Ford Mustang: Waterless cleaners?

I always wondered about those myself. ? I can't honesltly see them working
that well, but who knows ?

by "waterless" I don't think they mean that they are completley liquid free
though. I could be wrong. ??

at any rate, you should take the car back and make them fix the windows.
It's not really rocket science to get a window in leak free these days!

If you can't take it back to them, maybe a little strategically placed CLEAR
RTV will do the trick ? But you don't want to get caught out in the rain
and have it dripping on your dashboard or something do ya ?

Anyway, congrats on the restore ... sounds sweet!


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>at any rate, you should take the car back and make them fix the windows. 

But they came out, and again and again... you get the picture. I gave up
trying before the guy ruined my paint. It can be difficult to seal the glass
on '64.5 - 66's, don't know about the other years.

I don't drive it in the rain (too paranoid some moron will smack me) and I'd
rather not use water on it any more than I have too.

The waterless cleaners I've seen have been a spray, some kind of emulsifier
that doesn't need much liquid I guess.

bill
64.5: 260, 3 sp, a/c, SVO cam, Performer, Holley 390, Pertronix, Hi-Po exhaust,
1.5" front & 1" rear drop, Jacobs wires, Torq D's

66: '93 5.0, C4, a/c, ps, Performer RPM, Holley 600, Pertronix, bench seat

Colt SP1,Sig P220, Moss. 590A1, Marlin 70P

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I've used the Dri Wash n' Guard, the company that originally started the
waterless concept during the early 90s. Their product claims to clean,
polish and protect in one step and contains no silicones or teflons, which
I'm sure body/paint shops liked hearing. Never had scratching issues and
the paint shine looked great. At any rate, they're the only company I
would trust with that type of product. Like Zaino Brothers, it's not sold
in retail outlets. They have a website.

If you just got the car back from the shop, get their recommendation on
what to use. Or better yet, what do *they* use. Ask other reputable paints
shops as well. Companys like 3M have great products. Go to a few car shows
and observe what owners are using. There's a bunch of cleaning products
out there. You're going to have to experiment with a few and see what
works best for you. I personnelly like polishing glazes. I don't use
waxes...

--
Mike
93 Cobra

>If you just got the car back from the shop, get their recommendation on 

Thanks for the info Mike. Will look up Dri wash n' guard. The body shop
doesn't use anything like waterless cleaners they just suggested them. Have
thought about Zaino but I'm not sure I love the car that much! lol Seems like
a lot of work for a not very durable finish. FWIW The body shop uses and
recommends Zymol, I'm sure they wouldn't go through the trouble to use Zaino
Bros. but I might.

bill
64.5: 260, 3 sp, a/c, SVO cam, Performer, Holley 390, Pertronix, Hi-Po exhaust,
1.5" front & 1" rear drop, Jacobs wires, Torq D's

66: '93 5.0, C4, a/c, ps, Performer RPM, Holley 600, Pertronix, bench seat

Colt SP1,Sig P220, Moss. 590A1, Marlin 70P