Premium for applying Opti Coat?

[RaskyR1]

David,



Here is a post from Chris I found on another forum...I didn't know about the 30 days but if you waited that long I'd probably hit the paint lightly with Optimum Finish anyway.

From the pic, it looks like the roof wasn't prepped. All those color variations are contamination that are not visible when the surface isn't wet. You should not see those at all when the surface is clayed, polished, and stripped. Opti Coat will only bond to paint and not stuff sitting on paint, so that's probably what happened with both your cars...something was left behind in areas. Prep sol and IPA can leave residue behind that's why I recommend a Power Clean or Dawn Wash. Also, if you use Meg's or Menz Polishes they can have a swelling effect that can inhibit bonding.



Rusty, If you plan on reapplying, you should clay and at least finish polish the area. Opti Coat is only layerable without polishing for around 30 days or until it fully hardens...at that point it can still be layered, but you will need to scuff the surface with at least a finish polishe for it to stick.

 

[Scottwax]

I charge a premium for Opti-Coat depending on vehicle size. Starts at $150 for small cars (Miata, Smart Car, etc) above any other work done. I don't apply it to glass.

 

[SeaJays]

I charge anywhere from $270-$350 for one step correction and opti-coat. Wheels not included. Obviously price goes up with more severe correction.



I do apply it to all windows except the windshield. I will usually apply aquapel to the windshield instead of Opti-coat.

 

[imported_Picus]

Hard to add more to this thread; great replies. FWIW I charge an additional $200 to do the entire car sans front glass. I just based it on my hourly rate and cost of product. I had two clients tell me their wipers chattered after putting it on front glass so I just stopped. I use gtechniq c3 on front glass now; doesn't last as long but no hassle. Interestingly I didn't have a whole ton of requests for it in 2010/2011 but I've applied it to 13 cars already in 2012 and have 11 more scheduled...so it's obviously catching on.