Opti-coat users: Whaddya think?

no very easy to apply. i put some on the foam pad and wiped on the panel similar to os. you'll actually seen it flash off, then buff with a mf to even out the coating and your on to the next panel. only took a few minutes longer than applying os. no one believes that i haven't wax the car in over a year now. still using the old version of onr, on the last gallon. very interested in trying the new version to see if it makes as much a difference on the opti-coating as others are seen on other lsps.



should mention that bugs and such come off much easier than any other lsp i've tried so far.
 
wascallyrabbit said:
no very easy to apply. i put some on the foam pad and wiped on the panel similar to os. you'll actually seen it flash off, then buff with a mf to even out the coating and your on to the next panel. only took a few minutes longer than applying os. no one believes that i haven't wax the car in over a year now. still using the old version of onr, on the last gallon. very interested in trying the new version to see if it makes as much a difference on the opti-coating as others are seen on other lsps.



should mention that bugs and such come off much easier than any other lsp i've tried so far.
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Does it flash to a haze or film like cured wax? Or is it wipe on smooth out if that makes sense??
 
Has anyone put bug and tar remover on this stuff to see how it holds up?



Also, if it is as hard and durable as it sounds, does it also swirl like a clear coat? Also, is it resistant to rock chips? That last part could sell it big time, and negate the need for $500+ clear film on front bumpers, etc.
 
David Fermani has been washing it weekly with Dawn and drive-thru car washes and it's still beading like day one. Not sure about swirls though.
 
I think this thread is about the cost me a hundred bucks :( (: Do you guys think a hobbyist of about 3-4 years detailing should tackled this?
 
Barry Theal said:
Does it flash to a haze or film like cured wax? Or is it wipe on smooth out if that makes sense??
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barry had it on my car last summer at your workshop (blue audi). as it flashes it becomes very clear. you buff it to even it out (buff down the high spots).
 
15951 said:
Has anyone put bug and tar remover on this stuff to see how it holds up?



Also, if it is as hard and durable as it sounds, does it also swirl like a clear coat? Also, is it resistant to rock chips? That last part could sell it big time, and negate the need for $500+ clear film on front bumpers, etc.
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have not tried it because the bugs just wash off so easily so there is no need for it.



its as durable as clear coat and will swirl just like clear. i don't feel it could replace the need for rock chip film.
 
What struck me most about Opti-Coat on my own 2002 Maxima was how it made nearly 8 year old paint (my car has a June '01 build date) act like brand new paint. No matter what I used on my car, sealants or carnaubas, the beading wasn't particularly tight. With Opti-Coat, I had all these really nice, tight, round beads, just like cars with brand new paint have. :)



I've had it on a couple customers cars going on a year for one, 6-7 months for the other, both seem pretty happy with it. Been on both my parent's cars since September and both cars still bead very well. My Dad both conventionally and ONR washes depending on his mood.



Application is similar to Opti-Seal, except you do need to knock down the high spots with a clean MF towel. Section at a time, wait 60 seconds or so, knock down the high spots, then move on to the next section.
 
cptzippy said:
I think this thread is about the cost me a hundred bucks :( (: Do you guys think a hobbyist of about 3-4 years detailing should tackled this?
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Yeah, me too, but I'm gonna wait til I get/find/read/watch how to apply it by spraying.
 
wascallyrabbit said:
barry had it on my car last summer at your workshop (blue audi). as it flashes it becomes very clear. you buff it to even it out (buff down the high spots).
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Damn you lol, Yeah I remember your Audi. Very clean it was. Now I have to call DR G. and try this out. Its getting some reave reviews. Thanks for the input.
 
Sounds like a pretty good product. Will it fill scratches? Has anyone noticed any yellowing as it ages? If the product is safe to use why does anyone need to sign a waiver?
 
CosminTX said:
how many cars u can get from one package? ($95)
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If it is two ounces of product, you should be able to get 4-5 applications out of it assuming you are doing single layer applications and don't have a Suburban or H2.



wannafbody-OC seems to have some minor filling but nothing that will take care of improper prep. Haven't noticed any yellowing. I believe the waiver is because until Optimum gets the correct legalese for the durability warranty, none is currently offered or implied. Plus the product is meant for professional application to ensure the product is applied correctly-and I believe a pro using it would have to somehow show they can use it properly. If sold to the enthusiast, the waiver would prevent Optimum from being liable should the coating not be applied according to the directions.
 
Barry Theal said:
Damn you lol, Yeah I remember your Audi. Very clean it was. Now I have to call DR G. and try this out. Its getting some reave reviews. Thanks for the input.
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Barry, you should check out David F's review thread of it. It's a pretty amazing thread, with really great pictures.



Darn it, I thought I had subscribed to it.. guess not. Was gonna post a link to it.



Edit: This one isn't David's, but it's still darn good: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/129483-optimum-opti-coat-review.html
 
SuperBee364 said:
Barry, you should check out David F's review thread of it. It's a pretty amazing thread, with really great pictures.



Darn it, I thought I had subscribed to it.. guess not. Was gonna post a link to it.



Edit: This one isn't David's, but it's still darn good: http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/129483-optimum-opti-coat-review.html
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SuperBee, thanks for the link. :)



It is quite an impressive product and I was totally amazed after seeing the results of David's test.
 
Looks like impressive stuff.



What is the self life? It has being stated that every order is custom made, so that makes me think it has a short life.
 
When this stuff is ready for prime time, it kinda sounds like the Holy Grail of paint protectants...somewhat akin to the products offered by car dealers over the past 30 year or so with the exception that Dr G's product actually delivers.



Personally, I would prefer to spend my time driving the cars, not polishing and cleaning them!
 
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