View Full Version : Opti-Seal hammering my Z2-Pro
Cleaning Fool
11-02-2008, 02:47 PM
About 4 weeks ago I polished the wifes white/off white Volvo station wagon,then Hit it with Z2 Pro..Hmmm, ho hum, looked ok but I thought it could be better. So I got some Opti-seal in a trade. Washed it yesterday, I hit it with 1 coat of Opti-seal before dark. This morning I hit it with 1 more coat....YOWZER...it raised the gloss level X2. The best the paint has ever looked! I love it..Even my beloved Z2 didn`t look near this good! My 2008 product of the year!...PS..This is a reference to white/off white paint only and is based off initial appearance only, with durability not a factor.
imported_bigfoot
11-02-2008, 04:59 PM
I agree that OOS is great on shine, but some users have reported that it mutes metallic flakes. Personally, I`m not sure about this, since I have not tried it on metallic paint, but is def something to be on the lookout.
Durability is great, though...
Cleaning Fool
11-02-2008, 05:09 PM
I have not used it on metallic paint, but it sure is easy to get great results. And to think Autogeek had buy one get one free a couple weeks ago and I passed because I had not tried it yet.
Blade9
11-02-2008, 08:26 PM
OOS looks stunning on my white Audi. It pops, shimmers, glimmers, etc. I`ve had one layer of OOS on my white Audi for 3 week now, and it has gone through 3 ONR washes plus lots of rain (I`m in the Pacific NW where it rains forever...). The gloss is still outstanding, what can I say? I`m planning to do some minor correction next month, and I`ll layer 3 coats of OOS and post pics here.
imported_Bence
11-02-2008, 08:38 PM
It explodes flakes IME.
Scottwax
11-02-2008, 08:50 PM
It explodes flakes IME.
:werd: I use it on my metallic grey Maxima, looks great.
The gloss is like whoa, i love it http://1person1million.com/img/149/r08c1006bidc/biggrin.gif
ABQDetailer
11-02-2008, 09:22 PM
My wife has this light blue metallic KIA minivan. I OOS`d the whole thing today. Windows, Trim, Badges, Paint, Rims, Roof Rack/Rails/Crossbars, Mirrors....
Love this stuff!
Hey, Moe!
11-02-2008, 09:43 PM
No problems with my gray metallic finish. The flakes jump right out at you...
imported_DJ Mayo
11-02-2008, 09:44 PM
whoever says its not good for metallic paints is using it incorrectly. this product topped with OCW is possibly the wettest combo I have used.
MBurnickas
11-02-2008, 10:38 PM
When it comes to Zaino and white, I like the combo ZAIO with CS or Z5Pro. I had a white vehicle and that looked as anything even carnuba`s. Maybe it`s just me but Z2Pro has a shine that hides the depth on white. Z2Pro looks deep on other colors in my opinion, just not white-:nixweiss
Bigpikle
11-03-2008, 01:03 AM
It explodes flakes IME.
:werd: I use it on my metallic grey Maxima, looks great.
Scott - I think Bence means it makes flake come alive - a good thing ;)
I`ve always though OS does a great job. Just so easy to use as well so it makes a great package. Wish it could be layered quickly though....
imported_DJ Mayo
11-03-2008, 01:23 AM
Scott - I think Bence means it makes flake come alive - a good thing ;)
I`ve always though OS does a great job. Just so easy to use as well so it makes a great package. Wish it could be layered quickly though....
he is agreeing already
Envious Eric
11-03-2008, 02:25 AM
at first glance the smilie looked like it said WEIRD..
what are you guys getting for durability...I am in the market for a longer lasting sealant, dont want zaino though...just dont care for it
imported_Bence
11-03-2008, 11:09 AM
Damon, theoretically you can put your next OOS layer on after 20-30 minutes.
toyotaguy, for me OOS lasts at least 4 months on 24/7 outside DDs.