Stripped opti-coat ... 22PLE now on the car.

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Guitarist302008

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The OC has been a good product, but of course I just put this on, but I have to say I like the look better. Here's a few pics with the 22PLE added.







Yeah, my garage is dirty... so what? lol























After a second coat























Sorry, I can't get pics of the other side. There isn't much space to take pictures
 
Guitarist302008 said:
The OC has been a good product, but of course I just put this on, but I have to say I like the look better. Here's a few pics with the 22PLE added.



Sorry, I can't get pics of the other side. There isn't much space to take pictures
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Take it outside and give us some sun shots.
 
Excellent!



It's hard for me to gage the difference between OC and the 22ple looking at my computer screen. Maybe you'll comment a bit more in a few days after you've had some time to appreciate it and it's had time to fully cure. It looks very nice from what I can see :) ...and I'd expect it to.



You bought 20mL, right? That's enough to cover the car twice?? Do you feel the 2nd coat made a marked difference? How was the application compared to OC? What sort of applicator did you use?



Thx.
 
tom p. said:
Excellent!



It's hard for me to gage the difference between OC and the 22ple looking at my computer screen. Maybe you'll comment a bit more in a few days after you've had some time to appreciate it and it's had time to fully cure. It looks very nice from what I can see :) ...and I'd expect it to.



You bought 20mL, right? That's enough to cover the car twice?? Do you feel the 2nd coat made a marked difference? How was the application compared to OC? What sort of applicator did you use?



Thx.
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^^^



side note, love that blue!
 
tom p. said:
Excellent!



It's hard for me to gage the difference between OC and the 22ple looking at my computer screen. Maybe you'll comment a bit more in a few days after you've had some time to appreciate it and it's had time to fully cure. It looks very nice from what I can see :) ...and I'd expect it to.



You bought 20mL, right? That's enough to cover the car twice?? Do you feel the 2nd coat made a marked difference? How was the application compared to OC? What sort of applicator did you use?



Thx.
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I just put it on to thin, but 20 ml IMO is plenty to do a whole car. I opted not to do the roof since it's already coated... i'll just keep it clean.
 
Legacy99 said:
Looking good. Is that a carbon fiber gas lid?
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it's a fake painted one that I did. I had a dent in it and when I bought the paint for it, it was a shade to dark so I just went ahead and did that for right now.
 
Just a quick update. I have only taken the car out once since applying the coating. It cures fully in 5 days, but it can get wet/washed in 8-12 hours. I am trying to let it cure as long as I can without it having to be in the elements for as long as I can. I will likely have to take it out tomorrow, but it will have well over 60 hours of curing time with being left alone. It's not a slick finish, but unlike the OC, you can definitely feel it on there. That doesn't bother me, just a difference i've noticed.



I would say it looks a bit more glassy now than it did. I will try to add a few more pics later.
 












might be hard to tell... I tried to get the same lighting and such from these shots as the earlier ones, but it's not easy. I feel like there is a LITTLE bit more clarity as the stuff has I guess settled might be a good word? Anyway, make your own observations.
 
IHA Mark said:
To me OC just looks a little more "wet". Just my opinion though. :)
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That's fine, everyone has an opinion. I don't dislike OC, but I can tell you in person that OC does not look more wet by far. This stuff looks MUCH better when the prep is equal. This IMO as well of course. I think OC is a fine product and if your car sits outside a lot and such... I would probably say go with that. Mine stays in a garage so looks can be a bit more of a luxury for me.



Also, this camera (or perhaps my lack of being good with it) really doesn't capture the look of this as much.
 
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