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Hey guys & gals, just wanted to share with you a great product, especially for those that live in an apartment or in an area that has water restrictions.

Product
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine

What is it
A new way to wash your safely wash your car without needing a hose or lots of water.

Benefits
-No need for a hose.
-No water spots.
-Saves water.
-Wash your car anywhere, even inside the garage or in a apartment parking lot.
-Won't scratch or mar your paint.
-Leaves behind a small layer of polymer protection.

More info
http://www.optimumcarcare.com/norinse.html
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-wax.html

What you need:
-2 gallons of water mixed with 1oz. of ONR for the wheels.
-2 gallons of water mixed with 1oz. of ONR for the rest of the exterior. (separate solution buckets)
-Wheel & tire brushes
-A few cheap dedicated wheel/tire towels (I just use cheapies from Auto Zone).
-1 cotton chenille wash mitt (or your favorite washing tool. I prefer the chenille).
-4 good size quality waffle weave microfiber towels (I like the California drying towels from AutoDetailingSolutions.com)

I forgot to take pics before I got started on the wheels and tires, but you get the idea. Trailer was also clean before pics were taken.

BEFORE
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3717.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3718.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3719.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3720.jpg


AFTER
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/Blurred/IMG_3724_B.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/Blurred/IMG_3725_B.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/Blurred/IMG_3726_B.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/Blurred/IMG_3727_B.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3728.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3729.jpg


Video of process soon to come...




Yeah ONR is good stuff.

And nice way to advertise, you sneaky guy. I see more than just a clean truck. :rolleyes:
Here's a real test for ONR:

Please disregard the gash in the passenger rear door. That'll get attention in the spring.

BEFORE:
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3701.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3703.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3704.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3705.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3706.jpg

AFTER:
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3710.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3711.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3713.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3714.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3715.jpg

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee25/DrivenAutoDetail/Miscellaneous/IMG_3709.jpg
Yeah ONR is good stuff.

And nice way to advertise, you sneaky guy. I see more than just a clean truck. :rolleyes:

Ok, I've updated my pics to the "Autopia friendly" versions. Happy now? :)
Here's a video demo of ONR:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR8z8boxPXw
Wondering if anyone on TN has tried this or any other rinseless wash. I'm curious, but the idea of a rinseless wash makes me cringe abit.

Pb?