OCW works excellent at 0°C!

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imported_Bence

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Today I did a quick ONR wash and finished with OCW. I was surprised because the OCW worked very good at slightly subzero (0 - -2°C) temperatures. I somehow expected more difficulty, but OCW luckily proved me wrong. :bigups



Initially I didn't fall in love with OCW because a slight lack of immediacy and ultimate gloss. What 1 (or even two) layer(s) can not achieve, is immediately there with more. 3-4 layers of OCW provides a sensational, understated elegance to the overall appearance. I simply love it on certain colors.
 
I'm starting to use OCW more and more as it is so easy to use and looks really nice as well. I think it looks as good as any sealant I've used on my black Jetta. It isn't as slick as say WG DGPS. Can it be layered?
 
OCW is a real sleeper of a product. You just don't expect something so easy to use to work so well. Seems to work equally well over AIO/Prime and glazes with oils in them. Seems to me to have a more carnauba look than a sealant look, especially on darker colors.



I haven't had any problems using it in cooler weather although some apparently have.
 
I used it weekly after washes and never thought much of it - until after about a month and a half, when I noticed that the paint looked miles deep from certian angles. This stuff definetly layers, it's worth trying 6 or so.
 
Scottwax said:
...Seems to me to have a more carnauba look than a sealant look, especially on darker colors...
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I think so too. I no longer use it for our daily drivers, but it looks just great on some of our darker colored classics that we keep garaged for fun and show.
 
I agree with you guys. It is definitely layerable, and it jumps to life from the 3rd coat. Earlier, when I used to apply just 1 or 2 layers, I wasn't always satisfied with the look. But out of curiosity, I started to lay down more and more coats. And finally, it produced the appearance I wanted. It even surprised me with its 'sealant, but darker', or 'carnauba, but brighter' look. It combines some of the best signature cues from both worlds. That's why I wrote "understated elegance".



Its willingness to work even at very low temperatures, and the overall compatibility is a huge plus.
 
As it cures, you can follow how it changes its look (in a very subtle way). I usually apply the first 2 (sometimes even 3) layer immediately. The towel "tells you" how it layers, as it will glide more smoothly. Then the next layers go on after at least 12 hours.
 
So when you layer it, do you still just wipe on, wipe off. Or do you wipe on, let haze, and then wipe of?
 
Just to add to this thread: I've yet to find a color that I dont think OCW really looks great on. I love it on everything I have put it on, from light metallic to black.







Hey Bence,



Is there a product out there that you HAVEN'T tried? :D :D
 
SHICKS said:
Has anyone tried #16 right after OCW? I am thinking of that combo this weekend after polishing out a few cars.



Steve
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Yes, works very well. You can even use OCW to spit-shine #16, just go light on the application of OCW or you may get some minor smearing.
 
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