OCW: When to Use?

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After reading so many positive comments about OCW, I ordered some & it arrive today. I went back & reread some of the OCW threads & now I'm confused about when I would use OCW.



In some of the posts, it seems that OCW is a sealant (like NXT Tech Wax or UPP, I believe) & I would only be using it every few months.



In other posts, however, it appears that people are using it as a booster wax (like NXT Spray Wax), applying it on top of whatever is already there, after washing a car.



So, which is it? :think: Or, can it be used either way (not sure that makes sense)?



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Like Scott said. For best results durability wise it should be used before wax as a true sealant.



For me though its being used after washes to boost whatever is on the car.
 
I always get confused when people call OCW a "Sealant".



In my conversations with Dave over at Optimum (whom I originally heard about this product from) he classifies it as a "wax". But it does have Sealant ploymers in it so I guess it's ne1's call.



I was wondering though. If it is a sealant and can remove the residue from OCP/OCC (which it does) wouldn't it remove any other wax if used as a in-between applications of a paste wax?
 
Hallo



A stupid question maybe but was is OCW? What is the real name of the product and where can I buy it on the internet?



Best regards



Thord, Stockholm, Sweden
 
mr_bertone said:
Hallo



A stupid question maybe but was is OCW? What is the real name of the product and where can I buy it on the internet?



Best regards



Thord, Stockholm, Sweden
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Not a stupid question. OCW= Optimum Car Wax. OCP = Optimum Car Polisj. OCC = Optimum Car Compound.



visit Optimum Car Care for additional information and purchasing.



Top Of the Line sells it as well but you'll more than likely find it all over the net.



HTH



Morbid
 
How well does OCW or Nattys do over KSG? I just applied a ton of coats of KSG on one of my vehicles and would like to apply one of these, preferably OCW.



:nixweiss
 
docker,



I hv bad experenice with OCW over KSG. Same as you I hv ton of coats of KSG on my ride.



I try out OCW over KSG few weeks ago, three days after applied, the surface become rough

(some kind of feeling that not claying for long time.).



I try clayed it, AIO again (no SG this time) but still the same after 3 days.



I use OCW to clay, now after 5 days still slick & smooth, I think there's some compartible

problem between Klass & OCW (IMHO).



docker, if you already got your OCW please try it yourself and give me some feedback.



Thanks,



Marcos

Singapore
 
MARCOSTAN said:
docker,



I hv bad experenice with OCW over KSG. Same as you I hv ton of coats of KSG on my ride.



I try out OCW over KSG few weeks ago, three days after applied, the surface become rough

(some kind of feeling that not claying for long time.).



I try clayed it, AIO again (no SG this time) but still the same after 3 days.



I use OCW to clay, now after 5 days still slick & smooth, I think there's some compartible

problem between Klass & OCW (IMHO).



docker, if you already got your OCW please try it yourself and give me some feedback.



Thanks,



Marcos

Singapore
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Marcos - Thanks for your feedback. I am hoping to get more people to give me their experiences and/or opinions.



I will try and post results.
 
KSG is a Acrylic sealant. OCW is a wax. But there should be no problems with the OCW as a topper as long as you have let the KSG cure long enough. I wish you luck. I from the old school and perfer carnuba waxes for the look, cause I wax every three weeks.
 
MDRX8 said:
KSG is a Acrylic sealant. OCW is a wax. But there should be no problems with the OCW as a topper as long as you have let the KSG cure long enough. I wish you luck. I from the old school and perfer carnuba waxes for the look, cause I wax every three weeks.
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Thanks... I'm hoping to save a ton of time just spaying instead of waxing and buffing (which I really enjoy, just wanting to find an easier and quicker solution for the winter months :-) )
 
OCW is called a "wax" because that is such a general or generic name to describe a protective coating. So while OCW is a wax it is also a sealant.



When it's applied the sealant properties set up first and then the wax sets up over the sealant. OCW is designed to be a true stand alone protectant instead of a "booster" so it may not interact well with some other waxes and/or sealants. I have my best experience if I "top" OCW with a carnauba wax instead of using OCW as a "topper".



Streaking issues can develop if you use too much product. On a Porsche front deck lid alls I usually need is 1 squirt to cover the entire thing. 3 squirts would be overkill not to mention a waste of product and may lead to smearing. Make sure the OCW is shaken well before and during use also.



Anthony
 
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