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Oct 19, 2025 7:29 AM

1-Gallon Optimum Polymer Technologies (OPT) No Rinse Wash & Wax Car Cleaner

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Amazon has 1-Gallon Optimum Polymer Technologies (OPT) No Rinse Wash and Wax Car Cleaner on sale for $33.98. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Product Details:
  • Rinse Free Car Wash
  • Lasting Carnauba Wax w/ UV Protection
  • Slick/Glossy Finish
  • No Streak Formula
  • Slickness/Gloss & Hydrophobicity
  • Substantive Polymers

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  • About the deal:
    • This offer matches a previous Frontpage Deal from earlier this month.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $14 less (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $47.98 at the time of this posting.
    • Safe for all exterior and interior vehicle applications and helps reduces hard water spotting/saves over 12,00 gallons of water
    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Amazon has 1-Gallon Optimum Polymer Technologies (OPT) No Rinse Wash and Wax Car Cleaner on sale for $33.98. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal
  • Note, product must be sold/shipped by Amazon. Subscribe & Save is available as an alternative option.
Product Details:
  • Rinse Free Car Wash
  • Lasting Carnauba Wax w/ UV Protection
  • Slick/Glossy Finish
  • No Streak Formula
  • Slickness/Gloss & Hydrophobicity
  • Substantive Polymers

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • This offer matches a previous Frontpage Deal from earlier this month.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $14 less (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $47.98 at the time of this posting.
    • Safe for all exterior and interior vehicle applications and helps reduces hard water spotting/saves over 12,00 gallons of water
    • Product is eligible for refund/replacement within 30-days of purchase
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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zyg0te
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GG9FK2M even at the same price I'd choose blue over green. Blue is currently $27.
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BlackEmac
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That's entirely false. I've been using ONR for 15+ years. It's the only soap I use. Dust, dirt, salt, etc.
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From what I can tell, blue is the classic ONR (optimum no-rinse) without the Carnuba wax additive. Green has carnuba wax included. People who use more 'advanced' waxes or protectants like Ceramic or Graphene coatings will likely prefer classic ONR.
If you don't already use those, the green is probably the better choice, like a 2-in-1 shampoo if you don't use already use fancy conditioner.
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Community Reviews

Optimum No Rinse is a versatile rinseless wash that works especially well for garage washing, winter salt cleanup, and quick detailer style use. The blue formula is the classic version without carnauba wax, while the green adds wax for a little extra protection. It mixes at about 1 ounce per gallon, uses very little water, and can be stretched into dozens of washes. The main caution is that heavy grime still benefits from a pre rinse or extra agitation, and the waxed version can leave buildup if used every wash.

Common Questions (5)

  • It works best when the car is already fairly clean, but it can still handle dust, dirt, salt, and winter road film if you first remove the heavy grime. For dirtier cars, a pre-rinse or pressure wash first, then a second pass with ONR, is the safer approach.

    pittsburghsouthBlackEmactunabreathEnzoFX

  • Blue is the classic ONR formula without carnauba wax, while green includes carnauba wax and adds a light protectant layer. Blue is better if you already use ceramic or graphene coatings; green makes more sense if you want a wash-and-protect step in one product.

    PriceTheoryS_KlassS_KlassSaverDaddy

  • Yes. It is well suited to a warm garage or winter wash when you do not have a hose or drain, and a $10 sprayer can make the process nearly as convenient as a traditional bucket wash. Some users also squeegee the floor dry afterward to speed cleanup.

    PurpleLumber9970nightanoleBlackEmac

  • A common mix is 1 oz per gallon of water, or 1 oz with 2 gallons for a lighter bucket. It is designed to be low-suds and used with microfiber towels or a wash mitt rather than a foamy soap wash.

    BlackEmacWoob

  • At roughly 1 oz per 2 gallons, a gallon can yield about 64 washes. One Silverado-sized wash used 2 oz in 4 gallons and still left over a gallon in the bucket, so the bottle goes a long way.

