VIDEO: Opti Coat Application

Chris@Optimum

Chris@Optimum

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I will try to do a black or dark color car soon so that you can see more of the flashing effect, but this video will give you an idea of how I apply Opti Coat with great results.

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Thanks for posting this. I do have a question. In a real world setting, how long can one expect this stuff to last on a daily driver that isnt garage kept or waxed once a week? Im wanting to try it, but would like to know what to really expect out of it.

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mrclean81 said:
Thanks for posting this. I do have a question. In a real world setting, how long can one expect this stuff to last on a daily driver that isnt garage kept or waxed once a week? Im wanting to try it, but would like to know what to really expect out of it.

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It will last several years, garaged or not. We have test panels that are just left outside and all we have to do is wash them off and they still bead like crazy after 4-5 years.


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Anybody have experience using this on chrome?

I just got some opti coat delivered today and want to try it on my chrome wheels. Also what happens if we get the coating on the rubber door seals etc, will it ruin our rubber seals? How about un-painted black trim. Can we use this on those pieces ex side moldings, black plastic pieces by the windshield wipers etc? What happens if we accidently get this on non painted trim?

You call this basically a clear paint, does it have the same filling properties as clear coat paint? For example I can wetsand a car and spray over it with another coat of clear and it covers the sanding marks "filling" them resulting in a flawless finish. What happens if I apply this Opti-coat over wet sanding scratches or light swirls for that matter, wouldnt the resin fill them in? Thanks!
 
conan777 said:
Anybody have experience using this on chrome?

I just got some opti coat delivered today and want to try it on my chrome wheels. Also what happens if we get the coating on the rubber door seals etc, will it ruin our rubber seals? How about un-painted black trim. Can we use this on those pieces ex side moldings, black plastic pieces by the windshield wipers etc? What happens if we accidently get this on non painted trim?

You call this basically a clear paint, does it have the same filling properties as clear coat paint? For example I can wetsand a car and spray over it with another coat of clear and it covers the sanding marks "filling" them resulting in a flawless finish. What happens if I apply this Opti-coat over wet sanding scratches or light swirls for that matter, wouldnt the resin fill them in? Thanks!
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It works on chrome and all things you mentioned. If you let it drip onto something, you will have a shiny spot. It can be wiped off rubber seals with a damp cloth if done before it starts to dry. It will not fill marks like polyurethane.


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Beemerboy said:
are you asking in direct sun or temperature?




It would be important to understand what he means by heat
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Heat usually means hot. Whether we are talking about mild day with the paint surface heated by the rays or the ambient air temperature doesn't matter as this product is permanent and I would say that it is not to be taken lightly, no pun intended.
 
jammerz101 said:
Heat usually means hot. Whether we are talking about mild day with the paint surface heated by the rays or the ambient air temperature doesn't matter as this product is permanent and I would say that it is not to be taken lightly, no pun intended.
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We can differ here but there is a difference with working in direct sun light and working in the same temps but in a shaded area. :D

It was the reason I asked the question;););)
 
Although heat will improve hardness and reduce cure time, the actual application temp needs to be 50-85 degrees to prevent early solvent flash that will significantly reduce working time. At higher temps, you would have to work in sections instead of panels and from my experience, you want to do a panel at a time.
 
Considering having pro correct and polish for me (as opposed to doing it myself for the first time). His shop is 30 min drive along highway (all city streets).

Would it be okay to have him do the polishing and then drive the car back to my house to apply Opti-Coat 2 in our garage?

Would I need to wash car in addition to IPA wipe down, or will the IPA wipe down be enough if its a dry day?
 
Van G said:
Considering having pro correct and polish for me (as opposed to doing it myself for the first time). His shop is 30 min drive along highway (all city streets).

Would it be okay to have him do the polishing and then drive the car back to my house to apply Opti-Coat 2 in our garage?

Would I need to wash car in addition to IPA wipe down, or will the IPA wipe down be enough if its a dry day?
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I would try to avoid a pollen falling, raining, etc., day as much as possible, and get it inside, wipe it down 1 last time, looking it over for anything that you dont want to leave under the coating, close the door if possible to eliminate any flying things, and go for it...
Good lighting, looking at it closely - every square inch, and doing what is appropriate to have a nice level coating..

Going on 3 years with my Black Grand Cherokee and it is still stunning, clear, glossy, and I have never done anything but wash and dry it... Oh and drive it 7000 miles through all kinds of weather..
Its still going strong and I so love not having to do anything to this paint unless I really want to waste product on top of it...
Dan F
 
Van G said:
Considering having pro correct and polish for me (as opposed to doing it myself for the first time). His shop is 30 min drive along highway (all city streets).

Would it be okay to have him do the polishing and then drive the car back to my house to apply Opti-Coat 2 in our garage?

Would I need to wash car in addition to IPA wipe down, or will the IPA wipe down be enough if its a dry day?
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I'd wash and IPA wipedown...
 
What is the difference between the various opti-coat products? Opti-coat pro, opti-coat 2.0, gloss coat, opti guard, ect? I see differences in price but nothing much more really about what differentiates the products from one another, other than that gloss coat is supposed to be glossier. Do they all have the same application process? Do they all have the same durability? Of all the products is there one you guys would choose or recommend over the rest?
 
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