Opti-Bond OR Tire Shine

On this blogging Monday I want to bring up a debate I have seen many times by our followers. The big debate is OPTI-BOND OR TIRE SHINE?? These products are similar in some ways but deliver very different results. Which look you choose is your personal preference, but we offer both!

They are both designed to make dressing tires the new easiest part of detailing

• Both are water based, eco-friendly, made in USA, don't sling, UV and Ozone protectants, and neither contain VOC's (which are known to crack vinyl and rubber) or any other hazardous compound. 
• Use both on tires, wheel wells, interior and exterior trim, any vinyl and dashboards. 
• Neither will alter the color of the tire with repeated applications
• Both are excellent tire protectants

--This week we Opti-Bonded a '07 Honda Pilot. This particular vehicle had a good amount of sun damaged trim and vinyl and Opti-Bond brought it back to life and will further protect it from the sun. There was slight clouding and Opti-Bond corrected most of it with just a swipe of our sponge. Incredibly easy for incredible results.--

 << Before and After >>

But, lets get down to the nitty gritty of these Optimum products (see what I did there). 

OPTI-BOND

• Thick, glue like substance
• Lasts longer ( up to 3 weeks) than Tire Shine, because OB BONDS to the tire. (Who would have thought?) 
• GLOSSY MATTE FINISH, NEVER GREASY LOOKING
• Diluted 1:1, it can be applied by a spray gun, which disperses the product as a fine mist. This method is preferred by  most professionals because it is super cost effective. Just make sure to let it sit a few minutes, then follow with a foam applicator. 
• Does not attract dust or dirt. 
• keeps its good looks as long as it stays dry. If it rains it will start to come off and leave a nice matte professional black color behind because it does bond to the tire. This makes the next application easier and quicker to apply!

TIRE SHINE

• Moderately thick spray 
• Shorter life span (up to 2 weeks) 
• SATIN FINISH for drivers that prefer a deep, wet looking gloss. 
• Keeps your tires in "like new" condition and gives you that freshly dressed look all the time.
• Spray on then go about other tasks while letting it work for about 15 or 20 minutes (depending on weather conditions). Then come back and smooth it out with your tire sponge.

--Shout out to Big D's Mobile Detailing, thanks for the video comparison!!!!

Tips and uses for both products!

Tip 1:: For Opti-Bond, if you are applying to trim areas and get any on the windows, just simply take a microfiber and buff it off.

Tip 2:: Use OB through a sprayer for “off-road” tires with deep sidewall ridges and extra raised lettering.

Tip 3:: Make sure you clean with either ONR or Power Clean before hand to ensure the products perform correctly.

Tip 4:: If you are not using a sprayer, then spray product directly into applicator then wipe on tire.

Tip 5:: It may be easier to apply Optimum Protectant Plus to window trim areas because they are typically thin. This product will deliver the same great results, with just a little less clean up work for you.

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