Exterior Body:
For a routine weekly cleaning do just the opposite. Start on the car's top (exception, convertibles)
and work your way down. Use a small white terry cloth (wash cloth size) to apply and spread
Dri-Wash 'n Guard® waterless car wash and protective glaze, and use a hand size white terry cloth towel for buffing.White is best because you can see what is happening. Work a small action (18" x 18" or similar) at a time. By starting on the top, hood and deck lid you are leaning, glazing and polishing the cleanest parts of the vehicle first and saving the dirtiest lower body parts for last.
For Dri Wash application: you need a "vehicle" to get the dirt off the car. You do not want to rub the dirt into the finish. Just like a sponge, or wash mitt gets the dirt from the car to the bucket when you wash the car with soap and water, terry cloth towels remove the dirt and store it in the cotton facing when you are Dri Washing. Use clean terry cloth towels only for Dri Wash 'n Guard® application. Preferably towels that have been washed, and dried without any fabric softener.
You may buff the Dri Wash off with a clean cotton buffing rag, but terry cloth is important for the application of the product, and to collect the dirt off the car's finish. When the towel shows excessive dirt, fold it over, and continue with a clean towel surface. Generally, you can do an entire vehicle with four small towels (unless you accidentally drop one on the ground). TIP: "Recycle" your old bath towels as Dri Wash towels.
Tips:
1. Do not spray the cracks and/or crevices directly. Use your application terry to spread the Dri-Wash over to the body panel seams and you won't have to clean over-spray droplets from
those hard to access areas.
2. "Recycle" your old bath towels as Dri Wash towels. 3. If you get Dri Wash over-spray on rubber window moldings wet a corner of a terry with Dri Wash, use to remove the over-spray and immediately buff dry.
4. Remember to clean the door jambs. No need to spray, just use your saturated application terry to wipe and buff immediately.
5. Spray Dri Wash directly on your application terry to apply to grill work and bright work rather then spraying directly. It works miracles and you won't have to work at wiping the over-spray
from behind and around these hard to buff surfaces.
6. Bugs & Tar - Use Dri Wash 'n Guard® Leather and Vinyl Treatment to safely remove bugs from the front of the vehicle. Just spray the area that needs bugs removed, let it
soak for about 1 minute, then wipe bugs clean with no effort at all. Then apply
original Dri Wash 'n Guard for a perfect bug free shine. Once you have a solid base of
Dri Wash 'n Guard® applied you can simply use a water saturated rag to remove bugs,
sap and tar. Simply buff to a shine following removal.
7. In rare instances you could experience streaking. It could be from high humidity, fabric softener in your cleaning/polishing rags, or residue left over from a competitors product. Not
to worry, just take a clean terry cloth, wet with cool water and wring out. Lightly wipe over the
streak and buff with a dry terry. The streak is gone.
Windows and glass:
When you finish cleaning and buffing the entire vehicle you are going to have one or more dirty application cloths. Use the dirty saturated wash cloth to clean all windows, inside and out. The wash cloth has just the right amount of Dri-Wash 'n Guard® on it to do perfect car windows. An added bonus...the windshield sheds rain water exactly as if you treated it with Rain-X. Clean glass will set your vehicle apart from the rest. DWG cleaned windows are the best.
Tips:
1. Use the above method rather than spraying Dri Wash on the windows directly and you will never have a night headlight rainbow prism in the rain.
2. This method is safe and Dri Wash 'n Guard® works great on after market tinted windows.
Tires:
Dri Wash 'n Guard® All Weather Tire Treatment should be used weekly to keep your tires looking brand new and protect the rubber from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Use the trigger applicator to liberally spray the outside tire surface and immediately wipe from the tire using your oldest terries that are near ready for disposal. You will remove a large amount of oxidation, dirt and grease the first time our two you clean and treat your tires. You know they are clean when there is little or no discoloration on the buffing cloth. Dri Wash 'n Guard® All Weather Tire Treatment is meant to be wiped off the tire rather than left on for a wet look. Used properly it will give your tire the "new tire look" and greatly enhance the life of the sidewall rubber.
