Greetings, hello50-ga!
Your question ended up in some fascinating and enlightening research.
I am now well aware that the United States is behind the eight ball
when using low-water vehicle wash systems.
As quoted from the website for Waterless Detail:
“The time for waterless technology is here. Many towns and cities
across the country are experiencing a water shortage. People are
starting to realize that we don't need to be using our drinking water
supply to wash our vehicles. We need an alternative.”
http://www.waterless-detail.com/Dealer.html
While I found a large number of manufacturers of waterless vehicle
washing products, I was hard-pressed to find many US operators of
low-water or waterless, mobile washing companies. However, I did find
some good information to give you a start and have answered your
questions in the order they appear in your clarification.
1.) European/ US providers of vehicle washing systems without using
water or just a small quantity (products like "Autobella" -
www.autobella.com or "Dri Wash’ n Guard” or “Kozak”);
Waterless Car Wash Products
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Waterless Detail
http://waterless-detail.com/Products.html
You can easily turn the grueling 2 to 6 hour task of washing and
waxing your vehicle (depending on it's size) into a 20-60 minute joy.
Does not require washing off the surface with water.
Automotive “Miracle Clean” Kit
http://amos.catalogcity.com/cc.class/cc?pcd=3736223&ccsyn=1
“Miracle Clean" products use a blend of natural, plant-based
ingredients to help you keep your vehicle looking showroom-new! 1)
Waterless Car Wash & Shine cleans and leaves a protective shine on
your car without washing or rinsing with water! Just spray, wipe and
buff.”
Dri Wash N Guard
http://www.driwashnguard.com/products/auto/carwash.htm
“Simply spray DRI WASH ‘n GUARD on a dirty vehicle’s painted surface
and windows, wipe with a terry towel to form a haze, then buff
lightly. Presto! DRI WASH ‘n GUARD brings back the shine to the
surface of your car…”
Water-Saving…More than 100 gallons of water are conserved with each
DRI WASH ‘n GUARD car wash!
No Wet Waterless Vehicle Wash and Wax
http://www.aas-detail.com/nowet/products.htm
Wash, wax, polish and seal your vehicle ..without water: No hose, no
soap, no mess, no clean-up.
Miraclean
http://www.enivadistributor.com/miraclean.htm
“Special Applications: Waterless Car Wash: quick and easy detailing
anywhere.”
Enviroclean Waterless Car Wash
http://www.health-care-tips.com/eqproduct25.htm
“It's the responsible way to clean all your vehicles. Enviro Clean's
biodegradable formula gets between dirt and your car's finish without
water. And it produces a classic showroom finish that looks like you
spent hours washing, waxing, and polishing. Unlike most commercial car
wash products, Enviro Clean is free of silicones, petroleum
distillates, harsh detergents, and harmful chemicals that pollute our
soil and water supply. An air pressure pump places a fine mist of
Enviro Clean on your vehicle without the dangerous chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs) routinely found in aerosol sprays. Easy to use and
environmentally smart.”
Waterless Wash
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts.cfm/partfamilyid/836/categoryid/1/subcategoryid/283
“Here is the solution to vehicle detailing, when no water is
available. Perfect when the lines are long at the one and only hose on
the show grounds. Waterless Wash uses an advanced chemical formula
that turns washing and waxing into one easy step. Simply spray on to
remove dirt and grime, leaves your vehicle polished and protected. It
will not scratch, streak or leave a powdery type residue. Waterless
Wash leaves a mirror-like shine and UV protection that lasts.”
Quickie Waterless Car Wash
http://www.quickiecarwash.com/
“Quickie tm Waterless Car Wash is a complete vehicle wash, no water
is needed, just spray it on and wipe it off. It works on paint,
glass, chrome, and vinyl. It is safe to use on the finest finishes
and is used by Collectors all over America to detail their vehicles
not only everyday but also at car shows and auctions for final show
detail prep.”
The Solution
http://store.yahoo.com/licenseplateframes/watcarwas.html
“It works! I have personally used this waterless car wash on all my
vehicles for over three (3) years. It works! You won't scratch your
paint -- no matter how dirty it is! The Solution will clean your
vehicle to a waxed-look finish in a few minutes, anywhere anytime. One
gallon will easily do 40 cars.”
