Opti-seal dressing??

[pricha00]

Just picked up 32oz. of the Optimum tire dressing. I used it on tires, of course, and also splash guards and most of my black trim. Tires look good, splash guards look great, trim is so-so. Some areas don't seem to have come out even in color. I was using a damp large foam applicator and it was difficult to get to all the areas effectively. Can one of you more experienced detailers give me some advice for using this product on trim work. Best applicator and technique? I tried it on one interior door panel and it looks good too.

Pat.

 

[Irish]

You're talking about Opti-Bond Gel? I've tried it on trim and decent results, but it's definitely not what I want in a trim dressing. I suggest hitting a craft store and picking up some small foam brushes. Pour a bit in a Dixie cup and dilute it 50/50 with water. Gives it a better consistency for trim in my opinion.

I'd pick up a bottle of Poorboy's Trim Restorer if I were you. It's very, very good.

 

[pricha00]

I will try that, thanks Irish. It doesn't seem that thick to me for a gel, this is a brand new 32oz. bottle, do I have to shake it up?

Pat.

 

[ScottB]

I would refrain from damp applicator as it could effect the curing/drying of the product. You can also rewipe an area after a couple minutes to assure an even finish.

 

[Irish]

I will try that, thanks Irish. It doesn't seem that thick to me for a gel, this is a brand new 32oz. bottle, do I have to shake it up?

Pat.

I always do, don't think it's required though. Habit I guess. It isn't all that thick to begin with, not like other products, but the warmer it gets outside the runnier it seems. Then again maybe that's just the crazy humidity down here. Who knows?

 

[pricha00]

I would refrain from damp applicator as it could effect the curing/drying of the product. You can also rewipe an area after a couple minutes to assure an even finish.

I kind of wondered whether that would be an issue. I had to wash the foam applicator to get some old product out of it, and it wasn't allowed enough time to totally dry. I would assume working on a room temp surface would also promote a more even finish.

Thanks, Pat.