Introduction to a New Product: Dri-Wash...

   Wil Ferch, a 911 Rennlister, asked permission to post this to the lists, as he knows I am somewhat "sensitive" to "For Sale" messages on Rennlist. However (and this is a non-paid endorsement - surprise Wil..!:-)

   When he first asked me about permission to post, he also asked if he could send me a sample of Dri-Wash (see his post below) - which, heck, I'll try anything at least once!. So, I gave the product a try - and *it really is* as good as his post indicates - probably better. I used it on my track car (yea - without washing it, as it's a 914 & I have a fear of getting water near it :) as well as my '87 911 (I did wash that first, tho'). Simply put - I've never publicly endorsed *any* product on Rennlist - until now. That's how strongly I feel about it. Also - to save Wil some potential ridicule - he didn't ask me to publicly make any statement about "Dri-Wash", but after trying it, I'm buying it… His post is below....

   Best to all,

   John D.

   ~~   Wil's original post:

   Fellow Rennlisters:

   I don't often send unsolicited commercial stuff to the List, but, with John's permission, I'd like to introduce a car care product that I've been testing and using for some time now, and thought to share this with the List.

   I've been using a rather remarkable car care product that hasn't had much press. It is primarily used by the pros and isn't usually available to normal end-users. The premier body shop in this area ( it turns out) also uses this product .especially after repairs are performed, since these guys like the idea of *not* using a wax-based product on paint that isn't fully cured.

   I've used this stuff and it's incredible. It took a long time to win me over on this product, as I was indoctrinated ( as most Porsche nuts) to use the boutique waxes and car-care products , "or else !" .. But after using it for some time, and understanding how to get the most from it, I'm convinced it's the best ( or one of the best) products available.

   The item is called "Dri-Wash". It was originally developed as an environmentally-friendly product because water isn't needed. The makers claim that it can be used directly on mildly dirty cars. I've used it both ways, and I used my daily driver for the "dirty car" test...but so far only used it on the Porsche in a clean condition. (Even some habits are hard to change). Judging from the results on both cars, I could have applied this to a dirty Porsche , too, but frankly haven't done it yet. The benefit of this product is the superb shine, the fact that no waxes or silicones are used ( allowing the car paint to "breathe" better), and that even small surface scratches seemingly disappear. There is no possibility of wax build-up either, that otherwise must be occasionally removed when using normal waxes. It also has a UV protectorant included, which for most of us is a very desirable feature. I've demonstrated the product to a ( rather) new, black, 996 cab at a local club meet,...and the product created an onyx black car! Even this relatively new car only a few months on the road... was going to a shade of "grey" that you didn't notice until this product brought back a showroom look. I also found out , after some research, that high-level concours people us this product on irreplaceable classic Bentley's and such ! This is not a low-end product! Certainly good enough for our Porsches. For me on my silver Porsche, it appears to have removed a "golden" cast...which ended up being old wax build-up. Car never looked better, and minor scratches, like those removed when using 3M Imperial hand glaze, are similarly removed using this product.

   So, guys and gals....free your mind from pre-conceived notions, and try this product ( I realize waxes are a lot like religion)...It comes in a quart sized refill bottle, and you fill a smaller, atomizing air-pump container ( included in the purchase price) , to administer the product onto your car. A quart should do about 12-15 cars, although it may not do that many cars if they weren't done before ( repeated applications require less, it seems). Price is $42 for the quart kit.