Anyone use Optimum exclusively?

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Marj

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I was wondering if anyone has found that this product is able to tackle most jobs out there except the most neglected vehicles. This would certainly help keep one's inventory to a minimum.
 
If you mean their entire product line, I do. There are still a couple areas that Optimum doesn't have covered but will shortly (APC, carpet cleaner, & tire/wheel cleaner which is my biggest need). Using one product line definitely keeps my inventory to a minimum and I don't have to carry around 50 different products.
 
I mostly use Optimum's polishes but switch to Meguiars for single stage paints since their polishes were developed when a lot of cars still didn't have clear coats. Other than that though, pretty much all I use is Optimum for polishing and much of the time for sealing as well.
 
Like Mshu7, I use everything they make: ONR washes, OS, PS mostly and I use other stuff just for area that Optimum doesn't cover yet. Just ordered some Opti-Bond for tires and wheel wells, so I haven't tried that or the new OID (Optimum Instant Detailer).



I have found that I like Ardex Smartcut Compound better than Optimum's Hyper-Compound cause it cuts faster, but that's the only product they make that I think needs to be improved.



I know there are many great product lines out there, but as a professional, Optimum's product line and pricing are hard to beat, IMO
 
mshu7 said:
If you mean their entire product line, I do. There are still a couple areas that Optimum doesn't have covered but will shortly (APC, carpet cleaner, & tire/wheel cleaner which is my biggest need). Using one product line definitely keeps my inventory to a minimum and I don't have to carry around 50 different products.
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I had read a post by someone saying "professional" detailers do not use Optimum polishes since they do not have much cut. I guess you disagree with that... It was just a comment that stuck in my mind.
 
I haven't had any cutting problems with their polishes. The reason why I like them is because they don't dust. It's my biggest complaint when it comes to polishes. Plus, they are user-friendly and a little goes a long way.
 
mshu7 said:
I haven't had any cutting problems with their polishes. The reason why I like them is because they don't dust. It's my biggest complaint when it comes to polishes. Plus, they are user-friendly and a little goes a long way.
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agreed... :up
 
I had a little trouble cutting when I was only using my 7424, but not at all since I started using my Rotary/7428 for correcting.
 
I'm using Optimum Polish on just about every car that I polish with my rotary. I will mix in some HTEC if I feel like I need some more cut. This seems to be a good combo for me. I'll probably add some wool pads from Edge and some Meguiars M105 or Presta to my polish lineup. I cant say that I am a huge fan of using OP with a PC though. I use Poli Seal a ton. I used to use OCW all the time but I'm just about out and I want to buy the new formula when they release it.
 
I carry most Optimum polishes (PoliSeal - HyperCompound) and found them relatively easy to use with their low dusting formula. But I found my trusty Farecla's G3 to be more effective in correcting scratches, water spotting and over sprays. A lot better than Optimum's Compound & HyperCompund.



After G3 I'll go straight into PoliSeal & then either followed by Opti Seal (hand application) or OCW (finishing pad on rotary). Perfecto :)
 
oh..and ONR for all my washes (to those who wanna pay premium) :p Smells lovely too. It also acts like a QD in btwn washes. Worth every penny mate
 
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