Soap is a blend of surfactants that are
designed to emulsify (dissolve) oils into water. There is nothing in soap to
help with dirt removal. Foam is a by-product of soap and it is caused by
entrapment of air in soap and water. People perceive foam to create lubricity
and correlate it to concentration and cleaning ability of soap. In fact,
manufacturers add foamers to increase foam to capitalize on these
misconceptions.
No Rinse is based on reactive polymers
that have the ability to bond to surfaces as well as dirt or oily particles.
These polymers have much greater lubricity than soap and form a film around the
particles as well as paint to protect from marring. The concentration of these
polymers is very high which is why only 1 oz. per wash is needed. In fact, when
people use 3-4 oz., they complain about the excess lubricity and streaking! If
anyone washes half their car with no rinse and the other half with soap, over
time, they will see marring on the soap side only! That is why many add no
rinse to their soap bucket before washing, which works well. However, because
of the nature of these reactive polymers in concentrated form, they react with
soap and foaming agents to form a gel (you can try this by mixing soap concentrate
with no rinse). That is why we cannot add foaming agents to no rinse!
The Water softening ability of ONR comes
from bonding and removing minerals from water which takes place by the polymers
in No Rinse in the same way as it bonds to dirt or other surfaces. The polymers
remove minerals from water by bonding and trapping them similar to how they
remove dirt particles and drop them down to the bottom of solution. There is
nothing in soap that has that ability hence dirt or contaminants float in the solution.
The reactivity of the polymers come from having both negatively charged and
positively charged groups in the polymer, which gives it a zwitterionic
character. It can therefore bond with any particle whether they are anionic or
cationic in nature. With the new no rinse wash and wax, we have further
increased the lubricity, gloss, and protection. There is no product out there
that can match the performance of these products.
Water Conservation / Usage Restrictions
According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Government Accountability Office and other sources, many
homeowners and businesses are going to face potentially huge increase in water
and sewer rates for the foreseeable future. Already, some consumers are seeing
price hikes of 50 percent to 90 percent or more.
Due to water usage restrictions in a
(very) few more years the waterless wash will be the only legal way to wash
vehicles. The environmental protection agency (EPA) is going to continue to put
restrictions to conserve our lessening water resources, which will put an end
to traditional car washings methods.
California and Florida are more
environmentally aware than most other states; this is due, to consumers in
these states having a greater awareness of environmental issues, helped along,
in California at least, by regulation
Based on an estimated 32-billion gallons
of fresh water consumed annually in the USA to wash cars (both commercially and
at home), that’s approximately enough to supply the drinking water for the US for a year, the conservation of
such a valuable resource make perfect sense, we should all do our part in this.
Our Water Supply, Down the Drain – Washington Post, by Robert
Glennon, August 23, 2009
Car Washing Water Usage
·
Automatic car wash: 25 gal
·
Hose wash: 6.5 gal, assuming
a stop/start nozzle or gun rather than running continuously for 30 minutes
·
Bucket wash: 25 gal - using
buckets to wet the car and rinse it. If the car was only mildly dirty you could
use a rinse-less wash with and wash a car with 5 gal
All numbers are approximations only
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65)
In 1986, California voters approved an
initiative to address their growing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals.
That initiative became the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986, better known by its original name of Proposition 65. Proposition 65
requires the State to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproductive harm. This list, which must be updated at
least once a year, has grown to include approximately 775 chemicals since it
was first published in 1987.
Proposition 65 requires businesses to
notify Californians about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they
purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the
environment. By providing this information, Proposition 65 enables Californians
to make informed decisions about protecting themselves from exposure to these
chemicals. Proposition 65 also prohibits California businesses from knowingly
discharging significant amounts of listed chemicals into sources of drinking
water.
Disposal of Aqueous Solutions
One should never assume that aqueous
solutions can be disposed of down the drain. Your local water treatment
authority or publicly owned treatment works will have information on treatment
and disposal of these cleaners. Adjustment of pH and dilution are usually
required before disposal to a drain. Always
comply with current water usage and disposal regulations / water usage
restrictions.
A car care product may be biodegradable
and environmentally safe but it’s not about what’s in the wash per se; just remember the dirt, oil and road grease
you are cleaning with it are not, once rinsed off the vehicle paint surface the
resultant solution is no longer biodegradable or environmentally safe
Most local water authorities’
regulations prohibit car wash water run-off going into the storm drains. This
product is specially formulated to clean and protect automotive surfaces safely
and efficiently without using water.
