I've transitioned to rinseless as my only form of contact washing. Ech2O and Reload are really my only main products. Don't overcomplicate it folks, this product can be extremely easy to use. Tips: -presoak and hose rinse, or rinse off at the coin wash first if the vehicle is very dirty. -use warm water if you can for the rinseless solution -when rinseless washing use light to no pressure. if the dirt doesnt come off on the first wipe, dont scratch or scrub, just go over it again lightly with another side of your towel or sponge -dry lightly with no pressure, dont worry if it streaks -do a final wipe down with your drying aid to remove any streaks (homemade Elixer works great) -enjoy the easiest applied gloss in the market. I can finish an entire car in about 30 mins.
Underrated because it does take more skill/care to apply. But it does leave the car glossy and slicker than any other rinseless. And once you learn how to use it without streaking it’s no different than using the others.
First rinseless wash i ever tried, was with ECH2O. I've tried supposed " the best out there", but always come back to it. Have a dark blue suv, coated with MOHs Evo, and the gloss after the wash is excellent. Other positives I've noticed, is the minimal spotting after a rain shower, and bird bombs sliding right off, with minimal effort. I use just a little under 2 ozs in 3 gallons of DI water. 15;1 makes a good quick detailer to keep in the car. LOL, i also use it on the inside of windows. Great job giving this product the exposure it deserves.
@MikeGDetailing Guz...your video inspired me to use Ech2o as a drying aid tonight while doing a P&S Absolute RW on my g/f's Cruze tonight, GREAT combo❗️❗️
I miss this product. I really like it a lot. I'm using Absolute. Which is pretty cool. I just like using Carpro ECH20 also. I need to buy another bottle on my next bulk purchase
As always enjoyed the video a lot and thanks for sharing your experience and tips on using the product! I’ve been using it on and off as RW for the past 4 years when i dont have the time to do a full washZ IIRC, I’ve always enjoyed the experience. It’s slick and smells refreshing.
Hey Mike, Not sure if I’d use this for rinseless washing. Forensic detailing did a test to see what would rinseless/waterless would marr paint the most. ONR won with the least amount, even though it was not slick. Ech2o scratched more but nothing crazy. Still think it’s better to use a product that was designed for rinseless. Would be nice to do scratch tests on all the new rinseless variants. N914, DIY, ONR, feynlab, etc.
@@MikeGDetailingForensic Detailing channel is great. I don’t always agree with the way every test is run but he is very thorough and puts a lot of time and care into what he does.
I really like ECH20! Two points. If I recall correctly Brian at Apex detail did a video years ago that shows it does have some durable protection. Also from Skys The Limit website: "Does Ech2o have protection in it? Ech2o does have some Sio2 (quartz) protection in it BUT its main focus is on safely cleaning and glossing a variety of surfaces."
I don’t subscribe to Apex or watch. Protection depends on the concentration of Ech2o. For example at 1:20 it won’t be as durable as say 1:10. CarPro states it perfectly as it’s main focus.
@@MikeGDetailing TBH I haven’t used it in a couple years. 914 been my go-to. I use Eagle 500s in the rinseless bucket. And dry with the semi-shaved gauntlets (forget if they have a different name).
i regret purchasing this, i still have most of the bottle left since about year and half since i bought it. Bought to use both as a rinseless and waterless wash but I found it to be streaky. Literally the only thing I use it for is priming my drying towel.
@klasseact6663 @klasseact6663 i think 1:200 to 256. i did use it with very hard 400 tds water, so that probably didnt help. i also found it wasnt good to keep in a bucket too long as it turned moldy one time for me which has never happened using ONR.
I used this a couple years ago to add some maintenance gloss to my Black Grand Cherokee after coating it with Kamikaze Myabi coat. Even at 1:25 it was leaving streaks in places where I had to spend extra time buffing it off. Happened too frequently that I stopped using it. Based on all the different feedback on this product it makes me wonder how much of an influence the current protection on the paint plays a role in experience. Regardless this was dumped down the drain. There are other products where you don’t have to worry about missing steaks as you go around the car.
I have not had all the issues others have commented on. The Diamond Protech coatings are a good example of a coating that does. It play well with toppers and I had no issues with Ech2o as a topper. Twist loop towels are the best final wipe towel to wipe off any topper rather than something plush.
