A big YES here! Even a few drops of water will create problems, i.e. the polish will be difficult to remove and will probably leave streaks. Furthermore, DRI WASH 'n GUARD'S. shine and protection qualities will be greatly diminished.

Normally it makes no difference, but in cases where the paint is in very poor condition-dry, rough, oxidized-it is better to remove the product immediately before moving to the next area.

Mud, clay, granules, heavy salt spray, bugs, heavy tar and tree sap are examples of things that cannot and should not be polished with DRI WASH 'n GUARD.. Let common sense be your guide-if in doubt, rinse off the vehicle before applying DRI WASH 'n GUARD..Back to Top

DRI WASH N GUARD? is a combination car wash, polish and protective glaze which is applied directly to a dirty surface without the use of water, it contains no waxes, nor is it simply a polish. Waxes do a good job of "protecting" but often leave the paint dull. Polishes are great at removing minor stains and blemishes, and are much more capable of rejuvenating dull paint. But polishes often are abrasive, and provide very little protection on the paint surface.

When used in strict compliance with its "directions for use," DRI WASH 'n GUARD? is guaranteed to perform as indicated. Upon initial use, the bottle will spray properly and the vehicle will shine more than before DRI WASH 'n GUARD was applied and water will bead on it. Years of ongoing test evaluations, quality control assurances, and hundreds of thousands of field test cases that our satisfied customers have given DRI WASH 'n GUARD? assure its safety and effectiveness.

DRI WASH 'n GUARD? can be effectively used on virtually any non-porous surface, from automobile paint and chrome to household appliances to jewelry. But you may want to try DRI WASH 'n GUARD? for the Home, and DRI WASH 'n GUARD? Premium Metal Polish, too.Back to Top

A vehicle surface protected by DRI WASH 'n GUARD. will bead water for a year or more, even on windshields which are scrubbed by wiper blades, ice scrapers, etc. When applied to paint on a new vehicle, then reapplied twice a year, the paint will not fade. Once oxidation begins, however, it cannot be stopped, only slowed. On older, extremely oxidized paint, DRI WASH 'n GUARD. may need to be applied as often as every 2-3 months, even though the paint is still protected and beading water.

If a 32 oz. bottle of DRI WASH 'n GUARD. results in 16 cleaning/polishing jobs, you're getting a bargain at a little over $2.00 each time. Compare that with the $25-$50 cost of having your vehicle detailed. Besides the money savings, a 32 oz. bottle will save more than 2,000 gallons of water, an irreplaceable resource.

There is no other product for use on glass which will give the brilliant clarity of DRI WASH 'n GUARD?. The glass will seem to disappear. The product also makes a glass surface smoother, or slippery, so that water runs off a windshield without a trace. This "slick" surface also means that insects, bird droppings and tree sap can be removed effortlessly. In winter, windshields and outside mirrors protected by DRI WASH 'n GUARD? are more easily cleared of snow and ice.

Yes and no. Paint sealants are only applied to new cars, or cars whose paint is in excellent condition. If properly applied, the sealant will maintain the finish for six months or more. When the finish no longer beads water, the DRI WASH 'n GUARD? should be applied. DRI WASH 'n GUARD? should not be applied within 90 days after a fresh paint sealant.

DRI WASH 'n GUARD? has been subjected to repeated cold-cycle tests to -20 degrees F. with no damage to the chemical formulation. However, the bottles in which the product is packaged will become brittle and subject to breakage in sub-freezing temperatures. It is recommended that DRI WASH 'n GUARD? be stored at room temperature.Back to Top

No. DRI WASH 'n GUARD? can be applied daily without harming the painted surface. The product works only as hard as necessary. On paint in excellent condition, it cleans as gently as water. On oxidized paint, DRI WASH 'n GUARD? cuts through layers of oxidation each time it is used. The more DRI WASH 'n GUARD? with exclusive formula PolyGuard-3? is used, the more brilliant and smooth the surface becomes, and even more resistant to the elements.Back to Top

Yes and no. DRI WASH 'n GUARD? is not intended as a vinyl cleaner, but it will clean vinyl without damage and will protect it. It is difficult, however, to remove DRI WASH 'n GUARD? from the tiny grooves in deeply grained vinyl. If it is used on vinyl, do not allow it to dry to a haze before buffing of the vinyl surface. Always test in inconspicuous area when using on leather and vinyl surfaces.

Absolutely. DRI WASH 'n GUARD? has been laboratory tested on every type of paint used by the industry, from older acrylic lacquers to modern high-gloss acrylic urethane and polyurethane paints. Properly applied, DRI WASH 'n GUARD? with exclusive formula PolyGuard-3? is safe for all hard non-porous surfaces. DRI WASH 'n GUARD? should not be applied within 90 days of new clear coat.Back to Top

Yes, if they are minor, light scratches. It will eliminate the tiny "feather" scratches caused by many car wash brushes. The product does not contain any ingredients which can fill deeper, more serious scratches. To remove light scratches, spray the scratched area with a 12" X 12" coat of DRI WASH 'n GUARD?. Place a conventional high-speed buffer, with a foam bonnet, directly against the scratched area.