Optimum spray wax question

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Spike73

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Can you use OPT car wax as a stand alone LSP? Or is it really best used as a topper on top of your existing LSP and as a maintenance wax for the in-between polishing/paint correcting that is done like twice a year? I was wondering if anyone has used it as the only LSP on their car, and how durable it really is.
 
i've never used it as a stand alone, but i think you can given the fact that they claim 4 mos. protection, ithink if you wanted to let's say use it once a month or after a wash it would be fine.
 
I have used as stand alone, Over the winter I used it once a month as I was going to polish my wife's car when it warmed up, I thought it worked well. Lost some slickness between washes but you can use it as stand alone but I think that it really stand out as a topper on a sealant
 
Since Autopia doesnt let me make a thread, I am going to have to hijack this.



What's the difference between Optimum Car Wax and Opti-Seal? They both seem like LSPs but with different application methods
 
Boston Man said:
Since Autopia doesnt let me make a thread, I am going to have to hijack this.



What's the difference between Optimum Car Wax and Opti-Seal? They both seem like LSPs but with different application methods
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Hey Boston, did you try to make a thread and just get a white screen every time? The same thing happened to me, and toyotaguy helped me out. He said you can't start a thread with the word "car" in the title (for some reason, not sure why). I was trying to ask about Opt. car wax, and it wouldn't let me post. So I substituted "spray" for "car" in my title, and it let me post. Maybe you are having a similar problem?
 
Spike73 said:
Hey Boston, did you try to make a thread and just get a white screen every time? The same thing happened to me, and toyotaguy helped me out. He said you can't start a thread with the word "car" in the title (for some reason, not sure why). I was trying to ask about Opt. car wax, and it wouldn't let me post. So I substituted "spray" for "car" in my title, and it let me post. Maybe you are having a similar problem?
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Yes I was having the same problem. I tried 3 different computers so I thought the forum was broken. Thanks for the info
 
optimum car wax is a polymer (i think it has carnauba also) spray wax that you can use after you dry the car for quick waxings.



Optiseal is a wipe on walk away sealant which has a bit longer durability than the spray wax, they also give two different looks.



most optimum users do the optiseal and then top that with the spray wax
 
black03mach said:
optimum car wax is a polymer (i think it has carnauba also) spray wax that you can use after you dry the car for quick waxings.



Optiseal is a wipe on walk away sealant which has a bit longer durability than the spray wax, they also give two different looks.



most optimum users do the optiseal and then top that with the spray wax
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Both Opti-Seal and OCW can be used as LSP's. But as black pointed out, Optimum recommends that OS be used either as a LSP or as a base for their OCW or their Optimum Instant Detailer. The OS/OCW combo works well for me as it repels dirt and maintains the gloss for a longer time.
 
9935annivgt said:
I have used as stand alone, Over the winter I used it once a month as I was going to polish my wife's car when it warmed up, I thought it worked well. Lost some slickness between washes but you can use it as stand alone but I think that it really stand out as a topper on a sealant
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i just did this this morning on top of a coat of z2 and a coat of fk1000. i can't put it in words, slick, wet glossy come to mind.
 
blucpe said:
i just did this this morning on top of a coat of z2 and a coat of fk1000. i can't put it in words, slick, wet glossy come to mind.
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Great to hear that - I plan on getting both FK1000 and OCW and I am looking for that wet glossy look.
 
2005GTPinMD said:
Great to hear that - I plan on getting both FK1000 and OCW and I am looking for that wet glossy look.
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you won't be disappointed in th 1000, apply it very thin. i did the whole car with my pc and a blue lc pad, 4", then wiped off with clean mf, very easy on/off. i don't think ocw needs any instruction. let us know how it comes out.
 
Of course you can use it as a stand alone.



And it's ease of use makes it so easy to apply an extra coat that there is no reason not to have good protection at all times.
 
On a non-garaged car, in my geographic area, OCW lasts about a week or two. It works fine for a stand alone, though it certainly wouldn't be my first choice.
 
OCW is a synthetic sealant/wax combo thats why it claims months of protection, i would most certainly use this as a standalone LSP provided 2 coats might be required and application was done with either a PC or you apply and rub on to a haze then buff off with a MF towel slightly lengthening the spray and wipe process so it has more of a chance to grip onto your surface ...



once a month re application may or may not be needed depending on location ...



hope this helps !!
 
Thanks everyone. I guess I'll keep using it as a maintenance wax to keep the finish looking good. I love the slickness that this wax has, and I'm sold on the product. I was asking this question mainly for friends that are not into detailing like we do, and they want a very quick wash/wax regimen to keep their cars up.



If you use this as a stand-alone product, will it last like the manufacturer says, like 4-5 months, without any touch-ups and ever using it again (or any other wax) during the 4-5 months? I'm not so sure, but this is taken right from their website:



"•Durable ◦1 application lasts up to 5 months"



What are your experiences with durability? Scottwax, how's your durability been? I saw that you wrote that you have had it on as a stand-alone since the fall...
 
Spike73 said:
Thanks everyone. I guess I'll keep using it as a maintenance wax to keep the finish looking good. I love the slickness that this wax has, and I'm sold on the product. I was asking this question mainly for friends that are not into detailing like we do, and they want a very quick wash/wax regimen to keep their cars up.



If you use this as a stand-alone product, will it last like the manufacturer says, like 4-5 months, without any touch-ups and ever using it again (or any other wax) during the 4-5 months? I'm not so sure, but this is taken right from their website:



"•Durable ◦1 application lasts up to 5 months"



What are your experiences with durability? Scottwax, how's your durability been? I saw that you wrote that you have had it on as a stand-alone since the fall...
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this depends on MANY variables



- climate, cool dry weather is the best but hot overly sunny climates may deteriorate the lifespan of one application



- is the vehicle garage kept, is the vehicle cool most of the time or running hot ?



- the method the wax was applied and how long it was left to bond to the surface before removal, obviously as a spray liquid it is a quicker process than other forms of waxing



- how often you wash the car also affects the durability .
 
Boston Man said:
What do you guys mean by "standalone"? It doesnt need to be used with other products?
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meaning with proper maintenance, this product is pretty capable of being your only LSP product and do not need to use the spray over top of a wax or sealant because this spray wax has some sealant qualities so it isnt advised to be used with anything else than itself, or if u do use another spray product it must be a sole wax only spray and not as advanced as OCW is ...





i still am waiting to do a full paint polish and then use this product on its own but i believe its a good product to use alone !
 
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