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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Default Update !!! Obsessive Detail Question?

I have a few questions for anybody who has used juzstangs products or juzstang himself. I am somewhat versed in detailing. I know about different grades of claybars, polishes, sealants/waxes, etc.. I have been mostly using zaino z2 on my mustang as it sees the most miles. On the gto I have been using 3m imperial hand glaze topped with a coat of meguiars # 26. I love the zaino because of its durability, but it mainly makes the car shiny..there is no depth to the paint (which is fine because the mustang is yellow) THe combo I am using on the gto doesnt last very long, but it makes the paint look super wet.....Anyways I am always eager to try something new so I want to give obsessive deatail a try. Here is what Im looking for..


1. Trim restorer-something that lasts a while and brings back that new black to the rubber

2. A good polish to correct minor swirl marks. I really want something that wont require a finer grade polish after it to remove the micro marring it caused. Im looking for a single application sort of thing. I dont want to have to use 3-4 products, just one if possible.

3. A good sealant- something along the lines of zaino, but not so expensive

4. A good wax. Something that provides a good depth to the paint.


Thanks guys
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Default RE: Obsessive Detail Question?

For trim you can't go wrong with either OD Silk Shine or Optimum Protectant Plus.

For your polish I would go with OD Light Polish, this works great by hand and will take out light swirls and scratches, it finishes off nicely.

As for the sealant, Optimum Opti Seal is a very popular product, you just spray it on an applicator, wipe it on and walk away. You don't have to buff off, it just dissappears. This can be used on glass, paint, exterior plastics, and wheels. 1 ounce will do about 8 cars, so a little bit goes a long way.

For your wax I recommend OD Wet Wax, this is a great liquid wax that adds some nice depth and wetness, it goes on and off very easily. If you are wanting a high end carnauba wax that will add amazing depth and wetness, the Wet Obsession paste wax is the way to go.

Hope this helps, let me know if you have anymore questions. Thanks!

Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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One more thing, you also might want to look into getting the Wet Glaze, this will add nice depth and wetness to the paint also. I like to use this after polishing and before the wax or sealant. The Wet Glaze is one of my top selling products.
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Trim restorer - I have used Silk Shine and it works really well.
Polish - OD light polish is supposed to work well but I haven't tried it
Optimum Polish works really well, especially with a Porter Cable. I just started detailing and have used it twice.
Optimum Poli Seal is also a good one step product but isn't as aggressive as the polish. It leaves some protection behind as well.
Sealant - Optimum Opti-Seal works really well. A little goes a long way.
Wax - OD wet obsession wax will do the trick.
Chemicalguys.com has Pete's 53 for $37 right now. I have a jar and love it, especially on darker colors.
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Default RE: Obsessive Detail Question?

thanks juzstang. I forgot to add. I have a pc that I use so I dont know if that changes your polish recommendation.
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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one more thing.


Is there a discount for forum members?
Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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The Light Polish will still work great with the PC.

I give mf forum members a 10% discount on products. Just enter mustang forum member in the comment box at checkout of my website. I can also give the discount over the phone with a credit card order too. Whatever works best for you!
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Order placed!!!!
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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Obsessivedetail Hyper sealant is a pretty awesome product. I use it on my black Mustang once and was impressed so much that I didnt even top it with a carnuaba.

Silk shine is an awesome product. Very versitile
You'll like the Wet Glaze
Wet Obsession is a very nice nuba.
Opti-Seal rocks!
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ORIGINAL: pallidamors

1. Trim restorer-something that lasts a while and brings back that new black to the rubber

2. A good polish to correct minor swirl marks. I really want something that wont require a finer grade polish after it to remove the micro marring it caused. Im looking for a single application sort of thing. I dont want to have to use 3-4 products, just one if possible.

3. A good sealant- something along the lines of zaino, but not so expensive

4. A good wax. Something that provides a good depth to the paint.

Thanks guys
I like Obsessive Light Polish and have applied it by hand to my red Mustang and by machine to my black Subaru with great results.

I like Obsessive Wet Wax for carnauba and Klasse All-In-One for synthetic.

My before & after picures from last month have been posted many times.

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After: Meguiars clay, Obsessive Light Polish, Obsessive Wet Wax











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