share you ONR process?

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shadybreal

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Would anyone mind sharing how they use the ONR to wash their cars? I just ordered some and can't wait to try it. I've spent the last hour reading older post about and would like to hear more on some of you use it. I have fleet account of 9 HHR's w/ vinyl body wrap that I think would be perfect for ONR. On real dirty and mudding vehicles I would probably use the tradtional pw method, but for most I think ONR would be very beneficial. How much time does using the ONR save? Thanks!
 
I use the 2 bucket method. I have one bucket with 2 capfuls of solution with 2 gallons of water and another bucket for my rinse water. Lately I've been using the chenille mitts to wash with. I wash a panel and come back with one microfiber for the first pass and another dry microfiber to make another pass. Once the first microfiber gets too dirty and wet my second microfiber takes its place and I get a clean one and keep following that process. If that makes sense.



I don't hardly ever use a hose at all anymore. The only time I do if a vehicle has a lot of mud and I pressure wash that off. BTW-I also use another bucket with solution to do wheels and fenderwells.
 
Juztang said:
I use the 2 bucket method. I have one bucket with 2 capfuls of solution with 2 gallons of water and another bucket for my rinse water. Lately I've been using the chenille mitts to wash with. I wash a panel and come back with one microfiber for the first pass and another dry microfiber to make another pass. Once the first microfiber gets too dirty and wet my second microfiber takes its place and I get a clean one and keep following that process. If that makes sense.



I don't hardly ever use a hose at all anymore. The only time I do if a vehicle has a lot of mud and I pressure wash that off. BTW-I also use another bucket with solution to do wheels and fenderwells.
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Thanks! I really appreciate you sharing. Hopefully others (Scottwax: PM won't accept any messages) will chime in as well.
 
I know Scott still uses the single bucket method. From what I remember, he mainly uses ONR to wash with also.
 
I've switch over to ONR now for just about all my washes. It took me a while to get comfortable enough with it that I could clean just about as fast as a normal wash. It's getting a little faster though so probably will end up saving me some time. I've been changing steps but currently here is my process.



Vacuum and Glass, while I'm doing that my generator is also running 1 or 2 1000 watt heaters that are heating water for me.



I use a trigger bottle or 2 gallon sprayer with ONR (or other rinseless) and spray down jambs wiping with mf.



Wheels, tires and wells. I use the 2 gallon sprayer for this but have used a trigger spray bottle until this past week. I spray the areas down. I use some power puff (think thats the name) sponge to clean the wells if needed. Spraying as needed. I'll also use a mf towel to wipe out the well, whichever works best for that particular car. For the wheels and tires, usually I don't have to do a lot of cleaning since most are weekly customers. I'll use a stiff brush and a little apc on the tire if needed but usually I don't. I have a boars hair 8" handled brush that I use on the wheels. I spray and agitate as needed. Spritz with aquawax and dry with a clean MF. The brush I got from AG ($20-$25). It's holding up incredibly well. I've used it on over 100 sets of wheels and usually tires. It doesn't seem to be wearing down.



After I've done all 4 I'll go back and spray a water based dressing into the wells, wipe the lip. Then a different dressing (currently Megs All Season) applied to the tires using a brush.



If there are any trouble areas like behind the wheels I'll use my tank sprayer and a couple clean MF to clean those up ahead of time.



I mix up around 2-3 gallons of ONR mix. I like warm water when it's cold out. Right now I'm using 1 bucket and a mf chenille sponge. Since it floats I don't use my grit gaurd. I wipe a section down with the sponge, rinsing and getting more solution as needed. Once I've got a section or two done then I spray it with aquawax and wipe it down with a mf, following with a second mf if needed. I usually have 2 extra towels in my back pockets to replace the towels as I move around the car.



Leftover ONR gets reused. I put a mf towel over the top of a 1 gallon container that I heat water in and just pour the ONR into the towel which takes out the particals of dirt.



I'm thinking about getting a small container that I can hook onto my bucket or maybe just float in the water for a piece of clay. I hand the aquawax and a trigger spray of ONR in my 5 gallon bucket. Some vehicles I like to spot clay any build up but never have a place to put the clay.
 
i have been using the 1 bucket method with a sheepskin eurow mitt. been working great so far. do the wheels and wells first like scottwax, dress them up so you can wash any over spray off no problem, then the body.



stuff is a real nice alternative to conventional washing. I don't have water restrictions either but I like this method much better
 
No water restrictions either



I start by using ONR in a pesticide sprayer to psuedo pressure wash the car, focusing on areas that dirt really builds up.



Then I go to using saved ONR from a previous wash to do my wheels/wells. I use brushes on the wheels and wells, then move to MF on the wheels.



