Opti-Seal Comparison

[SRHTX]

Stephens Opti-Seal Test


Well, here is my lil test on the Opti-Seal. After my Mazda 3s GT was washed, clayed with Four Star Ultimate Detailing Clay & Ultima Cleaning Lubricant Gel, I divided my Mazda in half (I hope you know what I mean).

On the Driver Side – I used the DP MaxWax and turned around to seal it with the Optimum Opti-Seal. After I put the Opti-Seal on, I let it sit for over 30 minutes while I worked the passenger side.

On the Passenger Side – I sprayed on the Optimum Opti-Seal 1st. After that, I let it stand on the paint for over 30 minutes. After the 30+ minutes time, I went ahead and toped it with the DP MaxWax.


Now, here is what I thought about doing this. Which way did I like the most? I liked using the MaxWax followed by the Opti-Seal. It was so much easier to do it this way. If you did it the Opti-Seal 1st, followed by the MaxWax, well, it was harder to put the MaxWax onto the paint.

So, from that, I will not place anything on my Mazda’s exterior except for washing my vehicle. After I drive out of the Valley this coming Friday, I will be taking it through the King Ranch area which means the front of my vehicle will be covered with BUGS!!!! Butterflies and all kind’s things. LOL If it rains, that is not going to happen for over a week down here, I will have to find a way to get my vehicle wet and take pictures of both sides of my Mazda. If you have any other recommendations, please let me know.

Thanks!!

Here is what my Mazda looked like BEFORE I did the work:

Here is what my Mazda looked like AFTER:

The Driver Side got the DP MaxWax followed by the Optimum Opti-Seal:

The Driver Side got the Optimum Opti-Seal (Sitting on the paint for over 30 mintes before the next deal)followed by the DP MaxWax:

Feed back pleaseFeed back pleaseFeed back pleaseFeed back pleaseFeed back please :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:

 

[Rsurfer]

The title on the pictures shows both on the Drivers side.

 

[SRHTX]

The title on the pictures shows both on the Drivers side.

Nope. All pictures posted are correct. My brothers Ford F-150 was in the driveway where I could not get a side shot of my Mazda. When I have it back at his house tomorrow, I will turn the Mazda around and take a good side shot of it like the drivers side.

Sorry


That F-150 is one of my up coming projects. he he he

 

[Rsurfer]

The Driver Side got the DP MaxWax followed by the Optimum Opti-Seal:



The Driver Side got the Optimum Opti-Seal (Sitting on the paint for over 30 mintes before the next deal)followed by the DP MaxWax:

 

[TLMitchell]

Stephens Opti-Seal Test

On the Driver Side – I used the DP MaxWax and turned around to seal it with the Optimum Opti-Seal. After I put the Opti-Seal on, I let it sit for over 30 minutes while I worked the passenger side.

On the Passenger Side – I sprayed on the Optimum Opti-Seal 1st. After that, I let it stand on the paint for over 30 minutes. After the 30+ minutes time, I went ahead and toped it with the DP MaxWax.

According to Optimum's Q&A FAQs this is all a moot point:

Q: Does Opti-seal lock in my Carnauba?

A: No. The solvents will dissolves carnauba floating it to the top of the
Opti-Seal. This fact holds true with any solvent based WOWA sealant.
The carnauba is not removed just repositioned.

TL

 

[SRHTX]

The Driver Side got the DP MaxWax followed by the Optimum Opti-Seal:



The Driver Side got the Optimum Opti-Seal (Sitting on the paint for over 30 mintes before the next deal)followed by the DP MaxWax:

Oh. LOL..... Way bad to me on that one. Thanks for stating that. Too bad there is not a way I could go into it and make that correction.


Again, thanks for making that statement.

 

[SRHTX]

According to Optimum's Q&A FAQs this is all a moot point:

Q: Does Opti-seal lock in my Carnauba?

A: No. The solvents will dissolves carnauba floating it to the top of the
Opti-Seal. This fact holds true with any solvent based WOWA sealant.
The carnauba is not removed just repositioned.

TL

I just sent an e-mail to David about it. I'm sure he will reply back to me soon.

 

[SRHTX]

I just sent an e-mail to David about it. I'm sure he will reply back to me soon.

Mon, May 10, 2010 12:06:44 PM
Re: Stephens Opti-Seal Comparison

From: David Ghodoussi
To: Stephen R. Hollon, Jr

Dear Mr. Hollon:

Thank you for your email and for sharing the information about your test in progress. As we have stated on our website, whether you apply Opti-Seal over a wax or vice versa, you will get the same results with the wax going to the surface and Opti-Seal going to the paint. This has to do with the difference in surface tension between the wax and sealant. The solvents in Opti-Seal will dissolve the wax moving it to the surface while the sealant polymers migrate to the paint.

