I used ONR (optimum no rinse) for the first time yesterday evening. I walked away feeling rather impressed! I just wanted to share some observations:
- I knew from previous reading that the feel of the ONR solution wasn't soapy, but slightly slimy (for lack of a better word). It wasn't as slimy as I thought it would be, following the 1 fl. oz/2 gallon dilution. However, upon wiping it on an individual body panel, it almost left a single sheet of wash, like every video I watched of its use. Definitely easy to wipe on without much pressure at all.
- I think what took me the longest amount of time was drying each body panel after washing. I ended up using the blot method, using two Cobra microfiber guzzler supreme drying towels total. I went with the blot method more out of paranoia than anything else, with concern that any particulates remaining on my paint surface might be inadvertently dragged across during drying. I normally use a Griots Garage waffle weave microfiber for drying, by these Cobra guzzlers were incredibly impressive in their ability to suck up moisture. The reviews across the web and here on this forum are definitely spot on. They are simply fantastic.
- ONR also works relatively well on wheels. While not the best wheel cleaner I've used, ONR was able to remove the bulk of break dust from my wheels with minimal effort. However, I routinely clean my wheels, so that might have made it easier as well.
All in all, I'm very happy my decision to give ONR a try. And best of all? When I went out this morning to check out my car in full sun, there were no swirls or scratches as a result of using the ONR (didn't get a chance last night, since it was getting dark by the time I was done).