using ONR exclusively

[bdock]

I`m interested in starting a mobile detailing business and am researching the EPA regulations regarding water runoff and wanted to pose a few questions to the mobile detailers here. I don`t think this is enforced much in my area but I would want to comply with all of the regulations just for peace of mind and also as a marketing strategy. The Vacuboom and mat systems can be pretty expensive and would be a lot of maintenance, setup time, etc. I`ve seen a lot of people on the site using rinseless washes and thought this might be another option. The startup costs would be minimal compared to a pressure washer and reclaim setup.

I polished my truck about a week ago and I just tried a rinseless wash (DP 4-in-1) for the first time the other day and was pretty happy with the results and it took me the same amount of time as a normal wash.

So are there any mobile detailers out there exclusively using a rinseless wash like ONR, or 4-in-1? What if you get there and the car is just too dirty for a rinseless wash (i don`t really know what`s too dirty)? Do you find it hard to convince people this can replace a normal hose or pressure washer wash?

Also, am I correct that using a rinseless wash would meet EPA regs as long as nothing gets to a storm drain (this was my first time using it and i was pretty messy)? Would cleaning really bad wheels with a wheel cleaner and then "rinsing" with a pump sprayer be ok, again as long as nothing runs to the storm drains?

Sorry for so many ?`s at once. Thanks if anyone can provide any advice.

[BigJimZ28]

So are there any mobile detailers out there exclusively using a rinseless wash like ONR, or 4-in-1?

since you asked that question I know you have not searched for your answers



do an advanced search for "ONR" with the username "Scottwax" and all your questions will be answered(after alot of reading)





:welcome

[trhland]

the problem with the rinseless is most cars you will be detailing will be filthy and require pressure and water to clean correctly. the no rinse is really for cars with very little dirt on paint.

[jshillin]

the problem with the rinseless is most cars you will be detailing will be filthy and require pressure and water to clean correctly. the no rinse is really for cars with very little dirt on paint.

I think ScottWax uses ONR almost exclusively. If it`s filthy, just give it a presoak and then have at it!!!

[Stephenwz968]

I used ONR two days ago on my FILTHY salt covered car, and after presoaking it and using 5 mitts, it looks great. I`m really impressed with what it can handle.



Steve

[Scottwax]

the problem with the rinseless is most cars you will be detailing will be filthy and require pressure and water to clean correctly. the no rinse is really for cars with very little dirt on paint.

That statement is only correct if the vehicle is caked in mud. I may have to drag out a hose and pre-rinse or conventionally wash cars a couple times a year.











Single bucket method, no pre-rinsing or pre-soaking. I`ve got more pics but I have to head out the door in a few minutes to work.

[BigJimZ28]

the problem with the rinseless is most cars you will be detailing will be filthy and require pressure and water to clean correctly. the no rinse is really for cars with very little dirt on paint.

to the OP you can either listen to things like this :funnypost

or look @ threads like this :http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/...ed-limits.html



then make up you own mind

[howareb]

to the OP you can either listen to things like this :funnypost

or look @ threads like this :http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/...ed-limits.html



then make up you own mind

funkdok,



Out of the two choices that BigJimZ28 is giving you, I personally would choose the ONR threads . ONR is some great stuff!!!

[bdock]

thanks for the replies guys. And thanks for posting the photos Scottwax, i`ve read a TON of your posts on ONR and that`s what really made me think this was viable. I just used the DP rinseless on a friend`s truck that hadn`t been washed in probably 3 months and it worked great. Driving around today I don`t think I saw a single car that was too dirty for a rinseless wash.

One question that i couldn`t really find an answer for -- do you see any advantage to using RO/DI water with ONR? I`m using one for a large sal````er reef tank so making a few gallons for washes would be simple. I`m guessing it really wouldn`t make any difference with a rinseless wash, plus I`d probably be using more water than a hose and bucket wash just to make a few gallons of RO/DI. Guess I just answered my own question.

[Scottwax]

Since you are drying each section immediately, I don`t see any advantage to using RO/DI water vs tap. Basically, if you would drink the water, you can use it with ONR.

[imported_DJ Mayo]

Since you are drying each section immediately, I don`t see any advantage to using RO/DI water vs tap. Basically, if you would drink the water, you can use it with ONR.

thats the troof

[IBStoney1]

For those of us in the Southeast drought do use DI and retain the receipt along with the empty DI jugs in case the water police stop over. :rules:



ONR & DI = clean machine! :goodjob

[phahn]

on the topic of exclusively using ONR, how are people getting filthy wheel wells and hard to reach insides of multi-spoked rims? I can`t see not pressure washing (or at least using a hose) to get caked on stuff from the wheel wells, but thats just me...



Pete

[Bert]

For those of us in the Southeast drought do use DI and retain the receipt along with the empty DI jugs in case the water police stop over. :rules:



ONR & DI = clean machine! :goodjob

DI = Distilled?



If so, what does RO stand for?

[imported_ajbarnes]

DI = Distilled?



If so, what does RO stand for?

DI= Deionized Water

RO= Reverse Osmosis