I was just wondering if it really works? I bought one at my local auto shop (Simoniz No Rinse) and it didn't work at all on my Black TL, not only did I get water spots, but it attracted pollen from the outside. Should I try it again ,but with a different brand like Optimum No Rinse or something?

Thanks for the help!

 

ONR is great. I'll expound on it when I'm not on my phone.

 

I use Optimum No-Rinse because I live in a condo and have no parking garage and no easy way to get a hose to reach to where my car is parked.

The ONR works REALLY well for me. Because my car lives outside and gets really dirty, I still use 2 buckets (one with just a big of plain water to rinse out the wash mitt, the other with the ONR solution), but the ONR really does a spectacular job of cleaning serious gunk off my car without scratching the finish.

One thing to keep in mind though - just because it's "no rinse" doesn't mean it's "no dry" You still need to wipe it off with a drying cloth or you're going to get water spots, even with the ONR.

I've not tried the Simoniz, so can't vouch for it one way or another.

 

I also use the ONR. Works wonders.

 

We need to watch our terminology here as there are at least two different application methods for two different "No Rinse" type products. One mentioned being Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine requires a bucket (or two) of water with several ounces of "NRWS". This product is used as one would use a traditional soap, with a couple exceptions. One being there is no pre rinse required (Although I will use a pre softening step with a 1 Gal sprayer). Secondly, there is no final rinse. Simply wash and dry.
The other products available really are waterless. They arrive in a spray bottle and are simply sprayed on the dirty surface, wiped away and buffed clean. Im testing one from Prolong now:

So far results have been favorable. Product is thicker then average which prevents evaporation and running off vertical surfaces. Leaves a very smooth and protected surface. I really like this stuff as compared to another product put out by 3D Im also playing with.

This one is much thinner and can run off the vert surfaces if over applied.
I think I just got carried away on here didnt I......
At any rate, keep in mind, there are two different types of products which simplify the wash process, allowing one to no longer bring a hose out. Just make sure reference is aimed appropriately.

 

Optimum No Rinse is what I used for my cars and my customers. Great stuff.
You do need to fill a bucket or two with it but if you can't get a hose handy or only have running water indoors to fill a bucket (or even if you just wanna wash a car in a garage) it's great!

 

I disagree, no buckets needed. I use them, but they aren't required if you set up properly.

 

^^ So what is your setup process to use ONR without buckets?

 

Huh? Are you using a modified method? I would assume if your using a spray and wipe method only, your going through a lot of MF's or WW's..........

 

You could soak some MFs in your sprayer and go to town. If you're going to separate washing that stuff anyway, you don't want to waste water on five towels. IMO, making a bucket just wastes product.

 

The buckets are really for media rinsing though. So if I understand you correctly, you spray the entire panel, then wipe away with a new MF (for each area, or depending on level of dirt captured) ? Then dry?

 

That's the idea.

 

Interesting.......Have you given any thought to the fact that using water and buckets also helps rinse the surface? Im not admonishing your technique, its just my job as a NRWS distributor to insure its being used in a fashion it was designed for. And if your not experiencing any ill effects, it "passes"..........lol
I'll just add this to my newly critiqued method list!

 

I don't know if I've ever used it in the method it was designed for, but I'm not sure there's too many ways to use this wrong. That's about the third or fourth way I've tried it and it's very forgiving.