The soy-based polymers used in Optimum
Polymer Technologies products are both paint / body shop safe and will not
interfere with the outgas process of freshly applied paint
Optimum Polymer Technologies (ONR) vs Soap
Soap is a blend of surfactants that are
designed to emulsify (dissolve) oils into water. There is nothing in soap to
help with dirt removal. Foam is a
by-product of soap and it is caused by entrapment of air in soap and water.
People perceive foam to create lubricity and correlate it to concentration and
cleaning ability of soap. In fact, manufacturers add foamers to increase foam
to capitalize on these misconceptions.
ONR have set the standard in waterless
washing by using encapsulating polymers
and surfactants to safely remove dirt/grime without causing surface scratching.
Waterless
polymer based systems do not require pre-wetting the surfaces. A combination of polymers and surfactant cleaners safely removes
dirt and grime and leaves a glossy protective finish. The polymers and surfactants used in these non-rinse washes have the
capability to bond to dirt particles and act as a barrier between the dirt
particles and the paint. The grime and dirt is then trapped in the surfactant,
protecting the paint finish without the need to use large amounts of water to
flush the dirt off the vehicle.
With our busy schedules it’s very
difficult to find enough time to wash your car and what with water restrictions
and concerns for the environment it is even more difficult. Even when it's
freezing outside it allows you to wash your vehicle. Some communities (condos,
housing associations) prohibit the use of the traditional car washing (water
hose and bucket) or severely restrict or do not allow car washing due to
drought and water restrictions. Low winter temperatures make car washing
difficult (and uncomfortable)
Optimum No Rinse™ Wash & Shine
This is the most technologically
advanced car wash system that only requires 1-2 gallons of water to wash the
entire car. It does not require rinsing since there are no soapy surfactants to
wash off into the storm drains. An innovative product that protects automotive
paint, while preserving our most valuable resource, water; enabling you to wash
your car anywhere, even in freezing temperatures or even inside your garage.
It’s a multi-purpose product that serves as a shampoo additive, no rinse wash,
quick detailer and clay lubricant.
No Rinse is based on reactive polymers
that have the ability to bond to surfaces as well as dirt or oily particles.
These polymers have much greater lubricity than soap and form a film around the
particles as well as paint to protect from marring. The concentration of these
polymers is very high which is why only 1 oz. per wash is needed. In fact, when
people use 3-4 oz., they complain about the excess
The science behind this cleaning process
is pretty simple. When sprayed on a dirty surface; surfactants break down the soil by releasing
its surface tension or bond with the surface, polymers encapsulate the soil
particles in the media used, and the
polymers provide surface lubrication to enable safe (marring free) residue
removal using a minimum amount of water. A micro fibre towel is then used to
wipe away the dirt. A second dry
microfiber towel is used to help polish away any remaining formula and buff the
surface to a clean, streak-free shine.
No rinse contains encapsulating polymers that are soy
based and there is no silicone whatsoever in this product. In fact you can
paint right over it which would be impossible if it had any silicones.
This unique product contains substantive
polymers which bond to the paint and protect it during the wash. Therefore, ONR
offers better protection and lubricity than a conventional car wash, leaving a
sleek finish behind afterwards.
Additional benefits are faster washes,
ability to wash anywhere at any time including washing inside the garage during
the cold months, no messy water runoffs, and greater looking car finishes.
The way ONR works without a pre-soak or
rinsing is because the substantive polymers bond to the paint quickly to keep
the surface lubricated, emulsify and encapsulate dirt to prevent marring, and
leave behind a polymer shine. In order to do that, the encapsulation process
will allow large, harmful particles to sink to the bottom of your bucket, and
the smaller, soluble particles will actually be broken down so small that they
are tiny enough to be pulled into the fibres of your wash mitt. That is why you
need a detergent/degreaser to make them release. That isn't necessary with
tradition shampoos because they are usually nothing more than soap and don't
provide the level of safety that ONR does.
Particles small enough to be absorbed by
the fibres are not a danger. One thing many have discovered is that foam wash
media does not stain to the level that microfiber does. We offer the Opti Mitt
for this very reason. It is made from the same soft foam used in high quality
foam finishing pads so it is very safe and effective with No Rinse or
traditional washes."
