Frequently Asked Questions about Waterless Car Wash An E-Book for Car Lovers, Car Enthusiasts and Detailers Prepared by Pearl Waterless International
Acknowledgments The contents of this e-book were gathered and compiled by the Pearl Waterless Car Wash Intern ational team in consultation with different partner detailers and consumers. We would like to acknowledge the contributions of the entire team and give special thanks to our partners who provided written content for this work. David Elliot Pearl Global Limited Director of Marketing and Online Visibility
Cameron Johnson. Owner and Founder
Craig Parker Pearl Global Limited Managing Director
Justin Bonnett Owner and Founder
Hi Def Auto Detail
Eco Auto Clean Atlanta
Maynard Paye Marketing Specialist
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is Waterless Car Wash? ...............................................................................................................................................3 Chapter 2: FAQ1: How do Waterless Car Wash Products work? .......................................................................................................... 4 FAQ2: Do they scratch the paint surface of the car? ………….……………………………………………………………….………………………4 FAQ 3: Can the products be used in hot and cold climates? .................................................................................................5 FAQ 4: Do they clean as well as using conventional shampoo and water? ...........................................................................5 FAQ 5: Are waterless car wash products bad for the environment.....................................................................................5 FAQ 6: Can the product be used in on a wet surface............................................................................................................ 6 FAQ 7: How many vehicles will Pearl Waterless clean…………………………………………………………………………………….………...6 FAQ 8: Where can I use Pearl Waterless Car Wash Products…………………………………………………………………………………..7 FAQ 9: Are silicon products dangerous or harmful to the environment? .……………….…………………………………………..…..7 FAQ 10: What type of cloths should be used with Pearl Waterless Car Wash products? ..………………………………………….8 FAQ 11: Are waterless products more expensive than soap and water………………………………………………………………………8 Chapter 3: Waterless Car Wash in Action…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....9 Chapter 4: Waterless Car Wash around the World ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…...........10 Chapter 5: Where to purchase and How to Become a Distributor …………………………………………………………………………………….……....11
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What is Waterless Car Wash? Definition borrowed from Wikipedia.org A technique used to wash a vehicle without the use of water, commonly known as a Waterless Car Wash. This technique involves using a product that contains many different ingredients including wetting agents, lubricants and protectants. The ingredients and wetting agents in the product combine to soften and emulsify surface grime, while a specific blend of fluids and lubricants attach a microscopic layer of protectant to the surface. The protectant is a unique blend of substances which provides a bonded layer of protection against any remaining abrasive not broken down by the detergents and wetting agents. The protectant often contains extensive cross linked polymers which make it extremely effective as a car wax or glaze. The product often contains a complex mixture of cleaning elements along with the glaze ingredients. Using the correct application method the product lifts and suspends dirt from the vehicle by emulsification. The product surrounds dirt molecules lifting them from the paint surface before you start to wipe the dirt from the surface. At the same time the application process initiates the cross chain polymer linking process that results in an extremely shiny highly protective glaze finish. All this happens very rapidly due to the balance of ingredients within the product itself.
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C HAPTER 2
FAQ 1. How do Pearl Waterless Car Wash Products Work?
FAQ 2. D0 they scratch the paint surface of the car? A.
Pearl Waterless Car Wash products definitely do NOT
scratch the paint surface or any other surface they come into contact with and like with any vehicle washing it is just a matter
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Dirt particles are gently liquefied and encapsulated by
of technique in using the correct application methods together
special premium grade polymers on contact and are gently ‘lifted
with a quality microfibre cloth, the product itself will not scratch
and suspended’ away from the surface preventing them from
the car. A very simple and efficient process using two quality
revisiting the surface of the paintwork.
microfibre cloths, you simply spray onto one folded cloth and onto a panel of the vehicle, gently wipe with the leading cloth and then quickly buff using second cloth to a brilliant instant mirror gloss shine, repeating the process working down the car until the whole car is not only clean but also highly polished and shiny. The only time water is ever required is if the vehicle has thick mud or sand stuck to the skirts which can be simply rinsed or steamed off (1L of water produces 2 hours worth of steam) from that specific localised area before continuing the all-in-one
The encapsulated dirt is then trapped by the microscopic fibres of the microfibre cloth. Note: Advanced Ultra Nano also contains Carnauba Wax which is the world’s hardest natural wax together with UV screens, Protectors and the very latest in Nano technology which penetrates even the smallest imperfections and fissures in vehicle body paint surfaces to seal and protect the base metal, delivering the ultimate in protective strength and durability with high lustre, lasting finish and superior hardness to exterior paint surface.
