Optimum No Rinse (holy crap this stuff really works)
#91
2IS/2RX/4RX
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Got mine and it really works. I was skeptical at first but my fiance and I used two cap fulls and a gallon of water and washed both our cars. It came out amazing. I have enjoyed the information that CL has made me aware of. I ghost around and would like to say thanks to everyone who contributes, it really helps newbies such as myself.
#94
Lexus Champion
doah!!!! well I get mine some time in the next few days... Im not expecting much, but Im thinking of just using it as a quick detailer during the week when I get home from work.
#96
I'm confused about the waterspots on your car...
If you do one section at a time and dry immediately with a microfiber towel..you shouldn't get water spots
If you meant water spots appearing b/c of sprinklers/rain then you would just have to wash your car more often b/c the only thing preventing the water spots from going on your paint is the wax layer, so i don't think Optimum will prevent water spots.
If you do one section at a time and dry immediately with a microfiber towel..you shouldn't get water spots
If you meant water spots appearing b/c of sprinklers/rain then you would just have to wash your car more often b/c the only thing preventing the water spots from going on your paint is the wax layer, so i don't think Optimum will prevent water spots.
#97
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I know the Optimum isn't going to prevent waterspots from natural sources. The water here tends to leave water spots when you rinse so I'm going to make sure I get all the old stuff off the car (going to compound and wax the car) so I have a fresh start to fairly test the Optimum with. Thats what I meant by give it another chance to be fair.
As far as just 1st use I would have to say it didn't provide as nice of a finish as my standard Meguire's Gold class wash. The Optimum seemed to dull the finish of the car if anything. Comparativly, while I do get water spots with Meguires the paint looks better when you stand back than it does with the Optimum, does that make sense? BUT the water spots that come because I am out in the sun while rinsing drive me nuts, so....I'm going to compound the car and get it back into top shape. Once I have done that and put a fresh coat of Zaino on it I will then use the Optimum in the shade (as I did today) and see if I can keep the spots off the car. I am hoping that with the fresh wax etc... I will be able to maintain the gloss AND have no water spots with the Optimum. As it stands, the Optimum seemed to be a little harsh on the finish. Sorry if that is a little long winded and difficult to understand, lol.
As far as just 1st use I would have to say it didn't provide as nice of a finish as my standard Meguire's Gold class wash. The Optimum seemed to dull the finish of the car if anything. Comparativly, while I do get water spots with Meguires the paint looks better when you stand back than it does with the Optimum, does that make sense? BUT the water spots that come because I am out in the sun while rinsing drive me nuts, so....I'm going to compound the car and get it back into top shape. Once I have done that and put a fresh coat of Zaino on it I will then use the Optimum in the shade (as I did today) and see if I can keep the spots off the car. I am hoping that with the fresh wax etc... I will be able to maintain the gloss AND have no water spots with the Optimum. As it stands, the Optimum seemed to be a little harsh on the finish. Sorry if that is a little long winded and difficult to understand, lol.
#98
Haha, if you work with a dirty towel and solution, you will get hazing. I found that when i cleaned the glass on one side of the car with clean water/towel, it came out clear and streakless. By the time i got to the other side of the car, you can tell there is some oily residue/hazing.
#100
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It wasn't a dirty towel or solution, it was a brand new bucket, brand new microfiber towels and a new bottle of solution.
I also wet the car before I started wiping, I'm pretty careful becuase I have a black car. Again, I'm going to give it another try once the car is cleaned up properly.
I also wet the car before I started wiping, I'm pretty careful becuase I have a black car. Again, I'm going to give it another try once the car is cleaned up properly.
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#102
It wasn't a dirty towel or solution, it was a brand new bucket, brand new microfiber towels and a new bottle of solution.
I also wet the car before I started wiping, I'm pretty careful becuase I have a black car. Again, I'm going to give it another try once the car is cleaned up properly.
I also wet the car before I started wiping, I'm pretty careful becuase I have a black car. Again, I'm going to give it another try once the car is cleaned up properly.
I haven't had a problem with ONR even with dirty cars, no wetting first either. I did notice that drying with brand new MF towels from Costco left hazing, so I use a pakshak waffle weave.
#103
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I know the Optimum isn't going to prevent waterspots from natural sources. The water here tends to leave water spots when you rinse so I'm going to make sure I get all the old stuff off the car (going to compound and wax the car) so I have a fresh start to fairly test the Optimum with. Thats what I meant by give it another chance to be fair.
#104
Lexus Champion
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I used lots of ONR water on each panel one at a time to keep things nice and wet because I am skeptical about rubbing dirt around on my black car. I DID only do one section at a time followed by drying with a microfiber.
I was using new microfiber towel so maybe it was caused by that if another member has experienced the same. I am going to wash my towels, clean the car the regular way with Meguire's (that I know works well), compound and wax the car and THEN I will try Optimum again. Hopefully I can get the results you guys have been having at that point.
Btw- This is a pic of my 98 with 140k on it after I did a compound and wax job. We will see how the Optimum performs with the car in this state for it's second chance.
I was using new microfiber towel so maybe it was caused by that if another member has experienced the same. I am going to wash my towels, clean the car the regular way with Meguire's (that I know works well), compound and wax the car and THEN I will try Optimum again. Hopefully I can get the results you guys have been having at that point.
Btw- This is a pic of my 98 with 140k on it after I did a compound and wax job. We will see how the Optimum performs with the car in this state for it's second chance.