Recent content by Dr. G

Joe, No Rinse only contains soy based polymers that are cross-linked with amine groups (nitrogen) and both amine and soy (acetates) act as fertilizer. There are no Phosphates in any of the Optimum Car Care products since phosphates cause algae issues and are banned from use in many industries.

There is quite a bit of wrong information and misinformation here about chemistry and coating science which can be due to lack of knowledge or supporting some product/brand! First of all it takes 5 to 10 times more energy to break an ionic bond than a covalent bond but an ionic bond easily...

There has been a great deal of speculations over why Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 has been replaced with Gloss-Coat and except for the comments from “builthatch” (my apologies since I did not know your name) and Thomas Dekaney, nearly all the rest have been completely off the mark. As many have pointed...

It is best to not touch the coatings between 5 minutes and 30 minutes after the application for surface temperatures of 70-90F. During this time, the resin is cross-linking and will be tacky so touching it will affect the clarity. This time range can vary depending on the temperature and...

Dave, Sorry if you took my comments as being too strong. Many of us are guilty of not following instructions in general but I just wanted to emphasize that with our coating products, it is crucial to follow the application process to the letter for best results. We appreciate that you choose to...

Dave, I just saw your post and wanted to shed light on some of the issues that may have affected your application. First and foremost, we do not recommend using any product that has soaps, oils, or cleaners that can leave residue. As the instructions clearly indicate, the only thing you want to...

Mike, I appreciate your comments and while I might know a little about the theory of what makes automotive detailing products work, you know much more about how to make them work. Of course both of us and many others here enjoy contributing whenever we can which is what makes this a great...

My pleasure. I am always available to help in any way I can and of course Chris is always here to help and keeps me posted of Optimum questions and discussions. Best Regards, David,

Obviously you have brought up a great question that has generated a good deal of discussion already. There are several different factors that are discussed here and I throw in my $0.002 by starting off with the UV question. First let me point out that waxes and/or sealants do not block UV...

Hi Mark, Thank you for bringing up another great question about polishes and polishing in general. Mike and Chris have done an excellent job of covering all the major factors and as they mentioned, the main concern is paint surface temperature when polishing and for best results dry buffing...

Graham, Chris and I have tried very hard to assist you with all your testing although most of them I do not find very realistic. Case and point, when you polished Opti-Coat with Poli-Seal within 24 hours to add a second layer! Chris has been very patient with you and that is the way he is with...

I am sorry for not responding to your question earlier. The ideal temperature range for applying Opti-Coat 2.0 is 50 F to 90 F. You can apply in slightly lower or higher temperatures but you have to take more caution. Thank you. David,

Avi, I think the discussion is really over terminology not marketing or anything else. For those of us who look at automotive paint as permanent because it does not wear off over time on its own, then Opti-Coat, should also be classified as permanent. For you and anyone that thinks of...

Ivan, Unfortunately not with Opti-Coat. In order to get full bonding and protection, you have to remove waxes and oils from the surface before applying Opti-Coat. Otherwise, the durability will be compromised. David,

Thank you for helping clarify the difference of temporary and permanent protection. I think some people are confusing permanent with indestructible which is one of the many acronyms! The main claim we have for Opti-Coat is that it is a clear coat and anything that can affect automotive clear...