i just moved out of my house and into an apartment complex. im used to having a driveway to wash my car in, but here it is just a big parking lot so that is kinda out of the question. what would be the easiest and best way to keep my car clean other than taking it somewhere to run it through the car wash. i am the only person that i trust cleaning my car. any suggestions would be great.

 

You might want to consider Optimum No Rinse. You could easily wash your car using ONR without the need for a water hose. All you would need would be a couple of 5 gallon buckets, wash mitts and some waffle weaves or microfiber drying cloths. You can mix the ONR up for clay lube or Quick detailer. Some ppl will mix the ONR up in a pump style garden sprayer and spray their whole car before washing with ONR. Kind of a pre-soak. Poorboy's Spray & Wipe might be another option. Ask Justin. He'll hook you up.
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I totally agree with going with the No Rinse. I have many customers that use the No Rinse that live in apartments and completely love the product. I use the No Rinse probably 95% of the time in my detailing business. The only time I use a pressure washer or hose is if there is a ton of mud, then I spray it off first and then proceed with the No Rinse. I carry this in 32 oz. and Gallon sizes. You can also use the No Rinse to make a clay lube and quick detailer. 6 ounces of No Rinse will make a gallon of quick detailer.

 

ill def have to look into that. i just got back from the $1.25 spray-n-wash with my bucket and soap. which it worked for the time being but it is such a hassle. i have been happy with everything i have ordered from you previously so im sure the ONR will be the same.

 

Ryan,
The ONR will work great for you. You just need a bucket of ONR and a bucket of rinse water. It seems pretty unorthodox at first but you'll get the hang of it. The first time I used it, it took me an hour, now I can ONR my car in 30minutes. Just follow the directions at first and take your time. You'll get your technique down and you'll have a hard time using regular car wash soap agian.
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the only thing that worries me about this stuff is that i think it might scratch or swirl my paint. which i know is a common concern with everyone out there, and most are prob hesitant to use it the first time around. im gonna be all paranoid as to the fact do i have too much dirt on my car or what.... haha. i guess ill just have to try it and get used to it. i dont have very many other options.

 

Trust me man. I've been there. Just like you. It worried the crap out of me too. My car is black. I can tell you this. I'm still using it and i cant tell that there is anymore marring from ONR than if i had used a traditional wash. Its a big leap of faith, but there are several ppl out there that use it and havent looked back either. I went and sprayed my car off at the car wash and then ONR'd it. It worked fine for me.
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I was skeptical too, but I use on my 2005 Suburban (wife's vehicle) and my cars, no swirl marks, it's a great product.

 

I go to a quarter car wash that has a presoak function......don't use the brush. This is good in a pinch

 

thats what i went to the other day. i took my bucket, towels and soap...it was just a hassle and costs too much. i did kinda like the spot free rinse option on it. worked much better than i expected