Opti Bond Streaking

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stemyx

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I really like the gloss that Opti Bond leaves but I don't know why its streaking on these tires! The tires are pretty clean it just doesn't want to bond. Anyone had this happen?

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What are you cleaning the tires with? Do you wipe off the excess after you apply?
 
Meguiars d101 diluted 10:1 with a contoured brush. I don't wipe off the excess because I feel it will loose its gloss will it?

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Applicators make a difference. Try a round foam applicator like ag sells.

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stemyx said:
Meguiars d101 diluted 10:1 with a contoured brush. I don't wipe off the excess because I feel it will loose its gloss will it?

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Perhaps the tires aren't getting clean at that dilution ratio. Some people use D101 undiluted, but personally I do not use D101.

Giving the tires a quick wipe after application with a microfiber towel really won't hurt the gloss.
 
I use opc 1:1 but recently tried LATA at 1:1 and works just as good at a much better price.


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VP Mark said:
Applicators make a difference. Try a round foam applicator like ag sells.

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That's true... I use eagle one's tire zwipes but I'll give a round applicator a try

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HD.Detailing said:
I use opc 1:1 but recently tried LATA at 1:1 and works just as good at a much better price.


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Where do you find LATA? I can't find it anywhere!

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Dollar tree (la totally awesome)
Clarify that is for tire cleaning.

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So do you guys think is the cleaning part that I'm doing wrong or the application?

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Try using the d101 at least at 3 to 1, scrub, apply again if it is still kicking out brown, then apply optibond, let is sit for at least 10 minutes then wipe lightly with a MF, see what you think.
 
EVOlved said:
Try using the d101 at least at 3 to 1, scrub, apply again if it is still kicking out brown, then apply optibond, let is sit for at least 10 minutes then wipe lightly with a MF, see what you think.
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Your right because I think my dilution is too weak since it doesn't even turn brown when I spray it on the tire. I will test your procedure out tomorrow!

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So might it be that the APC dilution is too weak? Or maybe the application?

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stemyx said:
So might it be that the APC dilution is too weak? Or maybe the application?

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Probably the APC is too weak. Some people use it undiluted on tires, but depending on your wheels, I don't know how safe that is. For application, it is important to work it "into" the tire and wipe off the excess. You don't need to scrub off the excess, just a quick gentle wipe with a towel.
 
SYMAWD said:
Probably the APC is too weak. Some people use it undiluted on tires, but depending on your wheels, I don't know how safe that is. For application, it is important to work it "into" the tire and wipe off the excess. You don't need to scrub off the excess, just a quick gentle wipe with a towel.
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Okay thanks for your help! :)

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stemyx said:
Yes its replacing Meguiars Endurance Tire Gel. I didn't get streaks with that.

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I'm betting its the silicone left over from Endurance! ;)

I have a bottle of that messy stuff here that must be 3~4 years old. Just don't have the call to use it on anything I'm doing the last few years. :dunno:

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