Why don't I do rinseless washes anymore? After years of being a full-time mobile detailer in Orange County—working in strict coastal cities with heavy water-runoff regulations and during the peak of California's "drought"—I relied on rinseless washes to keep my business alive. I was a full-on mobile rinseless detailer for years. Corporate accounts, weekly clients, everything.

But over time, I realized rinseless washing has major limitations that no one really talks about.

In this video/podcast, I'm breaking down my full experience:

• How strict water regulations pushed me into rinseless in the first place

• Why I switched from waterless → to rinseless → to traditional washing

• The real problems I ran into after YEARS of rinseless washing

• Why customers didn't trust it (and how I lost accounts because of it)

• Why wheels, tires, door jambs, and wheel wells are a nightmare with rinseless

• Why rinseless is way more labor-intensive than people think

• Why it only works well on lightly soiled "garage queen" cars

• Why I eventually moved away from it completely

And most importantly…
How all of this led me to develop the Dry Foam Wash Method—a system that uses significantly less water but way more chemistry to safely break down dirt with less labor, less waste, and fewer limitations.

Rinseless washing still has its place.
Traditional washing still has its place.
Foam cannons still have limitations.
There is no perfect system…

…but there are smarter ways to wash a car depending on your goals.

This episode is all about the reality of rinseless washes—not the marketing hype—and how years of hands-on mobile detailing shaped the way I wash cars today.

The Super Soaper (Perfect for Dry Foam Washing):
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-super-soaper
or Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eqLf3f

Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray (Great After Any Wash):
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray
or Amazon: https://amzn.to/4r7Ogwe

Everyday Microfiber Towels:
https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber

Want to wash, clean, and protect your car in 10 minutes or less? In this video, I'll show you my exact 10-Minute Quick Wash Method that delivers professional results without the hassle of buckets, grit guards, or wasted time.

This is the ultimate fast and safe car wash routine for busy people who still want their car to look freshly detailed. Using The Super Soaper, Pure Magic Cleaner, Tough As Shell, and the Massive Drying Towel, you can get your car clean, shiny, and protected in just a few easy steps.

Here's the breakdown:
→ Foam the car dry with The Super Soaper
→ Let it dwell for 3–5 minutes
→ Rinse it off
→ Foam again (optional contact wash if the car is really dirty)
→ Rinse again
→ Dry using the Massive Drying Towel with a couple sprays of Tough As Shell per panel
→ Done – your car is washed, protected, and ready to go

No two buckets, no wasted water, no swirl marks. Just clean, fast, and efficient results every time.

Products used in this video:

The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS

Pure Magic Cleaner: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PMC
Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS
Massive Drying Towel: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/massive-drying-towel

Jimbo's Detailing on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/jimbosdetailing

There's a lot of talk in the detailing world about SiO2 content in ceramic coatings — but what does that actually mean?

In this episode, Jimbo breaks down the real story behind SiO2 and how it's used (and misunderstood) in the detailing industry. You'll learn what SiO2 really is, why it doesn't behave the way many people think it does in solvent-based coatings, and how marketing language often bends the truth.

This isn't about calling anyone out — it's about helping you see through the noise and ask better questions before buying or selling a product.

Jimbo shares his insider experience working with blenders, chemists, and sales reps, explaining where the disconnect happens and how to tell the difference between marketing buzzwords and real chemistry.

→ What you'll learn in this episode:

• What SiO2 actually is and how it forms during curing

• Why solvent-based coatings can't contain raw SiO2 the way some claim

• How sales and marketing language often twist technical details

• Smart questions to ask your supplier or chemist to get real answers

• Why honesty and transparency always win long term in this industry

→ Products built on real chemistry, not hype:

The Gloss Boss (Pro Wipe-On Ceramic Coating): https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/the-gloss-boss

Tough As Shell (Spray Ceramic Coating): https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/hard-as-shell-ceramic-spray

Jimbo's Detailing on Amazon: Amazon.com/JimbosDetailing