ONR users: do you use a QD spray while drying?

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amcdonal86

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Well, do you? I have been using Lucas Oil Quick Mist Speedwax which I thought was great, but then started to realize that is streaks somewhat--it looks like it's off, but then you get what look like very very fine scratches in the paint, which are actually really fines scratches in the QD-spray residue. I guess the QD-spray residue never really comes off.



I think I might try not using QD-spray anymore, but I am afraid I won't be able to get all the ONR solution off before it dries, because I am probably going to be working in direct sunlight most of the time on a black car!



What do you guys think? What is the best way to use ONR?



(BTW I just took delivery of this 2012 Mustang V6 w/ Performance Package. Although there are no halos or evidence of someone REALLY trying to do a number on this car with a rotary buffer, it is clear where they used some sort of bristle brush on a stick to wash the car--but that's for another thread!)
 
I don't normally use a QD with ONR as the surface is pretty slick afterwards. I do regularly use a spray wax but I dry with a waffle weave first then come back with a regular microfiber to apply the spray wax. So far no weird interactions. Might just be the Slick Mist, I'd wager you'd have no issues with OID or OCW.
 
Same as Dan - I usually don't use QD, but will regularly use a spray wax while drying. No issues with either OCW or UQW - had some streaking with Reflections spray wax, but I attribute that to the product itself, not to ONR.
 
Yes but I never really force the issue on which one it has to be... generally its whichever is closest to my hand or which one is higher in the bottle(to keep them level on the shelf, if thats not ocd lol).



Generally its one that I know to have some sort of slippery glossers in it as I want the towel to glide better.
 
I'll usually use either a spray wax or a QD as a drying aid after an ONR wash. I've used OCW, AW, UQW, FK425, Megs Last Touch and HD Final Touch. Never had a streaking issue with any of them as long as I didn't saturate the panel. Also, on my personal cars, all ONR washes are done in the garage so I'm always out of direct sunlight. I don't really have a favorite either, just trying to use up some of the tons of product I have laying around.



Now that I think about it, I did recently use Pinnacle Crystal Mist after on ONR wash and wasn't overly impressed with it. It streaked like crazy on the glass but not on the paint. Then again, I've only used it once so I can't say it's a bad product yet.
 
What I love about OID is the range. It works amazingly well on jeweled paint or trashed paint. It makes either look better and slicker. Some QDs/QW only work well on specific colors/conditions/times.
 
I did recently use Pinnacle Crystal Mist after on ONR wash and wasn't overly impressed with it. It streaked like crazy on the glass but not on the paint. Then again, I've only used it once so I can't say it's a bad product yet.
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. I'm pretty sure it's a QD not for use on glass due to wax content. On carnauba, I find it to be wonderful! I have it on hand in my mini fridge for occasional use only --mostly right after I apply a fresh new coat of wax
 
Bill D said:
. I'm pretty sure it's a QD not for use on glass due to wax content. On carnauba, I find it to be wonderful! I have it on hand in my mini fridge for occasional use only --mostly right after I apply a fresh new coat of wax
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I figured as much after the streaking, but I've used AW, UQW and OCW on glass before without any problems. It was my first time using it, so I wanted to see if I could use it like I do the others. Apparently I can't!:tsk:
 
If you use it on carnauba you should see a very nice enhancement. I understand why it was designed for Souveran and the like.
 
Bill D said:
If you use it on carnauba you should see a very nice enhancement. I understand why it was designed for Souveran and the like.
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I used it on my Imola Red M3 that has Clearkote CMW as the LSP, and it definitely added a little something. Really, other than the glass, I didn't have any issues with it. But my DD usually wears a sealant, so I may not bother trying it on that. Funny thing is, I have one brand new bottle of Crystal Mist and one barely used one. Both were given to me recently by two different detailers. Maybe it's just not flavor of the month anymore?:think:
 
Dan said:
What I love about OID is the range. It works amazingly well on jeweled paint or trashed paint. It makes either look better and slicker. Some QDs/QW only work well on specific colors/conditions/times.
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I need to give this stuff a try soon. I love most Optimum products but never got around to trying OID.
 
I use Optimum QD while drying with a W/Weave drying towel. I bought it because I read in one of Todd Cooperider's write-ups that it would aid in streak free drying. Now that I have it, and used it, I'd never go back to drying without it.



On a side note, I used Griot's spray wax while drying the other day and I have to say it worked great. I did notice that it added a tad bit of shine to an already waxed vehicle (Collinite 845).
 
I have often used OCW when drying ONR but it certainly isn't necessary. If you are worried about spotting wash sections and then dry. I would be shocked if you have any issues with spotting.....even in sunlight. ONR is pretty amazing and the longer you use it the more you actually realize that it can do.
 
I dry after onr with a first pass waffle weave and second pass plush mf. I used to use OCW during the second drying pass but it was giving me problems with smearing and not wanting to come off easily so I use fk425 during the second drying pass when I feel like it now.
 
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