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Without Polishing, do you think Opticoat MAY recoat.

Different priorities - hobbies, etc. I've relegated the daily driver to 2 week washes, wheels get washed washed once a week instead of my ritual 3 day wheel washes...



Opticoat has been AMAZING on my daily driver. Proof that it's harder than my Jet Black Schratz Paint. At least 80% less marring - same washing/DRYING regimen/technique.



I don't plan to polish the car for winter prep. A light clay however. Do you think Opticoat will apply ontop of itself - on a 9-10 month old prior Opticoat. I know it's not best practices ......or am I just wasting product.
 
I'd do a quick polish afterward the claying and then Opticoat. You probably don't need it though. I'm surprised you actually need claying.
 
If cleaned properly I see no need to re-apply. Especially if it's less then a year old. With a good cleaning its as good as new.
 
Claying is easy, quick and in my ~head~ at least give it the best surface/prep I want to give timewise to this application of Opticoat.

Yes, I so agree it's still healty and on-it. Just doing my *winter prep*.
 
I talked to David G at Optimum a few weeks ago about this. After it cures fully ( 90 days ) nothing will bond to it, including more Opti Coat.
 
detailfanatic said:
I talked to David G at Optimum a few weeks ago about this. After it cures fully ( 90 days ) nothing will bond to it, including more Opti Coat.
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From posts by Chris at Optimum I think you can recoat after 90 days if you give it a light polishing.
 
pwaug said:
From posts by Chris at Optimum I think you can recoat after 90 days if you give it a light polishing.
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My apologies for not being clearer. I should have added that you can reapply after 90 days if the paintwork is properly prepped. :)
 
Don't see why it is even necessary, I've had it on customers and my parents cars more than 3 years and its still going strong.
 
Scottwax said:
Don't see why it is even necessary, I've had it on customers and my parents cars more than 3 years and its still going strong.
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Have you polished any of the cars you've applied Opti Coat to yet?
 
I suppose the light polishing it to create a not so smooth surface for the OptiCoat to bite.

If I'm going to take out the buffer, I might as well take out the tape and find some time to do a full polish
 
chefwong said:
I suppose the light polishing it to create a not so smooth surface for the OptiCoat to bite.

If I'm going to take out the buffer, I might as well take out the tape and find some time to do a full polish
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If you're not polishing the paint there is no point in reapplying the OC....it doesn't wear off like a wax or sealant. If you want to add another coat at this point it will need a light polish to bond properly.
 
detailfanatic said:
Have you polished any of the cars you've applied Opti Coat to yet?
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Haven't had to.



Mine I redid because when I applied it (prior to buying it from my Dad) I didn't polish it.
 
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