What's the difference between a rinseless wash vs. a regular shampoo?

**cranny** · 08-29-2011, 12:24 PM

I was thinking about trying a no rinse was like Optimum No Rinse but what is the difference between that and just a regular wash shampoo, besides maybe the suds??

Why couldn't your regular wash soap be used the same way as ONR?

Give me reasons why to use or try ONR. What makes ONR so special that is can be used as a rinseless wash, or waterless wash, or whatever you want to call it??

**greg72982** · 08-29-2011, 12:34 PM

Seems like all or most of the answers to your questions are right here:
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine: clay lubricant, optimum rinseless wash, no rinse car wash, optimum detailing products

**Shane731** · 08-29-2011, 12:46 PM

The difference between a Normal Car Wash, a Waterless Car Wash, a Rinseless Car Wash and a Spray Detailer

**cranny** · 08-29-2011, 01:13 PM

Let me reiterate. As a product, what makes ONR special as a no rinse? What does it contain to be able to use it as a "no rinse" wash?

Why couldn't a product like Meguires Gold Class car wash be used the same way that ONR is used?

**Chris Thomas** · 08-29-2011, 02:47 PM

Optimum No Rinse does not contain chemicals that need to be rinsed clean. While shampoos and detergents have soaps that will leave a film if not rinsed. Even if the film is not visibly evident, leaving detergent on the surface will "eat" through your wax/sealant and be reactivated when wet by rain, etc. There are some that hold the opinion that you "can" use some mild shampoos in the same manner, but the question is why would you?

You are certainly not the first to ask this question, and for the full debate you should search for previous threads where both sides have been fully exhausted in the past.

**silverfox** · 08-29-2011, 03:40 PM

Soap and soap film, and rinseless washing are not compatible. Think about it. How would you remove a soapy mess without getting the hose out?

**cranny** · 08-29-2011, 04:37 PM

I'm just wondering what it is that ONR contains that allows it to be used like that.

**Shane731** · 08-29-2011, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by cranny

I'm just wondering what it is that ONR contains that allows it to be used like that.

It's magic!

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Just kidding. Obviously, Optimum is not going to share the ingredients, but it's mostly just special polymers designed to be used with a couple gallons of water that do not need to be rinsed (since ONR does not contain soap of any kind).

**kimtyson** · 08-29-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum

You are certainly not the first to ask this question, and for the full debate you should search for previous threads where both sides have been fully exhausted in the past.

**Chris Thomas** · 08-29-2011, 08:43 PM

There are rinseless floor cleaners and rinseless upholstery cleaners so it shouldnt really seem so foreign. It's just advanced polymer technology vs. older soap/detergent technology.