I use the two bucket method. Wash bucket with ONR wash mix and a rinse bucket with a grit guard and a small amount of ONR for good measure. I use two to three Eurow sheepskins. If I'm using two, one will be used exclusively for the top half, and the second for the bottom half.



I'll do a panel at a time with slight overlap. I.E. I'll do the top half of the front door but go slightly onto the front fender, lower part of the door, and rear door, so that I can dry the top half of the door without getting my drying towels dirty.



Originally I dried with one towel, but have followed autopia suit and dry with a WW then follow up with a plush MF.
 
No water restrictions either



I start by using ONR in a pesticide sprayer to psuedo pressure wash the car, focusing on areas that dirt really builds up.



Then I go to using saved ONR from a previous wash to do my wheels/wells. I use brushes on the wheels and wells, then move to MF on the wheels.



I use the two bucket method. Wash bucket with ONR wash mix and a rinse bucket with a grit guard and a small amount of ONR for good measure. I use two to three Eurow sheepskins. If I'm using two, one will be used exclusively for the top half, and the second for the bottom half.



I'll do a panel at a time with slight overlap. I.E. I'll do the top half of the front door but go slightly onto the front fender, lower part of the door, and rear door, so that I can dry the top half of the door without getting my drying towels dirty.



Originally I dried with one towel, but have followed autopia suit and dry with a WW then follow up with a plush MF.
 
No water restrictions either



I start by using ONR in a pesticide sprayer to psuedo pressure wash the car, focusing on areas that dirt really builds up.



Then I go to using saved ONR from a previous wash to do my wheels/wells. I use brushes on the wheels and wells, then move to MF on the wheels.



I use the two bucket method. Wash bucket with ONR wash mix and a rinse bucket with a grit guard and a small amount of ONR for good measure. I use two to three Eurow sheepskins. If I'm using two, one will be used exclusively for the top half, and the second for the bottom half.



I'll do a panel at a time with slight overlap. I.E. I'll do the top half of the front door but go slightly onto the front fender, lower part of the door, and rear door, so that I can dry the top half of the door without getting my drying towels dirty.



Originally I dried with one towel, but have followed autopia suit and dry with a WW then follow up with a plush MF.
 
I did my wifes car this morning. It was 11 F degrees this AM and pulled her (car) into the garage. 26 degrees when done.



Used the one bucket method, with 120 Degree water (1.5 gallons) with 1 oz ONR. Went over salt/sand (big time) etc no problems. Then detailed the car. Problem is after 5 months with JW, the car look this good after a ONR wash! :) If I could buy 5 gallons, I would...:D :D



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mburnickas said:
I did my wifes car this morning. It was 11 F degrees this AM and pulled her (car) into the garage. 26 degrees when done.



Used the one bucket method, with 120 Degree water (1.5 gallons) with 1 oz ONR. Went over salt/sand (big time) etc no problems. Then detailed the car. Problem is after 5 months with JW, the car look this good after a ONR wash! :) If I could buy 5 gallons, I would...:D :D



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lol, I'm finishing my vehicle as we speak. It took me a little longer this time because it snowed last week, and the city likes to dump a bunch of dirt on the roads so the car was pretty dirty. It got a little special attention with the pesticide sprayer.



Anyways, I had to laugh at your JW comment, here's a picture of my car today...two months ago it got Poli Sealed topped with JW AJT. To be fair, it has been AW'd once a month.



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I've learned that drying is super important with ONR. Anything left behind dries up filmy. ONR really brings out the shine.
 
It looks like everyone has a different method of using the ONR but they all seem to work really well.



Waffle weaves do help out a lot.
 
I use the one bucket method with sheepskin mitt, about 2.5 gal of water and 2 ounces of ONR.



I usually do more than a panel at a time if the car is not too dirty.



Use two PakShak MFs to dry and change out as necessary.



The drying step is important as mentioned, otherwise you may end up with some streaks.



Quality MF towels in good condition is key. I got some marring from using a MF towel that I didn't wash and rinse properly so there was a TON of detergent residue remaining in the fibers. It made drying a PITA and I was dumb enough not to change that towel out....just kept rubbing and rubbing...
 
I have been using the Absorber to make my first round of trying followed by a MF drying towel in the Microtex brand from walmart, no complaints about this towel. i am sure not as nice as the excel montery but still not bad. 1-2 panels at a time is what I have been doing.
 
I'm new to ONR, but love it! Using one bucket, grout sponge, and 2 oz ONR to 4 gallons very warm water. I do the top half and the hood, dry with regular MF then WW, then proceed to do the rest of car. Then wheels & rocker panels with a different sponge. I have found it much easier to dry if I apply Eagle One WAUD; the ONR gives a great shine, some beading but no slickness at all.



Got my first OCW today, will try this coming weekend. Biggest problem is with the weather we're having, I could wash every day and not keep the cars clean. However the skiing in MI is much better than a month ago!
 
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