Optimum Instant Detailer?

**imported_sal329** · 06-24-2008, 10:34 AM

Any opinions on this? I am looking for a good QD that is also cost effiecient. 32oz for $20 should yield a gallon of QD, I think that is very cost effective. I do not want to buy something that is not going to perform as well as others out there to save a few dollars though. I am curently using Meg UQD and I like it but it is pretty expensive. So any opinions on OPT ID? Thanks all

**Stephenwz968** · 06-24-2008, 10:42 AM

I use ONR as my clay lube and quick detailer with great results...very cost effective.

Steve

**WaxManRonnie** · 06-24-2008, 11:01 AM

It`s ok stuff. I have it. But I like FK1 425 the best.

**BigJimZ28** · 06-24-2008, 11:05 AM

search "OID" and you will find more opinions then you care to read

here start with this one:

http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...-detailer.html

**Bigpoppa3346** · 06-24-2008, 11:19 AM

There are many threads on this already.

For now, it is my favorite QD. Seems to just dissapear into the paint, and the slickness and gloss are very immediate. It`s been a while since I`ve used 425, but I don`t remember being as impressed with it as I am with OID.

**dublifecrisis** · 06-24-2008, 12:17 PM

Optimum Instant Detailer 32 makes at LEAST a gallon. Some people dillute it up to 4:1 vs 3:1 like the bottle suggests. Either mixes would still be significantly better than Meguire`s UQD..which BTW is really good. This Opt ID is awesome.

Go with it!

**imported_sal329** · 06-24-2008, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

search "OID" and you will find more opinions then you care to read

here start with this one:

http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...-detailer.html

Lol I was waitingf or this... About a minute after I posted I said what if I would just SEARCH first lol. I did and found a few threads but I had to get read for work so I bookmarked them. Thanks, I promise to search first ask second from now on :2thumbs:

**Scottwax** · 06-24-2008, 10:05 PM

Excellent stuff. Noticably amps up the appearance and slickness.

**gtpaul** · 06-24-2008, 10:38 PM

I agree with Scott. I was very skeptic, but then I tried it!

**jgatuslao** · 06-25-2008, 12:32 AM

I have both the OID and FK425. In my eyes, OID makes the paint deeper, however, it streaks a lot. My car is black and streaks are very obvious, especially on my hood. If only it was not "streakish", I find the looks better than FK425. Because of it streaking, I find myself reaching for FK425, which is also a very good QD.

FK425 makes my paint more reflective vs. OID which I think makes my paint darker, with a more mellow hue.

**porta** · 06-25-2008, 03:52 AM

IMHO OID is slicker and also cheaper then 425.

**spartacus_33** · 08-21-2008, 04:04 AM

I have both. I also find OID streaks. Some have suggested adding more water to the mix. I`ll try that next.

**dervdave** · 08-21-2008, 04:48 AM

Heard a mix with OCW & OID is excellent

**DM101** · 08-21-2008, 05:18 AM

Excellant QD !!!

http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...ive-stars.html

**Bigpoppa3346** · 08-21-2008, 06:47 AM

I`ve had some light streaking of OID over 476s, kinda wierd because I`ve used it over fresh 845 with good results (I thought it had something to do with curing), and the 476s had been on the car for 3 months.