OID and OCW

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dc5itr329

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I was looking into OID but I use OCW after I wash my car to get an extra layer of protection. When would I use OID instead of OCW? Thanks for your time.
 
I have both and I really don't see a need for OID in most situations. OID is good to remove OCW when it streaks in high humidity.
 
I like OID when my LSP is doing well, but I just want a little extra shine and slickness (like if I am going on a date or something). I also like it for use a few hours after LSP to clear up any streaks or residue.



OCW is probably one of my favorite all time products, I use it mainly after Poli-Seal, but it also works well as a quick LSP. It actually holds up very well, in both my experience and from what I have heard from a few customers.
 
OID is the glossiest product that Optimum sells. So use it when you want bling. It also darkens trim that is in good shape, so you can just smear it all over the car and have it look great.
 
I use the OID to help dry the car as well as diluting it for clay lube. I also use it for door jambs when doing a correction detail. I went through a little over a gallon this past year.
 
I use OID after every wash (I don't use OCW).



If I have a nuba on, the OID helps prevent dust attraction.



If I have a sealant on in the winter, the OID helps prevent water spots (as well as in the summer with a nuba).



Plus, it does give that extra bling. Hard to tell over P21S 100% - except the next day in regards to dust if I don't use it on my jet black.



When I use it over UPGP, it gives a softer nuba look over the UPGP. This is where I prefer it to FK 425 as I think it gives more of a nuba look.
 
dc5itr329 said:
i see. ok well if I finish washing my car then I add a coat of OCW and then OID? Does that work?
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That's the order. It should give OCW an extra bling and I believe OCW has some nuba in it, which really attracts dust, so it will help prevent that. I also find it helps prevent water spots the first few days it is on if it rains and the sun comes out quickly.
 
tmg19103 said:
I use OID after every wash (I don't use OCW).



If I have a nuba on, the OID helps prevent dust attraction.



If I have a sealant on in the winter, the OID helps prevent water spots (as well as in the summer with a nuba).



Plus, it does give that extra bling. Hard to tell over P21S 100% - except the next day in regards to dust if I don't use it on my jet black.



When I use it over UPGP, it gives a softer nuba look over the UPGP. This is where I prefer it to FK 425 as I think it gives more of a nuba look.
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i am torn which one to get, fk425 or OID. I too use OCW like every other wash which is like twice a month. I think i might just go with OID because i figure products from the same company might have slightly better compatibility. Or am I just crazy for thinking that.
 
Got_Leather said:
If you have both, use the OID to help you dry the car, then do your final wipe with OCW.
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I would have thought the other way around. What's the advantage of doing it this way?
 
cptzippy said:
I would have thought the other way around. What's the advantage of doing it this way?
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Using the OID while your car is still wet provides a layer of protection between the paint and your drying towel. It also acts as a drying aid. Then after you dry the car, go over it again but this time using the OCW and a plush MF towel. This will further clean the surface and provide a layer of protection. Then the next day or morning, if you want, you can go over the car again using the OID to start your day fresh. Give it a try this way and let me know what you think. I have tried both ways but chemically this makes more sense and I have had better results more easily from it.
 
Thanks, as soon as my order gets here (and it warms up) I'll try it this way. Got Opti-seal coming too. Would I put it in between the OID and OCW?
 
yakky said:
It also darkens trim that is in good shape, so you can just smear it all over the car and have it look great.
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I forgot about this one. I detailed an Explorer a week ago, and the trim was in good enough shape that I felt it didn't need any GR-40 and/or dressing, so I followed yakky's advice and used OID on the trim. It darkened it nicely and gave it a bit of a sheen, so that it appeared new, not dressed. Plus, I didn't have to worry about any dressing running when it rains.
 
I think that may be overkill using two products for one task. Use OID between washes as it was meant to be used. OID adds additional slickness and limited protection. Should be ample protection between washes.

Use OCW after drying (Or while drying if your pinched for time) once monthly.

Consider OCW, OID on steroids.

OptiSeal is your base protectant.
 
cptzippy said:
Thanks, as soon as my order gets here (and it warms up) I'll try it this way. Got Opti-seal coming too. Would I put it in between the OID and OCW?
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I put the Opti-seal on then follow up with OID or OCW or both depending on my time frame.
 
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