I think I'm becoming an OPTIMUM convert!

Have been a huge fan of ONR for some time now. Just recently tried OC and OP and don't think I will ever pick them up again. Infact, I can't think of a product that I have been more disapointed in then OC and OP. On soft black paint (Rolls and Bentley), OP finished so badly, I had to go back over it with SIP to clean up the mess it left. Thought I would try to save some money and ended up throwing more down the drain.



But the rest of the Optimum products are fantastic.
 
Rich,



You are correct that if I put a 32oz container into a gallon container and fill up 96oz more it would make it 3:1. Most "gallon" containers hold more than 128oz. 128oz puts it only to the "ridge" area near the top of most gallon containers. I then add more water to fill if even higher towards the top(handle area) giving me the 3.5 to one like I said!
 
Fergnation



If you had problems with optimum polishes you must tell us what pads you used with them. Some pads react quite badly with them, also they work very differntly than other compounds(less is more) To polish a average mid size sedan takes less than 1oz of product, use more and you will be cusring for sure.



As for mixing ratios for OID I mix 3to 1 as requested, but with distlled water. If you are a very hot climate, or working in the sun add 10% rubbing alcohol, makes the product less streaky on a hot car.
 
ONR, OPP, OOS and OCW are all great products. When using ONR I wash a panel, then use the first MF for a quick wipe, spray with OCW and then a final wipe to completely dry.
 
I like adding ONR to my regular wash as it softens the water, plus ONR is excellent as a clay bar lube. Big fan of Opti-Seal too. OCW is next on my shopping list.
 
another fan here :2thumbs:



ONR - just really getting into it

OS - amazing ease of use and great look and durability

OCW v2 - easy with a great look as well



OID will be my next QD once I use up all my other bits :D
 
Take OID and place 1 to 2 oz in a spray bottle. Place in frig. Then use as a wax remover. Wax your entire car. Then Oid lets you pain stakingly remove the wax and adds to the gloss and depth of the wax. Frezzing the OID mixture is even better. Creates a spit shine finish !!!!!!
 
Yep another Optimum fan here as well, they do all I need to keep my vehicles looking the way I want with the minimum of effort.

I wish I`d found `em sooner.

Ultima is great as well but are missing ONR and OCW type products in their range.
 
MDRX8 said:
Take OID and place 1 to 2 oz in a spray bottle. Place in frig. Then use as a wax remover. Wax your entire car. Then Oid lets you pain stakingly remove the wax and adds to the gloss and depth of the wax.
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I don't get it...? Putting OID, a wax safe quick detailer, in the fridge makes it suddenly wax UN-friendly?



How does THAT work?
 
Inzane said:
I don't get it...? Putting OID, a wax safe quick detailer, in the fridge makes it suddenly wax UN-friendly?



How does THAT work?
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You use cold OID to remove the cured wax ;)
 
porta said:
You use cold OID to remove the cured wax ;)
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Oh, I get it now. You meant remove as in buffing off a wax. For some reason I got mixed up and thought you meant stripping wax off the car. My bad.
 
Currently i have all their Polish and Compound and ONR, I am planning on by all of their product to replace the products i use on costumer car. They are cheap and good can beat that.
 
dublifecrisis said:
Opti-seal-2 squirts on a fresh foam pad to prime it and then 1 squirt per panel. any remaining streaks after 3-5 minutes can be quickly blotted off with a clean MF. A bottle will probably do at least 100 applications.

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Try a microfiber towel for application. Kiss streaking goodbye



The only complaint I have about Optimum (other then their polish work times) is that Poliseal can gum up and if you miss whiping off a spot, it takes some real elbow grease to remove it at a later time.
 
reparebrise said:
Fergnation



If you had problems with optimum polishes you must tell us what pads you used with them. Some pads react quite badly with them, also they work very differntly than other compounds(less is more) To polish a average mid size sedan takes less than 1oz of product, use more and you will be cusring for sure.



As for mixing ratios for OID I mix 3to 1 as requested, but with distlled water. If you are a very hot climate, or working in the sun add 10% rubbing alcohol, makes the product less streaky on a hot car.
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Do Lake Country or Meguiars pads work better? Heard the American Buffing pads are better suited.
 
When applying PS should I use a pol. pad or fin.pad on with my PC ?



What speed ? This is a AIO correct ?
 
Fallguy said:
When applying PS should I use a pol. pad or fin.pad on with my PC ?
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Depends on the condition of the paint and how much correction you're trying to accomplish. I've used with as aggressive a pad as orange (light cut) with good results. If less aggressive correction is needed, I've applied with polishing or finishing pads as well.

Fallguy said:
What speed ? This is a AIO correct ?
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With a PC, I personally use around 4-5, again depending on the pad and amount of correction needed.



Right, it's an AIO that can do some minor correction as well as leave some protection.
 
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