Has anyone used Optimum Big Red Sponge?

[Real Riders]

The Big Red Sponge works great on flat panels but doesn't work very well for tight spaces. When washing the tight areas of the car the Optimum Blue Waffle Sponge works great since it is much softer. A microfiber towel also works good

[KirkH]

I guess I will buy one, because, you know, I'm a junkie.

Optimum Big Red Wash Sponge

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

So can you reuse the RW using the BRS with a bucket and grid guard?

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Sure can. I mix 4 gallons at a time and use till i get to the grit guard. Get a gamma lid for your bucket.

[KirkH]

Do you have a rinse bucket for the BRWS?

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

Do you have a rinse bucket for the BRWS?

No need at all. If you feel that you do (no need however); ensure that it is the same rinseless dilution. I have 2 buckets. One is for rinseless wash and the other is for my wheel brushes.

[tpr1634]

Use it all the time with no issues other than its price, even have a back up.

[Tempest45]

Do you have a rinse bucket for the BRWS?

ONR chemistry encapsulates dirt and drops it to the bottom of the bucket. This is why a single bucket is all that is needed. Use both sides of the sponge, dip into the bucket and squeeze the sponge to release the dirt. The sponge will reload itself.

Drying towels are part of the cleaning process, as they will remove the suspended dirt in the left over ONR on the surface.

[AZpolisher15]

No need at all. If you feel that you do (no need however); ensure that it is the same rinseless dilution. I have 2 buckets. One is for rinseless wash and the other is for my wheel brushes.

I'm not doubting you- but what is the reason for the "rinse" bucket needing solution, as well? Why not just plain water? After rinsing/compressing the sponge in the rinse bucket, then squeezing/compressing to drain residual rinse water, I can't imagine that the amount of "wetness" left in the sponge would be enough to drastically alter the rinseless solution. Am I wrong?

seems like the only thing happening is that you're decreasing potential contaminants from re-entering the rinseless solution and being transferred to your paint?

[Britsdaddy]

I feel better using two buckets with my BRS. I washed the wife's car today and it was pretty bad from road salt. I like the BRS in times like this since I can keep the sponge pretty wet to add lubricant. My rinse bucket was just hot water, and was filthy and full of dirt when I was done. I have a grit guard in the wash bucket.
I never add any RW to my rinse bucket. It feels like a waste to me and my wash bucket is normally clean when I can done washing.

[gspam1]

Yes, you're dropping the dirt in the rinse bucket solution and picking up fresh solution from the wash bucket. You want the same dirt releasing action in the rinse bucket is the theory.

I love ONR, but was using a single bucket of multiple microfiber towels to wash. Used the BRS for the first time today with two buckets. Had solution in the rinse bucket too. I would skip the rinse bucket next time and just use one bucket with the BRS, as several on the forums recommended.


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