OCW,BFPS,Aquawax,Megs UQW, or V7
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I recently split my bonnet 50/50 OCW and V7. On a silver car I couldn't tell much difference between the two. I like both. OCW when I have enough time for a quick spray wax and buff. V7 when times limited. Use as a drying aid or QD after wash. Not tried the others.
The V7 I will be moving into a better spray. It needs a finer sprayer to reduce waste. I bought OCW in a gallon and use my own sprayer do don't have the waste issue.
With both less is more. 1-2 sprays for small panels like doors and 2-4 for larger panels. V7 being QD is more giving if use too much as OWC. I however don't regard this as a negative for OCW as is a timely reminder that using too much product and wasting money.
Haven't used the others but heard nothing but good with Aquawax
The V7 I will be moving into a better spray. It needs a finer sprayer to reduce waste. I bought OCW in a gallon and use my own sprayer do don't have the waste issue.
With both less is more. 1-2 sprays for small panels like doors and 2-4 for larger panels. V7 being QD is more giving if use too much as OWC. I however don't regard this as a negative for OCW as is a timely reminder that using too much product and wasting money.
Haven't used the others but heard nothing but good with Aquawax
I'm interested into hearing about the BFPS.
I have a gallon of OCW and V7; OCW>V7, but as previously mentioned, if you're short on time, then go with V7; it's an excellent drying aid and protects in 1 step.
You won't notice V7 slickness right away though; give it a couple of hours and it'll increase like mad.
OCW is just hands down awesome; lasts long, super easy to use, doesn't streak, looks great, and you don't need too much.
I have a gallon of OCW and V7; OCW>V7, but as previously mentioned, if you're short on time, then go with V7; it's an excellent drying aid and protects in 1 step.
You won't notice V7 slickness right away though; give it a couple of hours and it'll increase like mad.
OCW is just hands down awesome; lasts long, super easy to use, doesn't streak, looks great, and you don't need too much.
silverfox
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I don't think you can generalize this category. Some toppers which I classify these as.... Look and act better depending on the foundation underneath. V7 can't be beat over Blacklight but not so great over collinite for example. My favorite in terms of what looks great on my car right now is surprisingly enough none of these... Its xmt 360 spray wax. Toppers in my view are combination products and not so much stand alone products. They all have different results depending on what they are being used in combination with.
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I will stay Blackfire with Blackfire and if I get Blacklight I will use V7. I guess my question now would be do I even new OCW, Meg UQW, or Aquawax? I like the idea of an AIO and topper then retop after washes. Polymer spray and V7 are pricey.
ScottB
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I found Optimum Car Wax to look better (more metallic) and bead much longer than V7 , although I wanted more from V7 considering it was a spray sealant.
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I like the way they all look really. I would like to have one or two combos to use. One will be BFTPnS with poly seal and maybe crystal seal and the other I am open to advice. I do have a bottle of 845 so maybe that with OCW and/or UQW but can I use TPnS under that or something else? I assume Aquawax has the least durability of the bunch. That is a concern for me when doing someone else's vehicle.
Too many topper choices. Any other combos I should try? I think I may try Blacklight and V7 still, anyone got samples to trade?
Too many topper choices. Any other combos I should try? I think I may try Blacklight and V7 still, anyone got samples to trade?
" I assume Aquawax has the least durability of the bunch. That is a concern for me when doing someone else's vehicle."
Not sure why you say this as I've found that to be the opposite of most sprayable toppers/sealants/waxes. I've had better luck with AW than OCW but have not used the newer version as I like AW and can get it on the cheap. I use it as a drying aide a lot. As a topper durability takes a back seat to ease of use, looks and value for me. As a standalone whole different story.
Not sure why you say this as I've found that to be the opposite of most sprayable toppers/sealants/waxes. I've had better luck with AW than OCW but have not used the newer version as I like AW and can get it on the cheap. I use it as a drying aide a lot. As a topper durability takes a back seat to ease of use, looks and value for me. As a standalone whole different story.
willtothewong
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Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead....
But like what "Black Car" said, it does streak on my Black G35, not often but it does every now and then.
I really wanted V7 to offer more protection because its very easy to use and less is more but I feel OCW bests V7 in both initial slickness and durability.
I am running out of my gallon on OCW and am torn between buying another gallon or go with a gallon of V7....oh decisions...
But like what "Black Car" said, it does streak on my Black G35, not often but it does every now and then.
I really wanted V7 to offer more protection because its very easy to use and less is more but I feel OCW bests V7 in both initial slickness and durability.
I am running out of my gallon on OCW and am torn between buying another gallon or go with a gallon of V7....oh decisions...
swanicyouth
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+1. Maybe I'm too picky, but I see it on all colors. I've used it extremely sparingly and spread it quick - same results.
I'm a bit of a spray wax junkie. Some of my favs are: Prima Hydro, Flitz Speed Wax, Eco Touch Spray Wax (can streak on black), Zymol Field Glaze, WG Spritz Sealant, and V7.
AW is OK, but it does work well with the Duragloss Rinseless, which is excellent.
OCW does last as while, but I would recommend V7 or Prima Hydro over it.