Optimum Polymer Technologies
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Optimum Polymer Technologies has been manufacturing products in Memphis, TN since 1997. We carry 4 verified American-made Optimum Polymer Technologies products.
Memphis Chemistry
Optimum Polymer Technologies (OPT) was founded by Dr. Yaser Farooq in Memphis, Tennessee, applying polymer chemistry expertise to automotive detailing product development. The company's research and development work happens in Memphis labs, and all products are manufactured domestically — a combination that allows rapid iteration between formulation development and commercial production.
The company is best known for the Optimum No Rinse (ONR) system — a rinseless car washing technology that uses polymer encapsulation to lift and trap dirt particles without traditional soap and rinsing. ONR was developed in Memphis and has been manufactured there continuously since introduction.
No Rinse Technology
Conventional car washing requires a garden hose, running water, and significant quantities of detergent that enter the storm drain system. Optimum No Rinse uses a concentrated polymer solution diluted at roughly one capful per gallon of water — the resulting solution encapsulates dirt and lubricates the paint surface so that a microfiber cloth lifts grime without scratching.
The practical advantages for car owners are significant: washing is possible in apartments without outdoor water access, in drought-restricted areas where outdoor water use is limited, or simply in situations where a full hose wash is impractical. ONR has become a standard in the detailing community and is used professionally at car shows and concours events where traditional washing would be disruptive.
The Opti-Coat Connection
OPT also manufactures Opti-Coat, a professional-grade ceramic paint coating used by detailing professionals as a long-term paint protection layer. Ceramic coatings bond chemically to automotive clear coat and create a harder, more scratch-resistant surface that repels water and contamination for years rather than weeks.
Both the consumer ONR line and the professional Opti-Coat line originate from the same Memphis, Tennessee research and manufacturing operation — one of the few US-based polymer chemistry companies that develops, manufactures, and supports products for the automotive care market.
Optimum No Rinse Wash and Wax, 8 oz
Optimum Polymer Technologies
Automotive
Optimum Hyper Foam ONR Rinseless Foaming Car Wash Soap, 8 oz
Optimum Polymer Technologies
Automotive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Optimum Polymer Technologies made in the USA?
Yes. Optimum Polymer Technologies manufactures 4 verified products in Memphis, TN. Optimum Polymer Technologies develops and manufactures all detailing products in Memphis, Tennessee, including the innovative No Rinse Wash that pioneered the rinseless car washing method.
Where is Optimum Polymer Technologies manufactured?
Optimum Polymer Technologies is headquartered in Memphis, TN. Manufacturing takes place in Memphis, TN.
What Optimum Polymer Technologies products can I buy?
We carry 4 verified Optimum Polymer Technologies products across Automotive. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Optimum Polymer Technologies founded?
Optimum Polymer Technologies was founded in 1997. Optimum Polymer Technologies develops and manufactures all detailing products in Memphis, Tennessee, including the innovative No Rinse Wash that pioneered the rinseless car washing method.