Well today I was working on a car and I guess it was illegal to do so and a city worker essentially watched me clay the car expecting me to use water in order to give me a citation. Luckily I had already done the wash but I couldn't rinse off the lube like I would have liked to. Anyways, in order to be legal and able to wash cars whenever I want to I am considering getting some ONR or similar product, I have CG Eco Waterless but it is kind of expensive compared to what you get with ONR. So the question is, how do you clean the wheels with ONR? Do you use a wheel cleaner and then a mitt soaked in ONR to rinse the wheels, or do you only use ONR with a brush or black Schmitt?

Thanks

 

[...or do you only use ONR with a brush or black Schmitt?]

The above

 

I think the easiest thing to do Matt is to get the mats you drive on and the water is contained. I can call the manufacturer, and get a group buy for all of us. I've been thinking about getting one myself.

 

You didn't know using water to wash a car in Florida is against the law?

 

Thanks for the info on the Black Schmitt. Moe, PM me a price. How do you clean the water after you reclaim it or properly dispose it? If it is too expensive however, I will just use ONR, I've seen great results and it only uses 2 gallons.

 

Well I did, but I had never been "caught" and this was my first close call so I need to change my methods I guess, especially on the off days.

 

Disposal of Aqueous Solutions
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The water can be disposed of on the grass

 

OK thanks.

 

just get ONR!!! if you come across a SUPER dirty car, caked on mud, etc...tell the person you cannot because you will end up scratching the surface (being upfront and honest = +++) I have only had to do that one time in all the cars I have done!

 

I've been using DP Wash & Gloss for about a month now. I like it better then ONR because of the smell.