Optimum Poly Seal comparison

Earl Keese · 11-08-06, 07:40

Hi everyone,
I just purchased a gallon of OPS and before I have a chance to use it I was wondering if anyone has had a chance to compare it to say Meguiars 66? More specifically does it have the same cutting ability, is it a wowo product or do you let it dry and also the durability, does it last longer than 66?

Thanks,
Tom W.

Dent's & Details · 11-08-06, 06:50

It is like Menzerna final polish but it also seals the paint.
Use it with your pc and an orange pad for the most correction.
It's hard for me to compare to the Meguiars. I haven't touched any of there products for over 6 years. One of the customer service guys pissed me off.

Earl Keese · 11-09-06, 11:59

Thanks,
The only polishes I've ever used it the Meguairs line and the Optimum products. Can you tell me after you put it on, do you remove it as you go, or lit sit and dry like wax or sealant?

Thanks,
Tom

Danase · 11-09-06, 12:16

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Originally Posted by Dent's & Details

It is like Menzerna final polish but it also seals the paint.
Use it with your pc and an orange pad for the most correction.
It's hard for me to compare to the Meguiars. I haven't touched any of there products for over 6 years. One of the customer service guys pissed me off.

Are you recommending an orange LCM pad or another brand? I would stick with a white or black LCM pad persoanlly. But I have never tried it with a LCM orange.

a.k.a. Patrick · 11-09-06, 03:07

You can actually use it with just about any pad you want. I wouldnt stretch PoliSeals ability and go with a yellow one, but the PoliSeal is quite versatile. I used it with orange on a Black 650ci last weekend and the car came out beautiful.
Go with white for a little less polishing effect, green or blue for sper light cleaning and sealing.
You can do treat the whole car before wiping off if you want. it doesnt really "haze" up. Very easy removal........
Back to the question about 66, i have never used 66, sorry. About the only megs products I used faithfully was the Speed Glaze...

toyotaguy · 11-09-06, 04:44

I am wondering about the comparison too....anyone used 66 and this poliseal???

scottwax?

Scottwax · 11-09-06, 05:46

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Originally Posted by toyotaguy

I am wondering about the comparison too....anyone used 66 and this poliseal???

scottwax?

Never used #66 before but my understanding is the cut is similar to #80. Poli-Seal's cut via PC or Cyclo seems more similar to Vanilla Moose. It will remove light defects, paint transfers and marring from a more aggressive pad/polish combo but it isn't a substitute for poor prep.

The look and slickness are what I really love about Poli-Seal, noticably darkens and deepens any color.

SVR · 11-09-06, 05:51

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Originally Posted by Dent's & Details

It is like Menzerna final polish but it also seals the paint.
Use it with your pc and an orange pad for the most correction.
It's hard for me to compare to the Meguiars. I haven't touched any of there products for over 6 years. One of the customer service guys pissed me off.

Yeah about the same time for me too, their stuff don't cut it.
Sounds like a terrific product, will get in contact with MR optimum about it

SVR · 11-09-06, 06:05

Old meg's #66 was a thick pink cutting lotion with wax, today's is just a quick detail spray with wax
No comparison with poli seal

I've got a little bit of old 66 but would like some more
It was damn good.

thesacrifice · 11-09-06, 08:04

I'm using it next week with a white LC pad...will a polish pad effect the sealant abilities? I have some very very light water spotting on the roof, it may even be ontop of a layer of a previous LSP that wasn't previously fully removed..

ebpcivicsi · 11-09-06, 08:16

IMO....

The OPS does not have the same cut as the #66, but finishes much better--as it should. It is easier to use, does not stain trim (#66 will), and is more verstatile.

I would still reach for #66 if I was going to do a one-step on car with significant defects(obviously *real* prep would be the answer, but in the interest of this discussion...). I think of poli-seal more as a final polish with protection.

You can apply it to the entire car, or one section at a time. The OPS doesn't really haze, it's almost like it disappears into the paint. Great product, but one that you must know the limits of.

FWIW, I have only done about 4 cars with the OPS--still forming my opinions.

Juztang · 11-09-06, 08:28

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Originally Posted by thesacrifice

I'm using it next week with a white LC pad...will a polish pad effect the sealant abilities? I have some very very light water spotting on the roof, it may even be ontop of a layer of a previous LSP that wasn't previously fully removed..

The pad should not affect the sealant ability. I asked David about this when I was trying it out before it was even available for sale.

I've used an orange,white, and gray pad with it. It finished off real good even with the orange pad. I have used this on over 10 cars now and absolutely love it. Saves some time and looks great!