Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel(quick review)

Rsurfer said:
Here's a few tire and wheel brushes... notice the Makita cordless blower that I use to dry the wheels. Prevents rotors from getting rusty and having red dust on your clean wheels.
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I really need that little cordless blower.
 
premium said:
You dilute Opti-bond 1:1 with water? How do you apply it?
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Yes.

If you look closely on the label it states diluting it 1:1 for wheel wells. Even at 1:1 the consistency is still pretty thick. I use a spray bottle with a durable spray head. I spray directly onto a thick foam applicator and apply it to the tires. :xyxthumbs:
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Yes.

If you look closely on the label it states diluting it 1:1 for wheel wells. Even at 1:1 the consistency is still pretty thick. I use a spray bottle with a durable spray head. I spray directly onto a thick foam applicator and apply it to the tires. :xyxthumbs:
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I like the chemical resistant pressure sprayers for stuff like the wheel wells, but it only comes out as weak stream. Maybe it is just too thick or something. I've switched over to ASD for wheel wells.
 
Jenn1270 said:
I like the chemical resistant pressure sprayers for stuff like the wheel wells, but it only comes out as weak stream. Maybe it is just too thick or something. I've switched over to ASD for wheel wells.
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I actually use a specific undercarriage spray for wheel wheels. I like opti-bond 1:1 only for tires.
 
That is a very nice shine. I might have to add some to my cart.
 
I only use Opti-Bond Tire Gel straight from the bottle without diluting it and I'm quite happy with the results. Is there a benifit to diluting it other then just using less product?
 
I never got that good of a result from Opti-Bond. I must be doing something wrong. I'll have to give it another try.
 
killrflake said:
I only use Opti-Bond Tire Gel straight from the bottle without diluting it and I'm quite happy with the results. Is there a benifit to diluting other then just using less product?
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If you are using it on your tires only, just use it straight. You need to cut it for wheel wells as it is too thick to spray. Some will cut it and spray the tires or spray it on an applicator, but I like it straight. A little goes a long way and that 32oz. bottle will last you a very long time.
 
AeroCleanse said:
I never got that good of a result from Opti-Bond. I must be doing something wrong. I'll have to give it another try.
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Be sure your tires are clean. If you have a solvent or silicone dressing on your tires, Opti Bond which is water based will not work very well.
 
Rsurfer said:
Be sure your tires are clean. If you have a solvent or silicone dressing on your tires, Opti Bond which is water based will not work very well.
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1Z-einsett works well, and thats water based. I'll have to do some experimentation.
 
I am curious how this compares to Pinnacle Black Onyx? I love the nice sheen you get with it and never seems to spin off.
 
I used to use a spray bottle. It is so thick I put it into one of the new AG Yorker style bottles (i.e., ketchup bottle) and apply it directly on to a Griots free rotating applicator. I find this method less messy. Keep your applicator in a zip lock bag . Opti Bond is a PITA to clean off applicators,but is worth the trouble.
 
Old Tiger said:
I used to use a spray bottle. It is so thick I put it into one of the new AG Yorker style bottles (i.e., ketchup bottle) and apply it directly on to a Griots free rotating applicator. I find this method less messy. Keep your applicator in a zip lock bag . Opti Bond is a PITA to clean off applicators,but is worth the trouble.
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Like you I keep the applicator in a zip lock bag and when the applicatior wears or is too dirty, I just toss it. Not worth the trouble to clean.
 
I use this stuff only now and it looks great. I don't dilute it though, but yours doesn't look too bad though!
 
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