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04-30-07, 04:07
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Scott when are you going to make a video of you using optimum NR?  | |
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05-16-07, 03:29
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Scottwax, can you tell us how you clean dirty interiors? What about cloth seats?
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05-16-07, 03:31
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05-16-07, 03:48
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05-16-07, 04:23
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05-16-07, 04:53
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I'm interested to know how you suggest handling bugs on the front grill and windshield using ONR. I did a black Acura TL today and it went well but the bugs really took a lot time to get off. On some really dirty trucks and SUVs I blast the wheels, wells, lower panels, and grill w/ my pressure washer after spraying degreaser on them. I would like to avoid getting all my stuff out if possible. Thanks! | |
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05-16-07, 05:18
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This is great! Thank you for a very informative post. | |
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05-16-07, 05:38
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Originally Posted by shadybreal I'm interested to know how you suggest handling bugs on the front grill and windshield using ONR. I did a black Acura TL today and it went well but the bugs really took a lot time to get off. On some really dirty trucks and SUVs I blast the wheels, wells, lower panels, and grill w/ my pressure washer after spraying degreaser on them. I would like to avoid getting all my stuff out if possible. Thanks! | You can spray QD strength ONR on the front end and let sit a few minutes, that helps soften them up. I've been told by David at Optimum that a 1:1 ONR/water mix removes bug guts very quickly, I'm going to have to mix up a bottle to test. | |
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05-16-07, 05:43
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Originally Posted by Scottwax You can spray QD strength ONR on the front end and let sit a few minutes, that helps soften them up. I've been told by David at Optimum that a 1:1 ONR/water mix removes bug guts very quickly, I'm going to have to mix up a bottle to test. |
Sounds like a good idea. I'll mix some in a small 4 ounce bottle to keep w/ me. I've been spraying the front w/ the ONR QD strength then come back and spray some DG bug remover and let it sit for a minute then use a bug scrubber. I then spray it again w/ the QD to remove any left over bug remover and dry w/ MF. Sound okay even if I'm not using the traditional rinse method? | |
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05-16-07, 06:45
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Excellent post Scott. Thanks for sharing. I get great tips from professionals like. It helps me keep my cars looking their best. Thanks again. - Cliff | |
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05-16-07, 07:46
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Originally Posted by Kenney Scott when are you going to make a video of you using optimum NR? | When I can insure I can make money off the video.  shadybreal-should work fine when washing conventionally. | |
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05-22-07, 08:09
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Originally Posted by Scottwax 5. Using a chenille covered foam pad or a wash mitt, wash one section of the car at a time and dry immediately using two microfiber towels, one for the first drying pass and making sure you leave a little moisture behind, use the other towel for a second drying pass. If you get the panel completely dry with the first towel, then don't go over it with the second towel because rubbing even a soft microfiber towel on dry paint can leave streaks.
Once you get the process down (it may take a couple washes to really nail it) you should be able to wash the body of your car in 20 minutes or less unless it is really filthy. | Thanks Scottwax for the great info. With ONR, your step shown above, can you be a little more specific as to how to exactly wash? What I mean is do you soak the mitt with ONR/water mix wipe a section of the vehicle (in straight lines), rinse the pad in clean water, then resoak in ONR/water mix and continue. Is this right?
I guess why I am asking is because I would think this method can scratch the paint because there really is no suds or lubrication. Wouldn't cleaning this way rub dirt with the mitt along the paint?
Maybe I am missing something. Any clafirication would be appreciated. | |
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