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02-18-2011, 11:57 AM | #1 |
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VIDEO HOW TO: Washing with Optimum No Rinse ONR
Finally finished the edits here, and youtube finally took the upload. Sorry about the audio on it, its the beater camera for around wet areas. I really do articulate "s" sounds in person . There is a dust spec on the sensor as well..
Here is a mini instructional on how to wash with Optimum No Rinse wash, which a lot of you know I am a huge proponent of. It shows the basic washing and drying techniques(lightest pressure needed, pat drying before a final drying pass etc...) I always talk about on the forums here, and shows how powerful of a cleaning ONR is and how quick it is to wash and dry a panel (and add protection). The same rules apply when washing vehicles that are less dirty, as well as the warmer, cleaner seasons. In the video its quite cold(hand color is a fair indicator ) so is facial numbness, so its a real world scenario of what a lot of people are faced with come winter when they want to make sure their vehicle safely gets through winter. The vehicle owner doesn't mind me saying the vehicle was disgustingly filthy. As I always say to everyone, common sense dictates whether or not you need to pre-rinse the vehicle, in winter it is always a good idea however I wanted to show really how effective ONR is and how safe it is because I think a lot of people think ONR is really limited to what it can clean. Material list: 2 bucket method with 2 grit guards Optimum No-Rinse 1 oz per 2 gallons of water with about 4 gallons of solution for this particular vehicle. Optimum Spray Wax OID and ONR as a pre-treat (in a spray bottle) AutoGlos SuperFATT drying towel AutoGlos Super Plush Polishing towel for Optimum spray wax application. Enjoy ! Mike |
02-18-2011, 11:58 AM | #2 |
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Oh nice! thanks!!
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02-18-2011, 11:30 PM | #3 |
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Great post.
Im still learning the best and affordable way to wash me 2012 wrx |
02-19-2011, 12:25 AM | #4 |
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Awesome...damned awesome.
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02-20-2011, 12:54 PM | #5 |
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It was surprised at the first light swipe how clean it came.. and this is why I love this stuff, that car was filthy
As a side note I had to refill my rinse water once because of how bad it got. Mike |
02-20-2011, 05:08 PM | #6 |
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awesome video mike. im glad finally someone does a detailing/wash vid on an actual dirty car . ive been using ONR alot but maybe i should start using the pat down method just to be safe..my black car is swirledd beyond anything! lol
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02-20-2011, 07:16 PM | #7 |
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Thanks a lot Tony. I try to keep things real-world to really show people what things are capable of.
Its pretty easy to clean already clean wheels or ONR an already pretty clean car, I wanted everyone to really see what this stuff can do because literally sometimes people have no choice but to consider ONR. I purposely I try to play an active role on here to teach everyone the whys and hows of caring for their cars as opposed to just spamming products for sale and I felt like that was a perfect opportunity to show on a white car how good ONR is(and safe). I think pat drying is a good thing especially when you have thick nap towels - waffle weaves, out of the 100s I have tried have really only pushed water around, so I would bet if I tried patting it dry with one it would just spread the water out instead of absorbing it. Mike |
02-21-2011, 12:32 AM | #8 |
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geez about time you came out with a video mike
didn't know about this pat dry method but it makes perfect sense, will use it during my next ONR wash. on your OID & ONR mix, is it just the same 1oz to 2 gal mixture of ONR? btw drove to jersey friday night, got got in a hail storm, luckily no damage but car is dirty as hell. this car has no luck! great video to show those non-believers. |
02-21-2011, 04:03 PM | #9 |
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Yea i know, I figured I had to keep it real so instead of fluff how-to I decided to make something I hoped would be really useful because I know how much I advocate the use of ONR when options are limited.
