tenorplayer23
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Hi,
After much research & internet study, I have decided to use mostly Optimum products in my initial detailing kit. As a novice, I want to make sure that I have the right products and quantities for my first buy. Perhpas you can assist me?
I plan on purchasing a Porter Cable 7424XP polisher, Lake CCS Pads (6.5" & 4", Org, Wht, Blk, Blu, Red), Gilmour Foam Master, MF towels, many detailing accessories and of course, a set of exterior & interior chemical products (OPTIMUM plus a few others).
Specifically, could I ask you to answer the following application questions and comment on the initial product quantities that would make sense for me to buy? This would be very helpful to me. And, if I you have any other product-line insight, additions or detailing tips along the way, please feel free to add them. OK?
Here they are.
> WASHING & CLAYING: I'm going to try both Optimum Car Wash and ONR. For claying, which clay do you recommend, given that an Opt. clay is not available here? Which clay lubricant do you suggest (or do you dilute ONR as I have seen mentioned)? How much ONR do you suggest I buy as a new "detailer"? [My current clay "selection" is Pinnacle with DP clay-specific lube.]
> POLISHING: I have decided to purchase Optimum Polishes after considering Menzerna, Meguiar's & Wolfgang. Have selected Compound II, Polish II and Finish (my cars are in pretty decent shape). Are these 3 products most appropriate for my application? And, how much of them should I purchase initially........it's either 8oz or 32oz. I have no idea how much is used "per car", typically, and want to make sure I have enough to try but not so much that it just sits on the shelf for a few years.
And, is there anything unique that I should know about Optimum polishes vs. the others I mentioned?
> WHEELS & TIRES: Is Optimum Power Clean a good wheel AND tire cleaner, or should I use something else? Is Opti-Seal a good wheel sealant, or should I use something else? I see Opti-Bond as a highly recommended tire dressing. For the novice, how much Opti-Bond should I buy initially?
Also, is Opti-Bond a good product (probably in a spray bottle) for exterior black plastic, under-hood plastic/hoses, etc.?
> INTERIOR: Optimum Protectant Plus & Use?; I see "leather-specific" products like Leatherique, Leather Masters, Einszett, Lexol, Meguiar's, PBMA brands, etc. (and some are very expensive) AND I also see lots of "multi-purpose leather/vinyl products", like OPP, Meguiar's, PBMA, etc.. To get the best product for the job, should I get a leather-specific product(s) AND have the OPP, as well?? Should I have something specific for vinyl like 303 if OPP is best on leather? See my confusion with these multifunctional products?
BTW, is Optimum Protectant Plus what some call an "interior quick detailing spray"?
> UNDERHOOD, WHEEL WELLS & TAR: Is Optimum Power Clean safe to use on paint (really)? I have seen it used straight from a spray bottle in detailing forum pictures, BUT also see folks comment on needing to dilute it. I assume it is good for wheel wells, under-hood cleaning, etc? Is OPC a good bug & tar remover, if it is safe on paint? Is Opti-Bond good for under hood hoses/plasti & wheel wells or is it too expensive for that (even diluted in a spray bottle)?
Thank-you very much in advance for your specific answers to my detailed questions. The input will help me finalize my initial kit and send me on my way.
Have a good week and I look forward to hearing from you very shortly.
Best Regards. See ya :wavey
Bob
After much research & internet study, I have decided to use mostly Optimum products in my initial detailing kit. As a novice, I want to make sure that I have the right products and quantities for my first buy. Perhpas you can assist me?
I plan on purchasing a Porter Cable 7424XP polisher, Lake CCS Pads (6.5" & 4", Org, Wht, Blk, Blu, Red), Gilmour Foam Master, MF towels, many detailing accessories and of course, a set of exterior & interior chemical products (OPTIMUM plus a few others).
Specifically, could I ask you to answer the following application questions and comment on the initial product quantities that would make sense for me to buy? This would be very helpful to me. And, if I you have any other product-line insight, additions or detailing tips along the way, please feel free to add them. OK?
Here they are.
> WASHING & CLAYING: I'm going to try both Optimum Car Wash and ONR. For claying, which clay do you recommend, given that an Opt. clay is not available here? Which clay lubricant do you suggest (or do you dilute ONR as I have seen mentioned)? How much ONR do you suggest I buy as a new "detailer"? [My current clay "selection" is Pinnacle with DP clay-specific lube.]
> POLISHING: I have decided to purchase Optimum Polishes after considering Menzerna, Meguiar's & Wolfgang. Have selected Compound II, Polish II and Finish (my cars are in pretty decent shape). Are these 3 products most appropriate for my application? And, how much of them should I purchase initially........it's either 8oz or 32oz. I have no idea how much is used "per car", typically, and want to make sure I have enough to try but not so much that it just sits on the shelf for a few years.
And, is there anything unique that I should know about Optimum polishes vs. the others I mentioned?
> WHEELS & TIRES: Is Optimum Power Clean a good wheel AND tire cleaner, or should I use something else? Is Opti-Seal a good wheel sealant, or should I use something else? I see Opti-Bond as a highly recommended tire dressing. For the novice, how much Opti-Bond should I buy initially?
Also, is Opti-Bond a good product (probably in a spray bottle) for exterior black plastic, under-hood plastic/hoses, etc.?
> INTERIOR: Optimum Protectant Plus & Use?; I see "leather-specific" products like Leatherique, Leather Masters, Einszett, Lexol, Meguiar's, PBMA brands, etc. (and some are very expensive) AND I also see lots of "multi-purpose leather/vinyl products", like OPP, Meguiar's, PBMA, etc.. To get the best product for the job, should I get a leather-specific product(s) AND have the OPP, as well?? Should I have something specific for vinyl like 303 if OPP is best on leather? See my confusion with these multifunctional products?
BTW, is Optimum Protectant Plus what some call an "interior quick detailing spray"?
> UNDERHOOD, WHEEL WELLS & TAR: Is Optimum Power Clean safe to use on paint (really)? I have seen it used straight from a spray bottle in detailing forum pictures, BUT also see folks comment on needing to dilute it. I assume it is good for wheel wells, under-hood cleaning, etc? Is OPC a good bug & tar remover, if it is safe on paint? Is Opti-Bond good for under hood hoses/plasti & wheel wells or is it too expensive for that (even diluted in a spray bottle)?
Thank-you very much in advance for your specific answers to my detailed questions. The input will help me finalize my initial kit and send me on my way.
Have a good week and I look forward to hearing from you very shortly.
Best Regards. See ya :wavey
Bob