dublifecrisis
05-07-2009, 08:44 PM
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
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/IMG_3544_adj.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/IMG_3542_adj.jpg
Here's my GTI. after wash, clay, AIO then 1 coat of opit-seal buffed down with a spray wax.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/Jan%2009%20GTI%20clean/IMG_5944.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/Jan%2009%20GTI%20clean/IMG_5961.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/Jan%2009%20GTI%20clean/IMG_5962.jpg
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.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/IMG_6237.jpg
The spray wax just adds a little extra boost in glow and added protection, but the clarity of the sealant base is apparent.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/IMG_6240.jpg
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! (http://autogeek.net/optimum-opti-seal.html)
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
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/IMG_3544_adj.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/IMG_3542_adj.jpg
Here's my GTI. after wash, clay, AIO then 1 coat of opit-seal buffed down with a spray wax.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/Jan%2009%20GTI%20clean/IMG_5944.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/Jan%2009%20GTI%20clean/IMG_5961.jpg
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/Jan%2009%20GTI%20clean/IMG_5962.jpg
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.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/IMG_6237.jpg
The spray wax just adds a little extra boost in glow and added protection, but the clarity of the sealant base is apparent.
http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/uchessor/IMG_6240.jpg
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! (http://autogeek.net/optimum-opti-seal.html)