mojorisin Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Had my car paint correction done. Detailer applied Opti Seal. I've since put on multi layers of OS. However if I do want to remove the OS to try a different wax or OC. What are the appropriate steps to "remove? So I can then start and apply something different. I'm not a pro, and dont have any power detail tools. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setec Astronomy Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 In my opinion, you don't need to remove it. If you are going to use an actual wax, this would be a tried-and-true old school method, to apply a wax on top of a sealant. If you are going to apply a different sealant, you could do an IPA (isopropyl alcohol) wipedown, but I would just give it a good wash and go over what's already on there. If by "OC" you mean Opti-Coat, that's going to have to be applied by a certified installer who will prep the surface accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojorisin Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Cool, thanks for the info. Yes, I planned to put on a few layers of Zaino. Not sure if its an actual wax or not. I did come across this product that is a "stripper" product. I was thinking to use this before the Zaino layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Any product that strips wax will remove Opti-Seal, but it's unnecessary, you can apply wax over Seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Soap Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 How hard is Opti-Seal really to remove? Say if I wash with any APC (all purpose cleaner like Power-Clean)? Say it is quite fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 A thorough APC wash (Power Clean is excellent) should remove Opti-Seal. No Soap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowejackson Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Zaino makes sealants and they are nice products. I suspect the overall look will not change significantly from using Opti-Seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Soap Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Did the IPA-wipe remove any protection on boths sides and cause the paint to sheet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i_o1yyO0dw Should have used ONR instead a soap (yak!)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setec Astronomy Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, No Soap said: Did the IPA-wipe remove any protection on boths sides and cause the paint to sheet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i_o1yyO0dw Should have used ONR instead a soap (yak!)... You want me watch a 34 minute video?? Ain't nobody got time for that!! No Soap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&J Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 4 hours ago, No Soap said: Did the IPA-wipe remove any protection on boths sides and cause the paint to sheet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i_o1yyO0dw Should have used ONR instead a soap (yak!)... IMO the shampoo had some surfactants (wax, color, scent, foaming agent, gloss enhancer...) that covered both sealants and made them appear dead. IPA removed whatever was left on that surface from the shampoo. Its not easy to make a shampoo that will not affect the LSP in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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