Chemical Guys Hybrid V7 vs. Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer

[Infiltrator]

I saw V7 at DetailFest but have not tried it. Good review. Will have to try it sometime.

[AllenK]

Well,I use OID and I really love it! I was going to try some V7 for sure,but now I don't know.

Aww, I gotta try it and see.

[Robert8194]

I have and use both and don't think you can go wrong with either. One thought might be if you are using Optimum products, finish with their detailer. If you are using Chemical Guys, V7 is made to complement it.

[jimflutes]

I have and use both and don't think you can go wrong with either. One thought might be if you are using Optimum products, finish with their detailer. If you are using Chemical Guys, V7 is made to complement it.

Very good advice. Optimum instant det. is the perfect topping for a car that has been Opti-coated 2.0,because the Opti coat is all about years of protection,and the detailer is all about shine. With the Opti coat on I just wash and then spray with detailer when drying,and I am done,the car looks great and I have a lot more free time to do interior,rugs etc. I would say that after 20 years of waxing,polishing with buffers,etc. that the Opti coat is the very best you can do. I have it on my car for about a year now,and looks exactly the same as the day it went on. Jim

[fly07sti]

I have both and really it comes down to which ever one I feel like using on a given day. They are both good, economical (especially if you get the optimum gallon concentrate) One thing that I would add though is that the smell of V7 is wonderful and I also add a couple of drops of Poly Charger to my 16oz spray when I refill it and it lasts longer and helps with anti static.
@ Tundra - If you want to try some just PM me and I'll send a bottle out to you.

[tpr1634]

I use v7 and I started using wolfgang detail spritz, I will take the wolfgang over the v7, however there is a huge price difference.

[Kamakaz1961]

Thanks for the review. I have used CG V7 and think its good. However, I was looking at Optimum Detailer and the Quick wax too. V7 is good but not my favorite. Based on your review I will be getting the Optimum Detailer as well as their Spray wax.

[ZeroSP]

If there is absolutely one thing that separates the V7 and OID, the price and efficiency. The OID just way good valued for.

[GTPpilot]

How do the 2 compare as far as dust attraction goes ?
Notice any difference ?

[allenk4]

You must buff the OID off completely or you will get this:



OID on the left used as a drying aid and not properly buffed off with a 2nd towel.

Right side was towel dried only.