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MiVor

MiVor

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It seems on the OPT FB page it was suggested that Opti Seal s/could be used as a drying agent and one detailer was recommending mixing 50/50 with ONR. I suggested this wasn't recommended by OPT as dilution and/or mixing with a lubricant like ONR reduces the products ability to properly adhere to the surface and cure. It might 'look' fine, but surface protection likely won't last as long.
Thoughts?
 
I think people using it as a drying aid aren't expecting it to last as long as if they were using it as an LSP--I mean, people use drying aids as...er...drying aids, not LSP's, right? The LSP part of it is just a bonus.

As far as the LSP being "diluted" by ONR, that kind of upsets the premise for ONRWW, doesn't it? (yes, I know that ONRWW has more of an OCW ingredient than an Opti-Seal one)

As far as this not being an Optimum recommendation, I think it was Yvan who was suggesting this, wasn't it? That's kind of only one step removed from being an Optimum recommendation. Besides, it's not like your paint is going to fall off if you do this, it's not "bad", at the worst it would be a waste of product.
 
The OP was asking if Opti Seal was applied like other sealants. One detailer suggested applying it after a wash as a drying agent while another suggested mixing it 50/50 with ONR. It just seems to me that if you're just looking for a temporary shine you might better just use ONRWW or a spray wax....not a sealant product. One even suggested that if you dry the vehicle first it's an extra step?!?! ... I'm now thinking that detailers are like doctors....some are great and some are quacks!!! lol
 
I dunno, I think there's a difference between bad advice, and difference of opinions on what is wasteful, etc. You can't hurt anything by using Opti-Seal as a drying aid, so it's not bad advice, it just might not be something that you or I would do.
 
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After using fusion I put a thin coat of Optis-Seal on and it really made it pop
 

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Opti-Seal is so easy and quick to use I don't see the point in cutting corners and risking the durability by diluting it when the paint is wet after a wash or even with ONR. I get it's trying to save time but IMO it's better done right.

Just My $.02
 
All the above are "correct" ways of using Opti-Seal. Opti-Seal has many uses in detailing and due to Optimum's synergy can be combined with other Optimum products with success. Will mixing it with ONR, or using it as a drying aid shorten it's life expectancy in terms of protection, yes it will, that said it will speed up the wash process and give a superior result that you will want to use it every time you wash.

Opti-Seal also makes a great glass cleaner, put it on dry glass with the included sponge(sparingly, but everywhere, and dry it off with a MF towel before it flashes completely.

You can also use Opti-Seal as an interior dressing that leaves a nice sheen without being greasy, and it's anti static.

Of course as a sealant that you apply to freshly polished paint Opti-Seal excels, and in this manner you will get the longest durability.

As a drying aid with ONR, wash with ONR, and sparingly spritz Opti-Seal on the panel, then starting where you sprayed, dry the panel.

Another use is as a protective layer over Opti-Coat Pro or Gloss-Coat as they are curing. 1 Hour after the coating is applied, apply Opti-Seal to the coating, this will allow you to release it to the customer in safety regardless of the weather conditions as the Opti-Seal will protect the coating in it's critical first week.
 
Yvan Lacroix said:
All the above are "correct" ways of using Opti-Seal. Opti-Seal has many uses in detailing and due to Optimum's synergy can be combined with other Optimum products with success. Will mixing it with ONR, or using it as a drying aid shorten it's life expectancy in terms of protection, yes it will, that said it will speed up the wash process and give a superior result that you will want to use it every time you wash.

Opti-Seal also makes a great glass cleaner, put it on dry glass with the included sponge(sparingly, but everywhere, and dry it off with a MF towel before it flashes completely.

You can also use Opti-Seal as an interior dressing that leaves a nice sheen without being greasy, and it's anti static.

Of course as a sealant that you apply to freshly polished paint Opti-Seal excels, and in this manner you will get the longest durability.

As a drying aid with ONR, wash with ONR, and sparingly spritz Opti-Seal on the panel, then starting where you sprayed, dry the panel.

Another use is as a protective layer over Opti-Coat Pro or Gloss-Coat as they are curing. 1 Hour after the coating is applied, apply Opti-Seal to the coating, this will allow you to release it to the customer in safety regardless of the weather conditions as the Opti-Seal will protect the coating in it's critical first week.
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Cool. Thanks for the info
 
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