r/mazda • u/burningbirdsrp • 13h ago

Washing my new baby: using ONR?

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u/MonsieurReynard 13h ago

Highly recommend the sub r/autodetailing for questions about cleaning and polishing and maintaining the finish of your car.

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u/burningbirdsrp 13h ago

I'm checking them out. They're big fans of ONR I noticed. They have good advice, too, about telling the dealer NOT to wash your car when you take it in for service. Or put tire shine on the tires.

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u/nick125 '18 Mazda3; '25 CX50 Hybrid 13h ago

I like ONR or Armour Detail Hero and used both for years when I didn’t have regular access to a hose (or during winter when I don’t feel like working outside). If you have a lot of dirt or mud, you’ll want to rinse it off first — rinseless washes prevent marring from small amounts of dust and dirt but can’t really handle tons of dirt either.

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u/burningbirdsrp 13h ago

Sounds like good advice. We rarely have anything other than light dust. And we like the idea of not sending a ton of water into the storm water system.

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u/mrtealeaf 12h ago

If your car is brand spanking new, I would immediately diy ceramic coat it. I used Gyeon Mohs personally but any of the popular ceramic coatings would do.

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u/burningbirdsrp 12h ago

Yeah, I heard about these, too. I think if we did something like this, I'd look at having it professionally done.

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u/mrtealeaf 11h ago

Nah it’s not necessary but ultimately up to you. I did it properly, and it was like 4 hrs of work and like 6 microfiber towels.

Pro coatings apparently last like many many years but with required maint, which isn’t free.