I have never used it prior to PPF so I don’t want to steer you in the wrong direction. If you do use it be sure to do a panel wipe to remove any EcH20 to not hinder the bonding of the PPF.
Love this product, awesome gloss as you say. I found it only a little streaky, but most things are till you adjust your usage. I use it on the glass shower screens and the mirror in the bathroom as well.
Thanks. Actually of the well known rinseless washes will work just fine on a non-coated paint. Products such as DIY, Adams Hoseless, P&S Absolute, Owners Pride Ecowash, McKee's N914, CarPro Ech20, Optimum No Rinse are all good options.
I've transitioned to rinseless as my only form of contact washing. Ech2O and Reload are really my only main products.
Don't overcomplicate it folks, this product can be extremely easy to use.
Tips: -presoak and hose rinse, or rinse off at the coin wash first if the vehicle is very dirty.
-use warm water if you can for the rinseless solution
-when rinseless washing use light to no pressure. if the dirt doesnt come off on the first wipe, dont scratch or scrub, just go over it again lightly with another side of your towel or sponge
-dry lightly with no pressure, dont worry if it streaks
-do a final wipe down with your drying aid to remove any streaks (homemade Elixer works great)
-enjoy the easiest applied gloss in the market. I can finish an entire car in about 30 mins.
Underrated because it does take more skill/care to apply. But it does leave the car glossy and slicker than any other rinseless. And once you learn how to use it without streaking it’s no different than using the others.
First rinseless wash i ever tried, was with ECH2O. I've tried supposed " the best out there", but always come back to it. Have a dark blue suv, coated with MOHs Evo, and the gloss after the wash is excellent. Other positives I've noticed, is the minimal spotting after a rain shower, and bird bombs sliding right off, with minimal effort. I use just a little under 2 ozs in 3 gallons of DI water. 15;1 makes a good quick detailer to keep in the car. LOL, i also use it on the inside of windows.
Great job giving this product the exposure it deserves.
I completely agree Mike. Awesome product. I like the 1:20/25 spot. I don't have streaking issues. If you do they come off very easy.
One of my favorite products. I use it for touchs ups after washes and as a drying aid as well
Excellent drying aid
Mike...been using Ech2o for many years and honestly don't like it as a WW because it's streaky but as a RW...INCREDIBLE 👍👍👍
Yup tricky as a waterless. Better as a drying aid and rinseless
@MikeGDetailing Guz...your video inspired me to use Ech2o as a drying aid tonight while doing a P&S Absolute RW on my g/f's Cruze tonight, GREAT combo❗️❗️
I miss this product. I really like it a lot. I'm using Absolute. Which is pretty cool. I just like using Carpro ECH20 also. I need to buy another bottle on my next bulk purchase
As always enjoyed the video a lot and thanks for sharing your experience and tips on using the product! I’ve been using it on and off as RW for the past 4 years when i dont have the time to do a full washZ IIRC, I’ve always enjoyed the experience. It’s slick and smells refreshing.
Appreciate the feedback
Yes, many CarPro's products are great
You are right about this
Hey Mike, Not sure if I’d use this for rinseless washing. Forensic detailing did a test to see what would rinseless/waterless would marr paint the most. ONR won with the least amount, even though it was not slick. Ech2o scratched more but nothing crazy. Still think it’s better to use a product that was designed for rinseless.
Would be nice to do scratch tests on all the new rinseless variants. N914, DIY, ONR, feynlab, etc.
I don’t watch or subscribe to forensic. My thing about tests is it varies by individual. My experience has been positive as a rinseless with Ech2o.
@@MikeGDetailingForensic Detailing channel is great. I don’t always agree with the way every test is run but he is very thorough and puts a lot of time and care into what he does.
@@yanniobkirk5744 just like apex his content is not for me.
I really like ECH20! Two points. If I recall correctly Brian at Apex detail did a video years ago that shows it does have some durable protection. Also from Skys The Limit website: "Does Ech2o have protection in it?
Ech2o does have some Sio2 (quartz) protection in it BUT its main focus is on safely cleaning and glossing a variety of surfaces."