These are some of the reasons Optimum
(OPT) No Rinse™ Wash & Shine New Formula (ONR) is being used by many
professional detailers across the country
Used as a winter car wash or in areas
that have hosepipe ban, water usage restrictions, or where a water supply is
not readily available (apartments, car shows, etc. cleans and protects while minimising water
usage, 100% environmentally safe and it reduces water usage to a fraction of a
conventional car wash, 1- oz. ONR per 2- gallons of water to wash the entire
car.
For best results swirl-free results, use
Optimum's high lubricity wash Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine along with a
towel with a thick nap, 500-600 gram weight in a 16 x 16 –inch size seem to
work best.
Optimum Red Sponge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGmCZj-vdXk&feature=youtu.be
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.
ONR is better and safer then soap
Lubrication-, ONR lubricates through all
phases of washing, washing with soap provides lubrication while the suds are on
the paint, but then it gets rinsed off, and the drying process has no
protection. Water is by definition a solvent, so with a soap wash you are
trying to dry with a solvent that has high surface tension, ONR has a very low
surface tension, and provides exceptional lubrication for all phases of the
washing experience.
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.
Alternative ONR wash method- 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)
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.
Note:
If you mix with potable
(tap) water the product may lose its colour; this is due to a chemical reaction
with the impurities (Calcium and Magnesium) in the water; using a distilled
water dilute it will not change.
The Optimum Opti-Mitt 8 Inch Foam Wash
Mitt is a soft (80 – 100 PPI) nonabrasive wash mitt designed to be used with
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine and Optimum Car Wash to remove grime without
scratching. The porous foam "absorbs" dirt and oil to prevent paint
marring. The coarse yellow foam is excellent at cleaning wheels. Use the
Opti-Mitt every time you wash your vehicle for safe, swirl-free washing.
Directions for using the concentrate:
·
Make up and aqueous solution
Optimum Opti™ - Clean concentrate diluted ith1:3 with distilled water in a
spray bottle
·
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.
·
Glass and interior 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. When there is heavy dirt build up, use Optimum
(OPT) No Rinse™ Wash & Shine New Formula (ONR).
Notes:
Optimum (OPT) No Rinse™ Wash & Shine
New Formula is not affected by freezing
and thawing. Therefore, there should be no affect in the performance of this
product.
Kwazar Mercury Pro - spray bottles are
designed specifically for cleaning and detailing professionals. Every pump
delivers twice the product onto the surface. High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
is resistant to many different solvents
Plus this sprayer has Viton ® Seals for
high temperature and chemically aggressive applications, the spray can be
adjusted from fine mist to a constant stream and also has stainless steel
(chemical resistant) trigger spring fitted. Sizes available in 0.5 Litre (17
oz.) and 1 Litre (33oz.), available in blue, green, red, and yellow spray tops
Hard Water
Here’s a
way to minimize the effects of hard water when washing your vehicle.
If you are using tap water that contains
high levels of minerals such as calcium hydroxide, magnesium or silicates, 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. By
adding Optimum (OPT) No Rinse Wash™ & Shine New Formula (ONR).to a regular
car wash soap will improves the results when using tap water (0.5 oz. / gallon)
always add it to the water to remove the minerals before adding your soap. This
will maximize the benefits of using No Rinse in this manner.
Rinse less Wash
The science behind this cleaning process
is pretty simple. When sprayed on a dirty surface; surfactants break down the soil by releasing
its surface tension or bond with the surface, encapsulating the soil particles,
and the polymers provide surface
lubrication to enable safe (marring free) residue removal using a minimum
amount of water. A micro fibre towel is then used to wipe away the dirt and
formula. A second dry microfiber towel is used to help polish away any
remaining formula and buff the surface to a clean, streak-free shine.
Typical Product – Optimum
(OPT) No Rinse™ Wash & Shine New Formula (ONR).
Surfactants
A surfactant or surface active agent is
a substance that, when dissolved in water, gives a product the ability to
remove dirt from the surfaces by lowering the surface tension of the medium in
which it is dissolved.
By lowering this interfacial tension
between two media or interfaces (e.g. water/dirt) the surfactant plays a key
role in the removal and suspension of dirt. The lower surface tension of the
water makes it easier to lift dirt and grease off of surfaces, and help to keep
them suspended in the dirty water
ONR Directions
1. Add 1oz to 2 gallons of water in a
wash bucket
2. Soak wash media (Grout Sponge,
Monster Fluffy towel or a wash Mitt) in solution and wash vehicle in sections
3. Dry each section with two clean
towels consecutively
Clean the vehicle in this order
1.
