What Optimum products do you recommend based on your experiences?

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Just wondering what you guys think of Optimum products...I love ONR (of course), but haven't used any of their other products. I want to hear more about their other products. So, what products have you tried, and why do you like it?

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This is a great question, as I have much the same desire to learn more about Optimum's products. Looking forward to the reviews.
 
at a high level, majority of their products are popular with their polishes being not so popular (poli-seal being the exception). But it is really an AIO product. I haven't tried them all but have used ONR, Spray Wax, Opti-seal, poli-seal, Instant Detail/Gloss Enhancer, Polish.

Their Car Wash, ONR, Tire Gel, Protectant Plus are favorites to many.
 
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ONR as a rinseless wash. I wasn't at all impressed with it as a quick detailer. In fairness, I used it at the then recommended 6 oz. per gallon dilution ratio. They now recommend 8 oz. per gallon for a QD and the results might be different.

Poli-Seal seems to be a good paint cleaner/prep with some polishing capabilities. It is sold as an AIO, but I have always followed it with my LSP so I don't really know how much protection it leaves.

Opti-Seal is very easy to use and I really like the look of it after using Poli-Seal. I wax/seal fairly often so I don't know about durability.
 
Some of my favs:

ONR (so many different uses)
Opti-Seal (works great on anything, wheels, paint, glass, etc)
OCW (such an easy spray wax to use with great durablity)
Metal Polish (I love this stuff !!!!)
 
I have used ONR for both no rince washings and a QD. I LOVE this stuff!!! I have also used Opti-Seal and like it very much. It doesn't get much easier then this, as it is truly a WOWA product. If you have a dark colored car, you might have to lightly buff out some streaks if you applied it too heavy. The durability is pretty good, as I have gotten about 8 weeks out of it. The looks are good, but there are other ealants on the market that will give you a better shine and durability. The other Optimum prduct that I have used is their Finish Polish. I really liked this. It gave the paint a very nice pop and the shine and slickness were awesome. It also has a long work time.

I hope this helps.
 
Thanks for all of the great responses so far. Keep 'em coming!!
 
ONR so easy to use, and works well
OP my favorite polish. I use this with other compounds to cut dusting, and a little longer work time
OCW like Pat said so easy to use, and last a while
OPTI-SEAL wipe on walk away. Can be used on glass/plastic also
 
Aside from ONR (is it possible to not love this stuff?):

Car Wash
Opti-Bond Gel
Opti-Seal


Bottle of Power Clean sitting on my shelf waiting to be used. Going to give it a run on the Magnum I've got lined up next week.
 
My three favorite Optimum products that I consider staples and are used on a regular basis would be the Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer, Opti-Seal, and Opti-Bond Tire Gel.

I do wish Opti-Seal came in a larger container, but I've been using it for awhile after every other wash and still haven't used up the entire 8oz container. A little bit goes a VERY long way.

The Opti-Bond 32oz and Instant Detailer 32oz refills are both very good values, especially since the Instant Detailer is concentrated - the 32oz bottle will make 96oz of detail spray for only $20.


Optimum Opti-Seal 8 oz. Free Bonus!

Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer Quick Detail Spray, opt quick detailer, spray detailer, waterless wash, instant detail spray

Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel, Tire gel protectant, OPT Tire Dressing Gel, protect tires, optibond tire gel
 
Also, I do like their polishes, but I wish Optimum Polish II had more cut. I have not really had any luck removing swirls with it, unless I'm working on very soft paint. Their Compound is more of a swirl remover, with the Hyper Compound finally falling into the "compound" category. I do like Optimum Finish as it's very easy to work with and provides great results, but for that price I'll stick with M205, Wolfgang, or Menzerna.
 
I use ONR and the spray wax, both of which I like. I tried the polish but wasn't impressed.
 
Optimum is my favorite product line! I have all of their products except Opti-Seal, Poly-Seal, Hyper Compound and the other tire spray (i.e., not Opti-Bond)

Here are my thoughts on each

OID - Best QD bang for buck of all QD's. Dilute 3 parts to 1, a qt. makes a gallon. One of two best QD's I have tried (other is FK425)

Car Wash - My fav for lubricity and suds are good.
OCW - Best WOWO I have tried, as easy as OID to apply .
OPC - as good as any APC and has polymers for lubricity. Can be diluted 3:1
Opti-Bond - My fav tire gel and works great on wheel wells and trim
OPP- MY fav interior dressing. Smells like leather and is more matte than 303
Metal Polish - best I have tried so far.
ONR - Nuff said
Polish and coumpound are good
Hope this helps.

Oh I forgot I have some OPti-Coat but have not tried it yet.
 
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ONR
car soap
Opti-seal
Poli-seal
Tire dressing (not opti bond)
Interior dressing
Are the ones I use and would recommend. They have all worked as advertised.
 
wytstang said:
ONR
car soap
Opti-seal
Poli-seal
Tire dressing (not opti bond)
Interior dressing
Are the ones I use and would recommend. They have all worked as advertised.
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Don't you like opti bond gel?
 
ONR, Opti-seal, car soap, interior dressing, and power clean (apc).
 
I love Poli-Seal and I also like Compound and Polish. They work well for me.
 
For those who have used the Metal Polish how is it on Aluminum rims that are kept well? My dad needs to get some since he is running low on his current Mother's wheel polish. Thoughts?
 
Optimum is my favorite product line. IMO several products are as good as it gets. All are great values especially by the gallon.

Car Wash - best I have tried . Slickest wash I know of. Smells and works great.

OPC - As good as any APC

OID - A great QD. Up there with FK425 and best value of all QD's when buying a QT or GAL.

OCW - Best spray I have tried and it is WOWO.

OPP - My new fav (was 303) for interior. More matte than 303 and has great leather scent!

Opti-Bond - My fav tire gel and works great on wheel wells and trim too.

Opti-Coat - I have some but havent tried it yet. Supposed to last 3 plus years!

Metal Polish - Works great on allmetal.

Hope this helps.
 
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