I used the ONR and Shmitt today for the first time for both. I have to say it was a bit awkward and will take some getting used to. The Shmitt is rather bulky IMO. It worked fine, but it just doesn't get into a few of the nooks on my car as well as a sheepskin does. Like I couldn't get it under the ends of my spoiler. I actually did an initial test on the hood with the sheepskin, Shmitt, and a microfiber. I really didn't see any big difference between any of them in terms of function.
As far as the ONR, that will take some getting used to as well. I think part of the problem was the cars were so dirty with road salt. I had a few spots where the water dripped out, like the mirrors, and left nasty water spots. I did our truck next, and I think I was more in a hurry to get done, and it turned out pretty bad because I wasn't drying it so well, so that is something to pay attention to. I really can't comment on marring because my car wasn't perfect in that regard, and I think the Michigan winter really took it's toll in adding swirls before I even touched it. I really like having all the suds of a regular car wash, but I've got a gallon of this stuff, so I'll have to keep trying. I really think it will work fine in the spring/summer/fall months, but I really got it more for the winter months. I guess maybe I'll try spraying it at a coin op first the next time.
As far as the ONR, that will take some getting used to as well. I think part of the problem was the cars were so dirty with road salt. I had a few spots where the water dripped out, like the mirrors, and left nasty water spots. I did our truck next, and I think I was more in a hurry to get done, and it turned out pretty bad because I wasn't drying it so well, so that is something to pay attention to. I really can't comment on marring because my car wasn't perfect in that regard, and I think the Michigan winter really took it's toll in adding swirls before I even touched it. I really like having all the suds of a regular car wash, but I've got a gallon of this stuff, so I'll have to keep trying. I really think it will work fine in the spring/summer/fall months, but I really got it more for the winter months. I guess maybe I'll try spraying it at a coin op first the next time.