ctrent86
09-17-2009, 08:35 PM
I posted this review in the Products section, but thought the information would be useful here as well.
I received my first bottle (first of many now :)) of HD Car Care Free Waterless Car Wash Lotion.
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-23057745957616_2068_4563113
To give a little bit of background, I have been detailing about 6 years and as a side business for 3 years. I have tried a wide range of products as I am always up for trying items. I was turned on to ONR about a year ago. I had been reading on it for a while, but I had to get over my fear of the product. I have since been a strong champion of the product. So needless to say, HD Free had a high mark to hit if I was going to use it.
Impressions:
1) The product is very professional in looks, accompanying instructions are appreciated, and packed/shipped really well. (Pictures to come soon)
2) Odd to note but smells very good, almost cologneish
3) The sprayer and container that it comes in is good quality. Flow and pickup is good with the sprayer.
4) The product works, but even better works well. One thing I have always wish ONR had, is a little bit better cleaning ability with tar and tougher road grime. I feel sometimes I have to re go over areas with this a couple times, or rely on the microfiber to take the rest away with a little scrubbing. Just as a point here I always pre-soak these areas with ONR QD ratio before washing. However, with HD Free (with no pre-soak) had no problems with these areas. In fact, I really didnt have to do any scrubbing at all with any tough areaĆ`s. HD Free did a great job powering though grime, salt deposits (I work on the ocean), little bug spots, and light bird dropping with ease.
5) Also, HD Free left a really slick, clean, and smooth surface. That was another one of my concerns is this product can obviously clean, but what will the surface look like? Happily, I can report that it was on par with ONR in gloss and shine.
6) Since, I just cleaned it today I cannot report on water beading yet, but will update when I get the chance to observe.
7) HD Free is a great window cleaner as well. It takes a tad more work to get the product off the windows compared to a product like SIG, but that is probably because I like in FL and the humidy is ridiculous today. Again, if your windows need some cleaning, this product wiped away the grime with ease.
So the million dollar question, is it better than ONR?
Honestly, I need to see how it does beading a protection wise, but I would say absolutely YES. The main reasons being that it does a better job at cleaning, and leaves a surface that is just as good in appearance as ONR. I would encourage everyone to give it a try and chime in with thoughts.
Lastly, if you have any questions feel free to ask, and I will do my best to respond based on my experience with the product.
I received my first bottle (first of many now :)) of HD Car Care Free Waterless Car Wash Lotion.
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-23057745957616_2068_4563113
To give a little bit of background, I have been detailing about 6 years and as a side business for 3 years. I have tried a wide range of products as I am always up for trying items. I was turned on to ONR about a year ago. I had been reading on it for a while, but I had to get over my fear of the product. I have since been a strong champion of the product. So needless to say, HD Free had a high mark to hit if I was going to use it.
Impressions:
1) The product is very professional in looks, accompanying instructions are appreciated, and packed/shipped really well. (Pictures to come soon)
2) Odd to note but smells very good, almost cologneish
3) The sprayer and container that it comes in is good quality. Flow and pickup is good with the sprayer.
4) The product works, but even better works well. One thing I have always wish ONR had, is a little bit better cleaning ability with tar and tougher road grime. I feel sometimes I have to re go over areas with this a couple times, or rely on the microfiber to take the rest away with a little scrubbing. Just as a point here I always pre-soak these areas with ONR QD ratio before washing. However, with HD Free (with no pre-soak) had no problems with these areas. In fact, I really didnt have to do any scrubbing at all with any tough areaĆ`s. HD Free did a great job powering though grime, salt deposits (I work on the ocean), little bug spots, and light bird dropping with ease.
5) Also, HD Free left a really slick, clean, and smooth surface. That was another one of my concerns is this product can obviously clean, but what will the surface look like? Happily, I can report that it was on par with ONR in gloss and shine.
6) Since, I just cleaned it today I cannot report on water beading yet, but will update when I get the chance to observe.
7) HD Free is a great window cleaner as well. It takes a tad more work to get the product off the windows compared to a product like SIG, but that is probably because I like in FL and the humidy is ridiculous today. Again, if your windows need some cleaning, this product wiped away the grime with ease.
So the million dollar question, is it better than ONR?
Honestly, I need to see how it does beading a protection wise, but I would say absolutely YES. The main reasons being that it does a better job at cleaning, and leaves a surface that is just as good in appearance as ONR. I would encourage everyone to give it a try and chime in with thoughts.
Lastly, if you have any questions feel free to ask, and I will do my best to respond based on my experience with the product.