When you need a quick wash--ONR!

[Mikejl]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

Yeah, It didn't sound like anything I would ever want to try either, but so many people were swearing by ONR I had to give it a try.
Turns out I'm an ONR convert. I do 3 out of 4 washes on my Camry using ONR. I always do a conventional wash before waxing.

On the question of ONR causing more scratches than conventional washing, I don't see it in my case.

I often wonder when I'm doing a conventional wash if the pressure of water coming out of the hose and hitting the dirt on the paint isn't causing swirls over time all by itself.

I figure the water hits the dirts and the water pressure pushes and moves the dirt against the paint for a distance before it flows off the car. Wouldn't that cause swirls over time?

Mike

[Malo83]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

Not sure why, but ONR is just not my cup of tea.

X2

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

I was skeptical at first about onr. I joined the onr bandwagon earlier this year. Our area was hit with severe water restrictions. Now I am a firm believer in the product. I have not found a higher rate of swirls being instilled in the paint. I still maintain that the swirls are put in by improper technique.

So I would highly recommend this to people who want a fast, safe way to wash their vehicle year round.

[Andrew C.]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

Not sure why, but ONR is just not my cup of tea.

Have you ever tried it? What didn't you like about it?



I love using ONR because it saves time and it also saves a lot of water. It use it a lot when I feel as if my truck is a bit too dirty for a QD but not really worth a full on car wash. I still do traditional washes as well. I probably do half traditional, half ONR and sometimes I'll give a squirt of ONR into my wash solution bucket just for some added lubricity and protection while washing!

[Poki]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

Dang! I wish you guys would quit posting write ups like this!! I went to ADS site and found it. Decided to order a small bottle and give it a try. Well, that small bottle.....and a few other goodies.... cost me $50!! If it works as described, it will be perfect for me. I do a lot of quick UQD wipe downs and often don't have time for a full wash when the car is just coated with kinda heavy dust. Anxious to try it.....

[Tuck91]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

Not sure why, but ONR is just not my cup of tea.

[cardriver]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

I'll give it a try. I guess my concern about instilling scratches can be reduced if I keep an bottle of ONR water handy and I spray each panel just prior to ONR'ing it. (I guess this could have a similar effect to a wet car, just before you give it a traditional wash). Plus, a spray bottle of ONR prepwater would be plenty to do the whole car, and you're only using an extra ~20oz of water!

[Nappers]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

I'm liking the idea of ONR but living in rural No. California, our cars get nasty with dust and mills and road work and gravel roads and mud and and and.......

Thanks for the write up, looks interesting and a lot of people like it and use it in water strapped areas.....

I may try it someday.

[akimel]

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For those who are still wondering whether ONR washing will swirl paint, check out this new Autopia thread. I particularly like this comment:

The only thing I don't like about it is because the concept is still so foreign to me (Even though it's the only thing I use), whenever I'm going over my vehicles with a fine tooth comb and see a scratch here or there in the clear, I always find myself wondering if that was there before, or if the ONR did it.

I know exactly of which this man speaks. When I see a scratch or swirl, I too wonder whether it was there before I washed or was instilled by the ONR washing. I'm trying not to worry too much ... trying not to worry too much ... trying to not worry too much ...

[tguil]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

A few ONR (or QEW - Quick Easy Wash) tips to avoid swirls.

1. Use a hi-nap cotton chenille wash mitt.

2. Use two buckets with ONR (QEW) in both buckets. This helps to keep your washing solution strong with a lot of lubricity.

3. Make sure that you do the lower section of your vehicle last. It's probably the dirtiest.

4. Use a "junker mitt" for the wheels and tires.

5. Is you have a lot of "crud" on your vehicle do a "coin op" wash first

Yes, you may get a few swirls but then you get them with a regular washing too. That's why god invented the pc.

I've been using QEW during the winter months for the last five years. The stuff works but you have to be careful. (I prefer QEW to ONR, but that's just me.)

Tom

[ColonelCash]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

It is a great investment, especially for those of us with a heated garage!

[cardriver]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

I don't think ONR, or any car wash solution, will swirl your paint. What will swirl your paint are items that come in contact with the surface (towels, brushes, sponges).

I'd highly suggest looking into a Grit-Guard and the Two Bucket method to help reduce the swirls from washings.

I should have been more clear .
I obviously know that car wash liquids/agents themselves don't create swirls and scratch paint; it's the particles that become trapped in the "sponge" that one uses...or even the sponge itself if it is a poorly-designed, abrasive type of cloth material. Duh!

I have 2 Grit Guards, and 2 buckets already,and use a MFChenille sponge already .
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My question was (considering Akimel's experience w/ ONR) if ONR proved to be as "non-abrasive" as a regular car wash (I presoak in NXT, rinse, then coat in NXT again, then wash w/ NXT sponge).

So far, based off a few responses, the answer is "yes" , and I sure will give it a try! Added to my ADS shopping list!

[akimel]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

Al, have you ever tried ONR in a spray bottle? Maybe a capful of ONR with a full pint spray bottle. Possibly even using DI water to help keep it in mist form and create minimal spotting. Wiping off with a microfiber? I'm curious how it would work.

I also wonder what would happen to the ONR left over in the bottle until the next use. Wondering if it keeps after being mixed with water.

Any thoughts?

I haven't tried it in a spray bottle, though I know that some folks do an ONR pre-wash by spraying it onto the paint. Check out the Definitive ONR Thread. Let us know how your experimentation goes.

[akimel]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

You clearly recommend ONR (I really want to try it), but I'm not sure if your writeup answers the question of "will it swirl my car?". I assume your answer is "no", hence your recommendation of ONR, but I must be sure.

I wish I was certain about that question, too. I too worry about it. I know how easily Honda paint swirls. I am resigned to the fact that no matter how careful I am in my wash procedure, whether by ordinary washing or by ONR washing, I will probably create micro-scratches and swirls.

I'm afraid I can't offer you any guarantees. All I can say is that it doesn't seem to do more damage than ordinary washing.

[ColonelCash]

Re: When you need a quick wash--ONR!

I don't think ONR, or any car wash solution, will swirl your paint. What will swirl your paint are items that come in contact with the surface (towels, brushes, sponges).

I'd highly suggest looking into a Grit-Guard and the Two Bucket method to help reduce the swirls from washings.