ONR and the mobile detailer

**justin30513** · 07-23-2006, 03:07 PM

Is ONR a good product for the mobile detailer?

I know Scottwax uses it but I see alot of dirty trucks and SUVs where I am. I have to use my pressure washer alot.

How is it on bugs and brake dust?

I can see how would save me time due to washing and drying in almost the same step.

Let me know guys. Trying to get geared up for winter too.

**Beason** · 07-23-2006, 03:13 PM

If you make a spray bottle of QD conncentration of ONR it will clean up pretty bad bugs and brake dust. Ive switched to using mostly ONR washes since I find it alot easier and you dont have to worry about water dripping for hours after your done drying. Doesnt get caught up in moldings like you do with a regular hose. It takes me about 5-10 minutes longer to wash the vehicle but I make it up in the time it take to dry and remove water from the moldings.

**justin30513** · 07-23-2006, 03:18 PM

How dirty is TOO dirty?

And what type of mitts/sponges are the best to use?

Two-bucket method?

**Scottwax** · 07-23-2006, 03:41 PM

Single bucket method:

**dmxsoulja3** · 07-23-2006, 03:54 PM

This whole process is still like rocket science to me I`ve read all the threads but it scares me to even think I`m washing a car with one bucket, or two buckets, or a bug sprayer...anything besides running water, can someone take a second and run down how this works, how it doesnt scratch, swirl etc?

**imported_GregCavi** · 07-23-2006, 03:54 PM

I always prefer to use my pressure washer and bucket method to wash but I am never dissapointed by the ONR wash.

Greg

**imported_Sludge** · 07-23-2006, 03:59 PM

Paul wrote an excellent guide to rinseless washing (very dirty cars).

http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=67760

Sludge

**awahl63** · 07-23-2006, 04:20 PM

That`s a great write up by Paul that I hadn`t seen before...thanks

**justin30513** · 07-23-2006, 04:25 PM

Thanks everyone. Thanks Scott for posting that pic! Pretty dirty. No pre-rinse I presume.

**dmxsoulja3** · 07-23-2006, 04:28 PM

I just can`t see this working on black, or blue or something as far as swirls go...I`m assuming when you guys use a pressure washer your somehow getting it to just suck water out of buckets, can you post what your using? I live in an apartment with no running water outside

**Beason** · 07-23-2006, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by dmxsoulja3

I just can`t see this working on black, or blue or something as far as swirls go...I`m assuming when you guys use a pressure washer your somehow getting it to just suck water out of buckets, can you post what your using? I live in an apartment with no running water outside

I use it on all color cars and it works out just well. No scratches, just use a rinse bucket just incase you`re afraid.

**dmxsoulja3** · 07-23-2006, 04:42 PM

Where in louisiana are you Beason? I`m in Pensacola FL come over and get my new Honda swirl free and show me this non running water method

**justin30513** · 07-23-2006, 05:17 PM

It does work... I`ve never doubted that all!

It`s just a process I want to perfect and want all the knowledge I can get. Remember, it is not the same formula of car wash liquid. It`s designed to wrap around the dirt and protect the car`s finish.

**dmxsoulja3** · 07-23-2006, 05:23 PM

Justin can you explain the method your currently using with the pressure washer and what washer ur using?

**justin30513** · 07-23-2006, 05:44 PM

This is the washer I`m using now...

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...245&lpage=none

It`s an awesome washer for the money and easy to crank. Perfect PSI for autos. I only use it when I have 3+ cars to at one location. I`ll come in and set up. I use their water and power.

Most of the time I just use the water hose. There alot of trucks and SUVs so the pressure washer helps in the wheel wells and tires along with the bugs. I use a two bucket method with NXT car wash and 2 synthetic sponges. I found that the sponges release the dirt alot better than anything else. I know I can save time and get nice results with ONR. And I know it will save my butt in the winters here!