OID vs OCW

I have both. OID is a QD and OCW is an lsp, so it's a bit of an apples-to-oranges comparison. Personally, I don't care for OID that much. When mixed at the recommended ratio it can streak a bit and its looks/slickness are only average, IME. Fwiw, I think OCW feels slicker than OID and in general is a much better product. Of course, it's not for removing dust, bugs, etc.



A really slick, nice looking QD is Surf City Garage's Hot Rod Detailer.
 
OID is slicker and glossier, more of a sealant look.

OCW has more depth and glow, more of a wax look.
 
RobD said:
I have both. OID is a QD and OCW is an lsp, so it's a bit of an apples-to-oranges comparison. Personally, I don't care for OID that much. When mixed at the recommended ratio it can streak a bit and its looks/slickness are only average, IME. Fwiw, I think OCW feels slicker than OID and in general is a much better product. Of course, it's not for removing dust, bugs, etc.



A really slick, nice looking QD is Surf City Garage's Hot Rod Detailer.
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I agree and would add FK425 to the list
 
OID + OCW + ONR + DI H20 in a fine misting bottle = very slick, cleans, adds gloss, minimal protection.



But, I personally think OCW is slicker.
 
RobD said:
I have both. OID is a QD and OCW is an lsp, so it's a bit of an apples-to-oranges comparison. Personally, I don't care for OID that much. When mixed at the recommended ratio it can streak a bit and its looks/slickness are only average, IME. Fwiw, I think OCW feels slicker than OID and in general is a much better product. Of course, it's not for removing dust, bugs, etc.



A really slick, nice looking QD is Surf City Garage's Hot Rod Detailer.
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ru mixing it with distilled water? i find it makes a difference.
 
blucpe said:
ru mixing it with distilled water? i find it makes a difference.
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Yes.



It doesn't streak badly, but I do find OID streaks more than other brands. It's most noticeable on glass, IME. It would probably streak less if further diluted, though.
 
RobD said:
I have both. OID is a QD and OCW is an lsp, so it's a bit of an apples-to-oranges comparison. Personally, I don't care for OID that much. When mixed at the recommended ratio it can streak a bit and its looks/slickness are only average, IME. Fwiw, I think OCW feels slicker than OID and in general is a much better product. Of course, it's not for removing dust, bugs, etc.



A really slick, nice looking QD is Surf City Garage's Hot Rod Detailer.
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Hot Rod Detailer is amazing!! I haven't used OID,but I have used Opti-Clean,and I think it leaves a very slick and nice-looking finish too.
 
66#1 said:
Hot Rod Detailer is amazing!! I haven't used OID,but I have used Opti-Clean,and I think it leaves a very slick and nice-looking finish too.
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Yes, HRD is a very nice QD...slick, glossy and streak-free. It's definitely one of my favorites. Beyond Black Tire Pro is another great Surf City Garage product...it spreads easily, covers evenly and looks great (not too shiny, either). It's my go-to tire shine.
 
RobD said:
Yes.



It doesn't streak badly, but I do find OID streaks more than other brands. It's most noticeable on glass, IME. It would probably streak less if further diluted, though.
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Such smearing comes from the product depositing too much actives onto the surface. Stretch the dilution a bit and the issue disappears.
 
Bence said:
Such smearing comes from the product depositing too much actives onto the surface. Stretch the dilution a bit and the issue disappears.
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I'm sure diluting OID further would help make it a better all-around product. I never diluted my OID because it didn't really streak on paint (and I mostly used it as a drying aid). When needed, I would just use another QD on glass. My gallon of OID is nearly used up now and I'm not planning on buying another. Good advice, though.
 
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