First, ensure that the polisher has the softest pad attachment fitted. Then, take your wax bottle and dot the polisher pad with wax at its extremities. Four reasonably small dots should be enough. Then, on a slow speed setting, use the polisher to apply wax across the selected panel.. Again, no need to apply any pressure here either, just guide the polisher across the panel. Another way to use less water and soap with your car washes is the Turtle Wax – Wax it Wet Spray Wax. You can use snow foam, or you can use chemicals – but as this whole thing is about not using a pressure washer, in this instance, chemicals are probably your friend here. Did you know that cleaning your car more often could help you save on water during future washes? If you don’t wash your car for months, it will start to build up a lot of dirt, making it more difficult to clean further down the line.

Turtle Wax ‘Wax It Wet’ Spray Wax 500ml

Wash waxes will save you time - but that doesn’t mean there’s no effort involved in applying them. So you want to make sure all that elbow grease pays off with a layer of protection that lasts. In our test, we applied each product to a section of car bonnet and we monitored how water beaded across it over four wet weeks and three dry weeks. Also, we factored-in the cost of each of them, along with ease of use and any extra items that were included, such as cloths. The verdict Some of these products can be used while the paintwork is wet, allowing you to dry off the car and protect it all in one go. Many can also be used as a 'rapid detailer', which removes fine grime between washes to keep your paintwork looking its shiniest. How we tested them It's incredibly easy to use. In fact, if you generally need to dry your car anyway to avoid watermarks (which is certainly the case where I live) it actually makes washing the car easier. Once you've finished rinsing, simply spray this on top of the remaining water, and dry the car off with a chamois or microfibre cloth as usual. Except you don't need to get the car completely dry, just get rid of any droplets so there's a 'glaze' of this product left. Pastes generally provide the best finish, but often require buffing to bring out the shine after application. Sprays and liquids can be applied much faster, and some don’t require a second buff, but their finishes tend to be less impressive.