Canadian Tire car cleaning supplies for Opti-Coated cars - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

7thgear · 09-21-2012, 12:07 PM

The touchless car wash isn't doing it for me anymore, too much dust build up that requires a bit more soaking and a bit more scrubbing.

For a car that's been Opti-Coated, what would you guys recommend i purchase as a cleaning solution and a scrub tool (mit, sponge, towel) from Canadian Tire

i don't have too much time so a speciality shop would probably not be an option.

I want to be as gentle as possible so i can get the most out of the opti-coat

cheers.

#87 · 09-21-2012, 12:08 PM

Optimum no rinse

Quick wash take you like 15 minutes

7thgear · 09-21-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by #87

Optimum no rinse

Quick wash take you like 15 minutes

is optimum no rinse a product?

just for the record i'm not new to washing cars.. i just never cared about what products to use, until now. And there are some stickier stains on the car that just a rinse isn't goign to get off, hence the scrubbing part.

ayau · 09-21-2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7thgear

is optimum no rinse a product?

just for the record i'm not new to washing cars.. i just never cared about what products to use, until now. And there are some stickier stains on the car that just a rinse isn't goign to get off, hence the scrubbing part.

It's a solution you mix with water. I use it to wash my opticoated car.

s2kdrew · 09-21-2012, 01:21 PM

its a rinseless chemical, just mix with water, apply it on with a microfiber mit, then wipe dry it with microfiber cloth. wax safe

s2kdrew · 09-21-2012, 01:22 PM

I got something similar but different brand from my friend's supplier.

Bu-Tang · 09-21-2012, 04:29 PM

This is what I have been doing,

Pressure wash @ car wash with soap, get off the heavy dirt, rinse the head of the foam brush and WITHOUT touching the car I lay the foam from the foam brush to cover the entire car, then I used a microfiber wash mitt with a one small bucket of clean water and light pass all the panels, Rinse off and hand dry with waffle weave towels (greatest ever)

However: I have optimum no rinse and wheel brush and all that coming to me soon.
I dont know how far they are from you but Eshine.ca has very very well priced detailing products for same if not cheaper than Canadian tire!
And they have in the article section how too's for there products!

P.S. stay away from simonize products!

if you want more info for car detailing go to www.live2detail.com guys on there are awesome and extremly well knowledged, few of the detailers here chat on there as well!
Cheers

mashal · 09-21-2012, 05:11 PM

What butang said, also never just rinse the car.. That's like washing your hair with just water.. Always start with soap , it acts kind of like a lubricant to get the dirt off then rinse it off

I-Tapatalk

styl3z · 09-21-2012, 09:30 PM

Would it be safe to wax a car that has been opticoated? What about clay barring the car?

#87 · 09-21-2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7thgear

is optimum no rinse a product?

just for the record i'm not new to washing cars.. i just never cared about what products to use, until now. And there are some stickier stains on the car that just a rinse isn't goign to get off, hence the scrubbing part.

http://www.autogeek.net/opnoriwash12.html

s2kdrew · 09-22-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by #87

http://www.autogeek.net/opnoriwash12.html

That's exactly what I have

Hamza7 · 09-24-2012, 11:38 PM

ONR is a great product. Google Wisdom Detail, buy 32 oz off him. I believe NextMod sells it as well.

MJmcnabb · 09-26-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bu-Tang

P.S. stay away from simonize products!

Cheers

Uh oh simoniz microfiber clothes?? If so i might be in trouble, or are you just referring to their soaps?

Hamza7 · 09-26-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MJmcnabb

Uh oh simoniz microfiber clothes?? If so i might be in trouble, or are you just referring to their soaps?

Just be sure to remove the tags before you use them on your vehicle. Usually their quality is not exactly up there so the towels start to get a little abrasive for the paint after the first couple of washes.

There's a local Microfiber business that just started up, they sell high quality paint safe Microfiber for all duties(drying, polish removal, wax removal, All Purpose (interior) and MF wash mitts)

AwesomeMicrofiber.com

09-21-2012, 12:07 PM	#1
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s2kdrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 hot lava FRS Location: GTA Posts: 142 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	its a rinseless chemical, just mix with water, apply it on with a microfiber mit, then wipe dry it with microfiber cloth. wax safe __________________ 2013 FRS 2000 S2000 2004 RSX-S 2002 RSX

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s2kdrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 hot lava FRS Location: GTA Posts: 142 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got something similar but different brand from my friend's supplier. __________________ 2013 FRS 2000 S2000 2004 RSX-S 2002 RSX

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#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Optimum no rinse Quick wash take you like 15 minutes

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Bu-Tang Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S, Nissan Pathfinder Location: Calgary AB, Canada Posts: 404 Thanks: 189 Thanked 212 Times in 96 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is what I have been doing, Pressure wash @ car wash with soap, get off the heavy dirt, rinse the head of the foam brush and WITHOUT touching the car I lay the foam from the foam brush to cover the entire car, then I used a microfiber wash mitt with a one small bucket of clean water and light pass all the panels, Rinse off and hand dry with waffle weave towels (greatest ever) However: I have optimum no rinse and wheel brush and all that coming to me soon. I dont know how far they are from you but Eshine.ca has very very well priced detailing products for same if not cheaper than Canadian tire! And they have in the article section how too's for there products! P.S. stay away from simonize products! if you want more info for car detailing go to www.live2detail.com guys on there are awesome and extremly well knowledged, few of the detailers here chat on there as well! Cheers

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mashal DADA Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Location: Kanada Posts: 1,500 Thanks: 47 Thanked 388 Times in 249 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What butang said, also never just rinse the car.. That's like washing your hair with just water.. Always start with soap , it acts kind of like a lubricant to get the dirt off then rinse it off I-Tapatalk

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Hamza7 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: MiniVan Location: Markham - Toronto Posts: 581 Thanks: 78 Thanked 193 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ONR is a great product. Google Wisdom Detail, buy 32 oz off him. I believe NextMod sells it as well.

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