Good places to wash my car in the city ? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pish · 05-05-2014, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Veloist

Definitely try ONR! In fact, wash your car at Hillside, then when it's just starting to get dirty again (maybe in 10 days? Ymmv) try the ONR. It's only 1 ounce per 2 gallons of water.

You don't even need a hose...you can just grab a bucket (that can fit at least 2 gallons), and get an empty gallon container of water and fill it up in your sink twice.

If you want to prevent swirl marks, use a soft wash mitt & microfiber towel (for drying) most importantly, use a different bucket and wash media for wheels.

Here's a Toyota Corolla after I cleaned it with ONR. I used it on the whole car including rims.

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A good pattern to practice would be to use ONR to clean it every so often, then use car wash booths to clean the underbody/tires/wheel wells maybe once every 2 months or more if it rains.

Just an aside...ONR goes a long way. I have 1 gallon of quick detailer which is a solution of water and ONR. I think I used a 16:1 ratio.

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If you are serious about trying it, I'll let you sample some. I'm from Daly City.

As a fellow cyclist I appreciate that offer ! I will definitely take you up on your offer after I wash my car

B2FiNiTY · 05-05-2014, 09:42 PM

Also, if you don't already know, avoid the brush because that will swirl the F out of your car.

I usually use everything else and it costs me $3-4 dollars (not including vacuum) and I pay via credit card. The most I ever spent there was $5 when one of my cars was super duper dirty.

Veloist · 05-05-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pish

As a fellow cyclist I appreciate that offer ! I will definitely take you up on your offer after I wash my car

That's awesome man!

I just checked out your IG, so you ride, go to SF State, play initial D, & pokemon? Lol we have a lot in common

Let me know when you want that sample Haha we can meet up at SFSU!

Pish · 05-06-2014, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by B2FiNiTY

Also, if you don't already know, avoid the brush because that will swirl the F out of your car.

I usually use everything else and it costs me $3-4 dollars (not including vacuum) and I pay via credit card. The most I ever spent there was $5 when one of my cars was super duper dirty.

Yeah I know those brushes are a big fat no no ! That price is not too bad , especially with the price of water on the rise !!

Pish · 05-06-2014, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Veloist

That's awesome man!

I just checked out your IG, so you ride, go to SF State, play initial D, & pokemon? Lol we have a lot in common

Let me know when you want that sample Haha we can meet up at SFSU!

Oh man ! Why do I feel like we have run into each other before but not know it hahaha .

If you ever go downstairs to the arcade check the id machine because I am there from time to time !

B2FiNiTY · 05-06-2014, 02:59 PM

man... all this talk about SFSU makes me miss it.

Pish · 05-06-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by B2FiNiTY

man... all this talk about SFSU makes me miss it.

Anytime you want to come back we can race !

Shindig · 06-04-2014, 03:11 AM

does anyone have any experience with the Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax?
http://www.optimumcarcare.com/onrwnw.php?li=2

Also anyone near San Bruno want to split 2 gallons (i.e. two orders) of this stuff (ONR or ONR+wax)? It's free shipping over $75 from the website I think and no taxes... I just wanted to save on the $7 shipping...... or Does anyone have a better place to buy it?

EastBayCanuck · 06-04-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Shindig

does anyone have any experience with the Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax?
http://www.optimumcarcare.com/onrwnw.php?li=2

Also anyone near San Bruno want to split 2 gallons (i.e. two orders) of this stuff (ONR or ONR+wax)? It's free shipping over $75 from the website I think and no taxes... I just wanted to save on the $7 shipping...... or Does anyone have a better place to buy it?

it's sold on Amazon, might be cheaper there depending on your shipping charges

cdo221 · 06-04-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shindig

does anyone have any experience with the Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax?
http://www.optimumcarcare.com/onrwnw.php?li=2

Also anyone near San Bruno want to split 2 gallons (i.e. two orders) of this stuff (ONR or ONR+wax)? It's free shipping over $75 from the website I think and no taxes... I just wanted to save on the $7 shipping...... or Does anyone have a better place to buy it?

Amazon is actually more expensive with shipping/tax for me.. I'll split with you if you end up getting it. I'm in Daly City but can just drop by San Bruno on the weekends with a fresh $50 for you.

No experience with this particular product but I use their older waxless version.. I love that stuff. The reviews on this wax version looks good too.

overlookedx · 06-04-2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shindig

does anyone have any experience with the Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax?
http://www.optimumcarcare.com/onrwnw.php?li=2

Also anyone near San Bruno want to split 2 gallons (i.e. two orders) of this stuff (ONR or ONR+wax)? It's free shipping over $75 from the website I think and no taxes... I just wanted to save on the $7 shipping...... or Does anyone have a better place to buy it?

I love the Wash & Wax... I used to use the regular stuff and but once I gave the wax a try I never looked back. It goes a long way in keeping your car clean for a longer time, and after you use the stuff you can definitely feel and see the wax in the product doing its job. When I used it in combination with opticoat on my BRZ the water beading was insane. And when my car got dirty all I had to do was a quick wipe down and it was nice and clean again.

AFRichZC6 · 06-04-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shindig

does anyone have any experience with the Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax?

I have been using it for over four years. I almost never use my hose to rinse my car during my weekly wash. It's great stuff. You have to be a little more careful when washing with a rinseless wash than with a normal wash to prevent swirl marks. If the car is heavily soiled, I would, at a minimum, rinse with a hose before washing with a rinseless wash.

Edit: I misread. I have been using the standard ONR. I haven't bothered trying the Wash and Wax since I apply a spray wax/sealant after every wash.

Shindig · 06-04-2014, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the info! Just made the purchase with the intention of splitting it with @cdo221!

Pish · 06-10-2014, 03:57 AM

Yea I have been cleaning my car with ONR now since it really gets the job done , no complaints !

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B2FiNiTY JDM JUNKY Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: NSX Location: United States Posts: 387 Thanks: 50 Thanked 101 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also, if you don't already know, avoid the brush because that will swirl the F out of your car. I usually use everything else and it costs me $3-4 dollars (not including vacuum) and I pay via credit card. The most I ever spent there was $5 when one of my cars was super duper dirty.

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B2FiNiTY JDM JUNKY Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: NSX Location: United States Posts: 387 Thanks: 50 Thanked 101 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	man... all this talk about SFSU makes me miss it.

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Shindig Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Bay Area Posts: 105 Thanks: 35 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	does anyone have any experience with the Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax? http://www.optimumcarcare.com/onrwnw.php?li=2 Also anyone near San Bruno want to split 2 gallons (i.e. two orders) of this stuff (ONR or ONR+wax)? It's free shipping over $75 from the website I think and no taxes... I just wanted to save on the $7 shipping...... or Does anyone have a better place to buy it?

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Shindig Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Bay Area Posts: 105 Thanks: 35 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the info! Just made the purchase with the intention of splitting it with @cdo221!

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