ONR Wash... 31 Degrees and Sunny.....

**imported_Luster** · 12-12-2009, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by CamoZ71

Nice little cleanup on the daily driver, Bill. :thumbup:

The one thing I try and do is put a lot of effort into getting the wheelwells clean an dressed each time I wash, if you let it go too long it becomes a real pain in the future.

Good advice Nick!!! After everything else was finished, I used the remaining ONR and my long handle brush and cleaned the wheel wells, then sprayed them with Tire Foam. They look nice and clean now!:iagree:

**imported_firebird** · 12-12-2009, 02:06 PM

Do you recommend the two bucket method with grit guards w/ONR or is that overkill? The 2nd bucket just has water to rinse the wash mitt but not to rinse the car. Do you do the wheel wells last?

**imported_Luster** · 12-12-2009, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by mmiciunas@comcast.net

Do you recommend the two bucket method with grit guards w/ONR or is that overkill?

I usually use the 2BM, just to make sure the microfiber gets clean. Grit Guards yes.

The 2nd bucket just has water to rinse the wash mitt but not to rinse the car.

Correct.

Do you do the wheel wells last?

Yes. The order is:

Top
Windows
Hood/Trunk
Front/Back/Sides
Wheels
Tires
Wheelwells

**Bluegrass Cat** · 12-13-2009, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Puckman

Bill, you`ve successfully removed all the excuses for those in the same conditions! Hot water in the bucket(s) + ONR = clean vehicle! That ONR stuff is amazing. I love it also.

Looks great, now go get it dirty again!!! (j/k).

Instead of using warm water with my ONR, now I just use a boar`s hair brush on the end of a pole. The boar`s hair releases dirt very nicely in my rinse bucket. Have had not marring with this combo.

**imported_Luster** · 12-14-2009, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Bluegrass Cat

Instead of using warm water with my ONR, now I just use a boar`s hair brush on the end of a pole. The boar`s hair releases dirt very nicely in my rinse bucket. Have had not marring with this combo.

Good plan! I`ve never used one, but it would certainly help to keep the hands warm!

**bmw5541** · 12-14-2009, 09:17 AM

Nice job Bill!

You are truly one dedicated detailer:clap: The temp here in NJ is finally getting up to an acceptable level for me to go out and do an ONR wash on my DD.

Don`t you love when the neighbors come out and say "it is only going to get dirty again"?

**imported_Luster** · 12-14-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by bmw5541

Don`t you love when the neighbors come out and say "it is only going to get dirty again"?

Haha... yeah, just always remember my famous response:

"GOOD! That means I get to clean it again tomorrow!"

**imported_broker99** · 12-14-2009, 01:39 PM

Bill

You win the "Dedicated to a clean car" award.

That ONR is some good stuff for sure.

I hate to say it but I did a wash and wax for my nieghbor yesterday and I was shorts.

**imported_Luster** · 12-14-2009, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by broker99

I did a wash and wax for my nieghbor yesterday and I was shorts.

:banghead::banghead:

:banghead:

:banghead: [:wink:]

**imported_TLMitchell** · 12-14-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by broker99

I hate to say it but I did a wash and wax for my nieghbor yesterday and I was shorts.

[Andy Rooney]

Did ya ever notice.....

Year after year those suffering snow and cold deprivation take the opportunity to revel in their climate and taunt those of us enjoying freezing our cojones off. On the other hand you don`t see thawing northerners yucking it up every time somebody`s town is flattened by a hurricane.

You don`t hear folks basking in the misfortune of others when wildfires sweep the Southwest nor do you hear snickering everytime California lurches in an attempt to make Nevada waterfront property. Every climate has it`s cross to bear. But when it snows up to yer ears and it`s cold enough to cause terminal "shrinkage" in the nether regions the southerners (who are mostly Yankee transplants anyway) kick up their heels with glee and rub it in. You don`t hear us har-har-ing when the damning summer humidity is sapping your precious bodily fluids and copulating bugs are splattering your Souveran.

My only conclusion is freezing may be conducive to cultivating class and restraint. Either that or those brain cells that conjure up those types of thoughts may have been frozen into oblivion. :wink:

[/Andy Rooney]

TL

**imported_broker99** · 12-14-2009, 02:41 PM

Believe me I have suffered through my share of cold snowy car washes.

**imported_Blackfire** · 12-14-2009, 09:45 PM

The tune will change in June. Those in the south will have their crying time again song playing.

**imported_Luster** · 12-15-2009, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by broker99

Believe me I have suffered through my share of cold snowy car washes.

You should never let that stop you!!!!

**Old Pirate** · 01-06-2010, 04:38 PM

Alot of folks have been asking me about winter washing and this is a very good thread to read up on by Bill.

**Bluegrass Cat** · 01-06-2010, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Luster

I have a pressure washere that I use on REALLY dirty cars before I do a conventional wash.

Too cold for either of those methods at this time of year!!!:chillpill::clap:

I agree. With the highs in the mid 20`s and the nights getting into the ****s, I would have to drain my hoses and such after each wash. Easier just to use ONR. If I obsolutely need to spray off the car I will drive down the street and put a dollar or two in the car wash the spray the car down then go home and do an ONR wash.

Edit: The software edited my comment for how cold the nights are getting. I am guessing you guys know what I said.