dublifecrisis
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This is my review of a wonderful wipe on walk away sealant-Optimum Opti-Seal. I purchased this product along with a few other Optimum products but my expectations weren't very high. I thought for the price well I could find some use for it.
Now, several applications later (bottle still over 3/4 full) it is my go to sealant. Sometimes I use it all by itself after polishing, sometimes I top it with a spray wax, and also I'll top it with a carnauba. I also use it as a wheel sealant which makes cleaning wheels easier later down the road. I highly recommend this product whther you're a pro detailer or just someone who likes clean shiny cars.
Application
Generally, I grab a clean foam applicator, prime the pad with 2 spritz then hit the panel with another 2 spritz. Using minimal pressure, spread the sealant evenly across the entire panel in a back and forth motion until it's completley covered. Move on to the next panel. If after about 5 minutes you see any residue or streaking, simply give it a light buff with a clean microfiber towel.
Once you've covered the entire vehicle, you're pretty much done. Some people like to add a 2nd layer and this would require at least a couple hours of cure time. Often times, I'll let the sealant cure for an hour while working on something else then come back and do a quick spray wax like Optimum car wax. The result is a paint surface that looks like hard candy.
Pros
Ease of use, great on any color, versatile-use on paint, wheels, windows, price- you can literally get 40-60 coats out of one bottle.
cons
little streaky sometimes but easily fixed, that's about it.
Now, here are few pictures of some vehincles that all have opti-seal applied as either a base sealant, or a combination of base+topper.
Wife's car-only washed, then 2 coats of opti-seal. nothing else
Here's my GTI. after wash, clay, AIO then 1 coat of opit-seal buffed down with a spray wax.
My friend's blue benz. This is just after a light polish and sealed only with opti-seal. I did hit this with a spray wax but this was before that.
The spray wax just adds a little extra boost in glow and added protection, but the clarity of the sealant base is apparent.
This is one of the best bang for buck ways to protect your car's paint and it looks fantastic.
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Now, several applications later (bottle still over 3/4 full) it is my go to sealant. Sometimes I use it all by itself after polishing, sometimes I top it with a spray wax, and also I'll top it with a carnauba. I also use it as a wheel sealant which makes cleaning wheels easier later down the road. I highly recommend this product whther you're a pro detailer or just someone who likes clean shiny cars.
Application
Generally, I grab a clean foam applicator, prime the pad with 2 spritz then hit the panel with another 2 spritz. Using minimal pressure, spread the sealant evenly across the entire panel in a back and forth motion until it's completley covered. Move on to the next panel. If after about 5 minutes you see any residue or streaking, simply give it a light buff with a clean microfiber towel.
Once you've covered the entire vehicle, you're pretty much done. Some people like to add a 2nd layer and this would require at least a couple hours of cure time. Often times, I'll let the sealant cure for an hour while working on something else then come back and do a quick spray wax like Optimum car wax. The result is a paint surface that looks like hard candy.
Pros
Ease of use, great on any color, versatile-use on paint, wheels, windows, price- you can literally get 40-60 coats out of one bottle.
cons
little streaky sometimes but easily fixed, that's about it.
Now, here are few pictures of some vehincles that all have opti-seal applied as either a base sealant, or a combination of base+topper.
Wife's car-only washed, then 2 coats of opti-seal. nothing else
Here's my GTI. after wash, clay, AIO then 1 coat of opit-seal buffed down with a spray wax.
My friend's blue benz. This is just after a light polish and sealed only with opti-seal. I did hit this with a spray wax but this was before that.
The spray wax just adds a little extra boost in glow and added protection, but the clarity of the sealant base is apparent.
This is one of the best bang for buck ways to protect your car's paint and it looks fantastic.
Optimum Opti-Seal Free Bonus!