Tips:
1. Clean you tires with DWG All Weather Tire Treatment prior to cleaning/polishing your wheels to save having to wipe off any over-spray.
2. Follow up with an immediate 2nd application and cleaning if its been some time since you cleaned your tires. It makes a difference!
3. Use an old shoe polishing/buffing brush to really get those crevices clean. Works great for buffing to a shine as well.
4. Take the corner of a small terry and clean your wiper blades with All Weather Tire Treatment. They will last years longer. Be sure to thoroughly wipe clean and dry so as
not to create streaking if/when you need them.
Wheels:
Service and longevity of your wheels will be greatly increased if you make them part of your routine weekly cleaning. If they are extremely dirty you may want to scrub with a dry soft bristle brush to knock the heaviest dirt off prior to applying Dri Wash.
Tips:
1. Never spray Dri Wash 'n Guard® directly on a ported or open design wheel. The over-spray will affect your braking and just looks bad. Apply the Dri Wash 'n Guard to the wheel with
you application terry spaying additional Dri Wash on the terry if necessary.
2. Painted and clear coated wheels should be cleaned and polished using Dri Wash 'n Guard® waterless car wash and protective glaze.
3. Unfinished alloy wheels need the most care and should first be polished with DWG Premium Metal Polish and then have a protective coat of Dri Wash applied to enhance and protect the finish.
4. Nothing works better on chrome and chrome plated wheels than Dri Wash 'n Guard® . Interior Cleaning:
Remove the floor mats and do a though interior vacuuming being careful to get behind and under the seats. While you have you vacuum out do the trunk as well. While vacuuming look for areas that may need special attention such as spills, grease spots, etc. Its also a good idea to vacuum the headliner lightly on an infrequent basis. Don't forget about the floor mats you sat outside on the ground/floor.
Leather & Vinyl:
For maximum protection you should treat your leather upholstery with Dri Wash 'n Guard® Leather & Vinyl on a monthly basis. More often in severe climates or under heavy use. This Dri Wash 'n Guard® product has a cleaner, conditioner, UV protector, and anti-static coating that "repels" dust. It does not put a shine on the area treated, because that shine is actually an oily build up that attracts dirt! The shine in most vinyl conditioning products is the only defense against UV rays (by reflecting the sun). Also, most vinyl protectant products do not contain a cleaner. You must clean the area before treatment. Dri Wash 'n Guard® Leather/Vinyl Cleaner & Conditioner is a one step cleaner, conditioner, and is like a sunscreen for your interior and vinyl tops.
In most cases you can spray Leather Vinyl directly on the surface and then use a small terry to spread and clean. Use white terry and as you see it becoming soiled turn to a clean area. When dirty discard for a clean terry, you don't want to spread the dirt. Buff with a soft terry hand towel. Use this same procedure on the vinyl pieces. In tight quarters spray Leather & Vinyl directly on your application terry, apply and follow with your buffing cloth. This saves cleaning up product over-spray.
Tips:
1. Keep a Leather & Vinyl saturated terry in a zip lock bag in your glove compartment for quick wipe ups.
2. If you have a leather or vinyl headliner lightly wipe with your application cloth. Carpet & Cloth Upholstery
Dri Wash 'n Guard® Fabric, Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner does a great job of removing the worst stains and neutralizing odors including cigarette smoke. This award winning product will remove the most troublesome stains and bring out the best your interior has to offer. Use a wash size terry for applying/spreading and hand sized terry for buffing.
Tip:
This most effective and reliable fabric and carpet cleaner works even better if you use the following method. Wet a clean white terry cloth with cold tap water and ring it as dry as you can
by hand. Then mist DWG Fabric and Upholstery directly on the material to be cleaned from a
distance of approximately 12 inches. . Draw the damp terry cloth across the fabric turning
frequently as the dirt and stain are drawn into the terry cloth. Wetting the terry cloth first allows
the dirt and stains to be drawn from the fabric much quicker. Grab a clean terry and use the
same process as soon as the original is soiled so as not to spread any dirt or grease.
