Getting a NEW 2011 Mustang - Optimum No Rinse??
4/19/10, 11:54 PM
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Getting a NEW 2011 Mustang - Optimum No Rinse??
I'm ditching my ancient Accord and have ordered a 2011 v6 premium Mustang (no build date yet, grrr).
I live in a condo where there is no driveway or hose. We have underground parking which is really nice, and my car will be about 3 stories under ground. I want to keep my car clean with minimal effort. I've been reading a lot of good stuff about ONR. My question is:
Don't I need to rinse off my car first before using ONR? Otherwise if there's dirt/debris on the body I could rub it in more by following directions and just going straight to ONR. If anyone knows any low maintenance car tips, please let me know. The few self-service car wash places around here have REALLY long lines.
PS: Mustangs are supposedly everywhere, but I live near a major US city and I never see them. Probably part of the reason I got one. I also didn't find out that Mustangs/Camaro owners are stereotyped as mullets/white trash types until later. I've always just thought the Stang was a sweet looking car and assumed they cost 40k.
Oh man, eyes will pop out around here. (half) Asian in a mustang! Want my car....this is torture.
I live in a condo where there is no driveway or hose. We have underground parking which is really nice, and my car will be about 3 stories under ground. I want to keep my car clean with minimal effort. I've been reading a lot of good stuff about ONR. My question is:
Don't I need to rinse off my car first before using ONR? Otherwise if there's dirt/debris on the body I could rub it in more by following directions and just going straight to ONR. If anyone knows any low maintenance car tips, please let me know. The few self-service car wash places around here have REALLY long lines.
PS: Mustangs are supposedly everywhere, but I live near a major US city and I never see them. Probably part of the reason I got one. I also didn't find out that Mustangs/Camaro owners are stereotyped as mullets/white trash types until later. I've always just thought the Stang was a sweet looking car and assumed they cost 40k.
Oh man, eyes will pop out around here. (half) Asian in a mustang! Want my car....this is torture.
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4/20/10, 12:08 AM
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DC. Nothing but BWMs, Mercedes, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus...
I think I have seen one Stang in the last month. Out in northern Virginia they are very rare to find as well. Perhaps once you get to mid-southern Virginia and the income levels drop the Stangs pick up in number.
Anyways, please answer my original question!
I think I have seen one Stang in the last month. Out in northern Virginia they are very rare to find as well. Perhaps once you get to mid-southern Virginia and the income levels drop the Stangs pick up in number.
Anyways, please answer my original question!
4/20/10, 12:18 AM
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I don't believe in no rinse products. You will always get some kind of dust on the car. Maybe not enough to notice but it is there. I clean my cars with bucket and a hose and stay away from those automatic jobs. Once you park for the evening or after you clean it you could cover your car with a good quality car cover.
4/20/10, 04:09 AM
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No offense but I always wondered if condos and owners assoc = socialism. Can't even wash your own car. Now I am convinced. No wonder you don't see many Mustangs. They deserve better.
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4/20/10, 06:15 AM
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I have used ONR on my Mustang in the winter months when the car was dirty. Works great. Use a 2 bucket method,one for the ONR,and one with just water to rinse wash mitt or sponge.
4/20/10, 08:57 AM
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4/20/10, 01:06 PM
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Another vote for ONR...it's GREAT!
4/20/10, 02:40 PM
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Someone will have to do a lot of convincing to me about that stuff. If the car is very dusty, has road debris on the surface or anything else than just a light surface dust after sitting clean in a garage will have to use water to the least as not to scratch the surface. Hey i know about detailling, i've never washed my '69 with water since it's been restored. Never been rain driven, so for me it was a no-brainer to keep it clean, just a good quick wax detailer and a nice wax job would do the job. But with the 2011 which will see a lot more driving, i'm planning on using water for sure. Again, for just a refresh, i'd still use McGuiar quick detailer and a good wax.
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4/20/10, 02:41 PM
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Someone will have to do a lot of convincing to me about that stuff. If the car is very dusty, has road debris on the surface or anything else than just a light surface dust after sitting clean in a garage will have to use water to the least as not to scratch the surface. .... just a good quick wax detailer and a nice wax job would do the job. ... Again, for just a refresh, i'd still use McGuiar quick detailer and a good wax.
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But that goes for Quick Detailer too. I bought some but am afraid to use it when there's dust and bugs on it. I even hesitate with the Cal duster as I'm afraid of swirls. I have some gritty dust here.
So I'm left with either I don't touch it - or do a complete rinse & wash with 2 buckets and immediate dry and cover shortly thereafter.
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4/20/10, 04:14 PM
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Obviously, if your car has a bunch of junk on it, then hit it with the water spray PRIOR to ONR. ONR still uses water, you just don't need to rinse again after applying the cleaner.
4/20/10, 09:56 PM
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4/20/10, 10:13 PM
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This thread belongs in the detailing section.
I think ONR is a good product, but not something I use on my vehicles, or those I detail. You have to size up each vehicle/situation accordingly. I still prefer a two-bucket method wash, or even a good rinse down at a touchless car wash or by a DIY power washer, but ONR does work.
I think ONR is a good product, but not something I use on my vehicles, or those I detail. You have to size up each vehicle/situation accordingly. I still prefer a two-bucket method wash, or even a good rinse down at a touchless car wash or by a DIY power washer, but ONR does work.
4/20/10, 10:27 PM
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This thread belongs in the detailing section.
I think ONR is a good product, but not something I use on my vehicles, or those I detail. You have to size up each vehicle/situation accordingly. I still prefer a two-bucket method wash, or even a good rinse down at a touchless car wash or by a DIY power washer, but ONR does work.
I think ONR is a good product, but not something I use on my vehicles, or those I detail. You have to size up each vehicle/situation accordingly. I still prefer a two-bucket method wash, or even a good rinse down at a touchless car wash or by a DIY power washer, but ONR does work.
All these washing methods. I've always just rinsed, used a soapy bucket of water with a sponge to wash, then rinse off the soapy water. Then use a shami or however you spell it to avoid water spots. The no-spot rinse at a car wash can work well too for avoiding spots. I've done some tests (like only rinsing half the car with the no-spot stuff) and it seems to work, though lord knows what's in that stuff.
I usually try to keep my car waxed too (by hand), though these days a wax isn't as rewarding as it was back when car paint actually faded and a good wax would shine it back up.