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First time using Opti-Clean as a quick detailer/waterless wash
A week after my wash, the car acummlated a little dust. Doesn't look too horrible so I decided to do a waterless wash. I bought Opti-clean because it had more polymers than ONR. I wanted it just for a quick detailer/waterless wash. I will experiment with No rinse soon.
I applied the OC pretty liberal. I used almost the entire bottle! I didn't want to get the concentrate until I knew I liked it and I do. It cleans pretty well! I cleaned it using multiple Kirkland microfiber towels(I know I need better MF towels)! It turned out pretty well. Probably cut have the time of traditional washing. I didn't get to use it on the wheels because I was sort of in a hurry and the rims aren't too dirty. I'll clean them tomorrow. I'm still learning the techniques on how to do all this stuff but it's a good start!
5 hours later the car had a couple of dead bug spots! I had to clean it again! One spot was a pain to do and still semi-dirty. I really need to get coated soon! Just realized I didn't take any after pix of the rear but it's clean! Wasn't too hard for the dirt to come off! I'm sure hydro2 helped with the cleaning as well!
get some QUALITY MF TOWELS... The Rag Company.com... optimum products are among the best, get gallons of everything. when you finally use ONR, utilize the GD method, you won't be disappointed.
No. A chamois should never touch your vehicle. While they are absorbent, they do not have any fibers / pile like a MF towel does. This lack of pile means that any small particle of dirt or debris is forced against your paint as you are wiping instead of being captured in the fibers of the towel.
I'd recommend investing in some quality microfiber towels! (<- yes, investing... quality towels are pricey, but they are one of the most important tools in a detailers arsenal of products! all of the work of cleaning your car is for nothing if the towels you use are just going to damage the paint)
No. A chamois should never touch your vehicle. While they are absorbent, they do not have any fibers / pile like a MF towel does. This lack of pile means that any small particle of dirt or debris is forced against your paint as you are wiping instead of being captured in the fibers of the towel.
I'd recommend investing in some quality microfiber towels! (<- yes, investing... quality towels are pricey, but they are one of the most important tools in a detailers arsenal of products! all of the work of cleaning your car is for nothing if the towels you use are just going to damage the paint)
Those aren't as plush as the ones I posted, but they'll probably work ok.
EDIT: I was mistaken... I thought you shared a link to these 'Grey on Grey' towels... I haven't actually used the Ultra Plush Two Sided Towel, but they seem to look nice!
Yes, a quality towel is absolutely necessary for QDing / Waterless Washing.
Also remember to use enough QD solution to provide good lubrication between the towel and your paint. Never 'scrub' the paint or use much pressure. Use slow, gentle wipes.
No. A chamois should never touch your vehicle. While they are absorbent, they do not have any fibers / pile like a MF towel does. This lack of pile means that any small particle of dirt or debris is forced against your paint as you are wiping instead of being captured in the fibers of the towel.
I'd recommend investing in some quality microfiber towels! (<- yes, investing... quality towels are pricey, but they are one of the most important tools in a detailers arsenal of products! all of the work of cleaning your car is for nothing if the towels you use are just going to damage the paint)
02-07-15, 06:20 PM
First time using Opti-Clean as a quick detailer/waterless wash
