Much better at minimizing damage than any carwash could do.
http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102719

 

The simple answer is, "Yes, this stuff works when the car looks like that ^"

The real answer is more complicated. My theory is that ONR's encapsulation properties have a limit. That is to say, at some point, the solution becomes saturated with dirt and at that point all you are really doing is wiping dirt around your car.

If my theory is correct, then the solution is simple. More towels, more rinsing, more time. You might start by just laying a folded MF towel onto the paint, and 'blotting' a 6" x 6" section. Then rinse the towel and go forward with your regular wash technique. You'll need to do multiple passes, use very light pressure, and work in very small sections. You will also need to rinse and/or replace your towel often.

The catch is, you will need to be super slow, careful, and have perfect technique to wash this car properly. No shortcuts, no cutting corners, no nothing. Your margin for error is very very slim.

A simpler solution is to head to a local touch-free car wash, put down $8, and get the car washed. Obviously it won't be perfect, but it will take care of 75% of the dirt so you can safely proceed with an ONR wash back home.

 

Use a pre rinse with a gallon sprayer

 

If you have access to heated water, a good pair of gloves is the only other thing you need.

 

What about a DIY car wash and you just bring a bucket and mit? I think thats what i might start doing for my car..

 

Still cold, and you get soaked..or at least I do . You're timed so I'm sure it would be easier and more effective if you ONR'd. There's a lot less chance of marring if you're taking your time. Plus, warm water inside > cold water outside IMO.

 

so 2 bucket ONR method. What goes in each bucket? One with ONR mixture, and one with just hot water?

 

Simple answer yes.

 

Agreed.

Though again, there is a more complex answer. ONR 'encapsulates' the dirt and allows you to remove it from the surface of the car safely. And, as I said earlier, my working theory is that there is a point where the ONR becomes saturated, and dirt actually gets rubbed against the paint. To prevent this, you could just use more ONR. However, in my experience, over use tends to result in nasty streaks and a filmy residue on the paint.

To mitigate this, I will mix ONR into my rinse bucket at about 1/3 or 1/2 the recommended dose. That way, I can leave one mitt in the rinse bucket, and the ONR will help loosen the dirt and release it from the mitt. Since it's such a low-dose, and since it's in the rinse bucket, I don't have to worry about streaking.

 

The place i go to is a drive in type place that is heated with heated water.

 

The place i go to is a drive in type place that is heated with heated water.

your very lucky.. i wish i had a heated place. even wen i spray their hot water onto the car itll freeze asap.