Using ONR on interiors

SuperBee364

SuperBee364

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I really haven't been very happy with dedicated interior car cleaners. Most of them leave some sort of unwanted residue, and I *really* hate the ones that leave that shiny crap behind. I *hate* shiny interiors.



So lately I've been using ONR diluted to regular car wash strength. It certainly doesn't have the umph of an APC, but it does seem comparable to Woolite. I'm loving this stuff. The results have been great! I'm still using the old ONR that doesn't have any scent added to it, and that's been another big benefit; the car doesn't smell like anything at all after I've used the ONR inside. No detergent perfume left over at all.



So since Optimum doesn't really market this stuff as an interior cleaner, I gotta ask... am I hurting anything by doing this? I can't imagine that ONR could hurt anything, but I'm paranoid about using it "off label".



ONR really is a good general purpose interior cleaner. It leaves zero residue behind, even on carbon fiber, chromed plastic, glass nav plates.... it just works. It's worthless for heavy stains/soil, but that's to be expected, really.
 
When I wipe my door jambs.. some of the ONR would get on my leather seats. I would get my WW MF and dry my seat, and BAM... the ONR cleaned the dust off my seats. I really like ONR, and the QD version too!
 
I guess it depends on the dilution. I only use it for my wheels and as a clay lube. Just might have to try it as a interior cleaner. Thanks for the heads up.
 
I believe Scottwax said in the past that he uses ONR to wipe-down some interiors. I could be wrong.



I don't see any problems with it for a "wipe-down". If you want a good APC, pick up the new Optimum Power Clean. Dilute it 3:1 for the interior and you're good to go. I've been using it a lot over the last couple weeks since I bought my first gallon. Used a full strength, it's hands down the best tire cleaner I've ever used. I just got another case of 4 gallons in the mail so that tells you how much I like it.
 
SuperBee364- I too want my interiors to be residue/etc.-free after I clean 'em, that's one reason why I usually use Griot's Interior Cleaner.



Hmm...the way ONR *seems* to make my wheels more difficult to subsequently clean (using conventional methods), I woulda worried about it leaving some kind of residue :think:
 
mshu7 said:
I believe Scottwax said in the past that he uses ONR to wipe-down some interiors. I could be wrong.



I don't see any problems with it for a "wipe-down". If you want a good APC, pick up the new Optimum Power Clean. Dilute it 3:1 for the interior and you're good to go. I've been using it a lot over the last couple weeks since I bought my first gallon. Used a full strength, it's hands down the best tire cleaner I've ever used. I just got another case of 4 gallons in the mail so that tells you how much I like it.
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Added to my ever-growing shopping list.



Accumulator said:
SuperBee364- I too want my interiors to be residue/etc.-free after I clean 'em, that's one reason why I usually use Griot's Interior Cleaner.



Hmm...the way ONR *seems* to make my wheels more difficult to subsequently clean (using conventional methods), I woulda worried about it leaving some kind of residue :think:
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I mix up ONR with distilled water, and at regular car wash strength, I haven't seen it leave any residue as long as I follow any remaining damp places with a dry microfiber. The dry MF seems to do a great job of completely mopping up after the ONR. The carbon fiber and nav glass (as well as the surrounding bezel) are *great* at showing any residue.



You really have me wondering about the wheels, Accumulator. I started using ONR on the new car's wheels, as I wasn't ever able to get them acceptably clean going touchless. It does seem like they have been a real PITA to clean, and the ONR *does* seem like it's made it harder. No idea why...



But, a couple of layers of UPGP has restored the ease of cleaning. UPGP just continues to impress.
 
SuperBee364- It's a little reassuring to hear that you're having the same thing happen after ONRing the wheels. It's got me :confused: but I'm glad to hear you aren't having similar effects when using it on the interior.
 
I've used ONR on glass, but never purposely on the interior. The way ONR leaves your car with that just waxed/QD'd look, I would suspect it actually leaves more behind than you think. But I doubt what it leaves behind would do much damage, considering exterior plastics can be washed with ONR? That's just my guess.



For simple wipedowns, a slightly damp microfiber seems to do the trick for me. If it's a stubborn, baked on stain then that might require a little APC@10:1 or steam, but for the most part all that's needed is a damp mf. It doesn't get any more "natural" than that. No need to waste chemicals on just a slightly dusty interior.
 
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