We have just returned from the Mobile Tech expo that was held in Clearwater, Florida for the auto detailing/reconditioning professionals.

One of the seminars that the International detailing association held was on Eco-washing and detailing and utilizing Water-$mart technology for the car care industry professionals.

It is a quite easy and simple that can save an enormous amount of time while washing and maintaining your vehicle while also preserving the environment.

Please feel free to view our Eco-friendly detailing library and information regarding this fast growing technology on washing and maintaining your vehicle.

If needed the staff at Gias's detailing is available to answer any of your questions as well.

The information and bio's of the eco panel are located at: http://mobileworks.com/Eco-Detailing-Information.html

You will be surprised as to this technology and growing trend in the auto detailing and reconditioning industry!!!

Please feel free to openly comment and express your opinions and views.

 

Some interesting stuff there, Thanks for sharing it. I've always tried to save water and time when cleaning my cars. I'm not a business, I'm an individual.
I blow dry my cars before towel drying. I was using 3-4 towels per car, I can now finish drying with 1 towel after blowing the excess off the car. This also eliminates a lot of the little leaks that appear after you have dried around certain spots. Less towels means less washing which means water savings.
I also use a nozzle on my hose. I try and find a rubber coated one so just in case it hits the car for some reason, the chances of leaving a mark are less. There are several schools of thought with regards to just rinsing with an open hose, it cuts down on the water that sits on the car. I think a hose that's left to run is a waste of water. Gonna keep my eye open for a nozzle that lets the water come out naturally but can be shut off in between soaping and rinsing.
Aside from that until someone can show me a personal steam cleaner.....
Juts wondering what the steam does to your wax/polish job?
I do wonder what Sal puts in the Zaino products I use, I fully expect my hands and fingers to fall off in the next few years!

 

Email him and ask if he'll send you an MSDS sheet. And good luck getting one!! I've never been able to, nor have several friends of mine (and, no, he could not tell from the email address I used that I work for Meguiar's)

Of course the MSDS is not a comprehensive ingredient list, only those things required by OSHA etc due to potential health issues, among other things. But it will list silicone use as well as certain solvents, and the quantity present.

Don't get me wrong, I happen to like Zaino products quite a bit and used to use them exclusively. I eventually came to the conclusion that I can get the same, or better, results with many of his competitors products and usually for less money and less hassle. Still, those who are fans of Sal's stuff tend to be extremely loyal. Fine by me - I'd rather see someone use Zaino on a regular basis (or Pinnacle, or Mother's, or Turtle Wax) and baby their car than just take it to a car wash once a week and call it good. THAT I have a problem with.

 

patpur,

Thank you for the response and we appreciate the dialogue.

There are many facets of the waterless process that makes sense. Unfortunately there are several weaknesses with any of the waterless products so choosing the right one is key!

But the best practices for using them are the same and are outlined in an easy FOUR step process:

1. Spray your selected waterless cleaner on the dirty surface out of the direct sunlight
2. After spraying on surface the product begins to work and starts to emulsifies dirt and protects the surface. Start working in the product with a clean microfiber which also lifts the dirt off the vehicle surface
3. Take a second clean microfiber and buff to a shine. the result is a gleaming finish along with a water repellant treatment on the surface.
4. The product cleans and there is no runoff into the storm or sewer drains. The waste from the exterior is recovered into the microfiber.

The following are key elements to to WATER $MART:

FIRST A WATER $MART PRODUCT

Emulsifies dirt
Protects the surface from marring
Repels dirt from the surface using static
Leaves behind paint protection

SECOND

It is the towels! you must have good micro fiber towels!
The microfiber lifts,traps the dirt and moisture

SOME PRODUCT MODELS

Most contain water, some have polymer and wax that is ok!

Try every product you can find and don't be afraid to call the manufacterers and ask for a sample!

STEAM

Steam technology has been around for quite some time and has been widely used in the detailing industry for interiors. This method of cleaning reduces the amount of chemicals that would normally be used for interior cleaning.

Most recently further technology and past experiments by many have used steam on the exterior to clean and remove dirt from a painted surface as well as superior cleaning results for wheels and rims.

PLEASE NOTE THAT EXTREME CARE MUST BE USED FOR THE EXTERIOR USE!

When combined with the right product and use on the exterior it does yield great results.

Ambient air temps are also a factor as well for cleaning in an outdoor setting.


PLEASE NOTE

We are strictly detailers and are not selling any type of product to the public and choose to disseminate this information for public use and education.

If there are any questions please feel free to contact me anytime for my door is open to all!