wytstang
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*This review is with a FREE sample*
(It is my (and wifes) honest opinion FWIW)
Product Name: Optimums Opti-Seal
Product Container: Came in a clear plastic 8oz bottle
Product Labeling: Like most boutique products it's pretty direct and to the point. Clear directions (black and white) and product and company info very visible.
Product Characteristics: Clear liquid (water)
Product Performance: Very very easy to use (WOWA) and works as described simply apply and walk away. I literally did the entire car in less then 10 minutes. During a time crunch Opti-seal (or the like) can get the job done without question. It is not slick however my fingers and back of hand did not glide across the paint it dragged a bit more then I like. I will feel it tomorrow to see if it improves, I will say that my PB DMT Orange MF towel did glide with zero drag what so ever. Weird since I felt the paint right where the towel went over and my fingers did not glide it somewhat dragged but the towel glided. Hope that makes since. It did not streak at all applying it into a PB DMT towel and working each panel.
Product Price: $25 for an 8oz bottle, says 1oz can do 4-5 cars (doesn't specify size of cars[small/Med/Caddy baby]).
Product Safety: Don't spray directly into face or mouth and your good.
Conclusion: It's absolutely the easiest product I have ever used and application is a breeze. It leaves the paint with a hard candy like shine and absolutely brings any flakes out of hiding. It's a unique product as it doesn't look wet in the sun it's more reflective then anything. But in the shade it has more of a wetness but you can still see the hard candy like shine. With my reviews I like to get my wife involved since she is 100% unbiased. Before giving her my thoughts I wanted to hear hers. First thing she noticed was the flakes popping, I asked her to try and compare it to all the other LSP's she's seen. The closest she said it looked like was DP MaxWax due to the flakes popping. She couldn't described the shine so I told her what I thought, she then saw what I saw and agreed (I asked her twice if she was sure and said yes).
Here's the paint bare (cleaned with JW Prime Strong)
Front fender
Door
Rear Quarter Panel
Front Fender After
Door After
Rear Quarter After
I know there is not much difference in the pictures but I could see the hard candy shine right away. I wasn't able to get sun shots in, I didn't realize how fast the sun sets now that winter is approaching. By 3pm the suns going down so I only have low light shots
Got Reflection??
Here it's wet with a candy shine
Also I did use OS on my white rims 2 weeks ago and haven't washed it since. I must say it has done a great job keeping some of the brake dust and grime off the rims and they still have a great shine even dirty. Remember it's been 2 weeks since applied and cleaned (swiped my finger across to show the difference trust me thats good)
Still has a good shine
And some beading
Just a blast of water knocked out some dirt and a lot of the water just beaded and dripped right off right away.
Now would I recommend this product? Yes and No
The No part is due to the low slickness, when I reach for the door handle of my car I love to feel how smooth it is. I'm sure paying customers would love to feel the same. Now if it gets slicker the next day I'll retract this statement but for now it stays. The Yes part is on light colors (using my rims here) this would be a good product to use, and if you have flakes this really made them dance in the light (when i had light) and it's ease of use and time saving design. I hate doing rims being bent over cleaning the rims then apply X product then going back to remove just aggravates my back. Eliminated the 3rd trip is a plus for me and my back. Any questions & opinions welcomed.
Edit:Slickness has improved quit a bit over 24 hrs.
(It is my (and wifes) honest opinion FWIW)
Product Name: Optimums Opti-Seal
Product Container: Came in a clear plastic 8oz bottle
Product Labeling: Like most boutique products it's pretty direct and to the point. Clear directions (black and white) and product and company info very visible.
Product Characteristics: Clear liquid (water)
Product Performance: Very very easy to use (WOWA) and works as described simply apply and walk away. I literally did the entire car in less then 10 minutes. During a time crunch Opti-seal (or the like) can get the job done without question. It is not slick however my fingers and back of hand did not glide across the paint it dragged a bit more then I like. I will feel it tomorrow to see if it improves, I will say that my PB DMT Orange MF towel did glide with zero drag what so ever. Weird since I felt the paint right where the towel went over and my fingers did not glide it somewhat dragged but the towel glided. Hope that makes since. It did not streak at all applying it into a PB DMT towel and working each panel.
Product Price: $25 for an 8oz bottle, says 1oz can do 4-5 cars (doesn't specify size of cars[small/Med/Caddy baby]).
Product Safety: Don't spray directly into face or mouth and your good.
Conclusion: It's absolutely the easiest product I have ever used and application is a breeze. It leaves the paint with a hard candy like shine and absolutely brings any flakes out of hiding. It's a unique product as it doesn't look wet in the sun it's more reflective then anything. But in the shade it has more of a wetness but you can still see the hard candy like shine. With my reviews I like to get my wife involved since she is 100% unbiased. Before giving her my thoughts I wanted to hear hers. First thing she noticed was the flakes popping, I asked her to try and compare it to all the other LSP's she's seen. The closest she said it looked like was DP MaxWax due to the flakes popping. She couldn't described the shine so I told her what I thought, she then saw what I saw and agreed (I asked her twice if she was sure and said yes).
Here's the paint bare (cleaned with JW Prime Strong)
Front fender
Door
Rear Quarter Panel
Front Fender After
Door After
Rear Quarter After
I know there is not much difference in the pictures but I could see the hard candy shine right away. I wasn't able to get sun shots in, I didn't realize how fast the sun sets now that winter is approaching. By 3pm the suns going down so I only have low light shots
Got Reflection??
Here it's wet with a candy shine
Also I did use OS on my white rims 2 weeks ago and haven't washed it since. I must say it has done a great job keeping some of the brake dust and grime off the rims and they still have a great shine even dirty. Remember it's been 2 weeks since applied and cleaned (swiped my finger across to show the difference trust me thats good)
Still has a good shine
And some beading
Just a blast of water knocked out some dirt and a lot of the water just beaded and dripped right off right away.
Now would I recommend this product? Yes and No
The No part is due to the low slickness, when I reach for the door handle of my car I love to feel how smooth it is. I'm sure paying customers would love to feel the same. Now if it gets slicker the next day I'll retract this statement but for now it stays. The Yes part is on light colors (using my rims here) this would be a good product to use, and if you have flakes this really made them dance in the light (when i had light) and it's ease of use and time saving design. I hate doing rims being bent over cleaning the rims then apply X product then going back to remove just aggravates my back. Eliminated the 3rd trip is a plus for me and my back. Any questions & opinions welcomed.
Edit:Slickness has improved quit a bit over 24 hrs.
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