Optimum OPTI-GLASS

[mg6045]

Just picked up a bottle that was on clearance. I've got a few questions I wanted to ask here because i'm not seeing many indepth reviews of this product on the forums (that would typically answer the types of questions i'm asking.

- Does this glass coatings cause the wipers to chatter or hop ? Or do they run smooth ?

- What polish should I use on the glass first ? Can I use paint polish in place of glass polish if i'm just trying to strip the windows ?

- Lastly for anyone who has used this glass coating, do you have any tips you would suggest ? I have Opti-Glass and PBL Glass coating. Should I pick one over the other for any specific reason as far as application, removal and performance ? I would prefer to use the product that is easier to use. I'm not so much worried about durability as I am performance and ease of use.

the last thing I want is for the coating to make my wipers chatter. I absolutely hate that and knowing how super durable optimum coatings are I would hate to have to try to strip if from the front windshield.

TIA

 

[Setec Astronomy]

From my limited experience with it, it does not cause chatter or hop. Yes, you can prep with a paint polish; they recommend an IPA wipe before application. I haven't used the PBL glass coating, but Opti-Glass is super easy. Opti-Glass is completely different than Opti-Coat or Opti-Lens...although I'm not sure what it would take to polish it off if you didn't like it.

My one caution is if you have a windshield that has rock chips/pits, be careful to try and clean any polish residue out of the pits before you apply the Opti-Glass.

 

[sealthedeal]

Carpro forte (their latest glass coating) in a YouTube video also emphasised their product to be non chatting/hopping and showed it side by side with a famous glass coating with 2 year durability (which IMO they were referring to optimum) and one viper was making noise and the other on forte side wasn't.

 

[mg6045]

From my limited experience with it, it does not cause chatter or hop. Yes, you can prep with a paint polish; they recommend an IPA wipe before application. I haven't used the PBL glass coating, but Opti-Glass is super easy. Opti-Glass is completely different than Opti-Coat or Opti-Lens...although I'm not sure what it would take to polish it off if you didn't like it.

My one caution is if you have a windshield that has rock chips/pits, be careful to try and clean any polish residue out of the pits before you apply the Opti-Glass.

Thank you Setec. I appreciate the info and will go ahead with the opti-glass application.

I can tell from the viscosity and sprayer that the application looks to be dramatically different than the optimum paint coatings.

 

[builthatch]

no noise or issues and i currently live with several coated windshields. polish - yes, absolutely. just don't use something like Poli-Seal to prep for coating. i use OPT Hyper Polish. whatever you use, clean well with IPA solution.

application can be funky but you will get the hang of it. keep the pad well-primed and apply the coating from the pad to the glass in small circles and small areas. let it set up a bit then go over it lightly with a microfiber and check your work carefully for high spots. if application feels "sticky" when going in the circles, then you need more product on it.

 

[mg6045]

Carpro forte (their latest glass coating) in a YouTube video also emphasised their product to be non chatting/hopping and showed it side by side with a famous glass coating with 2 year durability (which IMO they were referring to optimum) and one viper was making noise and the other on forte side wasn't.

Theres a lot of popular glass coatings on the market with 2 years claimed durability. Including Gtechniq which I believe to be Carpro's biggest competitor worldwide. Wiper chatter/hopping is also a very well known trait of Gtechniq glass coating.

Unless I am missing something from Carpro video, I dont see any information that would make a person come to the conclusion that it was Opti-Glass being used as a comparison in the test other than just blindly guessing. Also Optimum Opti-glass claims a 1 year durability.

Am I missing something here or have you heard that Opti-glass is the product being used as a comparison ?

 

[mg6045]

no noise or issues and i currently live with several coated windshields. polish - yes, absolutely. just don't use something like Poli-Seal to prep for coating. i use OPT Hyper Polish. whatever you use, clean well with IPA solution.

application can be funky but you will get the hang of it. keep the pad well-primed and apply the coating from the pad to the glass in small circles and small areas. let it set up a bit then go over it lightly with a microfiber and check your work carefully for high spots. if application feels "sticky" when going in the circles, then you need more product on it.

thank you !

 

[sealthedeal]

Theres a lot of popular glass coatings on the market with 2 years claimed durability. Including Gtechniq which I believe to be Carpro's biggest competitor worldwide. Wiper chatter/hopping is also a very well known trait of Gtechniq glass coating.

Unless I am missing something from Carpro video, I dont see any information that would make a person come to the conclusion that it was Opti-Glass being used as a comparison in the test other than just blindly guessing. Also Optimum Opti-glass claims a 1 year durability.

Am I missing something here or have you heard that Opti-glass is the product being used as a comparison ?

