Washing car under freezing temperature
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ONR is definitely the new solution for cold temperatures.
But yeah, I doubt you'll get frostbite. I've washed many cars with temperatures in the teens and I wasn't affected. I've even had several ice skating rinks form around the cars, as well as the water freezing almost instantly as it hits the paint.
But yeah, I doubt you'll get frostbite. I've washed many cars with temperatures in the teens and I wasn't affected. I've even had several ice skating rinks form around the cars, as well as the water freezing almost instantly as it hits the paint.
Last edited by Don @ Migliore; 12-05-2008 at 07:55 PM.
#19
Originally Posted by redlude97
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html
Search it, a lot of detailers use it on a regular basis, its not just for winter washing.
Search it, a lot of detailers use it on a regular basis, its not just for winter washing.
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Does this product replace some of the spray sealants (Optimum and Duragloss) on the market?
How wet does the microfiber have to be when you use ONR? Like water dripping down wet like you would normally wash with a mitt?
How wet does the microfiber have to be when you use ONR? Like water dripping down wet like you would normally wash with a mitt?
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Does one go though alot more microfiber towels when wiping off the water/ONR-QEW? Because each time you wipe, you'd have a dirty towel. So does one tend to use maybe 3-4 towels each time?
1) ONR 'encapsulates' the dirt. On a molecular level, dirt gets 'trapped' in the ONR solution. that's why it doesn't scratch your paint when you wipe. So even though the water is dirty, the dirt is securely encapsulated in the solution.
2) The magic of Microfiber. Microfiber is designed to absorb dirt and pull up into the pile and trap it in the fibers.
I use two meguiars water magnets to dry my car. The first pass should only pick up 80-90% of the dirt. Then I use a Quick detailer as some added lubrication on the second pass. this provides more lubrication, and prevents streaking (something ONR is notorious for).
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Im currently just running to this car wash because, well, it is easy and doesnt take time.
But, does this stuff work when your car looks like this?
![](http://g2.mikensteph.com/d/42808-2/PIC_0004_002.jpg)
You'd think it would just rub the dirt around and scratch the paint, esp when their is ice/snow and standing salt on the paint.
And also, how long does it generally take to wash the car using this method? Is this a once a week thing? Because im extremely **** about dirt on the car and it seems to get dirty right after i wash it so i usually do it again 2 days later...
Thanks for the input, im really looking into this stuff.
But, does this stuff work when your car looks like this?
![](http://g2.mikensteph.com/d/42808-2/PIC_0004_002.jpg)
You'd think it would just rub the dirt around and scratch the paint, esp when their is ice/snow and standing salt on the paint.
And also, how long does it generally take to wash the car using this method? Is this a once a week thing? Because im extremely **** about dirt on the car and it seems to get dirty right after i wash it so i usually do it again 2 days later...
Thanks for the input, im really looking into this stuff.
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Does one go though alot more microfiber towels when wiping off the water/ONR-QEW? Because each time you wipe, you'd have a dirty towel. So does one tend to use maybe 3-4 towels each time?