. They have a very intuitive how to program that helps to guide you through product application. I recommend Griot’s Garage products to family and friends.

I saw a neighbor using this on his very spendy sports car. Because I have no hose bib in front of my home, and I live in a water restricted area, I was intrigued. Figure the low cost was work a try. This works. I can wash my VW Golf in about 20 minutes. My method: I use two buckets. I put a shot glass (!) of this into a household bucket and use a second bucket of clean water for the rinse. For real, you don't need much of this powerful stuff! I wash my car in sections top to bottom, rinsing after each section with the clean water. Use a "sham wow" - any microfiber cloth with work too- to buff out and dry. Voila. 5-6 gallons of water max. Yep it takes the grime off the wheels with ease. I'm never going to a car wash again. $20 well worth the money.

I have used this product for years and it is amazing! My car can be completed in 30 to 40 minutes. I use it on the glass windows and I get no streaks or smears. I have also used it on mirrors inside my house and glass tiles in the bathrooms. It works best if you get their specialized cleaning cloths to buff the surface out. Goes on easy and removes easy. My car always looks nice and it's so quick. The fact that I don't need to use water is a huge plus since I live in a condominium complex. You can actually start to work on the vehicle and not finish and come back at a later time and pick up where you left off. LOVE this purple stuff!

I detail my 2012 FIAT 500 every other day. I've used Chemical Guys Ecosmart all this time, but they no longer offer the gallon concentrate.Griot's Garage 10493 Rinseless Wash And Wax dilution of 8oz to a gallon of distilled water produces a much slicker detail spray than CG. It behaves very differently on painted surfaces and glass. It seems more concentrated, even at the same ratio of dilution as CG. It feels very protective and leaves a much slicker surface.My one complaint, and It's a real sore spot, is the absurd smell. It smells like cheap grape bubble gum, and you cannot get the smell of your hands even with repeated washings. I have to wonder what chemicals are used to create such anobnoxious smell. What makes Groit's and others think that adults require car surface care products to smell like cheap perfume or candy?