What dilution of ONR for pre-soak?

[Aeromotive]

Hi all,

Planning to use ONR as a pre-soak (with a manual pump sprayer) before using the "Garry Dean" method... what's the preferred dilution ratio?

Thanks.

[Setec Astronomy]

I always use the normal dilution for any kind of presoak, but I'm in the minority. I think I'm probably also in the minority in saying that presoak never really seems to do much for me.

[pheerix]

I used to presoak @ 1:16. Now I just do a quick hose rinse then pull into the garage and do the rinseless wash

[parshooter]

I use a waterless wash for a pre-soak.

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

ONR quick detail spray is 8oz per gallon however that doesnt mean you have to do that dilution ratio.

Onr is 1oz per 2 gallon so you can make a gallon of water and add half a oz for a pre soak mix.

Me personally i would add 1oz per gallon and you can have a designated pre soak spray.

[Aeromotive]

Thanks... so I guess there's no real consensus.

Another question : does anybody here pre-soak the entire car before washing instead of one or two panel(s) at a time?

[oc412]

Thanks... so I guess there's no real consensus.

Another question : does anybody here pre-soak the entire car before washing instead of one or two panel(s) at a time?

If I do a car thats got a lot of road film I spray a panel at a time with happy bug 1:9 diluted (nanoskin) and let it work for a minute or two depending on temps then I spray it down with ONR diluted 1/2 oz per gallon in a pump garden pressure sprayer until the ONR is running down the panel then do the "garry dean" way you are talking about. I also use the ONR in the sprayer to rinse wheels after cleaning them. It works well

[Legumes]

Thanks... so I guess there's no real consensus.

Another question : does anybody here pre-soak the entire car before washing instead of one or two panel(s) at a time?

I presoak the entire car when it's "cool" outside because it won't evaporate off. If it's hot, you're better off doing a few panels at a time so it doesn't dry up before you get to them. If you're in direct sunlight then you might need to do one panel at a time.

[Setec Astronomy]

I just find presoaking with a pump sprayer doesn't really take anything off, it seems like a waste of time.

[spazzz]

I just find presoaking with a pump sprayer doesn't really take anything off, it seems like a waste of time.

I like to think it helps loosen the dirts bond and rinses 'some' grime off.
I use the guesstimate oz per gallon method depending how much dirt is on the car. D114 in a gallon pump sprayer all goes on the car for my pre-soak.
This is done in a garage.

No disrespect Setec, but do you just wipe dry paint with the rinseless Micros?