Optimum Opti-Clean as a QD

I've been wondering about this for a while. If my SUV is just dusty or pollen covered or just has water spots wouldn't it make more sense to spay it down with Opti-Clean instead of using a QD?
Opti-Clean has more lubricating polymers so wouldn't Opti-Clean be a lot safer for the paint? Or would I be better off using ONR? (I just ordered 64 ounces of ONR & a gallon of Opti-Clean. Should be here Tuesday)

 

That is what I use it for, I keep a bottle in all my cars for bird bombs too. But yes, if the car is dusty ill sometimes wipe it down. However it is not as slick as say a traditional QD, and not sure about the staying power either.

 

Have you tried any other waterless washes? I was going to get Blackfire but it's more expensive than Opti-Clean.

 

No........ Ive been pretty happy with opti clean, orginally I was using a watered down ONR which works well too.

Usually I just wash the car, if I have to use it outside of a post wash wipe down, its because a bird took a dump or there is something on a panel..... so I end up wiping down the panel, I have not done an entire car.

I do have a friend that LOVES chemical guys EU waterless wash, and I have seen him use that. Its a very nice product as well.

 

Opti Clean will out perform a QD for a task like this. It is a spray and wipe car wash. When used carefully with no to little pressure and lots of clean microfibers, you can wash quite a dirty vehicle.

• Start at the top (least dirty part) and work your way down.
• Spray Opti Clean liberally on a panel and allow it to work for a few seconds
• Use a soft, plush microfiber to gently wipe away the solution in a single direction
• Switch to a clean section of the towel and repeat if necessary until clean (use as many clean towels folded in half twice as you need to, but don't go over panels with a dirt filled section of the towel after wiping the solution away or you may induce marring)
• Use a second "drying" microfiber to buff off any remaining solution and lightly buff till nothing remains

 

I use waterless wash all the time. Opti Clean is a great product and more cost friendly than Adams. I first used Adams and loved it but went looking for something that worked just as good but was cheaper in price...Opti Clean.

 

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=266113

 

Don't over concentrate it or you could get Polymer Build-Up.

 

GO GREEN WATERLESS CAR WASH BY CHEMICAL GUYS. after your first bottle you'll be hooked.:headbang:

 

What does it smell like? Does it smell as good as ONR?

 

I used it the other day, didn't pay much attention to the smell, but it worked very very well and I am not a fan of waterless washes.

 

Ditto, this has easily replaced PB S&W for me for the cleaning power and ease of use. Price wise its pretty darn awesome.