ONR worth it for waterless wash?

Gig103 · 03-08-2010, 11:34 AM

Hey guys,

I am lucky enough to live in Phoenix where the rain is infrequent, so I get to wash with a normal two-bucket just about whenever I want.

Still, is ONR (which is on sale right now) worth picking up? I was thinking about keeping it concentrated in a bottle for spot cleaning (sort of like Poorboys Spray and Wipe), and then I'd also have on hand if I needed it for some reason instead of my normal CG's wash.

F32Fleet · 03-08-2010, 11:43 AM

I tried it for the first time on my JB car this past weekend and it is truly an interesting product. The only downside to ONR that I can think of yet is the large number of towels needed to dry off the car (I used an Absorber and MF towel). I do not recommend it as the lone wash when doing a major detail because it won't strip off old wax/sealant.

TIP: ONR is to be applied in sections (I went by body panels) so I suggest that you slighly overlap onto adjacent dirty panels when using ONR and then just dry off the panel you cleaned. This should prevent you from accidentely picking up dirt from an adjacent dirty panels. (Watch an ONR video and you'll see what I mean).

zaxjax · 03-08-2010, 11:48 AM

I use ONR all the time and rarely use a traditional wash anymore.

I do suggest Optimum car Wash soap, very good stuff.

Back to ONR, very versatile and worth every penny!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-08-2010, 01:10 PM

I would get it... I plan on using it today, even though I could just as easily wash the car normally.

As someone else mentioned overlapping panels is a good idea, and to wash and dry one panel at a time.

Gig103 · 03-08-2010, 02:07 PM

Cool, thanks for the advice.

Envious Eric · 03-08-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Socom

I do not recommend it as the lone wash when doing a major detail because it won't strip off old wax/sealant.

TIP: ONR is to be applied in sections (I went by body panels) so I suggest that you slighly overlap onto adjacent dirty panels when using ONR and then just dry off the panel you cleaned. This should prevent you from accidentely picking up dirt from an adjacent dirty panels. (Watch an ONR video and you'll see what I mean).

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaxjax

I use ONR all the time and rarely use a traditional wash anymore.

Back to ONR, very versatile and worth every penny!

Quoted because its how I feel!

I will do a traditional wash if doing a paint reconditioning detail, and to rinse off compound dust. ONR just doesnt cut it in this situation as its not designed to do so.

pander5 · 03-09-2010, 06:29 AM

I love the hell out of ONR. I also use it after claying instead of the full blown hose, soap and dry method. Another use is after buffing to remove excess dusting.

Kylekuu · 03-09-2010, 08:02 AM

ONR is awesome, but theres no snow there. I use it for winter purposes only, especially to take the nasty grime off the car. I guess it's ok for you also; if you wanted to get the rain stains/grime off the car w/o having to strip/wax the car.

if you do end up getting ONR, make sure you get some microfiber gloves/mittens. ones that are cheaper in price, you'll see after like 2 washes that it turns really dirty looking; at which point you might not want to reuse it anymore

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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3596 Rep 10,358 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	I tried it for the first time on my JB car this past weekend and it is truly an interesting product. The only downside to ONR that I can think of yet is the large number of towels needed to dry off the car (I used an Absorber and MF towel). I do not recommend it as the lone wash when doing a major detail because it won't strip off old wax/sealant. TIP: ONR is to be applied in sections (I went by body panels) so I suggest that you slighly overlap onto adjacent dirty panels when using ONR and then just dry off the panel you cleaned. This should prevent you from accidentely picking up dirt from an adjacent dirty panels. (Watch an ONR video and you'll see what I mean).
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	I use ONR all the time and rarely use a traditional wash anymore. I do suggest Optimum car Wash soap, very good stuff. Back to ONR, very versatile and worth every penny! __________________ Detailed Image
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Gig103 Major 70 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	Cool, thanks for the advice. __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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Kylekuu Captain 30 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 08 328xi, 84 318i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kenosha, WI iTrader: (0)	ONR is awesome, but theres no snow there. I use it for winter purposes only, especially to take the nasty grime off the car. I guess it's ok for you also; if you wanted to get the rain stains/grime off the car w/o having to strip/wax the car. if you do end up getting ONR, make sure you get some microfiber gloves/mittens. ones that are cheaper in price, you'll see after like 2 washes that it turns really dirty looking; at which point you might not want to reuse it anymore
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