Optimum No Rinse: Field test

I loved how it went on easy and beaded off even on unprotected paint. The first towel gentle wipes the initial water off, then the WW feels as though it is gently gliding over glass on the final pass. Time saving, looks great, and can be done with 1 gallon of water :)
 
Thanks for the tip, Yakky. Even if OID doesn't explicitly provide "water-beading protection like UQD", the glossiness factor seems like it will make up for it...and by the sound of it, the glossiness itself actually protects, too.



I'm going to order the 32oz concentrate of OID right now and I'll also buy a gallon of distilled water from the store. I'll spill out 32oz of water from the water jug, then dump the 32oz-worth of OID concentrate into that jug. Shake shake...Voila! Easy-made concentrate! :clap:

I'm already blown away by the glossiness of ONR, and can't wait to experience OID on top of it. :2thumbs:
 
Yea, I became an ONR convert maybe, what, a year or so ago. It's all I use now, I dread busting out the hose and suds now.



I recently came across what I call "Cookie Monster hands" at Big Lots. They are DEEP pile microfiber mitts that release all the dirt that is picked up off of the car into the ONR bucket. I have tried several MF products with ONR including high end, expensive towels and these mitts are by far the best I have used.



I read on the OPT forum that you may use more ONR if you encounter hard water as it acts as a conditioner. I use 1oz to 1gal. I fill up a 5 gallon bucket with 4 gal of water and 4 oz of ONR. I end up using about 1/2 gallon per sedan sized car. I just throw a lid on the bucket and save the solution for next time. I'm going on week 3 with the same mixture on my own car to see if it indeed breaks down or "wears out". So far, so good.
 
MichaelSpoots said:
Thanks for the tip, Yakky. Even if OID doesn't explicitly provide "water-beading protection like UQD", the glossiness factor seems like it will make up for it...and by the sound of it, the glossiness itself actually protects, too.



I'm going to order the 32oz concentrate of OID right now and I'll also buy a gallon of distilled water from the store. I'll spill out 32oz of water from the water jug, then dump the 32oz-worth of OID concentrate into that jug. Shake shake...Voila! Easy-made concentrate! :clap:

I'm already blown away by the glossiness of ONR, and can't wait to experience OID on top of it. :2thumbs:
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Honestly, I think most of the Optimum stuff is TOO concentrated at their recommended levels. I used the OID at 4:1 instead of 3:1 as it doesn't streak at all with a bit more water. You'll love the stuff.
 
I tried ONR for the first time yesterday. It was a joy to use, when I started with the hood and the MF sponge glided effortlessly on the surface followed by the ONR sheeting off the car I knew I was in for a treat. The whole experience was heavenly like. I should mention that I have done the winter prep on the car i.e. #885 3 weeks ago and a regular wash last weekend finishing up with some quick DG921.



I've used QEW for over a year now with regular washes in between. ONR is definitely a step up from QEW in my book. The time spent is about the same, can get the whole car including the wheels/tires done in 30 to 40 minutes depending on. The end result with ONR is, as reported by others, almost like a newly waxed car. The best part was the the water left in the bucked (used 2 gallons) was clean enough to wash my nephews car. I have a feeling that the 128oz ONR will last me quite some time.



The next thing I'll have to do is make some QD with ONR and distilled water. Not sure about the ratio though, on the ONR label is says 8oz to 1 gallon of water and on Autogeek it says 6oz to 1 gallon. I know the label is from the manufacturer so that should be the ratio but I figured I throw it out there just in case someone has tried both and can chime in on which is the "better" ratio. I'd like to use less product if possible to save some money but don't want to jeopardize getting swirls and scratches due to lack of lubricity in the QD.
 
I used 6:1 for the QD, but in my 32oz bottle so if something doesnt seem right its easily correctable.



I made 4 gallons of the ONR solution. Love it that I can go "crap, some cat dragged mud onto my hood", and I can take 1 minute to effortlessly wash and dry it.
 
I just recently started using ONR as well and I'm pretty impressed with it. For you mobile guys that are using it on your details, how are you cleaning the tires without any water?
 
RdRover said:
I tried ONR for the first time yesterday. It was a joy to use, when I started with the hood and the MF sponge glided effortlessly on the surface followed by the ONR sheeting off the car I knew I was in for a treat. The whole experience was heavenly like.
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lol its not that serious bro! just car washing....
 
The Enforcer said:
lol its not that serious bro! just car washing....
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You have been reported to the car washing authorities, remain where you are and officers will be at your location shortly. Just car washing - sheesh ;):waxing:
 
haha believe me, i'm as picky and detailed as any detailer out there.....but i kinda chuckled when reading that. almost as if ONR was jesus himself!
 
How are you guys using only 1 or 2 gallons of water per wash? I fill my wash bucket up with around 3.5 gallons of water (3 capfuls of ONR in the bucket), and have literally nothing at all left over in the wash bucket by the time I am done with the last panel (and this is NOT including wheels/tires/wheel wells).



I'm guessing a lot of the wash water just ends up in the rinse bucket?
 
I used one bucket and still have at least half a gallon of the original two when I'm done. I don't put it on where it's pouring off the mitt but I also don't spare it when it comes to putting in on the paint either.
 
cptzippy said:
I used one bucket and still have at least half a gallon of the original two when I'm done. I don't put it on where it's pouring off the mitt but I also don't spare it when it comes to putting in on the paint either.
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Ditto. 3 gallons is enough for an suv and wheels and wheel wells. I do pre-soak with a sprayer though.
 
The Enforcer said:
haha believe me, i'm as picky and detailed as any detailer out there.....but i kinda chuckled when reading that. almost as if ONR was jesus himself!
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It was not my intention to take it that far. Only saying that I really enjoyed working with the ONR.
 
I think what happens is much of my wash solution just ends up in the rinse bucket when I clean out the mitts every 1/3 to 1/2 a panel, vs. those who use one bucket just re-deposit the solution back into their wash buckets, thus using fewer gallons per wash.



I leave the mitt fairly wet when I ONR, I just don't feel good using a merely damp mitt on dirty paint. I wring it out a tiny bit when I pre-soak (which I only do in the winter), so I may use a bit less in those instances.
 
Bigpoppa3346 said:
How are you guys using only 1 or 2 gallons of water per wash? I fill my wash bucket up with around 3.5 gallons of water (3 capfuls of ONR in the bucket), and have literally nothing at all left over in the wash bucket by the time I am done with the last panel (and this is NOT including wheels/tires/wheel wells).



I'm guessing a lot of the wash water just ends up in the rinse bucket?
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Pop, a lot of it has to do with how much water you take with you from the ONR bucket, to the car.

Like: your sponge is sitting in the ONR bucket. You lift the sponge and immediately transfer it to the paint while it's heavy with water.



Other people will lift the sponge out of the ONR water, but they will let the sponge hang over the bucket for a couple seconds, which releases a lot of water back into the bucket, so they can get by with using less water.

This is just one of the many factors that come into play with regards to the water usage to which you refer.
 
My microfiber wash mit gets really dirty and turns black, sign of ONR doing its thing. How are you guys washing your mits to get it to release all the dirt? I can't get all of the dirt out of the mit.



Thanks.
 
try using a grout sponge from lowes. Thats pretty much the only wash media that gets rid of most if not all the dirt when you bring it back into the bucket.



If you don't want to use that, get a darker colored MF mitt.
 
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