Although they have their roots in the UK’s hosepipe bans of a few years ago, these simple spray, wipe, buff solutions have thrived long after the threat of a water shortage receded. It is those we concentrate on, with a couple of detailers that double up by removing light grime thrown in. How we tested them

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Powerful streak-free formula safe to use on all exterior surfaces, including paint, metal, plastic and glass In such the same way as fellow test debutant Polished Pigs, Bear Car Care is a brand started by two enthusiasts. And, once again, you need to fiddle with the very similar trigger nozzle to get a fine spray – irritating because you have to find the sweet spot again after it is closed. But it’s worth the effort because Brilliance cleans well, if a touch behind out top two, plus that hybrid formula left a water repellent finish that was still working well after a couple of wet days’ driving. All-in-one spray combines the best of ceramic coating products – polish, wax and ceramic coating – in a single step It may have a new name since we last tested it, but this is the Wash & Wax Anywhere that has topped our tests for some years. It was pushed hard by the new Shelby option in our Issue 1,639 mini test and it was close again here, but Meguiar’s hangs on to its crown for a fourth time. It goes on in a fine, wide spray with no spots, then, as we prefer, uses one cloth to remove grime, and another to buff. It topped the cleaning tests with its rival, plus was one of the best for beading.Plus they provide a one-stop clean-and-protect option for those who don’t have the time to do a full wash, rinse and dry, and apply a wax or sealant. The product range includes; the convenient 'Waterless Wash & Shine' and 'Triplewax Liquid Gold' an amazing product, supported by national television and newspaper coverage Still, it’s effective, and could be just the thing to keep your car clean in the event of a hosepipe ban. Verdict Summer generally brings a hosepipe ban somewhere in Britain – and that would mean the only way many drivers can clean their car is with a waterless wash.

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With the first microfibre cloth, gently wipe the product over the surface, avoid rubbing and circular motions With so many solutions now available to help drivers wash their cars without touching them, removing all risk of marring the paint, it may seem waterless cleaners have no place on the workshop shelf. Yet for those of us who can’t get mains water to where we wash, they are often the only way to get a car clean without using professional help. They are also great for cleaning inside a garage when the British weather prevents a more conventional wash outside. It’s hard to look past that price, which makes this one of the least expensive cleaners here by some margin. But Triplewax has been in our top four previously, and not on price alone. The spray is good and our preferred two-cloth method is used to clean and buff. Cleaning was a touch behind the top contenders here, but it fared better in the beading tests. Look no further for an effective low-cost option.

Using a clean microfibre cloth, we wiped the panel once to remove the dirt, then folded it and buffed the paintwork to a shine. You’ll need a few squirts to remove serious dirt, and the shine isn’t as good as that left by a dedicated polish.

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So while they may not be part of a professional valeter’s kit they are popular, as can be seen from the wide choice available. Welcome to MyMotorWorld.com, shop online now for an unbeatable range of car parts, car care and motoring accessories. Motor World, once the second largest chain of motoring stores in the UK, has been a fixture on the British High Street for over 25 years. The local nature of the stores and the friendly helpful staff was a must-visit destination for motorists, cyclists, and car enthusiasts.Hybrid ceramic wax creates a shield of chemical-resistant, water-beading protection and unbelievably deep colour enhancement and shine There’s a pleasant bubblegum scent to McLaren’s version of a waterless cleaner, which is, unusually, sprayed on, and wiped off with a sponge. It is then left to haze and buffed with a microfibre cloth. In practice, the sponge left more to buff off and the cleaner worked much better using a conventional microfibre to release the grime, and got close to our champion. Hydro-glide waterless wash polymers trap and surround dirt and grime so you can wipe them away easily without scratches