Optimum Gloss Coat

52split

52split

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Detailed my sled this past weekend and gave Optimum Gloss Coat a shot. Surprisingly, it went on effortlessly and most of the product flashed off within five minutes requiring minimal MF buffing. The slickness and gloss was top notch. Check out my full write up in the C&B section.



 
looks great. I always worry that the 10 cc in the kit will not be enough. I do see that auto geek now sells it in a 20cc size for larger suvs and trucks.
 
Seems like this is Optimum's answer to the 2 year glass based coatings that people claim look better than Opti-Coat? This will only be a win-win for the non-pro because you're getting a better looking product than OC 2.0 and still having good ole Opti-Coat force field protection. I've yet to try it but want to. I wonder how different its application is from Opti-Coat as far as ease of use?
 
Thanks guys. It is holding up really well. Looks just as good as the day I applied it. 10cc's is deceiving. I coated my entire car (minus glass) with about 4cc's. Used the CarPro suede applicator and their block, and put on a thick coating. Worked out nicely. Now the roof is all glass, so no product used there. Application is a BREEZE compared to CQuartz UK and similar coatings. Most of the product flashes away so very minimal buffing is required. Idiot proof in my opinion.
 
Hello 52, I just purchased Opti Gloss Coat the other day and will be coating our New cars with it.

One question I had tho, is when applying Opti Gloss Coat, did you apply it by doing sectional passes like you would with a DA polisher?

Up & Down & side to side like in this video?

Thanks in advance!



 
The instructions state up/down then side/side, or circular. I'm not a fan of circular motions on paint (I know, it won't harm paint if done properly). I went up/down then side/side. Immediately repeated after it flashed for a two coat application then went on to the next panel.
 
So after it flashes the first time, do you buff it before adding the second coat …or do you just add a second coat after the 1st coat flashes and then buff both coats out at the same time?

Thanks again in advance!
 
TumbleWeed said:
So after it flashes the first time, do you buff it before adding the second coat …or do you just add a second coat after the 1st coat flashes and then buff both coats out at the same time?

Thanks again in advance!
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Let it flash, give it max 5 minutes, buff off/flatten excess. Wait 30min - 1 hr then recoat. I think waiting longer in a warmer environment always helps.
 
David Fermani said:
Seems like this is Optimum's answer to the 2 year glass based coatings that people claim look better than Opti-Coat? This will only be a win-win for the non-pro because you're getting a better looking product than OC 2.0 and still having good ole Opti-Coat force field protection. I've yet to try it but want to. I wonder how different its application is from Opti-Coat as far as ease of use?
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Hi David :D

Having done a few installs with the gloss coat...it applies much easier and seems to flash about the same..maybe a tad faster. I like that it doesn't have the "grab" of opticoat, though the newer formulas are much better than the old in that regard... Gloss coat is really "retail customer ready" if you will..

We use it as an option between regular sealant and Opticoat..so far, so good...
 
As a veteran of many Opti-Coat jobs (I'm a hobbyist) I decided to redo my BMW with Gloss Coat, six months after applying Opti-Coat.
The first Opti-Coat job I ever did (about 4 years ago) was the best...the product held up amazingly well and is still apparent on that car today, despite never having had more than occasional washes and applications of Optimum Detailer spray and gloss. However, many of the subsequent cars that I owned that I had Opticoated disappointed me with respect to easy water spotting or marring, as well as what I would term premature failure of the beading characteristics. I never quite understood what was going wrong with it.

I took delivery of this BMW new in June, and after correct prep applied two coats of OC 2.0, 24 hours apart. Initially, everything was fine but after only a couple of months it was no longer beading well on the sides of the vehicle and was accumulating pretty significant dirt contamination in the same areas. It also would not "release" the dirt as well when using the foam gun and pressure washer. Hand washing would remove the dirt but wouldn't restore the beading on the sides. Horizontal surfaces of the car beaded well still.

The process involved a thorough wash/decon including Iron-X (no significant contamination found). Optimum Hyper-Polish on a LC HT crimson pad on the Rupes 15 buffer was used to "scuff" the opticoat and correct a few minor areas of marring. Application of Gloss Coat was done as others have described, with a CarPro block wrapped in a CarPro sueded microfiber. The method of application in long strokes in a cross-hatch pattern was exactly how I used to do OC 2.0. Two good applications on this 2015 M3 used approximately 9ml of product. I agree that applying Gloss Coat was much easier than the old OC 2.0, as it seemed to spread more uniformly as well as flash faster and more completely. The second coat 24 hours later, usually a nightmare with OC 2.0, was very easy with Gloss Coat. It stayed in the garage 72 hours and saw its first rain today. The final appearance is noticeably more glossy than OC 2.0, and much slicker. It seems to bead water in smaller droplets but sheds water very nicely. Too early to talk about how much dirt contamination occurs, or how it performs under washing. Thus far I love it.

Considering that there are people out there paying over a grand to have Modesta applied, I think Gloss Coat is an amazing value at $60 for a thorough application.
 
TumbleWeed said:
Hello 52, I just purchased Opti Gloss Coat the other day and will be coating our New cars with it.

One question I had tho, is when applying Opti Gloss Coat, did you apply it by doing sectional passes like you would with a DA polisher?

Up & Down & side to side like in this video?

Thanks in advance!



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Wow, its really strange seeing my own video embedded.
 
IHA Mark said:
Wow, its really strange seeing my own video embedded.
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Hey Mark…. how many of those small suede car pro applicator pads do you use to coat an entire car?

If more then one….. when do you know when the suede pad is spent and time to move on to a fresh one?

Thanks kindly in advance!

®ick~
 
TumbleWeed said:
Hey Mark…. how many of those small suede car pro applicator pads do you use to coat an entire car?

If more then one….. when do you know when the suede pad is spent and time to move on to a fresh one?

Thanks kindly in advance!

ick~
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I can't speak to gloss-coat, but for oc2.0, cquk and duragloss I go through 2-3 suede applicators using both sides. One for the top and one for each side and bumper.

How do you know when to change? My best answer is....you'll know. The applicators get a bit grabby and don't spread product as evenly. After you use one side and switch to another it will be a noticeable difference that can be monitored.
 
TumbleWeed said:
Hey Mark…. how many of those small suede car pro applicator pads do you use to coat an entire car?

If more then one….. when do you know when the suede pad is spent and time to move on to a fresh one?

Thanks kindly in advance!

®ick~
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Sorry for the late reply..

I only usually use one. If I have prepped/cleaned the surface thoroughly there is no need to use multiple applicators. I use the suede applicators because I don't want to over use product. Once it is primed I can use less product and still get great coverage. The only reason I can see to using more than one is if you dropped one on the ground or something.
 
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