Convertible Tops
Summer is convertible weather. Dri Wash 'n Guard®, DWG Upholstery, Fabric & Carpet Treatment and DWG All Weather Tire Treatment is great to clean this. For cleaning (inside and out) use only high quality white terry cloth wash cloths. Spend a few extra dollars for good ones so they won't be shedding lint, especially if your top is black or another dark color. Wet a clean terry with tap water and wring it near dry. Mist DWG Upholstery/Fabric/Carpet on a 2 ft. x 2 ft. section of the top. Draw the damp terry across the section you just misted. Check the terry for dirt and discoloration. If soiled change to a clean section and draw across the section again. Now switch to cross grain (other direction) and draw across section yet again. Buff completed section with a clean dry terry. Work small sections until you have cleaned the tops entire surface. Always discard dirty terries (for washing later) so you are not smearing dirt from place to place.
It takes only a light misting of DWG Fabric/Upholstery to do an outstanding job so use sparingly. The keys are to turn or change terries often, wet terry with tap water and wring it to get drawing effect then draw or pull the terry across your top in two different directions (cross grain) followed by buffing with a clean, dry terry. For in-between cleanings use a damp (tap water) white terry and draw across the fabric in both directions followed by a light buffing.
For the rear window (plastic or glass makes no difference) use original Dri Wash 'n Guard. IMPORTANT! Do not spray from the AIRsol applicator directly onto the window. YOU DO NOT WANT OVER-SPRAY ON YOUR CONVERTIBLE TOP's FABRIC. Instead, spray a small amount of DWG on the corner of a terry and apply the DWG with your terry to the window, being careful not to get any on your tops fabric. (You can clean a slipsy from your top's fabric with DWG Upholstery/Fabric cleaner but try not to get DWG on the fabric.) Buff with a clean terry. You'll be amazed. This works especially well to sharpen up plastic windows.
All that's left is to apply DRI WASH 'n GUARD All Weather Tire Treatment to your tops rubber weather-stripping several times a year. Don't spay it on, instead use a corner of a clean rag, wipe on and using a second cloth, wipe off. Be careful not to get Tire Treatment on the fabric.
Dri Wash 'n Guard® Leather & Vinyl does an equally impressive job on the few vinyl tops on the market. With vinyl no need to wet the application towel with water. Just mist, spread and clean with a wash size terry and buff to perfection with a hand sized terry. Again, discard your terry for a clean one as soon as soiled.
Tip:
1. Your convertible top will last much longer if you store your vehicle with the top up. This allows the fabric to breath and prevents moisture and dirt from attacking the fabric. Even if it is
just for overnight get in the habit of putting the top up when your not enjoying that convertible
feeling.
Special Problems
Water Spots- Water spots can do untold damage to your vehicle's expensive paint job. Several times a year we are called on to remove or lesson the damage from allowing water to stand and evaporate. Dri Wash 'n Guard® and Dri Wash 'n Guard OxyGone® do an exceptional job of removing much of the damage caused by water spots. The key is getting to the spotting before it works completely through your paint to the underlying surface where it becomes permanent and can only be removed by sanding and repainting the area.
Your first attempt at removal should be a regular application of Dri Wash. If you are lucky this alone with remove the water spotting from the paint. If a regular Dri Wash application failed to remove the spots spray a little Dri Wash 'n Guard® directly on the spot(s) and then, using the palm and heel of your bare hand, rub vigorously back and forth in multiple directions with significant pressure. (You use your bare hand to prevent scratching the surface. The pressure necessary to remove the spots will scratch the soft paints used on today's modern cars even using a soft terry cloth or diaper.) Your hand is perfectly smooth and will not scratch the paint as long as you remove rings, watch your fingernails, etc.
