What's the difference between a rinseless wash vs. a regular shampoo?

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I was thinking about trying a no rinse was like Optimum No Rinse but what is the difference between that and just a regular wash shampoo, besides maybe the suds??

Why couldn't your regular wash soap be used the same way as ONR?

Give me reasons why to use or try ONR. What makes ONR so special that is can be used as a rinseless wash, or waterless wash, or whatever you want to call it??
 
Let me reiterate. As a product, what makes ONR special as a no rinse? What does it contain to be able to use it as a "no rinse" wash?

Why couldn't a product like Meguires Gold Class car wash be used the same way that ONR is used?
 
Optimum No Rinse does not contain chemicals that need to be rinsed clean. While shampoos and detergents have soaps that will leave a film if not rinsed. Even if the film is not visibly evident, leaving detergent on the surface will "eat" through your wax/sealant and be reactivated when wet by rain, etc. There are some that hold the opinion that you "can" use some mild shampoos in the same manner, but the question is why would you?

You are certainly not the first to ask this question, and for the full debate you should search for previous threads where both sides have been fully exhausted in the past.
 
Soap and soap film, and rinseless washing are not compatible. Think about it. How would you remove a soapy mess without getting the hose out?
 
I'm just wondering what it is that ONR contains that allows it to be used like that.
 
cranny said:
I'm just wondering what it is that ONR contains that allows it to be used like that.
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Just kidding. Obviously, Optimum is not going to share the ingredients, but it's mostly just special polymers designed to be used with a couple gallons of water that do not need to be rinsed (since ONR does not contain soap of any kind).
 
There are rinseless floor cleaners and rinseless upholstery cleaners so it shouldnt really seem so foreign. It's just advanced polymer technology vs. older soap/detergent technology.
 
I've been wanting to try ONR for a while now.

Can it also be used as a quick detailer in a spray bottle? Would mix ratio would be best using it like that?
 
Yep you can use ONR as a rinseless, a quick detailer, and a clay lube.

QD ration is 8oz to a gallon. When I bought my ONR I picked up a 35oz spray bottle from AG as well. Put 2oz of ONR and filled it up with water.

Clay lube is similar but it's 2oz to a gallon, so similar sized bottle ended up with .5oz of ONR in it. Before I mixed that I debated why I couldn't just used the QD ratio but maybe having 4x the ONR in it makes it too slick for clay to work effectively compared to using other brands of QD for claying.
 
I cannot stress how great of a product it is. I didn't think much of it until I actually bought it and tried it. First of all, not only is it the no-rinse wash, but it works for clay bar lube and quick detailer. Instead of spending 5 dollars a bottle for clay bar lube and quick detailer, you only use a very small amount of the ONR to make an entire spray bottle. Also, I can tell you that ONR is VERY different from a shampoo or soap. When you use it it doesn't leave a film at all and simply wipes right off with a microfiber towel. I love using it as this means not having to get the hose and buckets out, not to mention it's faster and makes less mess.
 
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