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clean and polishing process by applying the waterless product. Consider the waterless benefits over the implications of conventional washing methods using buckets of soapy suds splashing everywhere and potentially concealing a dirty sponge, rinsing with gallons of water and then using a microfibre cloth and chamois leather having to revisit the same area of the car many times and therefore definitely increasing the likelihood of scratching the paint surface. Many times we have seen evidence of the high pressure water from hot water blistering paintwork and hand held lances accidentally chipping and scratching paintwork.
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FAQ3. Can the product be used in hot and cold climates?
FAQ 4.
Do Pearl waterless car wash products clean as
well as using conventional shampoo and water?
A. Hot Climates:
Pearl Waterless products can be applied
in hot direct sunlight however for optimum application conditions we recommend applying the product either in a shaded area or inside a garage or showroom. When applying in direct sunlight spray a little more into the cloth first so it is slightly damp as this prevents quick drying due to the vehicle body heat absorbing the product.
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They work even better as the special ingredients contained
in Pearl Waterless scratch-free formulations gently liquefy and break down dirt on the surface of the car which is then easily wiped away and buffed with a microfibre cloth to create instant shine. Not only that waterless car wash products also add an extra layer of protection against dust, grime and dirt from the road, keeping the car cleaner and shinier for longer.
Cold Climates: Pearl Waterless products can be applied in cold temperatures but in minus temperatures you may experience some streaking. This is because the product becomes less viscous on an ice cold surface after the first part of the cleaning process. Gently buff the area until the product
FAQ 5.
Are waterless car wash products bad for the
environment?
has completely dried. Use more than one microfibre cloth to
A.
dry if necessary. Ensure to protect products from freezing by
absolutely no hazardous ingredients unlike those contained in
storing in ambient conditions in sealed containers.
most conventional style products such as petroleum, acids,
Definitely NOT as all Pearl Waterless products contain
solvents etc. which all have an environmental impact and in addition there is no run-off from waterless washing as there is Video: Pearl protecting your vehicle and environment by creating Maximum Shine in Minimum Time CLICK HERE
no rinsing involved unlike the thousands of gallons of contaminated waste water that potentially goes directly into water ways when using traditional bucket-and-hose method washes. In addition all Pearl Waterless products contain No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s).
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FAQ 6. Can the product be used on a wet surface? A.
Yes, as all our world class formulations are water based
and contain absolutely no solvents, no petroleums or hazardous ingredients which enables the user to efficiently and effectively use on wet vehicle surfaces without any detrimental effect to the finish. Just remember to carry more microfibre cloths for the final dry buff to achieve that all important and beautiful showroom shine.
FAQ 7. How many vehicles will Pearl Waterless clean? A.
FAQ 8. Where can I use Pearl Waterless Car Wash Products?
A. You can use them absolutely anywhere and everywhere you choose; indoors, outdoors and even in direct sunlight or wet conditions and on all types of cars, motorbikes, trucks, coaches, trains, yachts, boats, planes, pedal cycles, any surface you can imagine Pearl Waterless products will clean and deliver a highly polished finish where required. Unlike other products on the market the Pearl Pro Waterless Car Wash products & Eco Friendly Detailing range contain absolutely no harmful solvents, petroleums, acids or toxic chemicals. All our products are uniquely reliable and equally friendly to the user, vehicle and
1L of Pearl Waterless Professional or Advanced Ultra
environment.
Nano (Nano Technology) will clean and highly polish to premium showroom standard approximately 6-8 averaged sized vehicles. However it all depends on what size of vehicle is
Pearl Advanced Ultra Nano, Professional and Eco Tyre Shine do
being cleaned and how dirty it is, but on average 100 -150ml
contain gentle non-volatile silicone which should be considered
will do a standard saloon which through regular use becomes
as in general terms silicone is not recommended for body shop
easier and the surface shinier with protective layers. Super
environments as they involve spray application which could
concentrates are available in 25L drums, 205L and 1000L
potentially affect paint from drying on freshly sprayed
containers where 25L of product when diluted will make 250L
bodywork surfaces without the user being aware. To confirm
of ready to use product and will clean, highly polish and protect
once paint is dry all products can without question be safely and
up to 2000 cars.
efficiently used on paint surfaces with outstanding effect.