If the spots are still visible put a small dab of Dri Wash 'n Guard OxyGone® on the spot(s) and again, using the palm and heel of your hand only rub vigorously in multiple directions. Several applications may be necessary. Follow-up with a normal Dri Wash application over your vehicle's entire surface.
For future reference you should remove standing water as soon as noticed either by toweling your vehicle dry or driving and allowing the wind to blow the water off. A good protective layer of Dri Wash 'n Guard® will make your vehicle much less susceptible to water spot damage and very easy to quickly and safely towel dry.
Removing Oxidation- Minor paint oxidation is removed and further oxidation is prevented through regular application and use of Dri Wash 'n Guard. For those difficult cases use Dri Wash 'n Guard OxyGone® Paint Restorer. This world class product will absolutely amaze you - Guaranteed!
Broken AIRsols- Over the years we have seen several instances of applicator bottles rupturing and spraying Dri-Wash 'n Guard in unwanted places. In every case the problem can be attributed to storing the applicator pressurized. The thin plastic of the AIRsol applicator can be easily ruptured by over-pressurizing. Leaving a pressurized applicator in a vehicle or in a garage window can heat the bottle, greatly increasing the pressure and allowing the bottle to deform. In some extreme cases the bottle actually ruptures. The damage to upholstery carpeting and stains to garage floors can be permanent. The fix is simple. Always release the pressure, either by loosening the seal or inverting the applicator and clearing with air after use. The applicator bottles can weaken over long periods of time, say three years or longer. A good argument to encourage customers to use their Dri Wash on a regular basis. That way you will always have a newer applicator.
Winter Alert- While we do not recommend you store your DWG in below-freezing conditions, occasionally the product does freeze. Freezing does not damage the product. Simply thaw the DWG at room temperature, shake the thawed product thoroughly, and use it as usual. You can apply Dri Wash 'n Guard at any temperature above freezing.
Outdoors in the Wind- If you must apply Dri Wash when it is breezy there are a couple of things you can do. First, we normally pump the applicator bottle 10 - 15 times in order to get a very fine mist for encapsulating contaminates and dirt. When working outdoors pump the applicator fewer times. This creates a heavier mist that is not carried by the breeze as easily. 2nd, if you already have a protective coat of DWG you can safely clean your vehicles surface applying DWG with a soft terry. First spray the DWG onto a small terry and lightly apply to the surface using the terry. Spread and buff as normal. The key is a light touch and having a protective coat of DWG already on your vehicle. Use common sense. If you have a particularly dirty spot use your DWG applicator to apply DWG first.
Special Uses
Fiberglass Gel coat- DWG Premium Metal Polish and DWG OxyGone Paint Restorer. Finally, a simple, one step way to clean and condition fiberglass gel-coat finishes. While you never want to use DWG Premium Metal Polish on a painted surface it is a stand out winner when it comes to cleaning and restoring fiberglass gel-coat finishes such as fiberglass boats and some recreational vehicles. Simply apply, rub and buff. Follow-up with a coat of Dri Wash 'n Guard® to create a super slick final finish. You can apply by hand or with a rotary buffer. You will be amazed at the quick and professional results you get.
Dri Wash 'n Guard OxyGone® Paint Restorer does an equally great job so now you have two great products to make this once difficult chore "easy as pie"!
Bowling Anyone? - One of the most interesting is cleaning bowling balls. That's right, if you are a bowler try cleaning your bowling ball with Dri Wash 'n Guard®. You will be amazed at the difference it makes.
How about Skiing- Use Dri Wash 'n Guard® instead of ski wax. Better be careful though, wouldn't want you breaking any speed limits or body parts.
Aquariums- A real unusual use of Dri Wash 'n Guard® is for cleaning the inside of commercial and museum aquariums. Seems the polymer keeps algae from growing on the sides of the tank. If you do this one be sure to carefully damp towel and buff after the application to remove any residual product.
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