Washing advice...

[BigCat]

I was washing a car today and it was partly cloudy. I had the car in the shade all but the rearend. I notice when I was rinsing off the car and the sun came out and that the water had dired on the rearend resoaked it and went on. I was degresasing with paint safe citrus degreaser then clouds gave me the shade I need to finsh and then came the soap and the same thing happened with the sun dired out the soap. Didnt seem to take off all the dirt since it had dried out left a gray hazing over the car like dirt baked on it. had to wash it again. Is there any way to aviod this or anything I can do to prevent this from happing? What would you do if you got called out to wash a car and there is no shade? just dont want to get water spots or scracth the paint. What to do please help.........................

[Ryan R]

First thing to come to my mind is a no rinse wash such as ONR.
I'd give a good thorough pre rinsing. Then your two bucket method.
You'll be washing and drying your panels faster than the sun will

[Infinitiman]

When working in the full sun no shade you will need to work in small areas,I would recommend washing 1/2 of the roof, windshield , and back glass, then rinse. then 1/2 of the hood and trunk, rinse. Then passenger side ( or whichever side you started on) glass and door panels, rinse , front and back fender panels, rinse, then the entire front grill and bumper, rinse. And lastly back bumper, rinse. Then wash the other half of the car. After washing and rinsing each section you will want to go back and rinse off areas already completed, this will use more water but it will prevent water spots. If you are doing a maintenance wash, during the drying I would also recommend mist a QD on the towel or panel to act as lubricant to prevent micro marring. This might leave a little haze due to the QD but a soft plush buffing microfiber will buff that right off.

[nrsk4u]

do you have a small "easy up" or other similar canopy?

[BigCat]

I sure dont I will need to work on getting a canopy. I am a bit scared about using ONR. Bit I did place a order of some ONR in my recent order. I will have to give it a try after a good rinse.

[Ryan R]

Originally Posted by BigCat

I sure dont I will need to work on getting a canopy. I am a bit scared about using ONR. Bit I did place a order of some ONR in my recent order. I will have to give it a try after a good rinse.

No reason to be scared. I was extremely skeptical about using it. Then when I ordered it I wish I would've tried it sooner. I use it for washes clay lube and quick detailer. I love it for door jambs

[BobbyG]

Originally Posted by BigCat

I sure dont I will need to work on getting a canopy. I am a bit scared about using ONR. Bit I did place a order of some ONR in my recent order. I will have to give it a try after a good rinse.

No rinse products like Optimum No Rinse or Detailer's Pro Rinseless Wash & Gloss are so versatile and easy to use it doesn't make sense not to have them on your shelf.

From the product page....

Detailer’s Pro Series Rinseless Wash & Gloss has multiple uses. The concentrated formula can be diluted with water to make four exceptional car care products that blend convenience and performance seamlessly:





Add Detailer's Pro Series Rinseless Wash & Gloss to 2 gallons of water to make a rinseless car wash.

Mix 2 ounces with water to make a quick detailer.





Mix 1ounce with water to make a foam pad or clay lubricant.


Rinseless Wash

DP Rinseless Wash & Gloss is packed with lubricants that wrap around dirt and grit to elevate it just above the paint surface. Specialized polymers grab dirt and trap it within the slippery solution of lubricants and water. As you wipe the wet surface with a microfiber towel, the dirt will stick to the towel, not the paint. Upon drying the surface, it will feel super slick and have an incredible gloss. In fact, DP Rinseless Wash & Gloss offers more surface protection, slickness, and shine than any other quick wash or rinseless wash on the market!
Water Conditioner

Because DP Rinseless Wash & Gloss is so rich in lubricants, you can add it to your regular wash water to soften and condition the water. It will enhance the performance of the shampoo with its advanced, water-based lubricants to decrease the risk of swirls and increase the sheeting action of the shampoo. It’s your favorite car shampoo, only better.


Foam Pad Lubricant

As a pad lubricant, DP Rinseless Wash & Glossprevents dry buffing by softening the foam before it touches your vehicle. The formula doubles the lubrication of the polish you are using so it goes on effortlessly and evenly.

Clay Lubricant

As a clay lubricant, DP Rinseless Wash & Gloss provides an ample layer of slick protection between the clay bar and the surface to be clayed. The lubricant leaves a reflective shine and slick finish when wiped away. Because the lubricant is water-based, it will not degrade any type of clay.

Quick Detailer

This is where the polymers really shine! The proprietary polymers bond to the paint as the lubricants allow dust and dirt to be wiped away scratch-free. The polymers leave a slick, high gloss finish that is a brilliant complement to any existing wax coat.



Since DP Rinseless Wash & Gloss is water-based, it’s safer for you and your vehicle. Enjoy the slick shimmer and convenience of a quick detailer with no harmful chemicals!

Detailer’s Pro Series Rinseless Wash & Gloss is ideal for maintaining a clean vehicle when a traditional car wash is impossible or impractical, like during the winter or in water-restricted locations.

[BigCat]

thanks for the insight guys. I will give it a shot when I get my ONR sometime this weekend.