Opti-Seal vs. BF Crystal Seal

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jlineman

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Since BF Crystal Seal (BFCS) is fairly new, does anyone have experience with both. Both Opti Seal and BFCS are "wipe on and walk away". I have used Opti-Seal but not the BFCS. Just wondering?
 
I haven't used the latest Opti-Seal but have used last year's version. Both are super easy to apply. I slightly prefer the "look" of BF Crystal Seal but that is a preference thing. IDK about durability comparisons.
 
I have the previous version of Opti-Seal an BFCS. I find I had more trouble with applying Opti-Seal compared to BFCS. BFCS is the easiest product to apply I have found. Overall I prefer the look of BFCS over Opti-Seal but I have not done a true 50/50 to see for sure. Durability is still in the testing phase for me. At this point Opti-Seal has been down graded to my quick wheel sealant.
 
mjlinane said:
Are you using the foam applicator? I changed to a MF covered sponge (like I use for the BF CS) and found it much easier.
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I have tried both foam and MF applicators. For paint I prefer a MF applicator as well. On wheels I prefer a foam applicator.


For some reason on paint I still get some streaking. I usually prime the applicator and then use 1 spray per panel or less depending on how far I can spread it. I have been though half a bottle and can't seem to get the application perfect with Opti-Seal on paint. On the other hand UPGP and BFCS I have no trouble with at all.
 
mjlinane said:
Are you using the foam applicator? I changed to a MF covered sponge (like I use for the BF CS) and found it much easier.
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Microfiber applicator did the trick for me. I use one similar to what's pictured here Ultima Paint Guard Plus Clearcoat Paint Sealant Car Wax It is nice and thick so it's easy to hold.
I have both BF CS and Opti-Seal and I can't really tell a difference in looks or application. I just use whatever keeps me in the family. If I use ONR then Opti-seal, if BF rinseless then CS. Same with spray and wipe products.
 
Durability is about the same for me on CS AND UPGP. CS easier to apply. Depth after two coats: UPGP gts the nod - more "hard candy" like....
 
I would say both Opti-Seal and BFCS are very comparable with a slight advantage to the latter. Less streaking and deeper look on dark colors. MF applicator and hit it with a clean MF towel after to knock down high spots as you would with Opti-Coat and the streaking is greatly reduced. Cool temps help too. I use Opti-Seal on light colors and save the BFCS for darker colors due to the cost/ounce.
 
I just used BFCS today on my red Dodge Ram truck. Very easy to use. Looks great and no streaking. I like it !!!!!
 
Pats300zx said:
Two spritz to get the pad primed and one spritz per panel. I would test my MF app on glass to see how much product I had on the pad.
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Done 7 cars with CS.....exactly my method too! Work the single spritz per panel in, rather than spraying more...I always do two coats , an hour apart....
 
Doesn't BF say that you can get 40 applications out of 4 ozs.? So 80 apps out of an 8 oz. bottle? Sure sounds like a misprint.
glen e said:
Done 7 cars with CS.....exactly my method too! Work the single spritz per panel in, rather than spraying more...I always do two coats , an hour apart....
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Rsurfer said:
Doesn't BF say that you can get 40 applications out of 4 ozs.? So 80 apps out of an 8 oz. bottle? Sure sounds like a misprint.
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I don't know about 40 (unless you are doing all Smart Cars or Fiat 500s) but I would say 15-20+ isn't unreasonable. A little really does go a long way.
 
I just did my white vw with Opti Seal 2 coats spaced a day apart. Then I topped it off with CMW. It's a 2008 when I pulled into my friends driveway he wanted to know if I bought a new car. It looks better then the day I bought it.
 
Billp said:
I just did my white vw with Opti Seal 2 coats spaced a day apart. Then I topped it off with CMW. It's a 2008 when I pulled into my friends driveway he wanted to know if I bought a new car. It looks better then the day I bought it.
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What is "CMW" ?
 
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