First time using ONR!

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ssmokn

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Based on all the rave reviews from the pros here I bought a gallon of ONR about a month ago. I mixed up a gallon of solution to use for QD but I haven't actually tried washing a car until this Saturday.



My wifes Jag (2001 Black S-Type) was in need of a wash this weekend. The car was pretty dirty and the rockers and wheels where filthy (got caught in a down poor and there must have been some runoff on the road -- it was rather muddy).



Saturday afternoon I just didn't feel like hauling out the hose etc. The car needs some TLC with a rotary and or orbital so I figured I had nothing to lose with the ONR (being that I've never done it I was concerned with damanging the paint).



Here is what I did....



  • 2.5 gallons of water (used my CR Spotless because I have very hard water 700 PPM on the input side)
  • 4 gallons of plain water (CR Spotless) in another 5 gallon button (I've got the two bucket method burned into my brain I guess)
  • Clean relatively new Costco MF
  • A few larger Viking MF cloths




    • I must say I found the whole process really weird -- I'm just used to traditional washing.



      I started with the roof. Dipped the MF into the ONR/Water and didn't wring it out. I wiped down the roof carefully and then dried with the MF. Worked my way down the glass all around then hood and truck, front and back. Then started on front right fender and worked my way back and down. Did same for left.



      I almost didn't have enough solution. I was down to the grit guard with solution by the time I was done (and didn't do the wheels yet). I would dip in the solution, clean and then dry. Rinse the MF in the clean water and dip in solution for next panel.



      I was going to do the wheels with the same solution but I ran out. I mixed up another batch and got some older MF's dedicated to wheels. Did each wheel one at a time using same method.



      The end result was stellar with very little mess. I'm sure I'll get better over time. I know the defects on this car (and there are many that I need to address -- bought it used with plenty of issues and up until now I've been hiding the flaws while I practice my skills to work on this).



      The paint was very clean and super shiny. I then topped with some Eaqle 1 spray wax (quick and doesn't look bad for a short period of time).



      Any tips or suggestions on how I can make my procedure better. I'm thinking of using a garden sprayer to apply the solution for the wheels and maybe as a pre-rinse on the panels too.



      Anyone have a "method" that is proven that you would like to share? Thanks.
 
I use a Walmart $.99 spray bottle with ONR at QD strength for pre-soaking wheels, wells, and lower panels. It just desolves the dirt!



This might sound like blasphemy, but I have also removed the rinse bucket from my process. The one bucket does have a grit guard and I use 2 - 3 MF's during the wash. I'm about 6 months from my last polish with dozens of ONR washes and no marring that I can see.
 
How much solution do you mix up. The 2.5 gallons just about made it. Do you wring out your mf's a bit or use them soaking wet. Seems like I used quite a bit (I guess you want to be just about out) but I wasn't too keen on removing the grit guard for the last few panels (to be able to reach the solution that was left).
 
I use a grout sponge when washing with ONR, and I'll kind of half wring it out. I'll mix up 3 gallons, maybe 4 for my wife's car (bigger than mine) if it's really dirty. Spray any really dirty areas with the QD mixture before washing. I use one bucket--the sponge floats so the grit guard isn't really needed.



I just got a foamgun, so that's what I'm using to wash with now, but I'll be back to the ONR when the weather gets cold.
 
Wring your wash pad out a bit, it doesn't have to be dripping wet. I use about 5-6 quarts for a wash and usually have about 4 left in the bucket when I finish. I also do the wheels/fenderwells first to make sure when dressing the fenderwells, any dressing overspray is washed off when washing the car's body. Of course, that means making up a new ONR bucket.
 
I now wring my mitt out and very little ends up being used on the car. My ONR lasts a lot longer by doing this. I use a 2 gallon sprayer, boars hair wheels brush and a couple of other brushes to clean wheels, tires and wells. I mix 1oz ONR to 1 gallon in the sprayer.
 
Scott, do you see any downside of not wring washing mitt? I also don't like wring mitt when ONRing, since I think ONR+water soluction provides more lubricity...
 
derekbmw said:
Scott, do you see any downside of not wring washing mitt? I also don't like wring mitt when ONRing, since I think ONR+water soluction provides more lubricity...
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You use more towels to dry, but if it makes you feel safer, by all means get the paint as wet as you want.
 
So you can ONR wash with either MF cloth, or a wash mitt? Starting to get tired of going to the wand wash (no pressure washer at house, and water is quite hard) to rinse off dusting after rain dries...really gotta try this soon.
 
I am still not sold on the ONR, it is just a feeling that everyone of us

who didn't order it has, maybe it has to do with trust!



But I am sure as hell sick and tired of water marks sticking to my black paint

on the M6 and am thinking of trying the ONR stuff, I don't want to use

MF thought it is just way too unsafe as I see it because anything will stick to it

and it will stay on the surface. I heard good things about Sea Sponges!

will the natural sea sponge sold at autogeek works? I highest price one that is
 
Use a high quality wash pad, whether it be a sea sponge, grout sponge, microfiber or chenille covered foam pad and you will be fine.
 
I use a lambswool mitt with ONR. I do not wring it out, I feel it makes for more lubricity during the wash. I would imagine an MF would not have enough nap for use with ONR.



Real time saver, using it about 50% of the time these days. Also makes a great doorjamb cleaner.
 
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