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[Bigpikle]

I've used both a lot, but not that often together on a detail.

What experiences have people had using them together in different orders eg OCW-OS vs OS-OCW?

I like the wet gloss from OCW but really like the beading/sheeting from a couple of layers of OS. I also wonder about how long I should wait before using them over each other?

What are people's experiences and tips?

many thanks - always looking to learn from others

[dublifecrisis]

Bigpikle, on Feb 17 2009, 07:43 AM, said:

I've used both a lot, but not that often together on a detail.

What experiences have people had using them together in different orders eg OCW-OS vs OS-OCW?

I like the wet gloss from OCW but really like the beading/sheeting from a couple of layers of OS. I also wonder about how long I should wait before using them over each other?

What are people's experiences and tips?

many thanks - always looking to learn from others

I've always done OS first, then OCW.

[Chris Thomas]

I like 3xOOS then OCW monthly, with OID after every wash

[dublifecrisis]

integritydetail, on Feb 17 2009, 08:52 PM, said:

I like 3xOOS then OCW monthly, with OID after every wash

what cure time to give the OOS when doing multiples?

[Chris Thomas]

at least an hour, 2-3 is better.

[Bence]

The shortest interval you can go is around 20-30 minutes between OOS layers.

[dervdave]

I like Optimum sandwiches
OS-OCW-OS and OCW-OS-OCW
Both are great topped with OID

[blackjz]

dervdave, on Feb 23 2009, 06:32 PM, said:

I like Optimum sandwiches
OS-OCW-OS and OCW-OS-OCW
Both are great topped with OID

has anyone topped OOS with carnauba wax such as Swissvax or zymol? do they have bonding issue?

[Chris Thomas]

I topped it with CG 50/50 and it worked fine...no issues.

[blackjz]

integritydetail, on Feb 26 2009, 10:28 AM, said:

I topped it with CG 50/50 and it worked fine...no issues.

cool, i ll try SV smargrd on the top of 2 layers of OOS..if there's an issue, what indicates it?

[Bence]

There will be no issues and no indications. Waxes can rest beautifully on top of sealants.

[Chris Thomas]

blackjz, on Feb 26 2009, 05:17 AM, said:

cool, i ll try SV smargrd on the top of 2 layers of OOS..if there's an issue, what indicates it?

When there are bonding issues you may not know it right away, but as you see a dramatically fall off in durability.

[dublifecrisis]

i've topped OOS recently with Natty's Blue and frankly I think the 'look' took a step backwards. It wasn't a bonding issue and the OOS was cured I just think I'm partial to sealants which is great because the addiction to fancy nuba just aint in my budget.

[CharlesW]

dublifecrisis, on Mar 4 2009, 02:34 PM, said:

i've topped OOS recently with Natty's Blue and frankly I think the 'look' took a step backwards. It wasn't a bonding issue and the OOS was cured I just think I'm partial to sealants which is great because the addiction to fancy nuba just aint in my budget.

While I haven't "topped" OOS with another product, I have never felt the need to. The OOS looks great to me on its own.
To each their own, but I think if I felt my LSP needed something added to it, I would try a different LSP.

[dervdave]

If you feel the need for a `topper` for OS the best are without a doubt, OCW & OID.