Miracle Wash
https://www.togernet.com/store/carcare.htm
“Miracle Wash Waterless Car Wash and Polish is now available in a
convenient aerosol spray. No more applicator bottles. No more
re-filling. And no more pumping. Simply apply Miracle Wash using the
aerosol spray can, work around with a towel and let the surface dry to
a haze. Buff with a clean towel until the haze is removed and wipe
away to leave your car with a fantastic shine and a super tough
protective finish. The active ingredients in the Miracle Wash formula
are surfactants. These specialized chemicals not only lift the dirt
off of the surface of your car, they also hold them in suspension
while you wipe the surface clean.”
Snap n Seal Waterless Wash and Wax
http://www.insanityunleashed.net/waterless.htm
“Bring space-age technology to your driveway and save water at the
same time. Snap Seal's Waterless Wash and Wax is easy to use.”
Ibiz Waterless Wash and Wax
http://store.yahoo.com/ibiz-inc/watwaswax.html
“Professional Quality. Non-abrasive. Spay on formula designed for
pre-treatment and in-between detailing. Compatible with water.”
Walter Drake:: Auto Drywash Cloth
http://www.motortraders.com/car-wash-products.htm
“Wash your car without using a drop of water! In just 10 minutes,
your car will have a showroom shine without the mess of buckets,
sponges or water! Since 1926, smart car owners have used the KozaK
DryWash Cloth to keep cars sparkling. Deeply napped, 3.8 square foot
cotton cloth is impregnated with a unique formula to lift away dirt
and grime-will not scratch or dull cars finish. Works for over 50
cleanings. Saves money on car washes!”
21st Century Waterless Wash and Wax Car Cleaner
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/buybidwin/21cenwatwasa.html
“It will make your windows, vinyl, leather, paint, chrome sparkle. No
water is needed!”
AutoGuard “The Waterless Carwash”
http://www.autoguard.com/
“Auto Guard is a Waterless Cleaner that does much more than just
clean your vehicle. ™ Autoguard removes oxidation, cleanses and waxes
in one step. ™ Autoguard is extremely mild and gentle to your vehicles
finish. ™ Autoguard is used by the owners of fine automobiles such as
a million dollar Lotus and many other restored classics. Other users
include race car drivers, boat owners, even the Air Force uses ™ Auto
Guard.”
Freedom Waterless Car Wash
http://www.freedomwaterlesscarwash.com/what.htm
“Yes, you can wash and polish your car without water, and not make a
scratch on it! Freedom can be used almost anywhere, anytime, in the
sun or in the shade, as long as the surface is dry and it's not
excessively soiled. Freedom is so versatile that any non-porous
surface can be cleaned, polished, sealed, and protected. Airplanes,
boats, cars, diesel trucks, motorcycles, and store-fronts are only a
few examples of the things you can use it on. Freedom is much more
than just a car wash and polish, it is also a sealant. It protects any
non-porous surface and makes them “smoother”. This makes it harder for
environmental fallout, hard water spots, and any other foreign debris
to stick to your car’s paint.”
Proshine Waterless Wash and Wax
http://www.asicarcare.com/waterless.shtml
“Bring space-age technology to your driveway and save water at the
same time. ProShine's Waterless Wash and Wax is easy to use.”
2)The variety of waterless car wash systems used in US?
Waterless Car-Wash Systems in the United States
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Yujin, USA – Steam and Shine Car Wash Systems
http://www.steamcarwash.com/
The SteamJet 5000 is environmentally friendly using a glass of water
to clean an entire car.
There is literally no water discharge!
The 5.8 gallon water tank can clean up to 20 cars!
Energy efficient requiring less than 100 watts of power.
Only 5 ounces of our specially formulated wax, per 5 gallons of
water,
puts a shine and UV protection on your car for days.
Its size and weight make it perfect for mobile detailers or mobile
car wash operators.
Find a location for a car wash anywhere, there is no water discharge.
All American Vehicle Care (California)
http://www.mobileworks.com/aavc.html
15 years of Quality Service. Fully contained mobile unit, we bring
the Water and Electricity.
