Optimum Spray Wax, opinions on it?

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I am thinking of trying out the Optimum Spray Wax to use give some protection until I can do a full out detail, and as something add in between waxing. I don't really know what is good at the moment when it comes to spray waxes, or if one is really better than the other since I have never used them before. So how does Optimum Spray Wax compare to what else is out there? Does it help give better visible beading after using it? I just want a quick way to add and help maintain protection.





Also, what is the best method at using this product, and what kind of microfibers should I use for removing it? The ones I have to wipe vehicles with are extremey soft, mainly used for removing polish and wax, and I don't think that they will do well at all at wiping the spray off
 
I only use the original OCW and I've heard that the new version is better.

I think OCW seems work very well, it does improve beading on old lsps. I just use the same mfs that I use for removing waxes.
 
RedlineIRL said:
So how does Optimum Spray Wax compare to what else is out there? Does it help give better visible beading after using it? I just want a quick way to add and help maintain protection.
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OCW is an excellent product, very easy to use and good protection. A similar product you might want to consider is Duragloss AquaWax.





RedlineIRL said:
Also, what is the best method at using this product, and what kind of microfibers should I use for removing it? The ones I have to wipe vehicles with are extremey soft, mainly used for removing polish and wax, and I don't think that they will do well at all at wiping the spray off
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Lightly mist a panel, spread with a soft MF, then flip the MF and remove any residue with the dry side. Simple as that.
 
smprince1 said:
OCW is an excellent product, very easy to use and good protection. A similar product you might want to consider is Duragloss AquaWax.









Lightly mist a panel, spread with a soft MF, then flip the MF and remove any residue with the dry side. Simple as that.
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I agree, but isn't AW a sealant and OCW a nuba with polymers? So, I wouldn't use AW over a nuba, but OCW should be fine.
 
It's a great product. You want to make sure that you don't overspray the panel 'cause it might smear if the humidity is high.
 
Thanks for the help everyone. The MFs that I use for wiping polish and wax are the Cobra Super Plush Deluxe 600. They work great a removing died on polish and wax, but are these too soft to absorb a liquid spray? Do you all think that these will just smear more the product around instead of absorbing the excess?



Right now I have Collonite 845 on as the last LSP I used, so will the OCW work fine with this or do I need to look at the Duragloss AW? I'm not for sure if 845 is really considered a sealer or a carnuba
 
OCW is by far one my favorite products



very easy application and looks great. i dont know about the durability only because i re-apply the wax every other wash only because it is so easy



=D
 
RedlineIRL said:
Thanks for the help everyone. The MFs that I use for wiping polish and wax are the Cobra Super Plush Deluxe 600. They work great a removing died on polish and wax, but are these too soft to absorb a liquid spray? Do you all think that these will just smear more the product around instead of absorbing the excess?



Right now I have Collonite 845 on as the last LSP I used, so will the OCW work fine with this or do I need to look at the Duragloss AW? I'm not for sure if 845 is really considered a sealer or a carnuba
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ocw over 845 looks incredible on metallics ... it's my favorite and long-lasting combo for metallic daily drivers.
 
willtothewong said:
OCW is by far one my favorite products



very easy application and looks great. i dont know about the durability only because i re-apply the wax every other wash only because it is so easy



=D
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And you my friend know how to care for a car...........
 
I love OCW! It's my favorite spray wax, and I've found it's looks/durability are better than any of the over the counter products in my area. I use it over BFWD on my daily driver, once every other wash, which ends up being about every 2 weeks. I don't "need" to re-apply that often, I just do because it's so dang easy!
 
I love the stuff.



-Looks great on perfectly polished paint

-Does a nice job hiding imperfections on not so perfect paint

-Very easy to apply and a little goes a long way

-Looks like a real wax, deep and wet
 
I love OCW . It was my favorite until I tried Four Star Spray Wax with Polycharger. It is a little less finicky than OCW and may even yield a better shine. I got it from AG on BOGO. IME get a pump spray bottle for either as a little goes a long way. AG sells a great pump spray 12 oz. bottle IMO. If you use a trigger dont spray directly on surface or you will apply too much IME.
 
Old Tiger said:
I love OCW . It was my favorite until I tried Four Star Spray Wax with Polycharger. It is a little less finicky than OCW and may even yield a better shine. I got it from AG on BOGO. IME get a pump spray bottle for either as a little goes a long way. AG sells a great pump spray 12 oz. bottle IMO. If you use a trigger dont spray directly on surface or you will apply too much IME.
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How is the durability and beading with Four Star compared to OCW? I really like the stuff with Polycharger in it becuase it has worked really well for me
 
So what exactly is Collonite 845, a sealer or a typical wax? I just know that it is really durable and give good looking results:D Reason I am asking is becuase I want to get something that will maintain the 845 to keep it lasting even longer, not something that will compriomise the durability of it. Does it even matter which sparay wax is even used when it comes to using on LSPs?
 
RedlineIRL said:
How is the durability and beading with Four Star compared to OCW? I really like the stuff with Polycharger in it becuase it has worked really well for me
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I truthfully cant speak to durability on any product. I cant wait long enough between applications for durability to kick in. Both are as easy as QD to apply. I am a big Polycharger fan. I love BFWD and UPGP. I was really blown away by the Four Star since it is so unheralded compared to OCW and DG AW.

Beading is similar, tight symmetric beads. Both my Xenon Blue XLR and Charcoal Gray Expedition are garage queens, so they dont see long exposure to thee elements. Both waxes pop the metal flakes on both cars.
 
845 is a hybrid. OCW or Aquawax are great toppers for 845. I just prefer the OCW look over 845.



The key with 845 is a properly prepped (clean) surface. I have gotten 5 months from a single coat on a surface that was barely prepped.
 
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