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Universal Cleaner has a specific function in our waterless
FAQ 9. Are silicone products dangerous or harmful to the environment?
system as a multi-purpose interior and exterior cleaner for all soft and hard surfaces with outstanding additional robust capabilities for removing stubborn substances such as brake
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Definitely NOT and may we reassure you that the gentle
dust, dead insects, bird lime, etc., from various vehicle surfaces.
silicones we use in our formulations are totally non-hazardous
Whilst Universal leaves a completely clean and revitalised
and equally safe for the user, vehicle and environment and in
surface, due to the fact there is no silicone content it will not
fact the gentle ones we use are contained within everyday use
deliver the same level of shine required for external paintwork
cosmetic products such as face creams.
in today’s automotive and marine markets. However for body
Pearl Advanced Ultra Nano, Professional and Eco Tyre Shine
shops where sanding dust etc. is generally only a requirement to
do contain silicone as within our range of world leading
be removed Universal Cleaner fits the brief perfectly.
waterless car wash & detailing products it is essential to include
In our experience once the vehicle paint has dried the body shop
silicone within certain formulations in order to achieve the
will generally wipe down with Universal and pass on the sprayed
overriding specific function to deliver the level of showroom
vehicle to a different department for valeting, as they
shine and longevity required for customer ‘The Wow Factor!’
understand that to achieve the level paintwork shine necessary
experience and satisfaction, without silicone inclusion the level
for customer total satisfaction requires silicone content and so
of premium performance just would not deliver the same
the final valet is carried out away from direct vicinity of the
quality of finish. We pride ourselves on the outstanding
paint spray area.
Durability, Lustre and Beauty of finish that our products always produce on every single vehicle they come into contact with and deliver unrivaled customer satisfaction. May we take this opportunity to further explain that Universal Cleaner can, without question and with outstanding effect, be safely used in the body shop environment as contains no silicone. 7
FAQ 10.
What type of cloths should be used with Pearl
Waterless Car Wash Products?
A.
Only use a good quality microfibre cloth with Pearl
Waterless Car Wash & Detailing products like our professional microfibre cloths which are 40 x 40 cm and 380 GSM, as the microscopic fibers contained in the ultra absorbent weave in the cloth captures and traps the dirt lifting it safely from the vehicle. We recommend using 2 folded microfibre cloths per vehicle wash and polish, one to lift the dirt away and another to buff and polish. Folded cloths in half and half again give you many clean surfaces to work with from each cloth however you may need more than two cloths for particularly dirty or wet
FAQ 11:
Are waterless products more expensive than
soap and water?
A. Waterless Car Wash products can
be used in more than just
surface cleaning as not only do they clean but highly polish and wax protect all in one with the simple process of spray, wipe and buff panel at a time until all the vehicle is complete; saving you money on car care products as well. Whereas conventional washing involves using many different products and revisiting the same area of the car many times over to rinse, shampoo, rinse again, chamois leather and then wait for paintwork to dry before you can even consider applying any wax.
vehicles, especially if they are covered in salt during winter. Pearl Professional Microfibre Cloths are commercially proven as they absorb higher amounts of water with a thicker and softer weave than normal cloth towels to impart that professional showroom finish.
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C HAPTER 3
Waterless Car Wash in Action
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CHAPTER 4
Pearl Waterless Car Wash products have been a pioneering brand that has reached the far corners of the world and supplied around all continents which continues to grow daily. With years of expertise, constant improvement and research to develop the best waterless and conventional products is the main focus of Pearl Waterless. Our products have been commercially tested and accepted by many companies in 60+ countries around the globe. We are at the very forefront of the Waterless Car wash manufacturing industry which is why Pearl Waterless Car Wash International importers are growing daily in locations throughout the world.
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How can I purchase Pearl Waterless & Eco Car Care Detailing products or become a Pearl distributor? Please contact sales@pearlgloballtd.com for more information and our sales and technical support team will be delighted to answer any of your questions.
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