Go Back   FORD RAPTOR FORUM - Ford SVT Raptor Forums - Ford Raptor > Ford Raptor Forums - General Information > Ford Raptor Cleaning and Detailing Forum
Become a Supporting Member         Become a Supporting Vendor

Sponsored Ads
Register to remove these ads.


Ford Raptor Cleaning and Detailing Forum

Anyone ever tried "opti-seal" ?


This is a discussion on Anyone ever tried "opti-seal" ? within the Ford Raptor Cleaning and Detailing Forum forums, part of the Ford Raptor Forums - General Information category!
Register to remove these ads. It's free! Ever used it? What is your opinion of it? Looking for something long ...


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-24-2011, 07:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
FRF Supporting Member

 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Germantown Tennessee
Posts: 237
Default Anyone ever tried "opti-seal" ?


Register to remove these ads. It's free!
Ever used it? What is your opinion of it? Looking for something long lasting as I just do not have the BIRD time to keep my truck detailed..
Smokinjo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2011, 09:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
xBX's Avatar
xBX
FRF Supporting Member

 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Age: 19
Posts: 904
Default
Looks legit once you get through all the damn text in this video...



__________________
If you don't love the American flag, You can kiss my country ass.

2010 Blue Flame 6.2L | Fully loaded | 35% Tint | Warn Winch | SDHQ Winch Mount | K&N CAI | LED Turn Signal | DMH Exhaust Cut Out | Rubber Antenna | Top Perch | Bedrug | Tonneau Cover
xBX is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2011, 10:52 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
Hockster's Avatar
Diablo Runner


 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Lake City, Mi
Age: 54
Posts: 2,185
Default
Well first thing is that whenever you rinse your vehicle off you always use the hose with nothing on the end to restrict flow the large amount of water helps pull most of the water off.... If you use a spray nozzle is leaves small drops that stay on the vehicle... As or the product i have never used it...
I had been watching their videos and it looks interesting... I might have to try some... Always looking for new stuff...


__________________
Custom air intake, middle perch setting, full SW exhaust w/chambered mufflers, 2 xtra 02 bosses for my UHEGO monitor, front and rear ADD bumpers, SCT tuner,
http://www.hitz106fm.com/index.php
Porcelain Black... Go Detroit!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9LCHgpzfxQ

Last edited by Hockster; 08-24-2011 at 11:23 PM.
Hockster is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 08-24-2011, 11:00 PM   #4 (permalink)
Full Access Member

 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 176
Default
Yes.

I've used nearly all Optimum's line. They make great products.

OptiSeal is not to be confused with the new permanent OptiCoat.

OptiSeal was all the rage a couple years back, because it was one of the first easy to use, wipe on/walk away sealants. It has good slickness and faintly darkens the paint. It's very "wet" looking, without being plastic looking or sterile like some other sealants (zaino) can be.

Zaino does have a competitive product, ClearSeal (ZCS). ZCS is comparable in all ways, but looks a little better on lighter colors. It doesn't quite have the slickness of OS, but seemed to last just a touch longer. In reality, they're virtually identical to most people.

If you want to wash/clay/polish your truck once and then apply OS; you should get a solid 3-4 months out of it before it shows any signs of deterioration. Especially if you're willing to dry your truck while using Opt. Spray Wax, OptiClean, or Instant Detailer (pick any 1 of the 3, OptiClean is the most versatile).

If you're really serious, wash/clay/polish to absolute perfection, then apply the new OptiCoat. It's a bit of a daunting task for a large truck but well worth the effort. I did it when my truck was new and it's holding up super well (as it should). There's been a lot of development time and the product really isn't new, just newly released to the public. It works and isn't crazy hard to apply if you have patience. Mostly, it works as advertised. CQuartz has a comparable product that is supposed to be a little easier to apply, but I haven't used it. OC isn't "hard" to apply though.
mblgjr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2011, 10:15 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
19-Kilo's Avatar
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ!


