Detailed: 2003 Tahoe (Optimum's Poli-Seal Review)

[justin30513]

I went to mailbox last night to find me a little package. Jen (FloridaNative) sent me a sample of Optimum's new Poli-Seal to test and review. I've heard alot of nice things from this new chemical. Some are using it as a one-stepper since it has abrasives that remove light oxidation and light swirls. Some are using it after heavy polishing to remove marring and seal the paint in one step. This customer just wanted some protection for the upcoming winter. She wanted no compounding or no interior work done.......just a wash and sealant.



Here's the process and review....



Start Time and temperature:

9:00 am and 38 degrees

Finish Time and temperature:

11:00 am and 53 degrees

Payment:

125.00



Washed with Meguiar's NXT car wash

(Used wash ShMitt with a single bucket)



Optimum's Poli-Seal

(Used EDGE2K Green "experimental" pad at #5 setting)

First off, it smells great. Lightly banana scented. I took a small amount and rubbed through my finger. I didn't feel that many abbrasives but there were some. Using the EDGE green pad, I used medium pressure with slow overlapping passes. Pretty much just like if you were going to polish. I immediately saw water spots removed as well minor swirls. This vehicle was HEAVILY swirled so anything would be an improvement. As the Poli-Seal started haze, I raised up on the pressure and started some fast motions. I then removed the haze to reveal a super-slick, reflective finish. This porduct is my new one-stepper. I really was not that surprised with it's performance; I expected it with Optimum's successful products.



It really cleaned the paint......just look:

Other Products used:

Meguiar's Detailer Line APC

(4:1 for bugs and lower areas of the paint)

Meguiar's Detailer Line Super Degreaser

(4:1 for tires and wheel wells)

Meguiar's Detailer Line Wheel Brightner

(4:1 for wheels. Used Meguiar's Versa Wheel Brush.)

Armor All Extreme Shine Tire Foam

(Tires and wheel wells. Also used on running boards. Wiped down with damp MF mitt.)



Befores....

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[justin30513]

Afters....

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[Zet]

Wow, big improvement for a one step!



Sounds like a nice product. Did you find that it were able to remove some of the swirls?

 

[justin30513]

Wow, big improvement for a one step!



Sounds like a nice product. Did you find that it were able to remove some of the swirls?

I'd say it removed 40-50% of them. It really cleaned up the paint though. Look at my pad and you'll see that. That was from just the hood! I'll be using this as my LSP on alot of vehicles in the future.

 

[thesacrifice]

Looks great! That color of vehicle isn't as "impressive" as showing great detailing results as others, but its clear that OPS is a great product.

 

[imported_DieselMDX]

very nice improvement for minimal time and work

 

[imported_mburnickas]

Looks nice! great job...Even the running boards look nice.

 

[Bigpoppa3346]

That color of vehicle isn't as "impressive" as showing great detailing results as others...

I beg to differ. I have done that exact color(a GMC Yukon) with OHC, FPII and BF Wet Diamond, and that color had more bling-bling than Lil' Jon's grills. Anyways...



Car looks great, pretty messy in the befores.

 

[justin30513]

I beg to differ. I have done that exact color(a GMC Yukon) with OHC, FPII and BF Wet Diamond, and that color had more bling-bling than Lil' Jon's grills. Anyways...



Car looks great, pretty messy in the befores.

I'm sure I could have gotten alot more depth and gloss out of it.....if the customer wanted to pay for it! This paint did look good though. Lots of metal flake and a thick clear. I bet it would hold par to black when done right.

 

[Scottwax]

I beg to differ. I have done that exact color(a GMC Yukon) with OHC, FPII and BF Wet Diamond, and that color had more bling-bling than Lil' Jon's grills.

Absolutely agree, but lighting can definitely change how that color looks, it is amazing in the sun. OP and Poli-Seal...

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Justin-very nice work!



I found out yesterday that Poli-Seal does an excellent job on light to moderate water spots using a polishing pad. Glad to see you got the same results. Seems you noticed the slickness too...

 

[Ron Harris]

Justin,

Try the Poli-Seal with an orange pad for your next one step. You probably could have gotten another 15 to 20% correction.

 

[imported_artikxscout]

i mean for a 1 step sealant, any abrasive is a Plus. I know hi-temp sells a one-step polish/sealant too, uses their Hi-Temp light cut, with a sealant (don't know how it hold up though). Other than that, great job, swirls are still there but what can you expect, it's made to be a sealant right?

 

[imported_Bence]

I'll definitely do a comparo between OPS & FK1 215.

 

[gmblack3]

Nice work!

 

[justin30513]

Absolutely agree, but lighting can definitely change how that color looks, it is amazing in the sun. OP and Poli-Seal...

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Justin-very nice work!



I found out yesterday that Poli-Seal does an excellent job on light to moderate water spots using a polishing pad. Glad to see you got the same results. Seems you noticed the slickness too...

Thanks Scott.

Yeah it was a slickness unlike the soft carnauba feel. Felt more like a polish to me. It really made the water spots dissappear....actually easier than some polishes.

 

[justin30513]

Justin,

Try the Poli-Seal with an orange pad for your next one step. You probably could have gotten another 15 to 20% correction.

Hey Ron. I remember talking with you on the phone when I started out with all of this. You use all of Optimum's stuff exclusively don't you? When say orange pad, are you talking about the EDGE pad? The green one I used is step more aggressive than EDGE's orange polishing pad. Let me know. I'd love to try it and find out!

 

[sftempest66]

Awesome job for the short amount of time you were given, seems like the Poli-seal works pretty well, I wonder how durable its going to be???