    BlackEmac

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Oct 19, 2025 12:28 PM
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smalltimeprintfarmerOct 19, 2025 12:28 PM
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for anyone that hasn't used a no-rinse car product the idea is that you'll apply it and it will magically encapsulate the dirt, then you can wipe it away. works great if your car is already basically clean. any real layer of dust or dirt and you need more steps.
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Oct 19, 2025 12:34 PM
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BlackEmacOct 19, 2025 12:34 PM
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Quote from pittsburghsouth View quoted comment :
for anyone that hasn't used a no-rinse car product the idea is that you'll apply it and it will magically encapsulate the dirt, then you can wipe it away. works great if your car is already basically clean. any real layer of dust or dirt and you need more steps.
That's entirely false. I've been using ONR for 15+ years. It's the only soap I use. Dust, dirt, salt, etc.
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Oct 19, 2025 12:35 PM
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PurpleLumber9970Oct 19, 2025 12:35 PM
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Quote from pittsburghsouth View quoted comment :
for anyone that hasn't used a no-rinse car product the idea is that you'll apply it and it will magically encapsulate the dirt, then you can wipe it away. works great if your car is already basically clean. any real layer of dust or dirt and you need more steps.
Yup, when used it the spray format. This can be added to a bucked and used with a mit, preferably with a sprayer of it at another dilution. The best use case for this in my opinion is if you want to do a contact wash in the winter if your garage is warm enough to not freeze, but you don't have a drain or a hose. ONR can be used in heavily diluted form as a spray wax or quick detailer, but the blue stuff is probably a little better for that. This is a good product, but you have to know what uses cases it's good for because it's not good for everyone
Oct 19, 2025 12:56 PM
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nightanoleOct 19, 2025 12:56 PM
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Quote from BlackEmac View quoted comment :
That's entirely false. I've been using ONR for 15+ years. It's the only soap I use. Dust, dirt, salt, etc.
I think Pit has this confused with a waterless wash. There is almost zero difference between a rinseless and a classic bucket. Hell once you have a $10 sprayer, its almost zero.

As for the wipe down, well you want to scratch your car, spray off all your soap with a hose, and then wipe it down with a dry cloth.

Its cold up here, i can use ONR in a semi unheated garage with a warm bucket. My little hamster hands hurt trying to wash salt off in feb, and im not paying a 20 spot to go to the scratch-n-dash.
Oct 19, 2025 1:19 PM
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MusicSharkOct 19, 2025 1:19 PM
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How many times can I wash a "60%" dirty full size sedan with this?
Because Costco has car wash for $8 if you use their gasoline.
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Oct 19, 2025 1:26 PM
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Oct 19, 2025 1:26 PM
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Great price for an excellent and versatile product! I've tried McKee's 37, P&S Absolute, Armour Detail Hero, Koch Chemie RRW, and Wolfgang Uber SiO2, ONR is still my go-to for their performance and cost effectiveness.
Oct 19, 2025 1:28 PM
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BlackEmacOct 19, 2025 1:28 PM
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Quote from MusicShark View quoted comment :
How many times can I wash a "60%" dirty full size sedan with this?<br />
Because Costco has car wash for $8 if you use their gasoline.
You use 1oz of ONR with 2 gallons of water. I wash my Silverado with 2oz/4 gallons of water and usually have over a gallon left in the bucket when I'm done.

So probably ~64 washes.

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Oct 19, 2025 1:34 PM
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BlackEmacOct 19, 2025 1:34 PM
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Quote from nightanole View quoted comment :
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I think Pit has this confused with a waterless wash. There is almost zero difference between a rinseless and a classic bucket. Hell once you have a $10 sprayer, its almost zero. <br />
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As for the wipe down, well you want to scratch your car, spray off all your soap with a hose, and then wipe it down with a dry cloth.<br />
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Its cold up here, i can use ONR in a semi unheated garage with a warm bucket. My little hamster hands hurt trying to wash salt off in feb, and im not paying a 20 spot to go to the scratch-n-dash.
I wash in the garage as well. It takes 30 seconds to squeegee out the water when finished. It's faster, uses less water, less effort overall, and smells amazing.
Oct 19, 2025 1:54 PM
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cal3thousandOct 19, 2025 1:54 PM
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This stuff is green now?? Does it still smell the same as when it was blue?
Oct 19, 2025 2:44 PM
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PriceTheoryOct 19, 2025 2:44 PM
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Quote from cal3thousand View quoted comment :
This stuff is green now?? Does it still smell the same as when it was blue?
The green one has wax.

Not sure I'd go with the green since I'm a user of ceramic products.
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konoplyaOct 19, 2025 2:48 PM
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Never heard of this stuff. So will this work on a car with lots of visible dirt on it? Or do you need to wash that off first? Do you use a brush with this or what?
Oct 19, 2025 2:52 PM
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WoobOct 19, 2025 2:52 PM
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Quote from konoplya View quoted comment :
Never heard of this stuff. So will this work on a car with lots of visible dirt on it? Or do you need to wash that off first? Do you use a brush with this or what?
Mix this like car wash, 1 oz per gallon. It won't sud, this stuff works like oil in and engine by "encapsulating"r the dirt. Pressure wash off as much dirt as possible, then start your soap phase. Rinse off if scared or if vehicle is pretty dirty. Green ONR is great as a monthly protectant wash! This is a great price, very close to certain distributor accounts for general pro detailers
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zyg0teOct 19, 2025 2:56 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GG9FK2M even at the same price I'd choose blue over green. Blue is currently $27.
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SociableSnow8744Oct 19, 2025 3:21 PM
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Quote from zyg0te View quoted comment :
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GG9FK2M even at the same price I'd choose blue over green. Blue is currently $27.
Could you explain why?

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jack345Oct 19, 2025 3:41 PM
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Quote from SociableSnow8744 View quoted comment :

Could you explain why?
Yeah, I'm getting ready to order which works best for a colder PNW climate ?

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