Since others are posting "how I wash cars" threads, here is mine - Page 8

Scottwax · 06-23-07, 07:21

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Originally Posted by carter840

I seems like you have a ton of products. About how much money do you think you have spent of products?

A lot. And I mean a lot. I like to try new stuff when it comes out, you never know when the next big thing in detailing will hit the market and I don't want to be behind the competition.

mikebai1990-I normally use 5-6 quarts of water and that is enough even for Suburbans as long as they aren't too dirty. No grit guard, never had a problem not using one. I just change out the water halfway through on dirty cars.

Danin Re-I haven't tried the 1:1 on bugs yet but I will soon. Seems the bugs in Texas this year are eating superglue.

UpNorth · 06-24-07, 01:10

Thank you so much for this thread. I'm a total newbie and for the past couple months have used your methods to wash & wax my new car, a copper red mica Mazda CX-7. ONR & OCW really are as easy to use as you say. The breakthrough for me in terms of getting truly optimal results, was using a plush microfiber rather than a waffle weave to dry. I'm not as fast as you, ScottWax, (no surprise there), but I'm fast enough for me.

JRock10 · 06-24-07, 11:08

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Originally Posted by Strokin04

What looks so familiar?

i'm on the other board where this is posted.

zingyginger · 06-24-07, 03:06

Scottwax, I'm currently using KAIO/AJT on my silver Mazda. I'll be topping it with Collinite 845 later on.

1. Will OCW work over Collinite 845? In general, is there any advantage of using OCW compared to Aquawax after each wash?

2. Is there a polish you'd recommend by hand that can be followed immediately by a sealant (no IPA required in between)?

Egleone6 · 08-24-07, 09:39

Just a quick question, I have asked this before, but since the bible of car detailing is being under review, What are the steps after the car is washed?

Like when do you use a Polish, then say a Wax? Do you use a Sealant all the time? Or a Paint cleaner vs a Cleaner Wax and when?

That is all for now.

Great thread.

bwlucas · 08-24-07, 09:49

Wow, I'm glad this was bumped. I'll have to try it out tomorrow night.

VTechFan02 · 08-24-07, 11:09

Scottwax does indeed use ONR to clean the tires/rims/wheel wells as stated in the original post. Here ya go:

Steps:

1. Using a capful or approximately one half ounce of Optimum No Rinse (ONR), add it to one gallon of water in the bucket.

2. Clean your wheels, tires and fenderwells using the ONR mixture and your brushes, wipe dry with the terry cloth towels.

3. Dress the wheels and fenderwells with your tire dressing-and don't forget the fenderwells! Dirty fenderwells detract from an otherwise clean and shiny car!

-Frank

Jester7677 · 09-20-07, 06:48

Scottwax,

Your saying on a Black car, to use ONR, and that it will not leave scratches? I just don't see how that's possible unless ONR is leaving some residue behind to hide/fill them.

kaval · 09-20-07, 07:17

^that has been covered many times. People have done their own testing to validate ONRs system, and searching will reveal them. Not only that, Scottwax and others have been detailing for quite some time, and they do it to put food on the table, among other things. I just don't think it would be a good business decision to use ONR if it didn't work in their best interests.

Scottwax · 09-20-07, 07:19

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Originally Posted by Jester7677

Scottwax,

Your saying on a Black car, to use ONR, and that it will not leave scratches? I just don't see how that's possible unless ONR is leaving some residue behind to hide/fill them.

10,000+ cars since 1993 using first QEW and the past 18 months, ONR, I think if there was a problem using a rinseless wash on black cars, I'd be out of business by now.

Jester7677 · 09-20-07, 07:26

If I wasn't stunned, I would not be asking. Now I wish my wife had a black car to test...

bert31 · 09-20-07, 07:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egleone6

Just a quick question, I have asked this before, but since the bible of car detailing is being under review, What are the steps after the car is washed?

Like when do you use a Polish, then say a Wax? Do you use a Sealant all the time? Or a Paint cleaner vs a Cleaner Wax and when?

That is all for now.

Great thread.

I don't want to step on any toes but from reading several of Scottwax's Click and Brag's, I seem to believe his order is 1) wash with ONR, 2) Clay, 3) Compound Polish (if needed), 4) Finish Polish, 5) LSP (Sealant or Wax depending on paint color).

If that is not correct Scott, my apologies.