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14 products analyzed
All data sourced from Safety Data Sheets and manufacturer disclosures.
Optimum
Car Wash Soap
pH-Neutral
Biodegradable
Ec
BIODEGRADABLE
Biodegradable
Inconclusive technical data
pH
PH NEUTRAL
pH Neutral
pH 6.0 — neutral formula safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes.
pH
6.0
Transparency
Excellent
Cost
$1.16/wash
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Ferrex Iron Remover
pH
N/D
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$1.09/oz
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Optimum
Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer
1
St
SLICKEST
Slickest
Ranked #1 among 10 quick detailers for slickness.
5
Pt
MOST PROTECTIVE
Most Protective
Ranked #5 among 29 quick detailers for paint protection.
2
Va
BEST VALUE
Best Value
Ranked #2 among 78 quick detailers for value ($0.18/oz effective).
pH
7.0
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$0.71/oz
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Optimum
M-Wash
pH-Neutral
pH
PH NEUTRAL
pH Neutral
pH 6.0 — neutral formula safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes.
pH
6.0
Transparency
Excellent
Cost
$3.45/wash
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Opti-Bond Tire Gel
pH
11.5
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$0.55/oz
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Opti-Coat Hyper Seal
Drying Aid
Multi-Surface
1
St
MOST DURABLE
Most Durable
Ranked #1 among 24 spray sealants for durability.
2
Si
HIGHEST SILICONE
Highest Silicone
94% silicone — ranked #2 highest concentration among 42 spray sealants.
Ce
CERAMIC
Ceramic
Contains ceramic chemistry (ethyl silicates, silazanes, or SiO₂) that deposits durable protection.
Ab
AMINO BOND
Amino Bond
Contains amino-functional silicone that chemically bonds to paint surfaces for stronger adhesion.
Hc
HARD COAT
Hard Coat
Contains resin chemistry (MQ resin or polyurea silazane) that forms a hard, crosslinked protective film.
pH
N/D
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$3.44/oz
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Opti-Coat Tire Gel
pH
11.5
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$1.51/oz
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Optimum
Opti-Seal Paint Sealant
Multi-Surface
2
St
MOST DURABLE
Most Durable
Ranked #2 among 24 spray sealants for durability.
3
Si
HIGHEST SILICONE
Highest Silicone
94% silicone — ranked #3 highest concentration among 42 spray sealants.
Ce
CERAMIC
Ceramic
Contains ceramic chemistry (ethyl silicates, silazanes, or SiO₂) that deposits durable protection.
Ab
AMINO BOND
Amino Bond
Contains amino-functional silicone that chemically bonds to paint surfaces for stronger adhesion.
Hc
HARD COAT
Hard Coat
Contains resin chemistry (MQ resin or polyurea silazane) that forms a hard, crosslinked protective film.
pH
N/D
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$1.09/oz
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Optimum Car Wax
5
St
MOST DURABLE
Most Durable
Ranked #5 among 14 spray waxes for durability.
3
Si
HIGHEST SILICONE
Highest Silicone
3% silicone — ranked #3 highest concentration among 6 spray waxes.
Cw
CARNAUBA
Carnauba
Contains real carnauba wax — natural plant-derived protection with warm gloss.
pH
7.0
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$1.06/oz
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Optimum Tire Shine
pH
11.5
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$0.87/oz
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Power Clean
pH
11.5
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$0.35/oz
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Power Wheel & Tire Cleaner
pH
11.5
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$0.35/oz
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Optimum
Touchless Decontamination Car Wash
pH-Neutral
pH
PH NEUTRAL
pH Neutral
pH 7.0 — neutral formula safe for all coatings, sealants, and waxes.
pH
7.0
Transparency
Excellent
Cost
$1.25/wash
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Ultra Ceramic Seal
Multi-Surface
Ab
AMINO BOND
Amino Bond
Contains amino-functional silicone that chemically bonds to paint surfaces for stronger adhesion.
pH
N/D
Transparency
Excellent
Price
$2.35/oz
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