Author Topic: FW1 Waterless Carwash (Read 17241 times)

Asstuna · « **on:** July 10, 2013, 08:06:12 am »

For those who were wondering about my wax job at the Timmies meet last night...

I washed the car at a hands free and then applied this product:
http://www.fw1canada.com/unnamed-product/
I was pretty heavy handed and went through nearly 2/3 of a can. I'm sure I can get this down to 1/2 a can, or less, per application.

An independent review:
http://www.autos.ca/forum/index.php?topic=79902.msg805972#msg805972

Found at Costco in a 3 pack promo price of $29.99
I've looked around and it appears to be this price on a regular basis, going by the reviews.
::edit:: This is a Costco "Roadshow" item and isn't normally stocked. If you want to buy some it's worth checking before you waste time driving to your local Costco.

The result:

GTRAuto · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2013, 08:51:56 am »

Is that the same stuff sometimes at the car shows?

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2013, 09:19:46 am »

You bought the combo pack eh?

Asstuna · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2013, 09:38:08 am »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on July 10, 2013, 09:19:46 am

You bought the combo pack eh?

with a special finish

Quote from: GTRAuto on July 10, 2013, 08:51:56 am

Is that the same stuff sometimes at the car shows?

Not sure. They've been promoting it pretty hard the last year or so and I wouldn't be surprised if it was.

OMNOM · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:05:00 am »

I believe my cousin stumbled upon this product like 4 years ago and brought some back from the states. It was basically kerosene in a can lol, got a little on the rear windshield by accident and it smeared with the wipers creating a gooey mess.

Looks like the product has been revised since then though. Did you use it on just your body? or apply it to wheels/etc...?

kijho · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:08:28 am »

I want some but don't have a cosco card...

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:10:01 am »

I think I'll have to swing by Costco tomorrow and pick some up.

Asstuna · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:22:19 am »

Quote from: OMNOM on July 10, 2013, 11:05:00 am

I believe my cousin stumbled upon this product like 4 years ago and brought some back from the states. It was basically kerosene in a can lol, got a little on the rear windshield by accident and it smeared with the wipers creating a gooey mess.

Looks like the product has been revised since then though. Did you use it on just your body? or apply it to wheels/etc...?

Body and glass. Didn't touch the wheels but I imagine I could have. I would have applied using a rag instead of spraying it on.
"Kerosene in a can" is pretty far removed from today's composition.

OMNOM · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2013, 11:25:41 am »

Quote from: Assunta on July 10, 2013, 11:22:19 am

Body and glass. Didn't touch the wheels but I imagine I could have. I would have applied using a rag instead of spraying it on.
"Kerosene in a can" is pretty far removed from today's composition.

I would think wheels would be ok :S. I might have to try some out, If anyone doesn't have a Costco card and wants to meet at Costco south later tonight I can grab you a few cans :p
Maybe we didn't let it set long enough.

carguyjon · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2013, 12:13:13 pm »

For those wondering about MY wax job, it's from brazil and DID come with a happy ending. If you buy it at costco you have to buy 85 at once and you can get a bit sore by the time you're done.

Claw · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2013, 12:48:05 pm »

Did they do your backside too?

kijho · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2013, 01:15:19 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on July 10, 2013, 11:10:01 am

I think I'll have to swing by Costco tomorrow and pick some up.

If you go, could you pick me up a pack and I'll give ya the cash?

Infusion · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2013, 06:37:54 pm »

i used these on my wheels, and i have to say that it does a good job of cleaning them, my bike had lots of grease and tar, sprayed the product on let it sit for 5 minutes and it wiped off like nothing, its a great product for a 2in1

kijho · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2013, 10:43:46 pm »

Serious someone buy me a 3 pack from Costco when you go, then text me and I'll come pick it up

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2013, 10:44:50 pm »

Quote from: kijho on July 10, 2013, 10:43:46 pm

Serious someone buy me a 3 pack from Costco when you go, then text me and I'll come pick it up

You're a grown assay man, get your own Costco card and buy it yourself.