Hood, front windshield
2.
Trunk, rear windshield
3.
Half of roof, each side
to rockers
4.
Second half of roof,
each side to rockers
5.
Bumpers, rockers
6.
Wheel surfaces
7.
Engine compartment
This is usually a progression from the
least to the most soiled areas.
ONR Wash Methodology
·
Optional Pre-Soak (very dirty surfaces) - Spray down individual panels with a 1:20 solution ONR /
distilled water with a fine mist spray bottle,
then wipe-down each panel with a wet micro fibre towel
·
For really dirty vehicles,
use a pre-spray and mix a second solution half way through the process.
·
Use a Monster Fluffy micro
fibre towel for washing.
·
ONR washing solution 1- oz.
/ 2- gallons of water
·
Take one towel and wet it
with ONR washing solution
·
Wring it out and make a
single pass per clean side of the towel.
·
You can get 4-8 passes, with
the towel folded in quarters. Each pass is then done with a perfectly clean
towel surface and you're never rinsing any dirt out and releasing it in to your
wash or rinse water. You can do the whole car with 2-4 towels.
·
Apply no pressure to the
towel. I just glide it over the surface and only make one pass in one direction
with a clean surface.
·
If you use the two bucket
method (one fitted with a Grit Guard and one fitted with a Dirt Dropper) which
highly recommended with this type of product, the wash solution will stay clean
enough to be reusable as a pre-soak solution or for cleaning wheel surfaces.
·
ONR is formulated to ensure
that dirt particles won’t mix with the solution but fall to the bottom of the
bucket.
·
There is no need to rinse
afterwards with ONR, but if you feel you must, please ensure that the water
goes to a sewer and not a storm drain; either way the lubricating polymers in
the No Rinse do a better job of protecting the finish than conventional car
soap.
·
ONR is ultra violet (UV)
sensitive, it causes it to lighten its colour, but has no detrimental effect
An ONR wash used in tandem with Optimum
Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer, Finish Kare 425 or Ultima Detail Spray
for a ‘just waxed’ look If you use the
two bucket method (one fitted with a grit guard) the wash solution will stay
clean enough to be reusable. ONR is formulated to ensure that dirt particles won’t
mix with the solution but fall to the bottom of the bucket.
The key to using ONR is to make sure
your panel is thoroughly ‘washed’. This doesn't mean that you have to saturate
your mitt and/or panel with the ONR but rather go over that panel 2 or 3 times
if needed. When you wipe dry there should be no remaining dirt on the panel. If
need be use several mitts, discarding a mitt as it becomes visually dirty. When
finished there should be little or no water on the ground.
Sprayer System
I strongly recommend using ONR as a
pre-wash using a mister/sprayer type of device. This will help to loosen or
emulsify the dirt that is on the paint surface. This will also help to remove
surface dirt without creating scratches or surface marring.
No power cords necessary no waste, no bulk
carry around; Gilmour Pesticide Spray Unit, United States Plastic Corporation ®
Sprayer or Solo Hand Pump Sprayer, Model# 418-1L from Northern Tool Company it
makes rinse less / water less detailing a breeze. Dilute as instructed. Simply
misted onto surface, one softens, lifts, and encapsulates dirt particles in a
protective lubricant that is easily and safely wiped away with a micro fibre
towel.
Heavy duty construction- the walls of
the pressure chamber are over 0.25- inch thick.
Keeping in mind that the high pressure system can retain some serious
pressure once pumped we developed the walls to be extra thick. The Matt Clear
HDPE packaging is also 100% recyclable and UV treated to protect the product
inside. Heavy Duty construction
guarantees a long life to your sprayer even in the event that you should drop
it. Remember to always release pressure
inside bottle when you’re finished, by simply loosening the top
Washing Vintage or Classic Cars
Washing these vehicles with a
conventional wash will allow moisture to permeate seams and small openings
allowing the formation of corrosion (rust). Restoration is a very expensive
undertaking, which involves the removal of the body from the frame to eliminate
metal corrosion.
