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  1. Chris Thomas

    Technique for my first attempt at a coating.

    Gloss Coat is stupid easy and is the gateway coating to Opti-Coat Pro®. You'll be hooked and you can call me for advice. No need to repurpose microfibers used to just level the coating.
  2. Chris Thomas

    I'm a little intimidated about using my 3401

    I was once afraid of a PC 7424 with 6in CCS pads. A little time behind the wheel and you'll gain confidence.
  3. Chris Thomas

    2015 z06 Opti Coat Gloss

    It's the bomb [emoji95]
  4. Chris Thomas

    ONR and bird droppings

    Pre soaking is good, letting a ONR soaked microfiber sit on it while you wash the rest of the car is even better.
  5. Chris Thomas

    Need some advice/suggestions! (Nuba wax, products similar to D151..)

    If you have the opportunity to try Optimum GPS (glaze, polish, and seal) you should. It has diminishing abrasives so it's easy to finish nice, carnauba for a nice glow, and chemical cleaners to detox the paint.
  6. Chris Thomas

    Gloss Coat on Civic w/clear coat failure

    Man thanks for sharing. That's exactly what we were going for with GC. Easy to apply and maintain with great results. Please try No Rinse Wash & Wax and use Opti-Seal as you dry sometime and let me know what you think. [emoji41]
  7. Chris Thomas

    Cutting compounds

    Optimum Hyper Compound was recently reformulated and is now very fast cutting while using very little product and not needing exceeding speeds on the machine.
  8. Chris Thomas

    Review: Optimum Opti-Gloss Coat - 3M 1080p Gloss Vinyl on 2008 Lexus ISF

    Very nice, we have tested our coatings extensively on PPF and its a winner.
  9. Chris Thomas

    Coatings?

    Gloss Coat does have very good durability and especially good considering ease of application and effort to maintain. It's is very tolerant of exposure to any acid or alkaline cleaner that's intended for use on autos. I'm sure you could find something that would remove it, but it's not going to...
  10. Chris Thomas

    Mike Phillips VIF or Vehicle Inspection Form

    Re: Mike Phillips - Vehicle Inspection Form - Version 2 Please send me a copy [email protected]
  11. Chris Thomas

    Opti-lens question

    Cloudiness would be from exposure to air or possibly from freezing. The coatings store very well in the syringes when purged of air and sealed with the black top.
  12. Chris Thomas

    Where the hell have I been (New ONR user!)

    Just remember that you are washing and not sanding. Most times people go over a section 10 times and with more force than needed. A couple of smooth steady passes with sufficient lube is all you need.
  13. Chris Thomas

    What's the best way to dry ONR?

    A tightly wrung out microfiber first pass, waffle weave to finish...or sometimes I toss a beach towel (no sand) all the way across the car while on washing the next section. Works just like blotting without the work.
  14. Chris Thomas

    Where the hell have I been (New ONR user!)

    It really is a godsend. Third time you use it will be the learning curve and you'll never look back.
  15. Chris Thomas

    Best Topper for A Coating

    Topping is just that...it's the icing on the cake for those who take pride in ownership. It's not necessary, but a qd, wax, or sealant can freshen and soften the feel making you feel all fuzzy. So go ahead and top if you like (I know how hard it is NOT to play with your toys), just make sure to...
  16. Chris Thomas

    Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine

    Look up Garry dean wash method on YouTube. ONR with wax is best for maintenance washing...more shine than regular with exact same effort. You won't like rinse less washing the first time, because you will miss spots and will worry that it's not good enough. But, by the third time you will never...
  17. Chris Thomas

    Does Gtechniq C1 with EXOv2 offer any marring protection like opti-coat?

    Toppers can be good or bad depending on whether they attract dust and improve watershed angle. Opti Coat can prevent many products from adhering to the surface so it may be a good idea or it may be a waste you'll just have to try and see.
  18. Chris Thomas

    So you want to Opti-Coat do yah?

    My goodness, I've never seen this much bad information in one place.
  19. Chris Thomas

    East Tennessee get together

    Do you have a head count?
  20. Chris Thomas

    Spraying Opti-coat?!!!

    It should be mentioned that the Opti-Coat 2.0 formulation should not be diluted. SEAJAY'S is a Opti-Coat Pro Installer. Because of the nature of the task and the risks involved, I have not spoken much on the subject on enthusiast boards. I personally prefer an airbrush to an HVLP gun because of...
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