A&J Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 It probably has been talked about before but can you use Opti bond as a interior plastic dressing? If so at what dilution? The same question goes for exterior plastic&rubber bits! Does it offer any water repellency? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 You can use Opti-Bond for exterior plastic, I do regularly. Dr G recommends Protectant Plus as the better exterior/interior plastic product, due to it's UV protection. I think Opti-Bond is a little greasy (gelly?) for interiors, might be a dust magnet. A&J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowejackson Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Once tried Optibond on some interior trim. Too glossy for my tastes and probably more work buffing than a traditional interior dressing. Works quite well on exterior plastic but durability is average, do like it however on door seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&J Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Too glossy then ha? Ok then...just asking. As soon as I run out of my current tire and trim dressing (which I like) Ill give opti-bond a try and see the good and the bad of it for myself. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowejackson Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 A&J, what are you currently using? I like CarPro PERL on tyres as it lasts longer than Optibond and gives a lower gloss level but on door seals both products show similar levels of durability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&J Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 I'm using Serious performance tire & trim dressing for tires & plastics and Poorboys natural look and Autobrite pink sheen for the inside plastics. Thanks for the suggestion...will consider it once I run out of SP dressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowejackson Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Not tried the SP dressing although I do like the brand, would be interested in your comparison between it and Optibond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&J Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 You should...its great! Maybe Ill do a comparison between the two some day but not until summer. As for exterior plastics I was thinking that a great combo would be to use Solution finish to restore the blackness in plastics and after about 24-48h opti seal or gloss coat over it. This combo should work well together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guz Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 You should...its great! Maybe Ill do a comparison between the two some day but not until summer. As for exterior plastics I was thinking that a great combo would be to use Solution finish to restore the blackness in plastics and after about 24-48h opti seal or gloss coat over it. This combo should work well together. Opti-Seal works fine with this combo. Gloss Coat works even better over solution finish. For tires on my personal cars right now I am a big fan of McKee's 37 tire coating. Opti-Bond is good as well. The difference is of course longevity. Maybe next year we will get an optimum tire coating available to the public. A&J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heijneker Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 On 12/2/2016 at 5:20 PM, Ron@Optimum said: You can use Opti-Bond for exterior plastic, I do regularly. Dr G recommends Protectant Plus as the better exterior/interior plastic product, due to it's UV protection. I think Opti-Bond is a little greasy (gelly?) for interiors, might be a dust magnet. I've used protectant plus on exterior plastics, looked great. What's the recommended application method for exterior plastics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIS76@ Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I've been really liking Protectant Plus on all interior surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heijneker Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 As do I! Currently testing the ONR and Protectant Plus mixture to see if that works as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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