Just curious if others are using similar products and what your experiences have been.
I tried Griot's Garage water-less wash today. I typically foam and water wash, but I didn't have much time this weekend. The car was lightly soiled with pollen and some dust -- nothing major except around the trim and wheel wells, which I was basically leaving alone anyway. Since the Model S's paint seems to be fairly soft, I was sure to use a good amount of coverage of the spray. I also used 6 very nice 600 g/m2 microfiber clothes to spread the wash and the clean side to wipe clean. I basically used 1 towel per panel. After I did the wash, I inspected the paint with a swirl finder. To my dismay, I found some new swirls and a new scratch.
This leads me to believe that 1) the car was just too dirty for the water-less wash, 2) I did not spread the spray enough to provide adequate coverage, 3) I should have changed towels more frequently, or 4) the paint just is that sensitive. Of course, none are mutually exclusive.
Anyway, I waxed with with Pinnacle Souveran using my DA polisher, and it looks fine. But, damn. Maybe I just need more experience with these sprays? This is going to be my go to product come winter.
I tried Griot's Garage water-less wash today. I typically foam and water wash, but I didn't have much time this weekend. The car was lightly soiled with pollen and some dust -- nothing major except around the trim and wheel wells, which I was basically leaving alone anyway. Since the Model S's paint seems to be fairly soft, I was sure to use a good amount of coverage of the spray. I also used 6 very nice 600 g/m2 microfiber clothes to spread the wash and the clean side to wipe clean. I basically used 1 towel per panel. After I did the wash, I inspected the paint with a swirl finder. To my dismay, I found some new swirls and a new scratch.
This leads me to believe that 1) the car was just too dirty for the water-less wash, 2) I did not spread the spray enough to provide adequate coverage, 3) I should have changed towels more frequently, or 4) the paint just is that sensitive. Of course, none are mutually exclusive.
Anyway, I waxed with with Pinnacle Souveran using my DA polisher, and it looks fine. But, damn. Maybe I just need more experience with these sprays? This is going to be my go to product come winter.