Rinse Free Express Wash

[Justin Murphy]

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Mike, enough said.
I'm gonna get some!

[Michael Stoops]

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Mike, what wash media do you use? Do you use the 2 bucket method for rinseless washing as well or is it safe to use it with just 1 bucket?

You've got some options with wash media. Any good microfiber or natural sheepskin wash mitt will work well, but a lot of people like using a folded microfiber towel, too. The two bucket method is a very good idea for very dirty vehicles, and giving the wash media a quick rub on the grit guard at the bottom of the bucket will help to remove most of the dirt from it. Crazy as it sounds, and I hesitate to even mention this because they're really not available any more, but the synthetic sheepskin bonnets we used to sell for our old Gold Class wash mops work great and easily release the dirt once wiped against the grit guard. You might be able to find a few on ebay, who knows?

Now, if the vehicle is really dirty, you might want to have a couple of wash mitts on hand, or stick with folded microfiber towels. Experiment a bit, and find a solution that fits with your work flow and you're comfortable with.

[Marc08EX]

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You've got some options with wash media. Any good microfiber or natural sheepskin wash mitt will work well, but a lot of people like using a folded microfiber towel, too. The two bucket method is a very good idea for very dirty vehicles, and giving the wash media a quick rub on the grit guard at the bottom of the bucket will help to remove most of the dirt from it. Crazy as it sounds, and I hesitate to even mention this because they're really not available any more, but the synthetic sheepskin bonnets we used to sell for our old Gold Class wash mops work great and easily release the dirt once wiped against the grit guard. You might be able to find a few on ebay, who knows?

Now, if the vehicle is really dirty, you might want to have a couple of wash mitts on hand, or stick with folded microfiber towels. Experiment a bit, and find a solution that fits with your work flow and you're comfortable with.

Are you serious?! You recommend those?! I have 2 in stock and using 1 for really dirty vehicles (or lower portions) at the moment. My local big lots still has 2 left. I didn't know they were good.

[Garage Troll]

How does RFEW work as far as getting your mitt clean. With ONR I have found that it can be difficult to wash out the dirt stains afterwards. However, with Ultima, it just sort of releases and comes clean. I don't know if this question makes any sense or not. It's not a huge deal, but just a curious thought.

[BlueZero]

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Can't wait to give this a try. I still have 1.5 gallons of ONR left but I can always give that away to friends. haha

[Michael Stoops]

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How does RFEW work as far as getting your mitt clean. With ONR I have found that it can be difficult to wash out the dirt stains afterwards. However, with Ultima, it just sort of releases and comes clean. I don't know if this question makes any sense or not. It's not a huge deal, but just a curious thought.

That seems to depend on the wash media, at least to some degree. For example, using a large microfiber pad it's difficult to remove the dirt from it by wiping against the grit guard at the bottom of the bucket, but a lambswool (natural or synthetic) seems to come up much cleaner following a grit guard wipe - and you know how filthy the wash media gets when using a rinseless wash. As for a run through the washing machine at the end of the day, both seem to wash up extremely well.

[Garage Troll]

Thanks Mike! I was using the Meguiars MF wash mitt. I love them but maybe I should opt for the lambs wool for rinseless washings

[02whitetundra]

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The difference for me is that ONR is cheaper to use per use. Not to knock Megs but you have to use double the amount that ONR calls for.

[saturn2]

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I was wondering if there is any benefit of using RFEW with a conventional wash. I believe that ONR claims to be a conditioner in this fashion.

[marspe]

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Has there been any word from R&D about the dilution ratio (8:1?) for use as a waterless wash (i.e. spray bottle)?

[marspe]

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Has there been any word from R&D about the dilution ratio (8:1?) for use as a waterless wash (i.e. spray bottle)?

Oops! I meant as a QD [which is a Spray Wash for me :-)]

[smack]

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Oops! I meant as a QD [which is a Spray Wash for me :-)]

I would like to know this as well.

[ExcessiveMobile]

Yes me as well. I love spray washing.

[Michael Stoops]

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RFEW can be used as a "waterless" wash with the same dilution ratio as we recommend for bucket washing on a very dirty car - 128:1

[PinoyBoy]

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1oz to 128oz = waterless washing? If I'm reading it correctly, this is the most cost effective waterless wash on the market. "Very dirty car" is easily misinterpreted from someone inexperience like me. How dirty would you consider this car? That's usually the dirtiest my car gets after a week; I was wondering if it's still safe to use RFEW as a waterless wash in that condition. Picture doesn't belong to me; it belongs to AutopiaTech from AutopiaForums.

Can it also be used as a quick detailer or clay lube, if so, what dilutions?