Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax on glass okay?

[steelwindmachine]

Is the "wax" component of the ONRWW rendered at all redundant by the application of Opti-seal?

[The Guz]

Opti-Seal will migrate under the wax. Not to mention the solvents within opti-seal. They may potentially remove the wax left behind ONRWW.

[steelwindmachine]

So are you saying it'd be more wise to use ONRS + Opti-seal so as to avoid a counterproductive interaction?

...and a Spray wax afterwards might not be necessary for keeping up the integrity of the original wax?

[pheerix]

Get the car coated then no LSP maintenance is needed.

[steelwindmachine]

I'm not ready to commit to the cost and inherent maintenance of a coating just yet.

[392hemi]

what I was hoping to accomplish by using the ONRWW was to not have to chase it with a dedicated spray wax.

I'm hoping I could just wash with the ONRWW, then dry with the Opti-seal and be done.

Use one of the sealants that last 3 to 6 months and no need to chase with a spray wax. People here are obsessed and OCD, hence top everything and chase with spray waxes. Get a good sealant and you are good to go.

[The Guz]

So are you saying it'd be more wise to use ONRS + Opti-seal so as to avoid a counterproductive interaction?

...and a Spray wax afterwards might not be necessary for keeping up the integrity of the original wax?

Opti-Seal is a sealant. You are essentially using this as a spray wax. There was a facebook live video the other day where Yvan of optimum mentioned that using opti-seal as a drying aid will remove the previous layer of opti-seal due to the solvents in the product.

He and Dann Williams went on to mention that ONR (blue) is great for the detailer especially if a paint correction and coating is going to take place as the product does not contain a wax. For maintenance washes they would use the wax version.

It is all personal preference.

I'm not ready to commit to the cost and inherent maintenance of a coating just yet.

By the way Gloss Coat is easy to maintain. All you need to do is wash it. It requires no toppers. Many still use ONR and opti-seal as a drying aid even though opti seal is not needed.

[steelwindmachine]

To me, it seems counter-productive to wash and by utilizing the Opti-seal as a drying aid, removing previous applications of the Opti-seal.

My intention is to leave whatever good protection is already on the paint (wax, sealant), wash off the debris and leave a nice finish (by virtue of additional wax in ONRWW).

Maybe I won't need a drying aid.

I was quoted $450 for a 1-step polish/detail + Optimum Gloss Coat application for my '14 Kia Sorento. I'll maybe give it some more serious consideration.

[vobro]

To me, it seems counter-productive to wash and by utilizing the Opti-seal as a drying aid, removing previous applications of the Opti-seal.

My intention is to leave whatever good protection is already on the paint (wax, sealant), wash off the debris and leave a nice finish (by virtue of additional wax in ONRWW).

Maybe I won't need a drying aid.

I was quoted $450 for a 1-step polish/detail + Optimum Gloss Coat application for my '14 Kia Sorento. I'll maybe give it some more serious consideration.

There's no need to use the OS after every wash, once a month or out to 6 weeks is the plan I use on my moms car. Then of coarse you have the easiest option which is to apply a sealant,wash and reapply the sealant when you see the performance degrading. ONRWW,ONR, Opti Seal and spray wax are all easy products to use so don't get buried with options.

[pheerix]

After the car is coated there is virtually no maintenance, just the occasional iron decon and claying. Then all you need is ONR for washing that's it.