Rinse less washing is my favorite way of washing a car now

[Turbo Actual]

Before I got into the Rinse less game, I did the traditional Wash with 2 buckets and soap. Starting this year now have I finally found my favorite method of car washing. Rinse less wash. I’ve collected quite a few rinse less products. Wolf gang Uber being my favorite in direct sun. I used ADS Hero for this one. I typically pre rinse before my contact wash. I use a spray wax/sealant as a drying agent. Not that you need to with rinse less is acts as a drying aid on its own. But it’s a easy way to add some protection in one step. I use the Ultra black sponge from the rag company. Inside the chemical guys bottle is Malco tire dressing diluted 50/50.

 

[JeffKeryk]

@The Critic turned me on to ONR. Perfect for Los Gatos area as water is at a premium. We have sun for like 330+ days per year. We pray for rain. I can ONR a car in less time than getting out the hose, etc. Did this on Thursday; car was pretty dirty.

 

[Turbo Actual]

@The Critic turned me on to ONR. Perfect for Los Gatos area as water is at a premium. We have sun for like 330+ days per year. We pray for rain. I can ONR a car in less time than getting out the hose, etc. Did this on Thursday; car was pretty dirty.
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That looks great! ONR is another favorite for sure. It is nice not dragging out the pressure washer and cords and such. That’s why I got that Ryobi power washer for light jobs.

 

[RitcheyRch]

I use ONR all the time.

 

[Blueshound]

It's a great product. I use it mostly "off label" as I'm going for 90% / good enough. I put 2 capfuls in a bucket of water, and use a soft brush on a stick to wash the car with liberal amounts of water. Then the leaf blower, and one microfiber to get the mirrors and any spots I missed. I can wash my wife's CX5 in about 10 minutes, my truck in 20. And it smells good too!

 

[Turbo Actual]

I use it on my interiors as well. I no longer use glass cleaner, as it makes for a great glass cleaner with no streaks.

 

[Turbo Actual]

Here’s a better picture after using Uber rinse less. I’ve since installed new headlights, bumper, and grill.

 

[Malo83]

@The Critic turned me on to ONR. Perfect for Los Gatos area as water is at a premium. We have sun for like 330+ days per year. We pray for rain. I can ONR a car in less time than getting out the hose, etc. Did this on Thursday; car was pretty dirty.
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C'mon Man, cars don't get dirty in Los Gatos, dusty yeah but dirty, unless it rained.

 

[buster]

I think if I lived in California I'd be more likely to do RW. Only if car is lightly dirty.

 

[jeffy876]

I keep hearing about ONR. Can I put this in a foam cannon and just use it like fast drying soap?

 

[Turbo Actual]

ONR doesn’t foam. You can spray it on the paint with a spray bottle or sprayer of your choice and rinse off. Then follow up your contact wash with ONR in a bucket. They’re are some rinse less washes that do foam. ie: DIY detail, ADG fusion, Mckgees.

 

[dcd]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve always done the automatic car wash with my vehicles, but I bought a new truck recently and have decided to start hand washing and have been researching the various wash methods. It’s getting ceramic coat and PPF now, so I plan to step up my game with this one.

 

[Turbo Actual]

If a car is super muddy or gritty. I rinse it off with water first. Pre spray rinse less, follow up with contact wash using rinse less in a bucket. Really dirty cars can be done with rinse less, but people shy away from it because it’s a different form of washing. It’s like learning a new skill, it takes time. I still use soap and a foam cannon from time to time.

 

[jeffy876]

ONR doesn’t foam. You can spray it on the paint with a spray bottle or sprayer of your choice and rinse off. Then follow up your contact wash with ONR in a bucket. They’re are some rinse less washes that do foam. ie: DIY detail, ADG fusion, Mckgees.

Ah, thanks. Sounds a lot like a quick detailer.

 

[buster]

I reduced my process and number of products used:

Pre-was with Bilt Hamber Touchless or equivalent type product (APC/Carpro Lift etc.)
Contact wash with Carpro Reset (Descale occassionally)
Air dry and follow up with Carpro Ech20 as needed.

I use Ech20 at 1:30 on interior (can use any rinseless wash for that as well).

With Can Coat, the truck stays cleaner a lot longer. We had a heavy downpour this week and truck is still extremely clean.

 

[Turbo Actual]

BH is solid. I want try their trace-less glass cleaner. Their touch less is another one I want to try.

 

[pdl2mtl90]

I've been doing rinseless washes since QEW first came out. Such a time saver. Having ceramic coated vehicles helps with that too.

 

[Turbo Actual]

I’d love to try QEW just for the fun of it. Yvan Lacroix mentioned he used it before rinse less was even a thing. He’s like a guru in that department.