Optimum Opti-Seal Polymer Paint Sealant Spray for Automotive Paint and Interior Car Detailing, Includes Detailing Applicator Pad (8 oz)

When it comes to caring for my cars, I am stubborn and tend to stick with "lines" of products (Menzerna Polishes, CarPro cleaning agents and coatings etc). However, a time comes once in awhile where I experiment with bunches of new products. I have always stuck with the original Rain-X for glass, Menzerna Power Lock for the wheels and I tend to trust mostly German-branded products (Sonax, P21S, Menzerna) on my paint.OptiSeal on Wheels: I wanted something a bit less "waxy" than Menzerna PowerLock to apply to my wheels. OptiSeal truly is a wipe-on, walk-away product, and it's concentrated so it makes sense for this application. I actually applied this to my wheels when they were removed from the car, and they have been beading water and fighting off BMW brake dust better than ever. The wheels can now be cleaned easily with just soap and water, saving me money as opposed to going through a bottle of Sonax wheel cleaner each month. It seems to be a reasonably temperature-resistant product. Before you apply it, make sure you wipe your wheels down with alcohol to remove any residues or oils and get the best possible bond.Glass: This is where this product really "shines." I removed the old trusted rain-x from the glass with clay, a regular glass-cleaning and a final wipe down of pure 91% alcohol. Again, this ensures the best possible bond with OptiSeal. I applied it with a foam applicator in straight lines. It left a couple small streaks, but nothing sinister; if it happens to you, just gently buff it off with a dry microfiber towel. Most of the sealant immediately dries clear and feels slick to the touch. As for rain repellency, the beads start running off the glass at about 30mph - 10mph sooner than Rain-X - and unlike Rain-X, there is no streaking with the wiper blades. Just clear, quiet, consistent water beading and sheeting. So far, I'm most impressed with OptiSeal on glass.Paint: To be quite honest, this is not my preferred product for paint. I have only used it once on my girlfriend's car, and it leaves a candy-like, hard reflection. However, on dark colors, it streaks more easily than most sealants if you use just a bit too much. It's a small gripe, but this is simply why I prefer sealants that require wiping off and longer cure times. If you plan to use this on paint, just be sure you use it sparingly. It produces great results.I've had an 8-ounce bottle for awhile now, and it'll last me months. A little product goes a long way, and it protects as well as it adds gloss. Overall, a great product that is simple to use at a fair price. Give it a try.

I use this every time to finish my maintenance washes. Using ONR with my maintenance washes and finishing with this Opti-Seal makes quick work of my washes. Very easy to apply: 1 spray for doors, trunk, bumpers, and 2 sprays for hood and roof. Wipe dry with a waffle towel and finish it with a microfiber towel to a great shine. A little goes a long way. Excellent product!

I have seen some varying reviews on this product, and every negative review that I read indicates a lack of understanding around this product and in some cases, general car exterior maintenance. There is prep work involved in getting all the benefits out of this product, and this is not a wax it is a synthetic sealant. Simply stated, it will last much longer than wax, but not add as much gloss. I was blown away by this product! I did some initial prep work (washed the car, clay bared, and then polished the car) and applied this. I was unsure what to expect, but it did appear to add a tad bit of gloss to my preped surfaces (which were already glossy). A few days passed since I applied it, and then I got caught in the rain. After the full on downpour of rain I parked my car in the garage for the evening. The next morning I was surprised to see my car in the garage looking like it had just been washed!!! No water spots, just a clean gloss car. I was very happy with this, and then later that same day, again dealt with more rain. Again, the following day, I had a clean car absent of water spots. This is one of the best sealants I have ever used, and a little bit goes a long way! I applied it to my entire car, and when I went to set the bottle with the rest of my car care products it looked like I had not even used any of it! In summary:PROS:-Easy to apply-One less step as there is no wiping off step-A little bit goes a LONG way-Strong sealant that keeps even water spots away-No strong or harsh odorCONS:-None that I have foundI know that everyone's results might vary, but I will share that my paint color is white and was already in great condition, and I did use a DA orbital buffer to polish my car.