Opti-Seal - The new polycharger?

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Patek14

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Can you (or has anybody here) mixed opti-seal with other products, both optimum and non-optimum to add additional protection?



I recall on the optimum forums, somebody had posted about their conversation with Dr. G. The customer had stated his poli seal got thick as it aged and he wanted to cut it with distilled water. Dr. G suggested to use opti-seal instead, both to thin and to add protective abilities to the poli-seal.



This has me thinking...If I added small amounts of opti seal to my OCW, NXT wax, and other products, would this boost their protective abilties, do nothing, or screw something up?
 
Patek14 said:
This has me thinking...If I added small amounts of opti seal to my OCW, NXT wax, and other products, would this boost their protective abilties, do nothing, or screw something up?
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Give it a try, a couple of measures in a small mister wouldn`t do any harm.

I`ll be interested to hear the results
 
I wouldn't bother adding OptiSeal to OCW or NXT. Use Optiseal and then top with OCW if you choose. I'd leave the NXT on the shelf.
 
an ounce of opti-seal in a full bottle of poli-seal is something I have heard of but not tried. I would think maybe mixing a smidge in a quick detailer like ONRQD or OID would make for anice experiment. If I had lots of spare time i would do all sorts of mad scientist type experiments with products.
 
Polycharger speeds up and strengthens polymer bonding. Adding OOS will only create a hybrid product. I'm sure it will work fine on Optimum products, but don't know compatability with others.



BTW: throw away the NXT
 
Blade9 said:
I don't know the answer to your question, but you should get rid of that NXT!
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Just a few people have said that one...



NXT has been my wheel wax of choice but recently supplanted by poli-seal for the wheels. I was thinking that an OS-NXT hybrid product could regain reasonable durability and be of some use. I would hate to just toss something in the trash
 
3x OOS on the wheels and you'll drool. Sealants should be more tolerant to the heat braking creates on wheels than even a synthetic wax, too. You can clay and PS them first, then apply the coats about an hour apart.
 
BigJimZ28 said:
what is the differance between a sealant and a synthetic wax?
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Jim, I'm no chemist, so I can't give you the long version. I can tell you that from My experience, polymer sealants last longer than waxes on equally prepped surfaces. Of course there are many factors involved with durability. A synthetic wax is only a man-made version of a naturally occurring substance. Wax becomes more pliable with heat and I would assume the bond would be reduced with pliability. It is my understanding that a polymer sealant not only bonds to the paint, but cross links to its self over a 12-24 hour period forming a very strong bond. This type of product bonds to the paint instead of just sitting on top of it and is much less affected by the temperature and more by friction or strong detergents. I also happen to like the slick glass like appearance of a sealant over properly prepped paint. I like the clarity and depth it provides. Waxes definitely have their place, but not on a wheel IMO.
 
Patek14 said:
I was thinking that an OS-NXT hybrid product could regain reasonable durability and be of some use. I would hate to just toss something in the trash
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Give it a go on the wheels, theres nothing to lose, you can still put OS over.

If its no good then throw it out! :)
 
DuraGloss makes a pre bonding agent



"#601, Duragloss PBA (Polish Bonding Agent)

Is similar to an epoxy (A&B) and bonds chemically when it comes into contact with durable polishes. Duragloss PBA will double the durability and protection of polishes when applied prior to polishing."
 
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