OPS/OCW or Prime/AJT-Which lasts longer

[norcalg]

I've just started using Optimum products and am happy with PS. I'm thinking about picking up some OCW to use with PS but I've been wanting to try AJT as well.



I'm looking for durability as well as a nice wet look on Black and dark metalic Blue. I'm guessing AJT would last longer but I like the idea of spraying OCW while wiping off during the PS process to save some time. Yes, I'm looking to save time too. Can't I have it all? :think2

 

[imported_DieselMDX]

well with OCW being a wax the durability is not going to be as good a sealant but from what I heard it is the longest lasting spray wax.



IMO the AJT would last the longest being it is a polymer but even if OCW does loose its luster you still have a sealant underneath to shine through

 

[Zet]

For spray waxes I think both AJT or AW will last longer than OCW, even though OCW is a sealant/carnauba blend. IMO, if you spray OCW while wiping off OPS you would loose some of the durability and possibly interfere with the curing OPS. BTW the 'PS' acronym is taken by Pinnacle Souveran

 

[imported_smprince1]

I use both OCW and AJT, and in my (limited) experience the AJT is more durable. Both are easy and look great.

 

[Scottwax]

Prime/AJT will last longer, OPS/OCW will correct a finish better.

 

[imported_NHBFAN]

Why does it matter?



Both LSP's are almost as easy as using a QD.



btw, I added AW to several coats of AJ/AJT and the beading is amazing.

 

[thesacrifice]

please do yourself a favor and try AJT over Poliseal



Check out my results

http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/80488-steel-grey-wrx.html

http://autopia.org/forum/click-brag/84283-after-two-months.html



AJT looks awesome! but at $15, it's a little spendy. I haven't tried OCW but you can buy it by the gallon to cut down cost per use.



Have you considered Aquawax? It's damn cheap and is worth all the hype.

 

[imported_Picus]

Prime/AJT will last longer, OPS/OCW will correct a finish better.

Yep, that ^^^. OPS has more cut than Prime by a reasonable margin. AJT alone has better durability than OCW, add prime to the mix and it has very good durability (4-6 months). I'd do OPS/AJT.

 

[norcalg]

Picus, so OPS/AJT? Does that mean I should Prime over OPS first or can I skip that step? Has anyone tried AJT directly over OPS to see how long it can go?

 

[imported_Picus]

You could use prime or skip it. Since you're polishing you probably won't need to use prime for it's cleaning ability, more as a base sealant so that's up to you. I've used AJT alone (without prime) after an alcohol/water rubdown and it goes 4+ months for me.

 

[imported_DieselMDX]

Why does it matter?



Both LSP's are almost as easy as using a QD.



btw, I added AW to several coats of AJ/AJT and the beading is amazing.

buying a gallon this week of AW

 

[thesacrifice]

Picus, so OPS/AJT? Does that mean I should Prime over OPS first or can I skip that step? Has anyone tried AJT directly over OPS to see how long it can go?

I made a post, about two above yours, with two links. Please check out those links and see that both concerns have been addressed.

 

[thesacrifice]

buying a gallon this week of AW

this post is thesacrifice approved

 

[imported_DieselMDX]

this post is thesacrifice approved

WOW u need help, lol

 

[norcalg]

Thanks thesacrifice...I totally missed your response. I'll check it out. Read lots of good things about AW.