The soy based polymers in Optimum
Polymer Technologies ONR will not cause corrosion and may be a valuable service
to offer a client with this type of vehicle (based on an idea by M Phillips)
Single Bucket Method
Use
1 oz. of ONR added to 2 gallons of water, when using a rinse bucket, there is
no need to add No Rinse to the second bucket. However, you should wring the
towel well after rinsing so that you do not dilute the wash bucket.
Various Uses for diluted ONR
Dilutions as per label
ONR Dilutions (Per Label):
·
Wash solution: ratio 1:256
or 1 oz. /2 gallons or 30 ml to 7.68 litres of water (3.9 ml per litre)
·
Clay lube: ratio 1:64 or 2
oz. /1 gallon or 60 ml to 3.84 litres of water (15.6 ml per litre)
·
Quick Detailer: ratio 1:16
or 8 oz. /1 gallon or 240 ml to 3.84 litres for water (62.5 ml per litre)
Capacity of the caps:
·
8oz. size cap holds 0.25 oz. /
7.5 ml
·
32oz size cap holds 0.5 oz. /
15 ml
·
128oz size cap holds .5 oz.
/ 15 ml
Note:
1.
The use of ONR in a distilled water solution is an efficient
method of cleaning as the polymers that are used to encapsulate soiling are not
binding to any minerals found in ‘hard’ water, thereby increasing its
effectiveness.
2.
A solution with the dilutions (ratios) suggested utilizing a
16oz spray bottle (128 oz. = 1 Gallon) makes its application easier
One of the first rules of paint care
(especially noticeable with dark colours); the
less you touch the paint surface; the less you’ll scratch it. Washing the
car is the most efficient way of removing surface soil, dust, etc.
If you don’t have time for a two-bucket
wash, then use a 1:20 Optimum No-Rinse (ONR) / distilled water solution in a
fine mist spray bottle. The surfactants it contains encapsulate and trap dry
surface dust, pollen or light dirt particles making them virtually non-abrasive
and it can be used without causing scratches. Apply with a long nap micro fibre
towel using very little surface pressure, dusting with long strokes in one
direction only
1.
Pre Wash Cleaner – 2oz.per
gallon solution in a spray bottle
2.
Engine Cleaning
·
Mix up some ONR (QD
strength) in a garden pest pump spray
·
You’ll need a few small
brushes and old terry cloth towels.
·
Use a pre-cleaner solution,
10:1 distilled hot water/ P21S Total Auto Wash
·
Spray the engine and let the
solution dwell for a few minutes.
·
Agitate with brushes to
loosen road dirt, oil and grime as needed.
·
Re-spray with ONR solution,
then wipe dry.
·
Start engine and let it run
until completely dry.
·
Use Iz einszett Gummipflege
or CD-2 for all hoses etc.
Note - Do not direct spray to
any sensitive electrical components (see “Engine Bay Detailing” article for
details)
3. Paint Surface Drying Aid – dilute 1:20 with distilled water, the solvent/polymers drastically reduce drying time and provides a safe polymer barrier between the drying towel and the paint, thereby reducing the chances of towel induced marring
Ratios
All amounts must be in the same unit of
measurement; so taking the example of clay lube, to make one gallon of lube,
them the fraction would be 2/128 oz. (128 oz. = 1 US Gal or 3.7 litres)
Now say you want to make 32oz of clay
lube, take 2/128 = X/32 and cross multiply. The "X" is the amount of
ONR you need to add. So you get 128X=64, divide both sides by 128, and you get
0 .5oz to add to 32oz of water to get the correct ratio solution.
Mercury Pro + Sprayer - High-density Polyethylene
(HDPE) their high quality Viton ® Seals guarantee fault- free operation and are
is resistant to many different solvents and can be used for both high
temperature and chemically aggressive applications, the double action (works on
both pull and release) spray and can be adjusted from fine mist to a constant
stream and also has stainless steel (chemical resistant) trigger spring fitted.
Sizes available in 0.5 Litre (17 oz.) and 1 Litre (33oz.), available in blue,
green, red, and yellow spray tops. They are simple to use and very efficient.
Removing Bird Excrement
To remove bird excrement without causing
scratches; apply very little surface pressure, dusting with long strokes in one
direction only, use a product that contains a surfactant; this will lessen
surface scratching as it contains extremely good lubricants and ‘lifts’ dust etc.
into the media used avoiding surface friction (use a solution of Optimum
no-rinse (ONR) diluted 1:20 / distilled water in a fine mist spray bottle)
Use a long nap micro fibre towel or an
open cell sponge to ensure the dust lifted from the paint surface will remain
in the nap or cells and not on the towel or sponge surface; thereby causing surface marring. Shake the
media occasionally to ensure any particles picked up will drop out rather than
come to the surface while you’re using it.
