First Use of ONR...

[thedetailer]

Used ONR for the first time on a moderately dirty Mercedes S600. Worked great!



I feel like it took twice as long to wash with ONR then when I use a power washer. :hm Although, there was less cleanup in the hanger I was in.



Another thing, my sponge got nasty. It was like the dirt just dissolved into the sponge and it would not clean out. Is this normal?



I think it will not take as long to wash with it once I get the hang of it because I was amazed at how it did not mar the paint at all (from what I could tell) AND put a nice shine on the vehicle. I am going to use it on my own car tomorrow and see what it does. It has been raining for a week and a half straight here in OK, so the car is a little dirty...



Any thoughts of suggestions would be great.



Thanks,

[MBurnickas]

it`s normal, wash mitt looks like hell every time you use ONR.

[thedetailer]

I can`t seem to get it to wash out.

[AeroCleanse]

How are you trying to wash them? I toss mine in the washing machine and they come out clean.

[thedetailer]

I will try that. I would think it would tear them up.

[Scottwax]

Switch from a sponge to a microfiber covered foam pad. I feel the nap of the microfiber cover adds a margin of safety and they wash out very well. Target has a really nice one in their automotive section.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Still a "skinner"...............Prefer them over well, everything......

You dont get too much dirt hiding in the dreadlocks on those Scott?

[cjbigcog]

+1 on the Target MF wash sponge. Releases dirt well and is very soft.

[Scottwax]

Still a "skinner"...............Prefer them over well, everything......

You dont get too much dirt hiding in the dreadlocks on those Scott?



What dreadlocks? The pads I use are like a good MF towel over a foam pad, not a chenille style covering.

[CocheseUGA]

I use a muppet head mitt some times, and don`t notice any ill effects.

[DM101]

I use good quality microfiber towels. They work great for me. ONR detail strength in a spray bottle and seperate MF towels for my rims.

[Bigpikle]

takes a little time to learn and get 100% with it - just try it a few more times and your time will tumble. I bet within 3 washes you halve the time it takes :)

[Dan]

I agree, its slower than using a pressure washer BUT....



An ONR wash is not slower than getting a pressure washer out and setup, washing the car, drying it, and then putting up the pressure washer.

[thedetailer]

I am starting to get the hang of it. I am really enjoying it. Hard to get used to the fact that it is quite while I am washing. I am used to the loud power washer....