Does anyone use ONR as a Waterless Wash at 256:1 dilution rate?

[Real Riders]

I hear Waterless Detailers mention they use ONR as Waterless Wash at 256:1 dilution rate. This means they will fill a bucket with 2 gallons of water, add an ounce of ONR and dunk their spray bottle in the solution and fill. Then spray the solution on a panel, wipe the dirt off with a dry or slightly damp microfiber towel and then buff to a shine with another dry microfiber towel. Does anyone use this method? Most quality RTU Waterless Wash is about $24.95 for a 32oz bottle. If ONR works fine at the 256:1 dilution, it will make 1024 (32oz) bottles of RTU Waterless Wash for the $40 (gallon)

 

[OTSDetail]

i dont really believe that would do all that much cleaning or "waxing". probably just removing most of the dirt by wiping with water and not leaving much of a wax on it

 

[conman1395]

I'd rather use something listed to be able to be used as a waterless wash.

 

[KMdef9]

I'd rather use something listed to be able to be used as a waterless wash.

I agree.

Waterless Detailers is using the rinseless dilution ratio, which is more dilute than what I think should be used, if you were to attempt this. They're pretty much just using the GDM.

 

[Mask]

I would choose Meguiars D114 with that above mention method ^^

 

[hollerstiltner]

I wouldn't try it. For an instant detailer, the directions say to use 1:16. So 1:256 sounds a bit light to me.

Although if you have a black vehicle and time, try various ratios and tell us your thoughts. I'd be interested in someone being able to provide some data to help others out.

 

[FUNX650]

I hear Waterless Detailers mention they use ONR as Waterless Wash at 256:1 dilution rate.

Please pay no attention to that bit of misinformation.

Optimum, no less, recommends that ONR be diluted at
an: 8 ounces/per gallon ratio for a Water-less Wash.

 

[MI Mike]

Try these in the one and two gallon version. Should get at least one vehicle done

Lowes, Home Depot sell these in various styles, etc...

 

[JWilliams.RadiantDetail]

Get a dedicated waterless product, don't cheap out here. You don't have to get the RU, that'll always be more expensive. I just picked up some CG Ecosmart concentrate. 1:16 isn't 1:256, but winds up being a lot cheaper than the RU.

I use it with this sprayer and love it, I have a 2 gallon one like in the previous post, I like that too but the smaller one is perfect for waterless imho. I pump it 15-20 times and can finish an entire car without having to re-pump

 

[rj45]

I would never trust that WW dilution ratio; it's way too thin, IMO. It would barely turn the water blue, let alone encapsulate the dirt properly.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I have used ONR that way, but mostly when drying jambs after a conventional wash, to add some more liquid and lubricity.

I think the real answer to your question here is that Optimum makes there own discrete waterless wash product rather than recommending a dilution of ONR in that role.

 

[runrun411]

I did hear that some WW's can be diluted at such a thin ratio but it does seem too thin. What about Megs or Ultima?