big tyme
10-28-2011, 06:09 AM
I finally decided to try some ONR for the first time. I know....I know, what took me so long? Well during the wash process I was wondering the same thing. Here's my review.
Product: ONR (Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine) 32oz.
Packaging: Plastic bottle, screw on top, nice label with all the info you need to use the product correctly
Link: Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine: clay lubricant, optimum rinseless wash, no rinse car wash, optimum detailing products (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html)
Consistency: Slightly thick liquid
Smell: Blueberry, berry, mixed berry, something berry?
Color: Blue
Ease of Use: Super easy, just follow the directions on the label.
Notes: I decided that the test subject for an ONR sponge bath would be my daily driver 97 Maxima (deep evergreen paint). I used my calibrated eye and filled the cap to 1 oz and poured that into a 2 gallon bucket of water and then mixed. I also had a 5 gallon bucket with a grit guard for cleaning my wash medium. In this case I was using a microfiber mitt. I will admit I was a little nervous that I would induce some swirls or marring due to the dust and dried up rain deposits that our recent storm had left. I guess time will tell. On to the wash process.
So to start I soaked the mitt in the solution and began with the roof. I basically gripped the elastic cuff of the mitt and dragged it across the roof a few times, using the weight of the water in the mitt as the pressure aid. I dried using a WW towel and inspected the area. I really wasn't expecting miracles but the product really did an amazing job. I was kind of shocked and awed. I finished the car and did a walk around. I noticed ONR instilled a nice glow that rivaled some LSP applications. :coolgleam:
Conclusion: The product does everything it claims and it does it well. After reading Chris's old post (ONR: The Definitive Thread) I noticed all the characteristics he pointed out were happening exactly as described. The dirt was binding to the mitt, the solution was kind of slimey and really encapsulated the dirt/dust and the biggest deal, no rinsing needed. I'm really glad I decided to purchase this and am amazed at the ease of the wash process; I pretty much cut my wash time in half. I now love ONR and look forward to using it in its other capacities. I might even have to try other Optimum products once I start running out of what I currently use. Thank you.
Product: ONR (Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine) 32oz.
Packaging: Plastic bottle, screw on top, nice label with all the info you need to use the product correctly
Link: Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine: clay lubricant, optimum rinseless wash, no rinse car wash, optimum detailing products (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html)
Consistency: Slightly thick liquid
Smell: Blueberry, berry, mixed berry, something berry?
Color: Blue
Ease of Use: Super easy, just follow the directions on the label.
Notes: I decided that the test subject for an ONR sponge bath would be my daily driver 97 Maxima (deep evergreen paint). I used my calibrated eye and filled the cap to 1 oz and poured that into a 2 gallon bucket of water and then mixed. I also had a 5 gallon bucket with a grit guard for cleaning my wash medium. In this case I was using a microfiber mitt. I will admit I was a little nervous that I would induce some swirls or marring due to the dust and dried up rain deposits that our recent storm had left. I guess time will tell. On to the wash process.
So to start I soaked the mitt in the solution and began with the roof. I basically gripped the elastic cuff of the mitt and dragged it across the roof a few times, using the weight of the water in the mitt as the pressure aid. I dried using a WW towel and inspected the area. I really wasn't expecting miracles but the product really did an amazing job. I was kind of shocked and awed. I finished the car and did a walk around. I noticed ONR instilled a nice glow that rivaled some LSP applications. :coolgleam:
Conclusion: The product does everything it claims and it does it well. After reading Chris's old post (ONR: The Definitive Thread) I noticed all the characteristics he pointed out were happening exactly as described. The dirt was binding to the mitt, the solution was kind of slimey and really encapsulated the dirt/dust and the biggest deal, no rinsing needed. I'm really glad I decided to purchase this and am amazed at the ease of the wash process; I pretty much cut my wash time in half. I now love ONR and look forward to using it in its other capacities. I might even have to try other Optimum products once I start running out of what I currently use. Thank you.