Downside to Opti-Coat?

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fastsvo

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I've heard and read a lot of fan fare in support for Opti-Coat, but wanted to here from the professional detailers about the negative issues (if any) surrounding the use and durability of this product?



Thanks!
 
There are not durability issues as long as the product is applied correctly. You should make sure that the car is washed, clayed, and that the paint is free of all oils that might inhibit the product from sticking properly. It's ALWAYS a good idea for you to either polish the paint either yourself, or have someone do it first because it will last likely the life of the car. It's not bulletproof like some make it out to be, but it's the most tried and teste product on the market. The looks depend mostly on the prep work, though some people even after that feel it doesn't have that "wow" factor. However, if it's a daily driven car, I would personally highly recommend it.
 
I am a professional Detailer - meaning, I get paid for detailing your car.



Applying the consumer version is very easy. The look is fantastic to say the least. No matter how perfect you make your paint prior to applying Opti coat, OC will improve the look big time. Looks fantastic. Make sure to use 8-10 cc on the paint. Haven't found any negative to the product yet. What are you putting it on?



fastsvo said:
I've heard and read a lot of fan fare in support for Opti-Coat, but wanted to here from the professional detailers about the negative issues (if any) surrounding the use and durability of this product?



Thanks!
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Thomas Dekany said:
I am a professional Detailer - meaning, I get paid for detailing your car.



Applying the consumer version is very easy. The look is fantastic to say the least. No matter how perfect you make your paint prior to applying Opti coat, OC will improve the look big time. Looks fantastic. Make sure to use 8-10 cc on the paint. Haven't found any negative to the product yet. What are you putting it on?
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Thomas are you selling opti-guard not 2.0 correct? I've just started selling opti-guard and find it is much more finicky than 2.0.
 
I think the real primary "negative" to Opti-Coat is that it is not cheap, and if you don't plan on maintaining your vehicle well after application it will quickly prove to be a waste of money. As long as you're sticking to touchless automatic washes, proper hand washes, or waterless/rinseless washes when appropriate and not expecting miracles (thinking it's completely scratch-proof, that it stops rock chips, etc.) there are really no other downsides to the product that I have encountered.
 
IHA Mark said:
Thomas are you selling opti-guard not 2.0 correct? I've just started selling opti-guard and find it is much more finicky than 2.0.
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I use opti coat pro/guard but the op can't purchase the pro version.
 
Thomas Dekany said:
I use opti coat pro/guard but the op can't purchase the pro version.
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I am intending it for use on a new Honda CRV (black) that is going to be parked outside and not necessarily washed or maintained frequently (not under my care). Water spots from sprinklers is going to add to the challenge as well.



What is the difference between the consumer and commercial version?
 
The only beef would be spotting or slickness.



I have OC on 2 vehicles and the 3rd is getting 22PLE.



Search for threads on toppers for OC....and reload seems to be a forum favorite. I myself am looking at ordering reload and or Sonax Net Sheild to observe any differences on OC
 
fastsvo said:
I am intending it for use on a new Honda CRV (black) that is going to be parked outside and not necessarily washed or maintained frequently (not under my care). Water spots from sprinklers is going to add to the challenge as well.



What is the difference between the consumer and commercial version?
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If water spots are a concern then OC might not be for you. It does tend to spot quite a bit.
 
The pro version is a thicker formula, otherwise the same. Application is much easier if you do it the first time. As far as water spots, OC doesn't prevent them, but what OC does is prevents the spots from etching into the clear. Cleaning off water spots from OC is also easier.



fastsvo said:
I am intending it for use on a new Honda CRV (black) that is going to be parked outside and not necessarily washed or maintained frequently (not under my care). Water spots from sprinklers is going to add to the challenge as well.



What is the difference between the consumer and commercial version?
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What is spotting?



chefwong said:
The only beef would be spotting or slickness.



I have OC on 2 vehicles and the 3rd is getting 22PLE.



Search for threads on toppers for OC....and reload seems to be a forum favorite. I myself am looking at ordering reload and or Sonax Net Sheild to observe any differences on OC
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fastsvo said:
Water spots from sprinklers is going to add to the challenge as well.
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You need to address the water sprinkler issue. No matter what you use, sprinklers will wreck havoc on your paint. And black is a terrible choice if you have no where to park it away from sprinklers.
 
If you need to park near sprinklers, plastidip might be a better choice for protection.
 
I think Opti-Coat is a fantastic product. However, I think it is often over-sold and people think it is a magic force field of protection. Without going into too much detail I will simply say; OC is great for a vehicle when ease of maintenance outweighs the the desire for optimal appearance.



OC looks great but there are sealants and waxes that give a better look. I did a WRX on Friday... the owner asked about possibly putting OC on it. The car is well maintained and appearance is his priority. I talked him out of it (though for many Subaru owners I would say it is a good choice) but his Avalanche that sits outside and is lucky to get a bath once a month is a perfect candidate.



Just be sure to do your research first.
 
Nth Degree said:
I think Opti-Coat is a fantastic product. However, I think it is often over-sold and people think it is a magic force field of protection. Without going into too much detail I will simply say; OC is great for a vehicle when ease of maintenance outweighs the the desire for optimal appearance.



OC looks great but there are sealants and waxes that give a better look. I did a WRX on Friday... the owner asked about possibly putting OC on it. The car is well maintained and appearance is his priority. I talked him out of it (though for many Subaru owners I would say it is a good choice) but his Avalanche that sits outside and is lucky to get a bath once a month is a perfect candidate.



Just be sure to do your research first.
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I'm pretty sure my WRX is getting 22PLE pro on it when I get a little money to buy it.
 
I would put OC on a garage queen if appearance was an issue. I really like how the paint looks afterwards.



Nth Degree said:
I think Opti-Coat is a fantastic product. However, I think it is often over-sold and people think it is a magic force field of protection. Without going into too much detail I will simply say; OC is great for a vehicle when ease of maintenance outweighs the the desire for optimal appearance.



OC looks great but there are sealants and waxes that give a better look. I did a WRX on Friday... the owner asked about possibly putting OC on it. The car is well maintained and appearance is his priority. I talked him out of it (though for many Subaru owners I would say it is a good choice) but his Avalanche that sits outside and is lucky to get a bath once a month is a perfect candidate.



Just be sure to do your research first.
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PS: why not use Cquarts finest? Supposedly it looks much better than 22ple



Nth Degree said:
I think Opti-Coat is a fantastic product. However, I think it is often over-sold and people think it is a magic force field of protection. Without going into too much detail I will simply say; OC is great for a vehicle when ease of maintenance outweighs the the desire for optimal appearance.



OC looks great but there are sealants and waxes that give a better look. I did a WRX on Friday... the owner asked about possibly putting OC on it. The car is well maintained and appearance is his priority. I talked him out of it (though for many Subaru owners I would say it is a good choice) but his Avalanche that sits outside and is lucky to get a bath once a month is a perfect candidate.



Just be sure to do your research first.
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This car will indeed sit outside near sprinklers and hopefully (fingers crossed) get washed at least once a month.
 
fastsvo said:
This car will indeed sit outside near sprinklers and hopefully (fingers crossed) get washed at least once a month.
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Not all water is as bad in some areas as others. The water in my town is an absolute nightmare. I have seen other town/city water that wasn't nearly as bad. I would. There are the big sprinklers that the farmers don't know how to aim that I occasionally get hit with, but oh well, you can't miss them all.
 
fastsvo said:
This car will indeed sit outside near sprinklers and hopefully (fingers crossed) get washed at least once a month.
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If you don't wash it after the sprinklers hit it pretty much every time, you will have issues.
 
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