SteveH
Oct 27 2007, 01:32 PM
I took the liberty of putting together a brief tutorial on how I use Opti-Seal. I apologize for the whine in the background. Hope this is useful for some of you.
Steve's Opti-Seal Demo ** YouTube Version**
Steve's Opti-Seal Demo---Google Video Version
Low Tech
Oct 27 2007, 05:16 PM
Very kind of you to do this, Steve. I learned by trial and error that, as you pointed out, the lightest pressure is the way to apply. If I may share one more thing: I apply to a panel and immediately go back over it with even lighter pressure and at a faster pace to increase air flow/friction. This seems to help with the OS flashing off or evaporating and helps mitigate streaks.
Again, thanks for the time and effort to put this together..
Anthony Orosco
Oct 28 2007, 11:12 PM
Nicely done Steve

I like how you showed the streaking for a bit as it slowly evaporated.
Thanks for doing this and for posting it as I'm sure it will help people out.
Anthony
SteveH
Oct 29 2007, 09:47 AM
No problemo Anthony! Glad I could be of some service to my fellow Optimum friends!
Ron Harris
Oct 30 2007, 04:48 AM
Nice demo Steve.
Do you have a stylist do those highlights or are they natural? lol
SteveH
Oct 30 2007, 07:11 AM
"Highlights?!?!?!!?" Hey that's what I refer to as "adult blonde" buddy!
bjgross
Oct 30 2007, 02:00 PM
Steve,
For every newbie, who wasn't certain how to use OS, your video is the model of sense and simplicity. It is clear and concise, with just enough information on how much to use, how much pressure, steak removal, etc.
Nice job!
To all that follow, you will be a hero!
BJ
icemang17
Oct 30 2007, 04:53 PM
Great video........ I have found that if you layer opti seal on top of another wax (typically poliseal for me) without giving the proper curing time for the 1st coat of wax it will streak a bit, which typically comes off with just a microfiber....or a quick spray of quick detailer....
Ron Harris
Oct 31 2007, 05:29 AM
QUOTE (SteveH @ Oct 30 2007, 07:11 AM)

"Highlights?!?!?!!?" Hey that's what I refer to as "adult blonde" buddy!
![kicking[1].gif](http://optimumforums.org/style_emoticons/default/kicking[1].gif)
I hide my adult blonde. Sorry bud I couldn't resist. I always picture people on the forums as young punks he he he.
Not older gusy like our selfs in the prime of our lives.
Smithule
Oct 31 2007, 12:17 PM
Thanks, I've been waiting for this tutorial.
CrobarCars
Nov 1 2007, 09:19 PM
Thank you very much SteveH and Anthony for your contributions with these tutorials. They only solidify the techniques used.
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