Renew the shine - Optimum QD
don’t use on a hot paint surface (soon after driving) as this will cause
streaking
Do not scrub hardened/dried excrement
residue as it is very abrasive and will scratch the paint surface, once they
are softened (re-liquefied) it enables their removal with less likelihood of
damage to the paint surface Do not use on a hot paint surface (soon after
driving) as this will cause streaking?
Products- Optimum No Rinse
(ONR) – Optimum Polymer Technologies
(OPT)
Removing Pollen
[: Micro gametophytes
(pollen grains]
The yellow fines to coarse powders you
see in the air is made up of small sperm cells from blooming plants and are one
of the most common allergy triggers. The pollen from trees are the main
concern, vehicles get hit with pollen laced trees that include: oak, western
red cedar, elm, birch, ash, hickory, polar, sycamore, maple, cypress and walnut
(which also leaves an oily residue). Pollen grains of pines, firs, and spruces
are winged.
Pollen must be strong to protect the male
gametes on their journey. The outer wall of the pollen grain, called the exine,
is composed of a very unusual substance called sporopollenin which is very
tough.
The inner layer is made of cellulose and
is similar in construction to an ordinary plant cell wall; pollen will
literally ‘wear’ away wax or polymer sealants. Pollen isn't removed by air
friction as you drive because it adheres to a surface with microscopic barbs
that can attach to even a very slightly uneven surface, and adheres to a
natural wax better than a synthetic polymer
As well as being allergic pollen is also
very abrasive (due to its exine or barbs) and slightly acidic dust, especially
when mixed with moisture and should therefore be removed from paint surfaces as
soon as is practicable.
To remove heavy dust (do not use a
California Duster as the pollen exine will cause surface marring) instead use
Optimum No Rinse (ONR) a quick ‘wash’; formulated with surfactants to keep dirt
in suspension, avoiding surface contact, it also provides surface lubrication,
thereby avoiding surface marring. As soon as is practical, thoroughly rinse the
vehicle with a hose and clean water to ensure all the pollen is removed.
No wax or polymer sealant can provide a permanent shield
against: Micro gametophytes (pollen) Collinite 845 Insulator Wax is probably
the most durable Carnauba wax product; but this may only provide enough of a
barrier to enable it to be removed quickly before causing too much damage to
the paint film surface
Waterless Wash
Optimum Opti™ - Clean is a product that
is specially formulated to clean and protect all automotive surfaces safely and
efficiently without using any water. A combination of substantive polymers and
cleaners safely removes dirt and grime and leaves a glossy protective finish on
all automotive surfaces. Optimum Opti™ - Clean is based on the same natural
polymers used in Optimum No Rinse™ and is safe for use on all automotive
surfaces as well as being safe for the consumer and the environment.
Directions for ready to use: Spray
liberally on painted surfaces and wipe clean with a plush microfiber towel.
Fold and use a new section of the towel as needed. For glass and interior
surfaces, apply one or two sprays and wipe off with a clean plush microfiber
towel. For lower panels and wheels, spray liberally and let it soak for a few
seconds and then wipe off. When there is heavy dirt build up, use Optimum No
Rinse™
Directions for using the concentrate:
Directions for using the concentrate:
Dilute Optimum Opti™ - Clean
concentrate 1:3 with distilled water. Spray liberally on painted surfaces and
wipe clean with a plush microfiber towel. Fold and use a new section of the
towel as needed.
·
Glass and interior surfaces,
using a separate micro fibre towel apply one or two sprays and wipe off with a
clean plush microfiber towel.
·
Lower paint panels and
wheels, spray liberally and let it soak for a few seconds and then wipe off.
When there is heavy dirt build up, use Optimum No Rinse™
Optimum Opti-Mitt 8 Inch Foam Wash Mitt
is a soft, nonabrasive wash mitt designed to work with Optimum No Rinse Wash
& Shine to remove grime without scratching. The porous foam absorbs dirt
and oil to prevent paint marring. The coarse yellow foam is excellent at
cleaning wheels. Use the Opti-Mitt every time you wash your vehicle for safe,
swirl-free washing.
Questions and/ or constructive comments are always appreciated
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