ONR as washer fluid...?

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They are firm enough to work in and get even pressure, which I think is <strong class='bbc'>very[/b] important when applying polishes by hand. I do not order these specific ones, I find them locally. I'll send you one tomorrow if I can grab some at a store . . .
 
I bought them at a detail shop but i have been told Autozone has them. I wouldn't pay more than $1-$2 each unless I had a really good reason to. I paid $2 for a pack of 2 at the detail shop. Will be checking Autozone tomorrow.
 
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<strong class='bbc'>I use these Vikings, which I find at AutoZone for $2.

http://mls77.homestead.com/files/Dcp_0002.jpg [/b]</blockquote>I tried the pictured applicator for polishing and I do not feel it gives as even of pressure as the one I showed. However, the Viking one is only $2 and is of a softer type of foam, so check it out! Some people use it for applying sealants, not sure if they have a specific reason for this or if they just like it.
 
Hey Likecars,



Where are you anyway? PM me if you don't want to post it ;). Actually it's a detail supplies shop more geared towards mobile detailers. They have stuff by the gallon, nothing really useful except for a couple of outdated-looking Eagle One containers that look like they've been there for a couple years. But they also have clay magic clay, pretty decent looking microfiber, etc. Very small place.



Here's the info, let me know if you know of any other detail shops in San Diego or close by:



Pacific Pride (Commercial Fueling??? maybe it's the Quest Polish and Wax store, this receipt is from 3 places)

1730 W. Mission Rd

Escondido, CA 92029

619 566 1193
 
Has anyone tried this? I was driving and with the snow and salt mix getting thrown everywhere this hit me. I have always been leary of how safe washer fluid is for paint and it hit me... could an ONR/DI water mix work?

Any input would be appreciated

Jon
 
that is pretty pricey washer fluid plus it may freeze in colder temps. I have never heard of windshield washer fluid causing issues on paint. I use washer fluid like crazy and I have never had any issues.
 
I did a ONR application in the garage on Friday evening.I had a 5 gallon bucket filled with about 4 gallons of water and with 4oz of ONR mixed in it(I use ONR 1oz/1gallon),and a grit guard in the bucket.
The temp's got down to the teens that night.I forgot the 5gallon pail in the garage.Saturday morning I went out to the garage to start the interior of a vehicle and noticed the ONR pail sitting there.It was frozen SOLID.

No-more leaving the buckets (filled with product) in the garage this time of year.

The ONR diluted would not hold up to freezing temps IME for a windshield washer.
 
Ya I totally forgot about the whole freezing thing. :doh: I will probably give it a shot this summer though. It would actually be very cheap. I could mix it 1oz to 1gal and it costs roughly $.40 based on my gallon price I got it at. I cant think I would need it to be any stronger than that. That is twice the ratio of the waterless wash rec.

I was more thinking of preserving wax/sealant. Inevitably the fluid will get on the paint and since it wont freeze in really cold temps it has to have something that would to some degree break down the protection applied to the paint.
 
PAR Detailing said:
Ya I totally forgot about the whole freezing thing. :doh: I will probably give it a shot this summer though. It would actually be very cheap. I could mix it 1oz to 1gal and it costs roughly $.40 based on my gallon price I got it at. I cant think I would need it to be any stronger than that. That is twice the ratio of the waterless wash rec.

I was more thinking of preserving wax/sealant. Inevitably the fluid will get on the paint and since it wont freeze in really cold temps it has to have something that would to some degree break down the protection applied to the paint.
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I created a thread last year about the exact same thing. My only concern was freezing, and I brought up the questions about whether or not washer fluid compromises an LSP at all. It didn't seem it was a concern, but properly diluted water with ONR would be very cheap too. I think it would help with window scratches too, given the makeup of ONR.
 
ONR has lots of uses but washer fluid isn't one of them. Dedicated washer fluids are effective because of the high methanol and detergent content. Nothing in ONR or any other car wash product will cut thru stuff and flash off like that. Maybe if we invented microfiber wipers...hmmm!
 
I was supposed to do a detail last week, and I left a spray bottle of ONR in my garage the night before. That morning when I was loading up my car, I noticed the ONR had frozen solid.
 
PAR Detailing said:
Ya I totally forgot about the whole freezing thing. :doh: I will probably give it a shot this summer though. It would actually be very cheap. I could mix it 1oz to 1gal and it costs roughly $.40 based on my gallon price I got it at. I cant think I would need it to be any stronger than that. That is twice the ratio of the waterless wash rec.

I was more thinking of preserving wax/sealant. Inevitably the fluid will get on the paint and since it wont freeze in really cold temps it has to have something that would to some degree break down the protection applied to the paint.
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From my experience, washer fluid really break down the protection applied to the paint to some degree. If i use tap water alone as a washer fluid there'll be water spots on the hood similar to the path of water travel (only wax / sealant deep, clay or washing with dawn will remove it), but sometimes there aren't any (i mean there're some but normal washing can remove them) especially when it is freshly waxed / sealant. If i use 'fluid' diluted with tap water (manufacturer's suggested ratio), there'll be water spots either it is freshly waxed or not (claying / washing with dawn alone won't remove em). Currently i only use distiled water alone as a washer fluid to minimize chance of water spots.
Btw, i live in tropical country, when the rain stops usually the sun instantly (except at night) shines so bright (greater chance of water spotting).
 
303 makes these washer fluid tablets that you can either add to the fluid in the winter that help clean the windshield better and in the summer you can just mix a tablet with water to do the same thing.
 
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