I don’t subscribe to Apex or watch. Protection depends on the concentration of Ech2o. For example at 1:20 it won’t be as durable as say 1:10. CarPro states it perfectly as it’s main focus.
@@MikeGDetailingany particular reason you don’t watch Apex?
@@orthodox1717 his content is not for me.
I’m going to order some Echo today 👍. Dilution 20:1. Thank you Mike G
You are going to enjoy it at as a drying aid at that dilution ratio.
My favorite drying aid @ 1:20. No streaks or smears using RC Liquidator.
Great product.
Elixer is the product that leaves streaks when I use it. Haven’t figured out why.
You're not the only one. I gave up on Elixir.
Same. Gave the bottle away.
Elixir is temperamental in cold weather. Less is more as well. What towels are you using?
@@MikeGDetailing TBH I haven’t used it in a couple years. 914 been my go-to. I use Eagle 500s in the rinseless bucket. And dry with the semi-shaved gauntlets (forget if they have a different name).
@MikeGDetailing found the same with cooler/cold weather and elixir..had the same experience with the turtle wax lineup in the colder temps
Where did you get those ‘top’ to cap off the bottle? I think it’s a very good idea, helps control the pouring process.
I save the caps from the small bottles from car soap bottles.
Good vid Mike... i struggled with using this product as a WW.. streaks etc... at least i know why... dilution to strong
What dilution did you use?
1:20, using 60ml of product, the water in the bucket is 1.2l? im confused
How would you compare this vs DIY as a rinseless ? Thanks 🙏
DIY cleans better. EcH20 still cleans well but will leave a better gloss since it has SiO2 in it.
i regret purchasing this, i still have most of the bottle left since about year and half since i bought it. Bought to use both as a rinseless and waterless wash but I found it to be streaky. Literally the only thing I use it for is priming my drying towel.
What ratio do you use for RW? Do you have water issues?
@klasseact6663 @klasseact6663 i think 1:200 to 256. i did use it with very hard 400 tds water, so that probably didnt help. i also found it wasnt good to keep in a bucket too long as it turned moldy one time for me which has never happened using ONR.
@jem1138 you might need to use distilled water, sucks your not on city water📣
I used this a couple years ago to add some maintenance gloss to my Black Grand Cherokee after coating it with Kamikaze Myabi coat.
Even at 1:25 it was leaving streaks in places where I had to spend extra time buffing it off. Happened too frequently that I stopped using it.
Based on all the different feedback on this product it makes me wonder how much of an influence the current protection on the paint plays a role in experience.
Regardless this was dumped down the drain. There are other products where you don’t have to worry about missing steaks as you go around the car.
I have not had all the issues others have commented on. The Diamond Protech coatings are a good example of a coating that does. It play well with toppers and I had no issues with Ech2o as a topper.
Twist loop towels are the best final wipe towel to wipe off any topper rather than something plush.
What app was that for dilute ratios
It’s a website.
www.omnicalculator.com/everyday-life/dilution-ratio
Has anyone use this for interior cleaning? How did it go if yes?
It works very well on interiors.
can it be used before applying PPF?
I have never used it prior to PPF so I don’t want to steer you in the wrong direction. If you do use it be sure to do a panel wipe to remove any EcH20 to not hinder the bonding of the PPF.
Out of curiosity are you not supposed to wring the rag fully out or has nobody shown you how to wring a rag out?
Do what works for you.
Rude
@@benreeve9130 genuinely was curious. The answer is you're supposed to leave it kind of wet which I was unaware of. Ty! 😊
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What’s the prize today? 🎉
@@craig.encinitas you tell me😁😁😁
I came here earlier and not one comment. I left it for you.
Love this product, awesome gloss as you say. I found it only a little streaky, but most things are till you adjust your usage. I use it on the glass shower screens and the mirror in the bathroom as well.
Car is too clean😢😂
What do you think the safest rinseless is for a non ceramic coated car? Awesome video! Thanks.
Thanks. Actually of the well known rinseless washes will work just fine on a non-coated paint. Products such as DIY, Adams Hoseless, P&S Absolute, Owners Pride Ecowash, McKee's N914, CarPro Ech20, Optimum No Rinse are all good options.