They labelled it as a famous coating with 2 year durability, so I perceived it as opt. Could possibly be gtechniq if that's their main competitor.

 

[DaveT435]

No windshield wiper chatter. I've read about some people having some issues with the PBL glass coating. Could be application issues. I use the CarPro block covered by a suede microfiber cloth and it seems to work very well.

 

[mg6045]

No windshield wiper chatter. I've read about some people having some issues with the PBL glass coating. Could be application issues. I use the CarPro block covered by a suede microfiber cloth and it seems to work very well.

I plan using the same applicator like you described. Its just so much easier to make an even application using this or a MF applicator compared to yellow foam.

Regarding the PBL glass coat, are the issues being discussed about wipe chatter ?

 

[Sherif]

Just picked up a bottle that was on clearance. I've got a few questions I wanted to ask here because i'm not seeing many indepth reviews of this product on the forums (that would typically answer the types of questions i'm asking.

- Does this glass coatings cause the wipers to chatter or hop ? Or do they run smooth ?

- What polish should I use on the glass first ? Can I use paint polish in place of glass polish if i'm just trying to strip the windows ?

- Lastly for anyone who has used this glass coating, do you have any tips you would suggest ? I have Opti-Glass and PBL Glass coating. Should I pick one over the other for any specific reason as far as application, removal and performance ? I would prefer to use the product that is easier to use. I'm not so much worried about durability as I am performance and ease of use.

the last thing I want is for the coating to make my wipers chatter. I absolutely hate that and knowing how super durable optimum coatings are I would hate to have to try to strip if from the front windshield.

TIA

I applied it to all glass on my DD Grand Cherokee 7 months ago and it's still performing like day 1..
- No issues with wipers, they run smooth.
- Mine was only 3 months old so all the prep work I've done was claying and IPA wipe down.
- Tips from my experience with it:
1) don't use the supplied yellow ufo applicator, get a good coating applicator like Optimum dual pro, CarPro block + suede cloth or Lake Country coating applicator.
2) Don't use too little product, a thin layer won't last as long as a good layer IMO and don't worry about high spots, easily removed with the applicator or a MF towel right after application.

 

[DaveT435]

I plan using the same applicator like you described. Its just so much easier to make an even application using this or a MF applicator compared to yellow foam.

Regarding the PBL glass coat, are the issues being discussed about wipe chatter ?

No not chatter. No durability, some have said a couple weeks. Some very experienced Detailer's have had issues. Someone from AG said there was probably one step they either didn't do or didn't do properly. Not sure, but I love the Opti glass.

 

[RMM]

Carpro forte (their latest glass coating) in a YouTube video also emphasised their product to be non chatting/hopping and showed it side by side with a famous glass coating with 2 year durability (which IMO they were referring to optimum) and one viper was making noise and the other on forte side wasn't.

They are referring to Gtechniq G1: there are endless threads in the UK about wiper chatter caused by this product - I have been using it for years and never had any issues. Maybe luck I guess...

 

[mg6045]

No not chatter. No durability, some have said a couple weeks. Some very experienced Detailer's have had issues. Someone from AG said there was probably one step they either didn't do or didn't do properly. Not sure, but I love the Opti glass.

Thank you for the info !

 

[mg6045]

I applied it to all glass on my DD Grand Cherokee 7 months ago and it's still performing like day 1..
- No issues with wipers, they run smooth.
- Mine was only 3 months old so all the prep work I've done was claying and IPA wipe down.
- Tips from my experience with it:
1) don't use the supplied yellow ufo applicator, get a good coating applicator like Optimum dual pro, CarPro block + suede cloth or Lake Country coating applicator.
2) Don't use too little product, a thin layer won't last as long as a good layer IMO and don't worry about high spots, easily removed with the applicator or a MF towel right after application.

Thank you ! this thread really helped me out in making my decision on what product to use.

Which applicator did you wind up using when you applied ?

 

[mg6045]

Does anybody know if OPTI-GLASS can be layered or "topped up" at a later date ?

that is , without first scuffing or removing the original coat.

 

[Zelfiris]

I love opti-glass and I have no reason to try another until I finish the container.

I used it on several cars including my daily driver. It was applied on June 2013 and I sold it two weeks ago. I saw most of the beading had diminished around end of August 2014.

For my prep, I cleaned off any films build up on the glass with paint polish (M205) and an orange pad then follow by IPA wipe down. I applied opti-coat to all glass surfaces and including the side mirrors.

I had no troubles with the wipers, and of course with opti-coat on my windshield I did not need to use it as much when it rained. About 90% of wiper usage was to clean the windshield when I sprayed windshield fluid.

If I had kept the car I would wipe down the glass with IPA and apply another layer, but I don't see any benefits in layering opti-glass under a year.