Hands were so cold but I figured if I wore gloves some people would suspect using pressure to get it clean and gloves "masking" the pressure. Glad to hear the car made it unscathed - I know what you've been through with this thing. To answer your question, I had about 3/4 of an inch left in the bottle of just OID mixed 3:1 with water that I used as clay lube on another car. So I just put a little less than 1/2 of an ounce of ONR and filled it to the top with water. I just didn't want to waste anything and figured it would benefit it otherwise - I was really surprised by how sick it was while cleaning vs ONR only pre-spray Last edited by AutoAesthetica; 02-21-2011 at 04:08 PM. |
02-23-2011, 11:40 AM | #10 |
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02-23-2011, 01:23 PM | #11 |
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I'd be happy to do that for you, the only challenge for me would be to find a section that didn't come pre-swirled or scratched...
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02-23-2011, 02:08 PM | #12 | ||
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So keep this in mind when washing in winter - hot water sometimes freezes faster than cold water. Mpemba effect. Quote:
Also, I will return your question with asking: do normal washes cause zero paint damage in any way? Or does everything come down to technique assuming high quality gear? It think you would agree based on a lot of the damage hack shops and volume shops do, that they probably don't use ONR and they still swirl the daylights out of paint. Last edited by AutoAesthetica; 02-23-2011 at 10:57 PM. Reason: thx smokey07 |
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02-21-2011, 04:46 PM | #13 |
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Awesome vid Mike!
I still can't believe how great ONR works, and it makes washing in my garage during winter enjoyable. I need to order some drying towels from you. I am really unhappy with the waffle weave towels I'm currently using. Shooting you a pm now..... +100000 for AutoAesthetica!!!!! |
02-21-2011, 09:13 PM | #14 |
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I use this exact technique on my OBP STi and it works like a champ!
Had some swirling issues because of my own improper technique, but not I pre-spray with ONR and rinse more frequently... no problem. Get in touch with Mike and he will hook you up with a GREAT winter/indoor setup! |
02-23-2011, 03:01 PM | #15 |
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Mike, awesome video! so glad I found this. definitely picked up a few good techniques. I haven't had a chance to fully try out all the stuff I got from you, just 2 quick washes. Looking forward to my next wash, hopefully with some daylight so I can take good pictures.
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03-01-2011, 08:10 PM | #16 |
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We like the stuff
NewYorkCoupe, just send me an email and we can figure something out if you need some ONR. [email protected] |
03-01-2011, 11:00 PM | #17 |
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Also that optimum spray way is sick. Mike sold me onr along with the wax, I did a full wax of collinite 845 before the winter and every time i clean my car i follow up with the optimum spray wax. i can actually dry my car by driving it down the road because the beading is unreal. It also applies really easy too not like some spray waxes that you have to keep rubbing in.
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03-02-2011, 04:51 PM | #18 |
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That really is awesome to hear John, I need to see some pictures of this thing next time you ONR and OCW it. The beauty of regular protection!
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03-07-2011, 05:09 PM | #19 |
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Mike, I got around to using ONR for the first time. Wow, simply amazing product. Thanks again for meeting me in person last week. Ill be ordering more for sure come spring.
Frank |
03-13-2011, 11:10 AM | #20 |
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Can't believe I missed this.
Frank you are more than welcome, it was great meeting you. I am glad you are impressed with ONR. Once you get situated with the new ride, if you need anything or have questions you know how to find me |
03-20-2011, 01:27 AM | #21 |
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wow i never knew you could clean it like that
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03-21-2011, 10:00 AM | #22 |
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I was really surprised after the very first swipe how clean it was.... it was so clean it was dryable. Obviously a testament to the protection we put on the vehicle months prior but also showing the cleaning encapsulation of ONR
Mike |
03-21-2011, 10:06 AM | #23 |
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Hey Mike, did you get my PM from a couple weeks ago? It was in regards to adding me to your email list, but more importantly my friend wants to order a bunch of stuff
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03-22-2011, 01:37 PM | #24 |
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water beading/sheeting after it was washed with ONR and a coat of OCW spray a few days earlier.
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Supposed to snow here in WNY tomorrow I think too. [LL]don't call it a comeback, its done this for years(in spring) [/LLcoolJ the weatherman] |
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