Permanent Paint Coatings

[Shawn T.]

Re: Permanent Paint Coatings

I like waxing too much to use a permanent coating!

[RaskyR1]

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Thanks for sharing your opinion and experience with both products.

So do you let this product dry to a haze and then remove it (like a wax/sealant)? Or do you need to wipe it off while wet (like a polish)? I just haven't been exposed to this kind of products yet and I haven't seen any videos of anybody showing how to apply the product. This product has definitely caught my eye but I'm new to permanent paint coatings...

Thanks again!

No. Opti-Coat goes on just like Opti-Seal. You may need to lightly buff some heavy areas to even it out, but for the most part you should only have to apply it and walk away. The pro version of OC cures very quickly and any light buffing is done within the first 15-30 seconds. I apply it one panel at a time and immediately level out and heavy areas using very little to no pressure...basically I just glide the towel over it and that's enough to smooth it out. The consumer version cures slower and has a larger window where you can level things out.

I'll see if I can get a video of the application this weekend as I plan to give my car a spring detail, but time is going to be tight so we'll see.


Rasky

[Mark58]

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Opti_coat at 60 bucks for 20cc
20cc = 2/3 oz
Is it that good?

[RaskyR1]

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Opti_coat at 60 bucks for 20cc
20cc = 2/3 oz
Is it that good?

Yes.

20oz should do two cars.

[Mark58]

Re: Permanent Paint Coatings

Yes.

20oz should do two cars.

20 oz? or 20cc?

I think you meant 20cc.

Thanks, need to get rid of more swirls before I try. Doing this on my Raven Black caddy has me somewhat concerned.

[Sal329]

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I want to use this on wifes car, my car I like to use to test products, I would offer this to select customers

[jwrsxts]

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Can you apply wax or sealant on top of Opti-Coat?

[greg0303]

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Can you apply wax or sealant on top of Opti-Coat?

You could but you don't need to at all.

Opti-Coat is like a second clear coat. You still need to wash your car regularly but that's all what is needed, no polishing, no waxing.

[rapport25]

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Have you tried this opti-coat Greg?

[greg0303]

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Have you tried this opti-coat Greg?

Not yet.

But I took Optimum Polymer Technology class during Detail Fest and Joe Fernandez (Superior Shine) applied it as a demonstration.

It just became available to public like 10 days ago (version 2.0). Original one had quicker curing time and was only for registered pros.

Once you apply Opti Coat 2.0 is permanently there. The only way to remove it, is to buff it out. The surface has to be in really good shape to lock it.

[rapport25]

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Not yet.

But I took Optimum Polymer Technology class during Detail Fest and Joe Fernandez (Superior Shine) applied it as a demonstration.

It just became available to public like 10 days ago (version 2.0). Original one had quicker curing time and was only for registered pros.

Once you apply Opti Coat 2.0 is permanently there. The only way to remove it is to buff it out. The surface has to be in really good shape to lock it.

Mmmm I like. Any more info on the spec and price?

Off topic, Is that your dog and car I see in your avatar?

[greg0303]

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Mmmm I like. Any more info on the spec and price?

Off topic, Is that your dog and car I see in your avatar?

AutoGeek has it exclusively in US for now:

http://autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html

20cc should be enough for 4-6 vehicles (depending on their size).

That's my dog: white short-haired German Sheppard inside my X3.

[rapport25]

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AutoGeek has it exclusively in US for now:

http://autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html

20cc should be enough for 4-6 vehicles (depending on their size).

That's my dog: white short-haired German Sheppard inside my X3.

Thanks Greg, Nice ride and dog . I guess it was your black beauty that got detailed recently?.

One of my friends has a white long-haired german sheppard. I have a chuncky Choc Brown Labrador. And a Labradoodle.

[greg0303]

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Thanks Greg, Nice ride and dog . I guess it was your black beauty that got detailed recently?.

One of my friends has a white long-haired german sheppard. I have a chuncky Choc Brown Labrador. And a Labradoodle.

Thanks, Rappy.

Labradors/ labradoodles are absolutely great dogs.

Actually it's a different X3: Deep Sea Blue Metallic. I gave it Ultimate Polish/ Ultimate Liquid Wax treatment last weekend. Will post pics soon.

[rapport25]

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Thanks, Rappy.

Labradors/ labradoodles are absolutely great dogs.

Actually it's a different X3: Deep Sea Blue Metallic. I gave it Ultimate Polish/ Ultimate Liquid Wax treatment last weekend. Will post pics soon.

Yes they are great family pets. Chuncky Choc Lab is 11 and the labradoodle is 9 mths and bloody crazy!!!

Look forward to the pics Greg. I have not got round to trying the Ultimate Polish and wax on my black VW yet.

I have an old Jag to work on next week. Will post some before and after pics. I have a fair bit of wet sanding to removing scratches and scuffs from the bumpers.

Also a Honda Civic Type R in black in a few weeks "swirl city" . Again i will post some pics.