OMNOM · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2013, 08:28:40 am »

Quote from: kijho on July 10, 2013, 10:43:46 pm

Serious someone buy me a 3 pack from Costco when you go, then text me and I'll come pick it up

I'll be going tonight at some point, you're more than welcome to meet me at the south Costco or like Chinook after I grab it.

4stAir · « **Reply #16 on:** July 12, 2013, 09:36:12 am »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on July 10, 2013, 10:44:50 pm

You're a grown assay man, get your own Costco card and buy it yourself.

He is, is he? Give him a break, he's saving for a new Sti!

kijho · « **Reply #17 on:** July 12, 2013, 09:44:28 am »

Quote from: 4stAir on July 12, 2013, 09:36:12 am

He is, is he? Give him a break, he's saving for a new Sti!

$55 for a membership just to buy a $30 detailer, when I figured we had some kind helpful friends on here that could pick me up some at their convenience next time they're just there getting groceries.

Nonetheless, I managed to have a friend pick me up some last night - very kind gentleman he is.

h0ax · « **Reply #18 on:** July 12, 2013, 09:53:32 am »

I tried to pick this product up yesterday at the Costco in the NW..the one on Sarcee. Welp lets just say I asked everyone there and they all looked at me like I was a midget uckfaying a goat in a bunny costume, they had no clue and were baffled. Even after I pulled my phone out and showed them the cosco.ca site and how it had the product on there, they all said we don't carry that......who makes it.....nope sure as heck don't carry it. So just a heads up the one in the NW doesn't seem to carry it, I walked the whole bloody warehouse also to make sure it wasn't stuck somewhere stupid and couldn't find it. So long story short I ordered it from the cosco site which isn't ideal since you have to wait 7-10 business days. I suspect I could HAVE just drove to another location but I just said uckfay it since I know I can order the damn stuff online why bother.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:06:25 am »

Quote from: h0ax on July 12, 2013, 09:53:32 am

I tried to pick this product up yesterday at the Costco in the NW..the one on Sarcee. Welp lets just say I asked everyone there and they all looked at me like I was a midget uckfaying a goat in a bunny costume, they had no clue and were baffled. Even after I pulled my phone out and showed them the cosco.ca site and how it had the product on there, they all said we don't carry that......who makes it.....nope sure as heck don't carry it. So just a heads up the one in the NW doesn't seem to carry it, I walked the whole bloody warehouse also to make sure it wasn't stuck somewhere stupid and couldn't find it. So long story short I ordered it from the cosco site which isn't ideal since you have to wait 7-10 business days. I suspect I could HAVE just drove to another location but I just said uckfay it since I know I can order the damn stuff online why bother.

Went to that costco last night to get it, but got there 15 minutes after they closed. Good to know. Thanks!

h0ax · « **Reply #20 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:10:19 am »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on July 12, 2013, 10:06:25 am

Went to that costco last night to get it, but got there 15 minutes after they closed. Good to know. Thanks!

No problem thought I would inform everyone so you don't make a wasted trip like I did......well not so wasted since I live like 10min away but dammit I did have to get my assay of the sofa.

Asstuna · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:31:14 am »

If you like I can grab a few tonight at Cross Iron mills Costco and sell them at my cost to whomever wants them.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #22 on:** July 12, 2013, 10:34:04 am »

Quote from: Assunta on July 12, 2013, 10:31:14 am

If you like I can grab a few tonight at Cross Iron mills Costco and sell them at my cost to whomever wants them.

Yes please.

h0ax · « **Reply #23 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:39:55 am »

Dammit now your making me want to drive there and buy it so I can play rather then wait for mine to be delivered.

OMNOM · « **Reply #24 on:** July 12, 2013, 11:50:29 am »

Quote from: Assunta on July 12, 2013, 10:31:14 am

If you like I can grab a few tonight at Cross Iron mills Costco and sell them at my cost to whomever wants them.

Im down! Give you cash tomorrow at Deerfoot mall at the pre-meet.