Preview of New Optimum Hyper Compound

Dédalo said:
Hi there!



how could you know if what you have it's the old or the new OHC? I've just bought a bottle but it could've been stored for months before I got it and be the old one.



Is there any 'code' or labelling difference?



thanks!
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The old stuff is brownish/orange, the new stuff is blueish-grey on color.
 
While I have not yet used the new Hyper with a Cyclo or PC.....I am figuring that it may leave some hazing behind when used with one of these orbitals. The new Hyper is far more abrasive than the old formula and is a true "rotary" product. When used with a rotary the swirls are fine and easily removed in the next polishing step.



I would say that the new Hyper is more aggressive than PG or Hi-Temps EC but I have yet to do a side by side comparison.



Anthony
 
Coupe said:
Someone has got to have tried it via PC by now.
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I used it via Cyclo and orange cutting pads on a Cavalier the other day. I was able to go right to Poli-Seal to finish it out and seal it. Cavaliers tend to have hard paint though, I still have to try it on something with softer paint.
 
I'll continue watching this thread. I'd love something that will cut more than the older OHC and be just as easy to use. I hope it turns out this is capable of using with a PC
 
Scottwax said:
I used it via Cyclo and orange cutting pads on a Cavalier the other day. I was able to go right to Poli-Seal to finish it out and seal it. Cavaliers tend to have hard paint though, I still have to try it on something with softer paint.
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Scottwax,

Or anyone, This could be what I was looking for. I have a benz and volvo (a jag too but not sure how hard the paint is compared to these). Would assume then it would work nicely on these hard paints using a pc?
 
ashsarna said:
Scottwax,

Or anyone, This could be what I was looking for. I have a benz and volvo (a jag too but not sure how hard the paint is compared to these). Would assume then it would work nicely on these hard paints using a pc?
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:nixweiss Can't say for sure since I have only used it on one car.



wannafbody-they seem to based on the one car I have used it on. The new version is noticably thinner than the old OHC, FWIW.
 
Scottwax said:
The new version is noticably thinner than the old OHC, FWIW.
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Does this mean its not as prone to clogging up the pad as the old formula?



I would love to order a bottle and test it out with the PC, but I have only used maybe 1/8 of my old bottle of OHC in the 2 months Ive had it.
 
02ZTSfocus said:
Does this mean its not as prone to clogging up the pad as the old formula?



I would love to order a bottle and test it out with the PC, but I have only used maybe 1/8 of my old bottle of OHC in the 2 months Ive had it.
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Honestly, until I use it on another car, I don't know. The Cavalier I detailed had the heaviest contamination I have ever seen on a car. Apparently at his old company, it regularly got covered in grinding dust. I clayed off most of it and used OHC to remove the rest and polish the car. The pads got pretty clogged but I am pretty sure it was the remnants of the crap that was on the car. Until I use it on something else though, I don't want to say for sure that there are no pad clogging problems with the new OHC.
 
If you are working on a single stage paint or in the case that Scott describes you'll have pads clogging but when working on your avergage clear coat paint there should be less pad clogging than the previous version. Unless of course you are using too much product.



Anthony
 
I never had an issue with pad clogging when using a yellow cutting pad with the previous version but I never did a full car just a large hood.
 
Yea.....yellow pads or other foam cutting pads won't clog as easily or quickly as polishing and finishing pads due to the foam cell structure.



I've never really had an issue either with pads clogging unless I was doing alot of buffing but then again I rinse my pads out every few panels anyway.
 
Hey Anthony, a bit off topic, but when you refer to rinsing out your pads every few panels, could you elaborate with more detail on your exact procedure?



Thanks!!
 
Anthony Orosco said:
Yea.....yellow pads or other foam cutting pads won't clog as easily or quickly as polishing and finishing pads due to the foam cell structure.



I've never really had an issue either with pads clogging unless I was doing alot of buffing but then again I rinse my pads out every few panels anyway.
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When I first used it I had to rinse my pad after every other panel until I was able to get to a point where it didn't clog. After getting some experience with it I don't have near as much issue with it clogging.



Even now I still rinse my pad after doing half the car just to ensure I have a clean pad. I always keep a bucket of Snappy Clean to wash my pads out while polishing.



I let the pad sit in the bucket for ~10 minutes, then scrub the pad with a cleaning brush, let it sit for another ~5 minutes in Snappy Clean then I rinse it out with a hose. Put it back on the PC and set to speed 1 and let it fling the water out.
 
02ZTSfocus said:
When I first used it I had to rinse my pad after every other panel until I was able to get to a point where it didn't clog. After getting some experience with it I don't have near as much issue with it clogging.



Even now I still rinse my pad after doing half the car just to ensure I have a clean pad. I always keep a bucket of Snappy Clean to wash my pads out while polishing.



I let the pad sit in the bucket for ~10 minutes, then scrub the pad with a cleaning brush, let it sit for another ~5 minutes in Snappy Clean then I rinse it out with a hose. Put it back on the PC and set to speed 1 and let it fling the water out.
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Good tip. Will be trying it :bigups .
 
amjf088 said:
Hey Anthony, a bit off topic, but when you refer to rinsing out your pads every few panels, could you elaborate with more detail on your exact procedure?



Thanks!!
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Many keep a bucket handy to drop their pads in, allow them to soak and then rinse them out but what I do is use the pad for a few panels and then remove the pad and hit it with a flat stream of water (or a pressure washer), massage the pad a bit with your fingers, rinse it again and then shake out as much water as possible before putting it back on my rotary for a spin dry.



An alternate method is using compressed air. Use the air as you would the water but be careful that you don't get the air pressure (or water) to close to the pad or it may tear. If I use a pressure washer I keep the nozzle a good distance from the pad. It cleans out the residue quickly so two or three passes is all you need.



Hope that helps,

Anthony
 
Mach30SiR said:
I just baught the old stuff a few months ago. I'd love to get my hands on some of the new stuff now though :(
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I agree. I am glad to hear that they made it more aggressive since that was my only complaint. I ended up using 3m 05933 to do what I needed to and have the whole bottle of OHC sitting on the shelf going to waste.
 
z06meister said:
I agree. I am glad to hear that they made it more aggressive since that was my only complaint. I ended up using 3m 05933 to do what I needed to and have the whole bottle of OHC sitting on the shelf going to waste.
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mix the 3m with the older OHC in a small bottle and try it
 
amjf088 said:
Hey Anthony, a bit off topic, but when you refer to rinsing out your pads every few panels, could you elaborate with more detail on your exact procedure?



Thanks!!
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he most likely uses a apc and water on his pads to bring em back to new look, wring em out or dry them with air compressor and start using it again, that will definitely save you some frustration. :tribe:
 
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