optimum no rinse who has used it

another tip.



get a grid guard when using ONR, uhhh well that not the tip...

tip: don't dunk your mit/towel/sponge too deep into buckett.

The ONR solution encapsulates the debris letting it sink to the bottom.

Try dipping nearer the center and to the top of the water line.
 
I love ONR, definitely replaced QEW for me. Excellent cleaning power too...



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EdLancer said:
I would never trust that, grit and debris will still be on the paint as you pass it with your mitt !
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You'd think that but you'd be wrong. ;)



I used QEW for 12 years in my detailing business and switched to ONR because it is even better. Believe me, I wouldn't use it on high end cars if I didn't have full confidence in its ability to clean without marring...and to be honest, for me it is safer than using a hose. No more trying to dry a black car before it spots in the summer, no more drying streaks.
 
awahl63 said:
How do you guys feel about DP's version?
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Links of interest:



http://www.detailcity.org/forums/ca...ompare-o-results.html?highlight=Optimum+Rinse



http://www.detailcity.org/forums/ca...s-wash-compare-o.html?highlight=Optimum+Rinse



I like ONR, it works well and leaves a nice looking surface. I use about 1oz per gallon, but diluted per directions works fine. I think I'm faster with ONR and a bit cleaner, since there is less liquid that comes out of the cracks and crevices. I find that there are still times when I need a regular wash, but I use ONR pretty much weekly.
 
Scotty, your a bloody magician, great finish there

I don't use ONR as you guys do, I simply add some to the shampoo buckets to condition the water and add some slickness



Would rather test the full no rinse style on another car not my galaxy blue lovingly detailed ride

I know it would be fine but traditional washing is just my thing, got a 15 acre place and a wash bay with three garages



The result from last nights wash was incredible, ONR made it incredibly slick and seemed to add some gloss.

Mind you it's a bit like QEW in that it doesn't suds much and they don't last long so you would probably run out of suds real quick
 
If you use ONR, can you use a leaf blower to dry or does it have to be a MF towel? I have seen tons of posts of guys using ONR but don't recall anyone using a leaf blower to dry. Don't flame me if this is a stupid question because I have never seen ONR used in person. lol
 
Never tried a leaf blower, but I don't think it would work very well in this application. With QEW/ONR, you only wash a panel at a time and then dry it before moving on to the next panel. Also, the dirt is emulsified within the QEW/ONR & water mixture but for the most part still on the car (to some extend). Drying with a MF, you wipe off the remaining dirt then flip your towel to a clean side to complete the drying.
 
what kind of mit do you use scott? or do you use a mf towel as instructed? i guess a lot of mits would use up too much product as i found out.
 
EdLancer said:
I would never trust that, grit and debris will still be on the paint as you pass it with your mitt !
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Just washed my friends AMG SL 500 with it. Even if you don't use a spray wax after your wash the ONR Leaves a better look than you get washing with a conventional soap and water mix. I think, in my opinion, its also easier on the paint than using a hose. A more delicate wash if you will.

Just to be conservative I spray the car with ONR one more time before drying it completely. Then the FK 146 cleaning quick detailer on top of that.

screw the spray wax it looks great as is.

but I'm an addict!
 
What Autopian do you know that would ever let his car get really dirty? :)



I think ONR is for light to moderate dirt. If your car get really really fithy you need a hose to wash out the wheels wells and all the other places you need high pressure.



But it only make you realize how a hose and bucket wash is overkill most of the time. Certainly overkill on a car that is well maintained and waxed often.

I know people who buy new BMW, Mercs, Audis and take them to the tunnel car wash every single week. Not a good thing for your paint.
 
Diesel1 said:
If you use ONR, can you use a leaf blower to dry or does it have to be a MF towel? I have seen tons of posts of guys using ONR but don't recall anyone using a leaf blower to dry. Don't flame me if this is a stupid question because I have never seen ONR used in person. lol
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You have to dry each section with an MF towel, that is part of the cleaning process. A leaf blower would probably add time anyway.
 
do you guys wring out the mf after drying, or just use it for one or two swipes and then use a new one?



if one were to get new waffle weave mf's specifically for this task, how many would suffice for a large suv?



how many wash mits do you use per wash also?



anyone dunk the mf in clean water after drying and reuse?
 
I get by with 1 waffle weave drying towel for an averaged sized car but sometimes 2 on humid days when things dont dry very well. Also 2 on SUVs and other large cars.
 
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