Noob to ONR! help!!

**93fox** · 02-27-2011, 05:05 PM

Ive heard alot of people here talk about optimum no rinse car wash! I will be buying some but have no clue on how it works and what to use! Do i need a mitt or a sponge? Or whats the best way tool to wash with onr? In the description it says to use a microfiber to towel to wash but can i use a mitt instead? Also, is rinsing required before starting or do i just go ahea and start washing? I know panel by panel has to be done but is theres a risking of scratching the paint by using onr?

**James K** · 02-27-2011, 05:28 PM

I don't have ONR, but I do use the DP Rinseless. I use either a sheepskin mitt or a microfiber mitt to use it. I choose to spray off the car before washing just to help knock off any larger dirt particles. I was very skeptical of using rinseless washes, but after trying it, they are great. I don't use them all the time, just when necessary due things like living in barracks and not really having hose access.

As with anything, you always have a risk of scratching, but watching your technique minimizes it greatly.

**93fox** · 02-27-2011, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by M.P. Cobra Fan

I don't have ONR, but I do use the DP Rinseless. I use either a sheepskin mitt or a microfiber mitt to use it. I choose to spray off the car before washing just to help knock off any larger dirt particles. I was very skeptical of using rinseless washes, but after trying it, they are great. I don't use them all the time, just when necessary due things like living in barracks and not really having hose access.

As with anything, you always have a risk of scratching, but watching your technique minimizes it greatly.

I ask this because i live in apartments and dont have acces to a hose to wash my whole car! So
I thought id give onr a try! Is it wax save?

**BobbyG** · 02-27-2011, 05:41 PM

I use them both and they do a pretty good job but remember, your finish can't be too dirty. Mike Phillips did a great article on it that you might find helpful.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...less-wash.html

I use a wool mitt and rinse of off in the clean water then dunk it back in the washing solution. I was actually amazed at how well these work and I don't think their was anyone more skeptical than me..

**Old Tiger** · 02-27-2011, 05:58 PM

I think there is a how-to on this. Optimum has a sponge mitt, Opti-Mitt that was designed for ONR. A plush MF is still preferred by many. You can use a mitt but make sure it is plush. I wouldnt use wool personally. I like the Opti-Mitt and a MF towel. I usually hose the car off first because I can. I often wash wheels traditional way, but many use ONR. If you use ONR for wheels, do them last. I am an odd ball. I prefer ONR to car wash and will do about 3 to 1 ONR over car wash. IMO it is safer if you hosed the car off than car wash and it adds more gloss too IMO.

**Chris Thomas** · 02-27-2011, 06:47 PM

Read this and if you still have questions ask away.

ONR: The Definitive Thread

**93fox** · 02-27-2011, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum

Read this and if you still have questions ask away.

ONR: The Definitive Thread

That pretty much sums all my questions!! Thanks for the link to that thread! I really appreciate it!

**Chris Thomas** · 02-27-2011, 08:15 PM

No problem...Thank you for your interest in Optimum. Let me know if you need any more help with our line.

**dougaross** · 02-27-2011, 09:05 PM

Other alternatives to mitts, etc. are grout sponges from Lowes and Lake Country Foam Car Wash Sponges. These both release dirt very easily.

**weavers** · 02-27-2011, 10:04 PM

I really like grout sponges at home depot. Cheap and last a long time. I cut them like the lake country sponges. Sponges are great because the clean very easily. I find that mf mitts and even lambs wool mits don't let go of dirt very well even when using a grit guard. Using a towel each time means dirty towels and they don't clean up to well.

Every system of washing a car has a risk of scratching up the paint. There are ways to reduce this risk of this. Anytime anything runs over the surface of a car it can scratch. Most people agree that a 2 bucket method with a leaf blower is best. I like 1 bucket onr+waffle weave towel. (to bothersome to go get the blower and electrical cord). Use straight lines when washing, waxing or dry, little pressure, try blot drying instead of dragging a heavy wet towel over the paint. Use two sponges, one for the top side of the car and one for the lower half, and another for wheels or brushes.