I look forward to hearing your test results. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Thanks again.

Best Regards,
David Ghodoussi, CEO
Optimum Polymer Technologies, Inc
Phone: (901) 363-4955
Fax: (901) 363-4956

 

[dublifecrisis]

isn't 30 minutes insufficient cure time for opti-seal? Personally, I've only waited 12 hours ONCE between coats, but more often an hour or so. I've never used OOS on top but plenty of times as a base sealant.

It sure is a great sealant to have!

 

[CEE DOG]

Oh. LOL..... Way bad to me on that one. Thanks for stating that. Too bad there is not a way I could go into it and make that correction.


Again, thanks for making that statement.

PM a Mod and they can correct it or give you permission.

 

[SRHTX]

Well, Bird S**** got on my car again. :detailer: I took my Mazda to a local wash and did a HPW followed by spot-free. Here is what it looked like in the begining:

Here is what it looked like AFTER the spot-free was done.

As you could tell, both sides came out looking the same. After I drove it for a little while, I touched both sides of the vehicle. Also, a friend of mine touched the same areas. We both felt the driver side of the Mazda felt the best, meaning, the paint was more slick on the driver side vs. the passenger side.

 

[TLMitchell]

Here is what it looked like AFTER the spot-free was done.

My GOD !!! Your car is covered with unsightly clear little blobs! I'd sue...

TL

 

[SRHTX]

My GOD !!! Your car is covered with unsightly clear little blobs! I'd sue...

Kinda hard to sue. My sister-in-law is the main lawyer for this town and most of the other big cities down here in the Valley. lol

 

[SRHTX]

Well, it's one day short of a month since I started this comparison. I washed my Mazda almost a momth ago and it just gave us a good rain. As you will be able to see, there is no difference in what I did on the driver side and/or/vs. the passenger side.

My choice of doing the Opti-Seal is to use the wax 1st the finish it off with the Opti-Seal. It saves time and is much easier & smoother to do.

Again. It's all my $.02!! :iagree: Feed back please

After I've let it set for a while longer, I'm going to use the Optimum Hyper Spray Polish on it.

 

[ryandamartini]

Looks good man. Good to see that you are still spoiling that mazda!

 

[SRHTX]

Looks good man. Good to see that you are still spoiling that mazda!

:wow:!!!!!!!! RYAN IS ALIVE!!!!!! Where in the world have been hidding at? Did you get yourself a vehicle yet? Like a Mazda???? LOL

 

[Da Fats]

nice comparison... nice test... and considering the sheeting action OS has it seems apparent it did not hang around on top of the max wax... question is... is it there at all or are you seeing all wax results

Sorry for asking and nit picking... I am considering trying this combination or Colli + OS on a few cars. I like the idea of waxing and sealing but the 12 hour cure time kills the idea for a lot of the cars I do.

Any chance the good Doc gave a time line on hwo long the migration takes palce and what this does fo rthe typical 12 hour cure time sealants have

 

[SRHTX]

nice comparison... nice test... and considering the sheeting action OS has it seems apparent it did not hang around on top of the max wax... question is... is it there at all or are you seeing all wax results

If I were to go outside and do an ONR, the paint would feel nice and smooth.

Any chance the good Doc gave a time line on hwo long the migration takes palce and what this does fo rthe typical 12 hour cure time sealants have

I'm not sure how long it's suppose to last. I know atleast 3 months. It will all depend on how your vehicle is treated, like, garage kept, covered parking, etc.... I've contacted him to take another look at this link on AGO

 

[joc1394]

Seeing that it doesn't make much difference between waxing first or second, is there an amount of time that its too late to put the opti-seal on? Here is why I ask:

About 2 weeks ago, I washed/clayed/rubbing-compound/polishing-compound/Collinite Waxed...I wanted to opti-seal and then Collinite Wax, but the Opti-seal didn't arrive in time. So, now I have another free weekend and I'm wondering that if I give the car a nice bath if its too late to apply the opti-seal over the collinite.

I'm completely new to this. This is literally the first time I've done anything other than wash and wax, and even doing it all by hand, I'm hooked.

Feed back please Thanks for your advice!

 

[Matt S.]

No worries, just wash/dry the car and apply the Opti Seal. It's never too late