No-Rinse Wash - I'm a believer
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So, skeptical at first, I can now say I'm a believer in the no-rinse wash. Tired of waiting for 40 degree days so I could wash my car outside in the middle of the Midwestern winter, I ordered a bottle of Optimum No-Rinse Wash(ONR).
My car was disgustingly salty, like a mobile McDonald's french fry. I thought it was way too dirty to wash without running water. I read all the reviews online that said give it a blast at a touchless wash or a coin operated station, but I saw a few pointing to how it could be done without those prep steps.
After getting my ONR, I went to Home Depot and bought a 1 gallon pressurized sprayer for $10. I then filled two buckets with 2 gallons of nice warm water and the sprayer with one gallon. Initially I intended to have a rinse bucket, but after the first panel, I decided I'll just use one towel per section of the car.
First, I presoaked the subject panel with the pressurized sprayer full of a water/ONR mix, then I wiped gently with a microfiber as directed. I used a total of 6 microfiber towels for the car and am thoroughly impressed with the results. I heard no scratching noises, and see no scratches post wash.
I'll be doing this again!
In short, wash and dry one panel at a time, and take your time. Start to finish took me 45 minutes.
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So, skeptical at first, I can now say I'm a believer in the no-rinse wash. Tired of waiting for 40 degree days so I could wash my car outside in the middle of the Midwestern winter, I ordered a bottle of Optimum No-Rinse Wash(ONR).
My car was disgustingly salty, like a mobile McDonald's french fry. I thought it was way too dirty to wash without running water. I read all the reviews online that said give it a blast at a touchless wash or a coin operated station, but I saw a few pointing to how it could be done without those prep steps.
After getting my ONR, I went to Home Depot and bought a 1 gallon pressurized sprayer for $10. I then filled two buckets with 2 gallons of nice warm water and the sprayer with one gallon. Initially I intended to have a rinse bucket, but after the first panel, I decided I'll just use one towel per section of the car.
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First, I presoaked the subject panel with the pressurized sprayer full of a water/ONR mix, then I wiped gently with a microfiber as directed. I used a total of 6 microfiber towels for the car and am thoroughly impressed with the results. I heard no scratching noises, and see no scratches post wash.
I'll be doing this again!
In short, wash and dry one panel at a time, and take your time. Start to finish took me 45 minutes.
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I've been using ONR on my cars for years. Buy it by the gallon.
Like you, I put it in a half-gallon garden sprayer. Spray down the panels then wipe. It's nice to be able to clean your cars inside the garage.
I like the idea of using one microfiber towel per panel. May need to start doing that.
I follow up the wash with Optimum spray wax.
Like you, I put it in a half-gallon garden sprayer. Spray down the panels then wipe. It's nice to be able to clean your cars inside the garage.
I like the idea of using one microfiber towel per panel. May need to start doing that.
I follow up the wash with Optimum spray wax.
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No, no marring, the surface is as glossy as it was a week ago when I waxed it. I think the fresh wax really helped out a lot, but my car is never without a sealant with a wax layered over it.
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Well, as you can see, it's under very decent lighting, but no microscope was taken to the car.
I'm happy with the results and have no qualms with them. I tend to have reasonably high standards, but you are welcome to have concourse level standards.
I'm happy with the results and have no qualms with them. I tend to have reasonably high standards, but you are welcome to have concourse level standards.
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I've used Griot's waterless car wash for a couple of years. It's great stuff, and it looks very similar to No Rinse.
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I started using ONR last Summer after I had my 6GT3 coated with CQuartz UK. It was the recommended product from the local detailing guru. I absolutely love it. It takes about 45 minutes to wash a car and the results are stunning every time.
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I then go home and do the no rinse.
Thankfully, I only have to do this once or twice a season since the car typically sits in the garage when its nasty outside.
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I use the products from the Chemical Guys and their stuff is awesome. Especially in the winter when you rather not be out washing the car.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/
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I used to believe in ONR. Didn't notice any effects on the clear coat initially but after a year, I could definitely see more swirls
I did a full paint correction 2 year ago (compound and polish) so I started with a pristine clear coat. First try with ONR I didn't seen any changes in the paint and I did use a clean microfiber towel (high quality) for each panel. Didn't see any issues until after a whole year of doing that. I repolished the car, went back to usual 2 buckets and rinse method and things are much better now. If you don't have the option to wash the car the regular way, this is a good alternative but you will need to do a full polish every 1 to 2 years. Unless you like swirls
I did a full paint correction 2 year ago (compound and polish) so I started with a pristine clear coat. First try with ONR I didn't seen any changes in the paint and I did use a clean microfiber towel (high quality) for each panel. Didn't see any issues until after a whole year of doing that. I repolished the car, went back to usual 2 buckets and rinse method and things are much better now. If you don't have the option to wash the car the regular way, this is a good alternative but you will need to do a full polish every 1 to 2 years. Unless you like swirls
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You are always going to "scratch" the surface regardless of which method you use - if you touch it you will scratch it at some level. As Buddhamonk alludes to, its just a matter of time till you notice it and depends a lot on how **** you are about it....
I drive mine all through Toronto winters and in general do not wash/touch it from Nov to March or so when it warms up enough to do it properly outside.
The car gets filthy (can hardly tell its black sometimes) but I don't care that much what the car looks like in the winter and it will be dirty again within a day or two. That way when I wash it in the spring, it is relatively unscathed. Then I will do a minor correction (with something like Menzerna PO85) to make it glossy again. This way I never end up doing any major corrections/paint removal
I drive mine all through Toronto winters and in general do not wash/touch it from Nov to March or so when it warms up enough to do it properly outside.
The car gets filthy (can hardly tell its black sometimes) but I don't care that much what the car looks like in the winter and it will be dirty again within a day or two. That way when I wash it in the spring, it is relatively unscathed. Then I will do a minor correction (with something like Menzerna PO85) to make it glossy again. This way I never end up doing any major corrections/paint removal