 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern AZ
Posts: 244
Default
interesting.... does the paint have to be completely stripped of all wax before applying it?
19-Kilo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2011, 11:10 AM   #6 (permalink)
 
Hockster's Avatar
Diablo Runner


 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Lake City, Mi
Age: 54
Posts: 2,185
Default
I ordered some... Here is their web site with some demonstrations...
http://optimumcarcare.com/owax.php?li=6


__________________
Custom air intake, middle perch setting, full SW exhaust w/chambered mufflers, 2 xtra 02 bosses for my UHEGO monitor, front and rear ADD bumpers, SCT tuner,
http://www.hitz106fm.com/index.php
Porcelain Black... Go Detroit!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9LCHgpzfxQ
Hockster is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2011, 04:45 PM   #7 (permalink)
 
BIRDMAN's Avatar
Administrator

 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Boston
Posts: 7,918
Default
my AutoGlym HD wax does the same, actually a better job at flushing sheets of water off the paint. even when it rains my hood stays dry while i'm driving because the water just slides off. when i do the hose trick it's completely dry afterwards.


__________________
Originally Posted by 6.2 View Post
I wear Velcro shoes.

Play slow pitch softball? Check out Softball Forum !
BIRDMAN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2011, 10:45 PM   #8 (permalink)
 
MORaptorMan's Avatar
Full Access Member

 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: O'Fallon, MO
Posts: 117
Default
I haven't used it, but I only wash all my vehicles with Optimum No Rinse. I also use ONR as a quick detailer as well. I have used a similar apply and walk away sealant called Ultima Paint Guard Plus a bunch of times with good results. I love being able to apply a thin coat and walk away. It doesn't get any better than that.

Last edited by MORaptorMan; 08-26-2011 at 11:44 PM.
MORaptorMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2011, 11:56 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
whtrapta's Avatar
Ostrich Wrangler

 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bolivar/Springfield, MO
Age: 21
Posts: 4,027
Default
If you wax and maintain your paint, it does that too. Ask bird lol


__________________
Originally Posted by 6.2 View Post
Guys am I a douche?

[ 2010 5.4 Loaded | Black Methods | Perch Adjustment Middle | BedRug | Volant CAI | BakFlip F1 | Flowmaster 40 Side Exit | HID 6000k ]
[ Hella Aux. Back Up Lights | Cravenspeed Bullet | Sway Bar Removed | 20% Tint ]
whtrapta is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
SCREW v. SCAB: Please give me *your* "legal opinion" on this important case. BammBamm Prospective Raptor Owners 41 05-09-2012 10:23 PM
Navigation "Bezel Diagnostics": View and Clear DTCs Droid Ford Raptor Audio/Video/Electronics Forum 18 05-01-2012 11:39 AM
2011 Raptor Tow Hitch "Ball Mount" HEIGHT Question Mark Ducati 2011 Ford SVT Raptor Forum 11 11-19-2011 10:50 PM
2011 Raptor review by "4-wheel" & "off-road" magazine 19-Kilo Ford Articles, News and Media Reviews 14 04-13-2011 02:14 PM
Sync: "Creating Voice Commands" takes several minutes after each start. Droid Ford Raptor Audio/Video/Electronics Forum 6 01-06-2011 11:38 PM



Fully Driven Auto Network
GM Truck Forum
Chevy Tahoe Forum
Dodge Ram Forum
Chevy Cobalt Forum
Chevy Tahoe Forum
FJ Cruiser Forum
Ford Truck Forum
88-98 GM Truck Forum
73-87 Gm Truck Forum
Ford Expedition Forum
Chevy Equinox Forum
Chevy Cruze Forum
Jeep Liberty Forum
Jeep Forum
Dodge Ram SRT10 Forum
Chrysler 200 Forum
Scion xD Forum
Scion xB Forum
Dodge Challenger Forum
SRT Forum
Nissan Titan Forum
Buick Enclave Forum
Land Rover Forum
Scion FR-S Forum
TRD Forum
Central US Mopars
Southeast Mopars
Cadillac CTS Forum
Oklahoma Dodge Ram Club
Softball Forum