Review: Opti-Seal

**justin30513** · 04-25-2007, 02:59 PM

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.

The Pictures:

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.

**awahl63** · 04-25-2007, 03:03 PM

Looks great...I`m trying really hard not to buy this product

**Paulie Walnuts** · 04-25-2007, 03:11 PM

Why do you center justify all your text? It makes it very hard to read.

**BigAl3** · 04-25-2007, 03:11 PM

yet another satisfied customer, thanks for the review justin! dang, my credit card is already hurting this month too... :p

**justin30513** · 04-25-2007, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

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.

**Altec** · 04-25-2007, 03:30 PM

Ok... im gonna have to buy some now, looks great!

**phil11** · 04-25-2007, 03:32 PM

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

**Pats300zx** · 04-25-2007, 03:41 PM

Looks awesome Justin. I have a bottle as well and am looking forward to trying it this weekend...

**Paulie Walnuts** · 04-25-2007, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by justin30513

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.

**stilez** · 04-25-2007, 03:44 PM

Please keep us updated on durability.

**imported_DieselMDX** · 04-25-2007, 03:46 PM

looks great justin

**96snake** · 04-25-2007, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

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

**GlossyTundra** · 04-25-2007, 04:17 PM

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

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

**Ron Harris** · 04-25-2007, 04:18 PM

Justin you can add layers to increase gloss.

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

**Imatk** · 04-25-2007, 04:40 PM

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.