Since BF Crystal Seal (BFCS) is fairly new, does anyone have experience with both. Both Opti Seal and BFCS are "wipe on and walk away". I have used Opti-Seal but not the BFCS. Just wondering?
Since BF Crystal Seal (BFCS) is fairly new, does anyone have experience with both. Both Opti Seal and BFCS are "wipe on and walk away". I have used Opti-Seal but not the BFCS. Just wondering?
I haven`t used the latest Opti-Seal but have used last year`s version. Both are super easy to apply. I slightly prefer the "look" of BF Crystal Seal but that is a preference thing. IDK about durability comparisons.
I have the previous version of Opti-Seal an BFCS. I find I had more trouble with applying Opti-Seal compared to BFCS. BFCS is the easiest product to apply I have found. Overall I prefer the look of BFCS over Opti-Seal but I have not done a true 50/50 to see for sure. Durability is still in the testing phase for me. At this point Opti-Seal has been down graded to my quick wheel sealant.
I have tried both foam and MF applicators. For paint I prefer a MF applicator as well. On wheels I prefer a foam applicator.
For some reason on paint I still get some streaking. I usually prime the applicator and then use 1 spray per panel or less depending on how far I can spread it. I have been though half a bottle and can`t seem to get the application perfect with Opti-Seal on paint. On the other hand UPGP and BFCS I have no trouble with at all.
Microfiber applicator did the trick for me. I use one similar to what`s pictured here Ultima Paint Guard Plus Clearcoat Paint Sealant Car Wax It is nice and thick so it`s easy to hold.
I have both BF CS and Opti-Seal and I can`t really tell a difference in looks or application. I just use whatever keeps me in the family. If I use ONR then Opti-seal, if BF rinseless then CS. Same with spray and wipe products.
Durability is about the same for me on CS AND UPGP. CS easier to apply. Depth after two coats: UPGP gts the nod - more "hard candy" like....
Glen
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I would say both Opti-Seal and BFCS are very comparable with a slight advantage to the latter. Less streaking and deeper look on dark colors. MF applicator and hit it with a clean MF towel after to knock down high spots as you would with Opti-Coat and the streaking is greatly reduced. Cool temps help too. I use Opti-Seal on light colors and save the BFCS for darker colors due to the cost/ounce.
I just used BFCS today on my red Dodge Ram truck. Very easy to use. Looks great and no streaking. I like it !!!!!
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I just did my white vw with Opti Seal 2 coats spaced a day apart. Then I topped it off with CMW. It`s a 2008 when I pulled into my friends driveway he wanted to know if I bought a new car. It looks better then the day I bought it.
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