* WATERLESS WASH AVAILABLE *
Complete interior/exterior detailing
Multi-stage paint process inc. clay bar
Carpet extraction and leather revitalization
Engine pressure cleaned
wheels and tires,
windows, a/c vents etc
WE DO IT ALL!!
“We welcome personal and commercial accounts. We service Motorhomes,
Boats and Motorcycles. Also, we help Beautify Arcadia, La Canada,
Monrovia, Pasadena, So. Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and
Hollywood/Burbank Movie Studios”
(I noticed link to mobilewash does not work. You may try calling the
contact number or e-mailing for more information.)
Auto Guard Waterless Car wash has seminars to train mobile detailers
in starting their own business in the United States. Read about the
seminars at http://ec2.innova.net/cgi-bin/ec.exe/opp1a@autoguard/ec?
The company offers opportunities for mobile detailers, sales managers
and distributors and shows the listings in the various states in the
US as well as foreign countries at
http://ec2.innova.net/cgi-bin/ec.exe/opportunities@autoguard/ec?
Waterless Fleet Washing used by the US Navy:
Read “Waterless Wash Process” at
://www.google.com/search?q=mobile+%2Bwaterless++vehicle+washing&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&start=10&sa=N
“How to start and run a successful dry wash detailing business”
Dry Wash and Guard
http://www.waterless-wash.com/waterlessdetailingbusiness.htm
For an example of an entrepreneur seeking capital for a waterless car
wash business in a severe drought area of the United States:
http://www.biz-angels.com/Entrepreneurs/
“Attempting to start an auto-detailing business. Extremely
profitable, have several establishments under contract already.
Waterless detailing in a severe drought area.”
(I did not want to include the individual’s contact information, but
you will find more about his business under the heading I highlighted
above)
“Car Washes Forced to Truck in Water or go Waterless” (Virginia)
http://www.carwash.com/News.asp?mode=4&N_ID=35417
“Dave Dugoff, vice president of the Mid-Atlantic Car Wash
Association, said several carwashes in the area have struggled to deal
with drought conditions, with some trucking in water so they can
continue to operate, and one other going "waterless," using only
chemicals to get the job done.”
“Dugoff said that one carwash transformed itself into a "waterless
carwash" by using just chemicals to wash and then one gallon of water
to rinse cars off.”
3.) Other mobile car wash sytems
Various mobile car wash systems (not waterless, however!)
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The most comprehensive directory of mobile vehicle washers and
detailers is available at
mobileworks.com - http://www.mobileworks.com/dir.html
On this site, you can click on any of the highlighted states in the
US and find contacts and websites for companies.
The E Wash Guys are a parent company of several mobile washing
franchises. Links to various types of mobile washing companies are
available on their site.
“Not only are we the "cleanest" site on the web, but we are working
hard making just about everything clean and sparkling! We are a
family of mobile washing services, and collectively we can clean just
about anything. Our mobile wash units clean (and detail) everything
from cars, airplanes, boats, industrial equipment, and even windows.
The list of what we clean is exhaustive.”
http://www.ewashguy.com/
The “Car Wash Guys”
(There is a lot to navigate on this site. It is not waterless,
however)
http://www.carwashguys.com/index2.html
“We wash and detail cars at offices during normal business hours
during the week, and at private residences after 5pm during weekdays
or between 8am-5pm on the weekends.”
http://www.carwashguys.com/orderzip/dbsearch.html
“What type of franchise is available?”
A. The Car Wash Guys provides you the opportunity to own a mobile
wash business that allows you to take the service to the customer. We
also have other brands available and variations of those brands in
most states in the America and in many other countries.
http://parthe.net/_wgfaq1/00000002.htm
The “Detail Guys”
http://www.detailguys.com/
Read an overview of a mobile car wash business in Las Vegas, Nevada:
“Have Spray Gun, Will Travel,” by Ed Koch. Las Vegas Sun
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/archives/1997/jun/30/506047889.html
I was hoping to find more on-line references for companies that
actually go on-site with waterless or low-water technology, but the
information was scanty. I think the Pronto-wash is one of the first of
it’s kind, and is an incredible business just waiting to blossom. If
I, or any of my fellow researchers, can find out about any other
companies, the information will be posted in the comments.
I hope this has been of help.
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