How does ONR work?
[The
polymers in No Rinse have reactive groups that bond and trap dirt particles
making the dirt particles virtually non-abrasive. They also bond to oily
particles and emulsify them into water.
The
latter is equivalent to the cleaning action from soaps which also work by
emulsifying oil particles into water. However, with soap there is no
interaction with dirt. This is why adding No Rinse to a regular wash also helps
protect the paint from dirt particles.
The
No Rinse polymers also bond to all automotive surfaces and create a slick
surface and act as a barrier to protect paint from marring. That is something
that soap will not provide since surfactants in soaps have no affinity for
painted or other automotive surfaces.
When
you use 1 oz. of No Rinse in 1 or 2 gallons of water for your wash at the
molecular level this provides hundreds of billions of polymer molecules to do
what was said above. Additional product will not be necessary except if you are
using tap water that contains high levels of minerals such as calcium hydroxide
or silicates. In these cases some of the polymers will bond to these minerals
and take them out of solution therefore more product might be necessary to
compensate for this effect. This is another reason why adding No Rinse to regular
car wash soap improves the results when using tap water. ] - David Ghodoussi
- Optimum Polymer Technologies
To remove stains the surface tension
that bonds them must be released, then the stain encapsulated and held in
suspension to be removed. ONR is an almost waterless wash that
doesn’t require rinsing, it’s formulated with surfactants to keep dirt in
suspension, avoiding surface contact; it also provides surface lubrication,
thereby avoiding surface marring. A surfactant or surface active agent is a substance
that, when dissolved in water, gives a product the ability to remove dirt from
surfaces. They emulsify the dirt; the polymer protects the paint surface by
forming a molecular bond, which remains even after the wash, offering
protection comparable to that of a spray wax
ONR is an ionic wash that contains zwitterions (hybrid)
[: a chemical compound that
carries a total net charge of 0, thus electrically neutral but carries formal
positive and negative charges on different atom]
This allows the polymers to attach to the dirt
and form a molecular bond to the surface at the same time. ONR binds the dirt
to the wash media intentionally; so you should change washing media as needed
The polymers also bond to
automotive paint surfaces and create a slick surface and act as a barrier to
protect from marring. That is something that soap will not provide since
surfactants in soaps have no affinity for painted surfaces (unlike a polymer).
The polymer protection left behind from ONR is very much
dependent upon the water hardness. The polymers bond to the paint surface; this
will also provide limited surface protection. That is something that other
soaps will not provide since surfactants in soaps have no affinity for painted
surfaces. This will have a limited effect on the durability of an applied LSP.
Optimum Opti™ - Clean
For really dirty surfaces
Based on the same surfactant
type polymers used in Optimum (OPT) No Rinse™ Wash & Shine New Formula
(ONR) it has increased cleaning ability but is safe for use on all automotive
surfaces. ONR works fine for a car with light to medium road dirt while Optimum Opti™ - Clean can be used
on a car with several days of built- up road salt, dirt and grime. The reason is that Opti™ - Clean contains the
same polymers as ONR that encapsulate
dirt but at a much higher concentration, as well as additional polymers not
used in ONR.
Alternative: Use Optimum Instant
Detailer & Gloss Enhancer by spraying it on the
panels and allow to dwell, this will remove baked on dirt and etc. Rinse with clean water and then dry, this
will create a super slick, incredibly glossy finish.
[While both of these products are pH
neutral, Opti™ - Clean contains much higher
levels of polymers than No Rinse as well as some new polymers that we developed
for this type of application. The added polymers are necessary to compensate
for using a fraction of the water as compared to a regular No Rinse wash]
David Ghodoussi OPT.
A totally waterless wash
that provides some surface protection and
its ideal for a quick clean up or for use when there is no water
available (apartments, condominiums, concours d’élégance or car shows) Simply
spray Optimum Opti-Clean on any surface and wipe off with a plush microfiber
towel till the area is clean and dry.
Always work in a shaded area
on a surface that is cool to the touch. Make sure surface is not gritty with
dirt or sand to avoid scratching. Optimum Opti™
- Clean water-less wash is designed to wipe
away dirt and grime from automotive paint and other surfaces safely and
effectively in a spray and wipe application. The substantive polymers
encapsulate the dirt and grime to protect the paint from marring while
lubricating and bonding to the painted and other automotive surfaces to provide
greater protection while leaving a slick glossy finish behind.
Application-
Avoid cross-contamination by using different micro fibre towels for differing surfaces
i.e. separate towels for glass, paintwork, wheels, and interior surfaces. Mix
an aqueous solution Optimum (OPT) No Rinse™ Wash
& Shine New Formula (ONR).diluted 1:3 with
distilled water in a spray bottle and fold the towel in quarters.
Bodywork - Spray liberally on painted
surfaces and wipe clean with an OPT Foam Wash Mitt or a
plush microfiber towel. Fold and use a new section of the towel as needed. When
there is heavy dirt build up, use Optimum Opti™
- Clean concentrate
Glass surfaces - using a separate micro
fibre towel apply one or two sprays and wipe off with a clean plush microfiber
towel.
Wheels and lower paint panels
- using a separate micro fibre towel, spray liberally and let it
soak for a few seconds and then wipe off.
Road salt - to remove salt and road
grit or to clean really soiled surfaces I would suggest a pre-rinse to remove
the larger dirt particles first before being washed. Then use the ONR
concentrates or the traditional two-bucket wash method or if you have a
pressure washer available to remove the larger dirt / salt particles.
The number of towels and how much
product you'll use will vary depending on how dirty the vehicle is but an
average is five (5) towels per vehicle.
Winter or Coated Paint Wash
This method makes an ideal wash for
winter washing or coated paint surfaces Mix
an aqueous solution Optimum (OPT) No Rinse™ Wash
& Shine New Formula (ONR) diluted 1:3 with
distilled water in a spray bottle and a similar solution /in a bucket. Place 10
– 12 micro fibre towels in the bucket, wring one (drying) towel lightly, mist spray a panel and then take a wet towel
and wipe down a panel in one direction only, change to a clean surface of the
towel as necessary. When you have cleaned the panel place the used towel in an
empty buck for washing later. With the drying towel wipe down the panel,
finally with a clean, dry waffle weave micro fibre buff the panel to a shine (Based on a method by Gary Dean)
Use Optimum
Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer by spraying
it on the panels as you dry the vehicle. This will create a super slick, incredibly
glossy finish.
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professionals alike, as well as industry experts who seek to advance their
knowledge.
I hope the above article was informative. By having some
understanding of the ‘What’ and ‘Why’ as well as the ‘How’ along with a little
science to help you understand how the chemicals we use react, you can achieve
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