Review: Opti-Seal

justin30513

Mobile Detailing Services
I got my bottle of Opti-Seal yesterday and thought I'd give it a try. This has been probably one of the most anticipated products for me lately. Anything that claims to lock in the look of a carnauba and adds to the look has to be tried! This, along with being highly concentrated, could make it a steadily used product in my detailing regimen.



I simply washed my truck with NXT Tech wash and an Edge Wash ShMitt. I have applied XMT 360 and then a layer of Souveran Paste Wax about 12 days ago. Souveran was still going strong, so this was going to allow me to see this locked-in look that Opti-Seal is claiming. I first tried applying it with a micro-fiber applicator but noticed that it absorbed way to much product. So, I broke out a Wolfgang applicator pad. I used the soft, black side. I first primed it with 2 sprays. I then sprayed the middle of the hood. This product really goes along way......as claimed. I was able to do the whole driver's side without another spray. I then did the glass and even the plastic mirror housing. It simply vanished. Even on the glass. I then did the windshield and the rest of the painted surfaces using only 2 more sprays......this was 6 total including the pad priming sprays. Since the pad still felt damp, I went ahead and did the wheels for testing durability and brake dust removal. Oh yeah, the look. Simply wet and deeper than just the wax alone. The paint and glass was as slick as if I had used a quick detailer on them. I'm very impressed this product. So far it does all it claims to. I will have to see how the durability is. Expect an update in two weeks.



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This turned out to be the best pad in my arsenal to use. I'm sure any foam applicator will be fine. I really like how this one felt in my hand though.

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yet another satisfied customer, thanks for the review justin! dang, my credit card is already hurting this month too... :p
 
WilliamHBonney said:
Why do you center justify all your text? It makes it very hard to read.

PM me with comments like this please. I'm trying to keep my threads clean of comments other than about the post. Please, understand.



I've actually had tons tell me they like it like this. With over 200 posts like this, no one has complained yet.



Thanks though.
 
Excellent pics. I may have to try that applicator. The ones included work great, but I did find my hands becoming a bit cramped. Not a big deal. Thanks for sharing
 
justin30513 said:
PM me with comments like this please. I'm trying to keep my threads clean of comments other than about the post. Please, understand.



I've actually had tons tell me they like it like this. With over 200 posts like this, no one has complained yet.



Thanks though.
LOL!!! How about I just skip your posts going forward. Have a good day.
 
WilliamHBonney said:
LOL!!! How about I just skip your posts going forward. Have a good day.

You will come to realize some members "march to the beat of a different drummer" around here. Don't waste your time.



Lorne
 
Great writeup Justin! You are makin me spend the $25.



And I like the centered text, it's different than the normal side biased.
 
Truck looks great man.



I have this stuff on order so I should get mine soon.



What I would love is for people to do a "half and half" type of shot on their reviews.



That way we could see the difference with and without.



I'm going to do this when I get mine and see.



I tried Zaino CS and wasn't very impressed so I'm hoping the Opti Seal is going to be better.



I love their polishes so if it's anything like that then it should be awesome.
 
Nice review and your truck looks greate. :)



Where you really appreciate using OS is when you use it on a large SUV and don't have to go back around it again removing excess product.
 
Scottwax said:
Nice review and your truck looks greate. :)



Where you really appreciate using OS is when you use it on a large SUV and don't have to go back around it again removing excess product.



This is why I'm really going to like it! All I do is land yachts!



Thanks Scott!
 
Dent's & Details said:
Justin you can add layers to increase gloss.

Did you get a sample bottle? The ones I have are full to the top.

Nice to know about the layers Ron.



I sent out some samples.........that's why my bottle isn't full. Good eye though!



What's your experience with it over carnaubas? Durability?
 
Imatk said:
What I would love is for people to do a "half and half" type of shot on their reviews.



Two week old application of Acrylic Jett Trigger on the fender, freshly applied Opti-Seal on the door:



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Brandon1 said:
Great writeup Justin! You are makin me spend the $25.



And I like the centered text, it's different than the normal side biased.



Sorry about you spending more money but this one will be worth it!



I just try to be a little different. That's all. I guess one can't please all. I just would not come into someone's hard work and just criticize it. That's not what this is about.
 
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