Optimum Spray Wax, opinions on it?

Scottwax said:
OCW is water based so it shouldn't negatively impact anything it is applied over.
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how about if i were to put a coat of a nuba wax then a couple coats of ocw followed by another nuba, will the second nuba coat be worth it?
 
willtothewong said:
how about if i were to put a coat of a nuba wax then a couple coats of ocw followed by another nuba, will the second nuba coat be worth it?
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I think after you see how nice OCW looks you probably won't see a need to top it.
 
Thanks for the responses. Looks like I will be getting some of the OCW then. I need to order a few other things also with this, one being new microfibers. Do you all have any favorites that you like using for quick waxes like OCW?
 
I've never tried OCW, but I do use AquaWax, and have nothing but incredible things to say about it. Never streaks, good durability, augments look of vehicle, etc. :)
 
SilverJag said:
I've never tried OCW, but I do use AquaWax, and have nothing but incredible things to say about it. Never streaks, good durability, augments look of vehicle, etc. :)
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I love AW but it gives a sealant look. OCW is very similar to a good carnauba in looks.
 
I spray AW on after each wash before drying, and buff the beaded water off with the AW. Keeps my 845 well maintained.
 
RedlineIRL said:
Thanks for the responses. Looks like I will be getting some of the OCW then. I need to order a few other things also with this, one being new microfibers. Do you all have any favorites that you like using for quick waxes like OCW?
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Gett some plush MFs for OCW removal. AG has a great deal on BOGO right now.
 
Scottwax said:
I think after you see how nice OCW looks you probably won't see a need to top it.
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you are probably right on that one. there is just something about using a tub of say, souveran, that makes me feel good inside hehe
 
I think OCW looks better, application is easier and cost is a boatload less, and the slickness from OCW > slickness from PS side by side on a non prepped surface....imagine if prepped!!!
 
Ok, you all have convinced me to try it. I have never used a spray wax before on an entire vehicle, except the closest thing to doing a whole car with is a quick detailer. That has been many years ago though. Can you all give me some tips on using it so I don't get smears and streaking everywhere? Do you all just lightly mist the entire area, or just do a couple larger pumps depending on the size? The OSW may have direction on this, but I haven't got it yet so I don't know. Just looking for some good advise if not
 
RedlineIRL said:
Ok, you all have convinced me to try it. I have never used a spray wax before on an entire vehicle, except the closest thing to doing a whole car with is a quick detailer. That has been many years ago though. Can you all give me some tips on using it so I don't get smears and streaking everywhere? Do you all just lightly mist the entire area, or just do a couple larger pumps depending on the size? The OSW may have direction on this, but I haven't got it yet so I don't know. Just looking for some good advise if not
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just go light mists. i use OCW like a quick detailer. although you may not need to use as much product as you think. just make sure you spread the wax out and buff with a separate towel than the one used to spread it initially.
 
I got my hands on a sample and I thought it looked awesome over CMW on my wife's torch red GT, really increased the durability of the CMW. I will certainly be ordering more.
 
Wonderful shine, but I find it difficult to remove. I'll come back for multiple passes with the MF and will sometimes still find streaks that I missed earlier. Same goes for OID, Optimum's spray detailer.



Even with the slight difficulty of removal of Optimum's spray wax and their spray detailer, I still use them :).

I actually had to use Zaino's spray detailer a couple weeks ago to remove the nasty (in this case, nasty) stubborn streaks on a C6 Vette that were created with Optimum's spray wax :chuckle:.
 
Michael-you using the original version or the new one? I find that the new version is as easy to use as a detail spray.
 
Ive used it for awhile, good slickness and durability for a spray.



I use it on occaision on the Medic Unit and Engine at my Station also.



Great stuff!
 
willtothewong said:
just go light mists. i use OCW like a quick detailer. although you may not need to use as much product as you think. just make sure you spread the wax out and buff with a separate towel than the one used to spread it initially.
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Well said! I use the 12 oz. pump spray bottle from AG for OCW and OID. I no longer have streaking problems.
 
Scottwax said:
Michael-you using the original version or the new one? I find that the new version is as easy to use as a detail spray.
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Scott, I'm using the new version of OCW; It smells of bubblegum :). Got it from Properautocare a few weeks ago.
 
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