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Old 05-10-2009, 11:07 PM
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Optimum No Rinse

I was looking at optimum no rinse, but I have a few questions. How well does it work? Is it safe for dirtier vehicles, like dusty. Normal dirty. Thanks
 
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It works very well and will be good as long as the vehicle isn't muddy. Then it's a good idea to get to a pressurewasher first and blast the mud off.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 06:31 PM
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If it's muddy or really dirty, take it to the quarter wash and hit it with the high pressure rinse, drive it home, then use ONR.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 07:57 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spB6pVSG7Zs

Here's a quick video of RR doing his hood. It's quick, easy, saves water and works well.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 08:08 PM
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I love the stuff. It leaves a really good shine and smoothness. Buy it by the gallon and it's very cost effective. If the vehicle is really in bad shape with caked on dirt/mud, it certainly would be better to pressure spray first.

Here's Scottwax's video on the use of ONR.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYOAyxsEIuQ
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 07:52 AM
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I just started using it this year and so far it is great. The reason I've switched to is because I don't have any shade to wash under and ONR works great for me. I don't have to keep running around trying to keep the truck wet during the whole wash.
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 08:27 AM
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I really like skipping the rinse step, no water hose, no water and soap suds mess and the shine and finish is second to none for just a wipe and dry product. Fastest way to clean anything.

Optimum says it doesn't matter but there is a limit to how much accumulated dirt I will try to wipe off.... ONR mixed QD works very well on dusty.
It's 3 products in 1.
 
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I am loading another short video as I type this, it is part 2 on the door and I show the solution and rinse bucket so you can see how much it does remove.

Cheers

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I am loading another short video as I type this, it is part 2 on the door and I show the solution and rinse bucket so you can see how much it does remove.

Cheers

RR
Is it loaded yet?
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 12:40 AM
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Is it loaded yet?
No and I am so pissed too...I have been trying to figure out why when I upload a video now it isn't showing up. I have been all over the forums trying to solve the issue but something has changed on youtubes end...lots of folks are having issues.

I may give up on youtube and put it on facebook under The Detailer's Cafe
 
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Wouldn't you need a Facebook account to view it then? I'm not completely sure how Facebook works. I don't use it. You can upload videos to photobucket as well.
 
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Great stuff and works good as a clay lube too in the correct dilution.
 
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Originally Posted by last5oh_302
Is it loaded yet?
Note to self... no punctuation needed for youtube movie titles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTypg...e=channel_page


I show the buckets at the end...sorry for the bad video but you get the idea.

Cheers

RR

It will also be on TDC Facebook page. (cheap plug, sorry)
 
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Old 05-18-2009, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RollingRock
Note to self... no punctuation needed for youtube movie titles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTypg...e=channel_page


I show the buckets at the end...sorry for the bad video but you get the idea.

Cheers

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It will also be on TDC Facebook page. (cheap plug, sorry)

Thanks for sharing the vid.

I washed a couple of cars with ONR today as well and it really does a nice job.
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RollingRock
Note to self... no punctuation needed for youtube movie titles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTypg...e=channel_page


I show the buckets at the end...sorry for the bad video but you get the idea.

Cheers

RR

It will also be on TDC Facebook page. (cheap plug, sorry)
Good video.

I wash my truck 3 times with 2 gallons of ONR.
I haven't used soap on my truck in nearly 3 months.
 



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