Got new Opti Clean today!

[Chris Thomas]

Just trying to clarify, why even buy ONR if this product is slicker and cheaper? From what I can tell it can work as a QD, waterless wash, and has the same polymers that add slickness and lubrication. So what's stopping you from just adding some to a wash bucket and go about it like you were using ONR? What about adding 1-2oz to your normal wash solution?

It's slick, but not slicker. And it's cheap, but not in every situation...It's just a different way to wash and is not appropriate for all levels of cleaning.

Levels of cleaning in the detailing world:

1. Instant (quick) detailers - add gloss after a wash or to remove light dust.

2. Spray and wipe (waterless washes) - moderate dirt, road grime

3. ONR (rinseless wash) - regular wash...different approach, convenient and eco-concious

4. Optimum Car Wash (traditional bucket shampoo) - normal wash

5. Power Clean - can be used as a prespray, decontamination wash, or wax remover based on dilution.

Hope this helps,

Chris

 

[Chris Thomas]

IMO this is more for a car covered in dust and ONR is for a car that is a bit more dirty. I have the DP waterless wash but I'm not a real big fan of waterless washes. I know I can get a better wash out of a no rinse and do it in about the same amount of time as a waterless.

It works great on dust and dirt too, just not neglected thick stuff. If you just have a two week layer of road grime, its all good. If its been over a month and you have caked on stuff you'll need to presoak the front & lower panels with PowerClean and probably use ONR just for the volume of solution it adds to the panel thus preventing marring.

 

[golliger]

My Opti-Clean came yesterday so I played with it a little bit. It seemed to streak a little for me. I tried a couple different towels (Cobra 600, & Cobra Miracle Towel) and it didn't seem to help. So far I am having more luck with Poorboy's S&W. Any suggestions? If I spray very lightly it doesn't streak. But the instructions say to spray liberally.

 

[SuperGlide]

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[svs]

My Opti-Clean came yesterday so I played with it a little bit. It seemed to streak a little for me. I tried a couple different towels (Cobra 600, & Cobra Miracle Towel) and it didn't seem to help. So far I am having more luck with Poorboy's S&W. Any suggestions? If I spray very lightly it doesn't streak. But the instructions say to spray liberally.

Try dilluting it a bit more and make sure the surface is nice and cool. Something closer to a 4:1 ratio with distilled water. You should be good after this rops:

 

[Chris Thomas]

My Opti-Clean came yesterday so I played with it a little bit. It seemed to streak a little for me. I tried a couple different towels (Cobra 600, & Cobra Miracle Towel) and it didn't seem to help. So far I am having more luck with Poorboy's S&W. Any suggestions? If I spray very lightly it doesn't streak. But the instructions say to spray liberally.

I use two towels just like with ONR. Use one to wash and the other to buff to a shine. Opti-Clean adds some protection so you need to buff till dry and you wont get streaks. Another tip is to use a wash towel that has been wet and wrang out to do the wash. This is from personal experience and it just feels safer.

 

[Old Tiger]

I use two towels just like with ONR. Use one to wash and the other to buff to a shine. Opti-Clean adds some protection so you need to buff till dry and you wont get streaks. Another tip is to use a wash towel that has been wet and wrang out to do the wash. This is from personal experience and it just feels safer.

I never thought about a wet towel. Great idea Chris!