Optimum opti bond tire GEL question..

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 01-31-2010, 01:02 PM

I bought DP gel wheel cleaner thinking it would be a GEL. It serves its purpose, but it's definitely not a gel, it's a watery liquid, IMO. With that said, is opti bond a GEL, or more of a watery liquid? When dispensed out of the bottle, will it soak into a foam applicator, or sit on the top of the applicator and have to be absorbed into the applicator? I think that scenario will answer my question.

**rwright** · 01-31-2010, 01:27 PM

I just walked downstairs and checked my bottle, it appears to be real thick and not watery. I checked my bottle of DP Wheel Cleaner and it is like you said, watery and not gel like. I also checked my bottle of P21S Gel Wheel cleaner, it's a lot thicker than the DP but not like Opti Bond for obvious reasons. I can't wait to try all 3, stupid snow.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 01-31-2010, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by rwright

I just walked downstairs and checked my bottle, it appears to be real thick and not watery. I checked my bottle of DP Wheel Cleaner and it is like you said, watery and not gel like. I also checked my bottle of P21S Gel Wheel cleaner, it's a lot thicker than the DP but not like Opti Bond for obvious reasons. I can't wait to try all 3, stupid snow.

Perfect answer, thanks!!!

**rwright** · 01-31-2010, 01:32 PM

No problem! You may want to check out the Product Review section, lot's of good reviews over there. Here's one from Shawn at Sully's Detailing when he reviewed the DP Wheel Gel:

DP Wheel Gel

**ASPHALT ROCKET** · 01-31-2010, 01:57 PM

Tire bond is all I use, it sits on the applicator. It dries so you will not have any tire sling.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 01-31-2010, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by ASPHALT ROCKET

Tire bond is all I use, it sits on the applicator. It dries so you will not have any tire sling.

Cool. I'm gonna buy some of this stuff.

**christian900se** · 01-31-2010, 05:08 PM

It is inbetween a runny dressing like 303 protectant and a thick gel like Megs Endurance. In my opinion, it is the perfect medium and applies very easily. I find it lasts about a week in the rain, and I also use it on my exterior trim since it does a great job. It is also dilutable and can be layered for more or less shine depending on your preference.

The only thing I can recommend when applying it to trim is to apply sparingly!

**A4 1.8tqm** · 01-31-2010, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

Cool. I'm gonna buy some of this stuff.

You shall not be disappointed, it is a great product!

**ScottB** · 01-31-2010, 05:55 PM

Its a great product indeed, but I think of it more as a lotion in consistency.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 01-31-2010, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by christian900se

It is inbetween a runny dressing like 303 protectant and a thick gel like Megs Endurance. In my opinion, it is the perfect medium and applies very easily. I find it lasts about a week in the rain, and I also use it on my exterior trim since it does a great job. It is also dilutable and can be layered for more or less shine depending on your preference.

The only thing I can recommend when applying it to trim is to apply sparingly!

When applying to tires undiluted(1st layer), would you consider it a low gloss, matte finish?