ONR - What Cloth do you use?

[amorak]

Hey everyone,



I am an amateur, newbie detailing affectionado. I've tried removing some swirl marks by hand with some Meguirs speed polish, btu it didn't work. So I am planning on having a local detailer remove the swirls and I will then attempt to maintain the glaze/sealant by hand (any comments on this approach?)



Anyways... my main question:



I was with ONR (Optimum No Rinse) exclusively in the summer and use a self serve spray wand in the winter (don't know of a better option to get the salt off the car that wont hurt it).



I use the two bucket method, but I am unsure of what media to use to wash the car. I have been using a Dehydrator towel to wash the car, and a dry one to ... dry it. - Link to the Towel.



Is there a better towel I shoudl be using? I think I've read that a very thick spunge or super thick MF towel is better - Is this true?



Thanks for answering a noob's questions :woot:

 

[9935annivgt]

Just use a good microfiber wash mitt any reputable one will be fine I think.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

You could use that towel...I think you'd be better off using a few of these: eShine Canada: BOGO The El Cheapo Microfiber Buffing Towel or the more expensive towels if you can justify it.



Make sure you find a reputable detailer or you may wind up with more defects than you started with. I think ScubaStevo is in your area and of course CalgaryDetail.

 

[imported_sal3291]

I use a Pro Line Grout Sponge with ONR or a Shag Rag from theragshack and dry with the Superfly and Amazing Dryer

 

[Scottwax]

I use microfiber covered foam pads and dry with 530 gram 16 x 16 MF towels I get from my local Optimum Distributor.



Probably very similar to this towel, except the ones I have are blue.



Cobra Supreme 530 Microfiber Towel - Microfiber Towels - Detailing Products & Supplies Catalog

 

[MarcHarris]

I personally use the Eurow brand shag style mf towels. though I've found I don't like the shag-style towels as much when it comes to buffing off wax, sealant, or polish, they're perfect for ONR washes, quick detailing, or drying. lots of other brands now have their own shag (non-looped) style towels, and I'd recommend them for this use especially.

 

[kevpotts]

Cobra Blue Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt: Microfiber Wash Mitt, car wash, shampoo mitt



i use one of those ^^

 

[Macruz19]

I use my GS from Lowes. I have 3 of them, but I'm still using my GS since Feb 2008. As a matter of fact I use the same GS for reg car washes, and ONR washes.



To dry I use 1 MF WW towel, and spitz some QD with a Viking MF.

 

[pwaug]

I've had the best luck with these MF mitts Micro Fiber Mitts | Microfiber

The pile is deep enough to keep grit away from the surface, but rinses out easily. It is also much easier to control the amount of ONR solution you use--I found that Sheep Skin and the dreadlock style waste too much of the ONR. First pass dry with a WW MF and then follow up with a deep pile MF.

 

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Sheepskin WM, followed up with WW......

 

[Showroom Shine]

I use a Chinelle Schmitt all the time with ONR! It's a must have when washing a vehicle!

 

[imported_Luigi]

Picking up those El Cheapo's from eshine tomrorow actually, just have to finish up my order.



You being in Canada, I highly recommend eshine.ca if you're planning on ordering. NO CUSTOMS!



Also, I will be trying ONR for the first time once this order comes in so glad those towels seem to be a decent option with it.

 

[wannafbody]

I've never tried a WW with QEW. I might have to try that. I always use some gray Vroom towels that are constantly cleaned in the QEW solution.