Opti-Clean

[CleanIT]

I tried Opti-Clean this weekend after it rained overnight. I wanted to see how a waterless wash would work on an already wet surface from rain. I applied it liberally one section at a time. Cleans very well. Can streak a bit but overall it worked as advertised.

I'm really like ONR diluted 256:1 for windows. Works extremely well.

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[ducksfan]

The streaking I've had when using Optimum products was because I used too much of the Optimum product or there was another product on the vehicle (I've had bad experiences applying Optimum products without removing other companies products first.).

They do have a really good line of products once you get the application down.

[CleanIT]

The streaking I've had when using Optimum products was because I used too much of the Optimum product or there was another product on the vehicle (I've had bad experiences applying Optimum products without removing other companies products first.).

They do have a really good line of products once you get the application down.

That's exactly what I'm finding. It was a bit grabby and I was not expecting that. It says spray liberally, however I may have used too much. I know OPT emphasizes less is more with their products.

[The Guz]

Glad you enjoyed it. I ended up tossing it in the trash lol. Was too streaky and there are definitely better products over it. It does work well for interiors.

[CleanIT]

Glad you enjoyed it. I ended up tossing it in the trash lol. Was too streaky and there are definitely better products over it. It does work well for interiors.

lol it was more streaky then I preferred but I made it work. Downside is I'm touching the paint more as a result of the streaks. The Meguiars D114 has been discontinued and that apparently was a great waterless wash.

[joebruin77]

I liked Opti-Clean. I thought it worked as advertised. My only gripe about it is the color. I bought the concentrate and, because the Opti-Clean solution is white, it was harder for me to see the fill line. My favorite waterless wash is Meguiars D115. It cleans without streaking, leaves the surface feeling smooth, smells amazing, and is a nice blue color so I can see the fill line.

[CleanIT]

I've never tried D115. I didn't know it also lays down a bit of wax.

[joebruin77]

I've never tried D115. I didn't know it also lays down a bit of wax.

You won't be disappointed. The only drawback to D115 is the price per gallon. But it is a concentrate and you can apply one of the frequent AG coupons. I tried a couple waterless washes that were a little cheaper per wash, but found myself wanting to come back to D115.

[CleanIT]

Just stepped out and tried it again, using very little of the product. It worked a lot better. I think a thin even layer is best with this product. Less is certainly more with this one. I'm still getting used to the grabby nature of some of their products.

I overlooked D115 prior to purchasing ONR/Opti-Clean. I'm curious now lol.

[oneheadlite]

Just stepped out and tried it again, using very little of the product. It worked a lot better. I think a thin even layer is best with this product. Less is certainly more with this one. I'm still getting used to the grabby nature of some of their products.

I overlooked D115 prior to purchasing ONR/Opti-Clean. I'm curious now lol.

Seems unusual to have a waterless wash you can't use too much of. That's not a knock against your use of it, just not a feature I'd want if I was reaching for a product for cleaning up light dirt - if I do waterless I like to use it heavy to try and make it as safe as possible.

McKee's N914 is one of the frequently referenced substitutes for D114, plays the same game of cleaning well while leaving nothing behind.

Side note - It's been interesting that while Optimum was frequently talked about when I joined here, they hadn't been brought up a lot for a while. Seems like I've been seeing more posts about their stuff lately. Also noticed a lot of supporters on Reddit when I glanced on the detail section there out of curiosity. I've got some of their stuff (since it was flavor of the week back then, I had to try it... :D ), but after using them and others I have found other products that became my go to instead.

[CleanIT]

Seems unusual to have a waterless wash you can't use too much of. That's not a knock against your use of it, just not a feature I'd want if I was reaching for a product for cleaning up light dirt - if I do waterless I like to use it heavy to try and make it as safe as possible.

McKee's N914 is one of the frequently referenced substitutes for D114, plays the same game of cleaning well while leaving nothing behind.

Exactly. If anything you'd want a bit more product on the panel for a WW. I don't think I'll be purchasing it again.

[CleanIT]

Guys on OPT forum suggested using less. It worked much better that let way.



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[dlc95]

This past spring was my first go round with it, and it was a huge pain to wipe off.

So I tried backing off the amount applied and boom - perfection.

I had the 3D and Duragloss versions too. They all worked great, but the Optimum being dilutable made it a great value as well. I even made up a batch for my mom to use around the house. My gf has a gallon of ONR 256:1 to get through before I mix her a batch. I guess it doesn't matter as I'm usually the one doing the spray and wipe cleaning around the condo.

[dlc95]

I liked Opti-Clean. I thought it worked as advertised. My only gripe about it is the color. I bought the concentrate and, because the Opti-Clean solution is white, it was harder for me to see the fill line. My favorite waterless wash is Meguiars D115. It cleans without streaking, leaves the surface feeling smooth, smells amazing, and is a nice blue color so I can see the fill line.

It's a kind of periwinkle blue color now.

Optimum had to switch to clear bottles due to production shortages because of corona. When they did This, they started adding color to the products to help discern the product inside.

[ducksfan]

lol it was more streaky then I preferred but I made it work. Downside is I'm touching the paint more as a result of the streaks. The Meguiars D114 has been discontinued and that apparently was a great waterless wash.

It was good. It cleaned really well for a rinseless wash. But McKees N914, I think, is as good or better.

Sometimes products get a good rep/hype and the legend grows. But, usually something as good or better comes along. There are a lot of companies competing in the auto detailing products field.