Are there any negatives of using ONR?

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I've read the reviews and it seems like everyone who has used it likes it. I only used it for 3-4 washes at the end of last summer and I was pleased.



I guess the reason I'm asking is...you still see people talking about different car wash soaps, ways of drying (leaf blower, etc.)



Basically, why aren't all car enthusiasts using ONR if it's this perfect miracle wash? Is it simply reluctance to change? Or are there negatives?



Thanks.
 
Personally, ONR (and DP W&G) have been excellent products. Now, both will not handle truly dirty/filthy cars, but for perfect for maintenance washing. I guess it is using the product within its proper parameters. (Plus I like ONR as a glass cleaner and QD in a pinch)
 
On occasion I will use ONR but only for certain scenarios. All other times I will use traditional wash methods. It’s not a reluctance to change in my case, but simply what I feel works best for me. ….and while I may not have adopted it as an exclusive method/product to wash my vehicles, I still found a role for it in my routine. I would say Aero’s response pretty much sums it up.
 
I use it to wash my car right before I cover it. However, if there is "too" much dirt buildup, I go to a self serve wash or wash it at my parents...I live in a condo..but again, once I park her....I will still ONR her before putting the cover on.
 
Yes, the negatives are you will be spending less time chasing water spots and using less fresh water (conservation). I have city well water that is nasty so changing over to ONR is really the only way for me to go especially when we have water bans that last for almost 2 years.
 
I used ONR for about 99% of the washes I do. If a car is caked in mud, I have to use a hose but I hate doing it, takes me so much longer to wash the car.
 
Scottwax said:
I used ONR for about 99% of the washes I do. If a car is caked in mud, I have to use a hose but I hate doing it, takes me so much longer to wash the car.
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Scott - not sure how hard the water is up there in Dallas, but now that you have turned me onto ONR, it will be hard to go back to a regular wash for maintenance. Thank you for the videos and your pointers on using ONR to the many non-pros on this and other boards!:grinno:
 
After a hard rain my car can get really dirty. When that happens, I try to stop in at a self wash the day before I wash my car with ONR and just rinse it off. That gets a lot of the rain dirt off and then ONR works fine. I only do that when it rains really hard. Most of the time I don't even need to rinse the car off and ONR works fine by itself.
 
grungy said:
Scott - not sure how hard the water is up there in Dallas, but now that you have turned me onto ONR, it will be hard to go back to a regular wash for maintenance. Thank you for the videos and your pointers on using ONR to the many non-pros on this and other boards!:grinno:
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Letting each other know about quality products are one of the reasons we are all here. Believe me, I spend a lot of money trying new stuff I see other using with success as well. I was definitely not a 3M fan until I saw the results others were getting with Ultrafina and now I love the stuff!
 
Negatives? You'll become addicted... :)



Seriously, I am about the reorder ONR. I basically use it for every wash, and I keep a spray bottle in the trunk when I travel for bugs and bird bombs. Saves water and time!
 
I am reluctant to change. I still prefer the good old way. However, during winter, that was not thinkable for I did it a few times on my former SUV and the locks froze each time even if I was careful not to spray them directly.



Problem solved with ONR. However, during summer the rinse hose gets back in business.
 
Don't forget that the proper name of the product is No Rinse Wash and Shine(would you like more silicone with your wash sir/madam), but waxing/sealing over what ever chemicals that are -bonded- to the finish is no big deal, right??-amazing.



See, when you troll for knowledge you learn stuff.
 
ThomasC said:
Don't forget that the proper name of the product is No Rinse Wash and Shine(would you like more silicone with your wash sir/madam), but waxing/sealing over what ever chemicals that are -bonded- to the finish is no big deal, right??-amazing.



See, when you troll for knowledge you learn stuff.
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No, you just come off as a know-it-all who feels the need to argue every time someone mentions a product you don't like. For the record, although I doubt anyone missed it the first time around, you HATE Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine. This comes from the years and years of experience you have NEVER using the product and also from listening intently and then completely ignoring the testimonials of dozens of people who take the time to reply to your ignorant bash-thread. And the "Pros", well they're all just get-rich quick artists who don't give a sh!t about repeat customers by using obviously sub-par products on expensive cars and ruining the finish with...OMG, silicone!



Maybe you should post your wash technique so we can all learn once and for all the right way to do things. That would be a relief to everyone here, I think.



And just to be clear, this is for anyone who comes in after your post and might be unaware of your Anti-ONR stance. You claim to have never used it, don't believe what people here tell you and outright bash it without spending less than 10 bucks to try it yourself. So in essence, your opinion on this matter is just that, opinion with no actual basis to stand on. Thanks for playing, I'm done with you and any more childish posts you might make on the subject.
 
Agree Mike. This has turned into ANOTHER terrible thread. Every product will have lovers and haters. Thomas, just deal with it....I think many of us who have read and posted in this thread are tired of you attitude. Trust me, I dislike a lot of products that others love, but it's a huge waste of my time to go out of my way to say over and over why I do not use them.



Drop it...the majority really likes ONR. I'm one of them. Let it be.
 
I like ONR during all seasons. I like it in the winter months for the obvious reasons. I also like it in the summer months because despite my best efforts the water can evaporate too quickly, thus leaving water spots; consequently, I almost always have to follow up an ordinary wash with a quick detailer, which is more time and effort. I never worry about water spotting with ONR. I also like to give my car a quick ONR bath after she's been rained upon. On the other hand, when I want to get the car as clean as possible, including wheels, wheel wells, and nooks and crannies, I prefer an ordinary two bucket wash and hose.
 
ThomasC said:
Don't forget that the proper name of the product is No Rinse Wash and Shine(would you like more silicone with your wash sir/madam), but waxing/sealing over what ever chemicals that are -bonded- to the finish is no big deal, right??-amazing.



See, when you troll for knowledge you learn stuff.
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So you are impyling that ONR contains silicone? Hmm, that just tops your opinions on a product you have never used before, now you claim to know the ingredients. Working your way up to getting banned are you?



"No rinse contains polymers that are soy based and there is no silicone whatsoever in this product. In fact you can paint right over it which would be impossible if it had any silicones. Products with silicones would also have streaking issues which would be very visible on glass surfaces. The polymeric film left on the surface would not interfere with polishing whatsoever. I hope this answers your question.



David"



Go ahead and attack Dr G's credibility......
 
OK guys, I think we have all posted our thoughts here and elsewhere on this topic. I think we can close this thread.
 
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