ONR in the cold...
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dervdave
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Use hot water ?
Showroom Shine
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ONR has never given me a problem. I'll use it this winter. I wash a section at a time and dry it. If it'e frezzing outside I don't wash cars. Unless my client has a heated building or garage. Hot water frezzes faster than cold will. It's a scientific fact.
Holden_C04
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Showroom Shine said:
Every hockey fan knows that.
Holden_C04
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Scottwax said:
Hey Scott, I think you can get rid of the title 'How to Wash with ONR' title by integrating it with your link.
So...if you want to do that, follow along:
Use the [ URL=] tag but after the = sign enter the link YouTube - Washing with Optimum No Rinse and close it with the ] bracket. Enter your title "Washing with ONR Video" and close it with the [/ URL].
[ URL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYOAyxsEIuQ] Washing with ONR Video [/ URL]
Just remove the spaces.
ABQDetailer
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No problems washing here in 40deg weather, but I used warm water from the kitchen sink.
Also I'm wondering if my diving gloves would keep my hands warm during the winter? I think they are 3mil or 5mil. Could be worth a try worst case...
Also I'm wondering if my diving gloves would keep my hands warm during the winter? I think they are 3mil or 5mil. Could be worth a try worst case...
ABQDetailer said:
Funny you mention the diving gloves... I actually use fishing gloves from L.L. bean.. they work great, but my one compliant is that they start to wear inbetween the thumb and pointer finger after many uses and ultimately leak. Where did you buy your gloves from? Do you think you would have similar wear issues?
Yup, it was around 42 outside tonight. I washed with ONR and very very warm water (it was steaming a bit...). Did it in my garage with the garage door about 6 inches up from the floor. Learned a lesson the other day. I'm putting it up a bit now to let some of the ONR run-off flow through outside and more importantly, to keep the bottom of the door dry!! Last time I washed with doors all the way down, it dripped like it was raining on my car the moment I opened the doors!! I had to QD the wet spots...(with ONR of course!)
MCWD said:
I use these neoprene gloves from Bass Pro Shops. The index finger and thumb fold back in case you need some dexterity. The palms are rubber coated. They work great and the price is right. I am just getting into the ONR thing though so can't wait to try it out with that.
Bass Pro Shops Neoprene Fishing Gloves - Fishing Accessories - Fishing
I just did a 3 series yesterday in 38 degree weather, with the windchill it was probably closer to 30. Spent 3/4 of the ONR wash inside the garage where it was tolerable, and the remaining 10 minutes outside doing the wheels. Even with thermals underneath the uniform my nose was running by the end.
I learned that any day less than 45 degrees and I need a covered, sealed work area to even consider cleaning a car. But the customer was impressed and the landlord grateful for the lack of run off thanks to ONR.
I learned that any day less than 45 degrees and I need a covered, sealed work area to even consider cleaning a car. But the customer was impressed and the landlord grateful for the lack of run off thanks to ONR.
I would also like to mention that all in all, the ONR process is safer in the cold weather. My reason is because when I wash the traditional method there is alot of water that is discharged. That water gets me wet along with my shoes.... Now im freezing even more, and when the water is exposed to colder temps at night it has the potential to freeze. If anybody has any legal input feel free to comment, but I would have to say its a safe assumption to say that if someone slips and has seriously injuries that there is a possible lawsuit. I know myself, that aside from the water from the wheels which is minimal, that there really is not much excess water left to freeze. I'm not saying that I have zero liability now, but I def feel that my risk is greatly reduced. In years prior, I would slip every now and then where the water had become frozen. Luckily I never had any serious falls, but I def pulled a muscle or two. Additionaly, even customers that don't have a garage with drains or huge amounts of space, I can now wash cars in their garage to have shelter from the wind. Best of luck with your ONR washes, and keep the suggestions and stories coming!!!