Anyone use Optimum exclusively?

**Marj** · 02-27-2008, 09:18 AM

I was wondering if anyone has found that this product is able to tackle most jobs out there except the most neglected vehicles. This would certainly help keep one`s inventory to a minimum.

**Driven Auto Detail** · 02-27-2008, 09:27 AM

If you mean their entire product line, I do. There are still a couple areas that Optimum doesn`t have covered but will shortly (APC, carpet cleaner, & tire/wheel cleaner which is my biggest need). Using one product line definitely keeps my inventory to a minimum and I don`t have to carry around 50 different products.

**Scottwax** · 02-27-2008, 09:59 AM

I mostly use Optimum`s polishes but switch to Meguiars for single stage paints since their polishes were developed when a lot of cars still didn`t have clear coats. Other than that though, pretty much all I use is Optimum for polishing and much of the time for sealing as well.

**Chris@Optimum** · 02-27-2008, 11:06 AM

Like Mshu7, I use everything they make: ONR washes, OS, PS mostly and I use other stuff just for area that Optimum doesn`t cover yet. Just ordered some Opti-Bond for tires and wheel wells, so I haven`t tried that or the new OID (Optimum Instant Detailer).

I have found that I like Ardex Smartcut Compound better than Optimum`s Hyper-Compound cause it cuts faster, but that`s the only product they make that I think needs to be improved.

I know there are many great product lines out there, but as a professional, Optimum`s product line and pricing are hard to beat, IMO

**Bunky** · 02-27-2008, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by mshu7

If you mean their entire product line, I do. There are still a couple areas that Optimum doesn`t have covered but will shortly (APC, carpet cleaner, & tire/wheel cleaner which is my biggest need). Using one product line definitely keeps my inventory to a minimum and I don`t have to carry around 50 different products.

I had read a post by someone saying "professional" detailers do not use Optimum polishes since they do not have much cut. I guess you disagree with that... It was just a comment that stuck in my mind.

**Driven Auto Detail** · 02-27-2008, 12:00 PM

I haven`t had any cutting problems with their polishes. The reason why I like them is because they don`t dust. It`s my biggest complaint when it comes to polishes. Plus, they are user-friendly and a little goes a long way.

**BigAl3** · 02-27-2008, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by mshu7

I haven`t had any cutting problems with their polishes. The reason why I like them is because they don`t dust. It`s my biggest complaint when it comes to polishes. Plus, they are user-friendly and a little goes a long way.

agreed... :up

**Chris@Optimum** · 02-27-2008, 01:10 PM

I had a little trouble cutting when I was only using my 7424, but not at all since I started using my Rotary/7428 for correcting.

**Way2SSlow** · 02-27-2008, 02:04 PM

I`m using Optimum Polish on just about every car that I polish with my rotary. I will mix in some HTEC if I feel like I need some more cut. This seems to be a good combo for me. I`ll probably add some wool pads from Edge and some Meguiars M105 or Presta to my polish lineup. I cant say that I am a huge fan of using OP with a PC though. I use Poli Seal a ton. I used to use OCW all the time but I`m just about out and I want to buy the new formula when they release it.

**MrGlym** · 02-28-2008, 04:28 AM

I carry most Optimum polishes (PoliSeal - HyperCompound) and found them relatively easy to use with their low dusting formula. But I found my trusty Farecla`s G3 to be more effective in correcting scratches, water spotting and over sprays. A lot better than Optimum`s Compound & HyperCompund.

After G3 I`ll go straight into PoliSeal & then either followed by Opti Seal (hand application) or OCW (finishing pad on rotary). Perfecto