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    question about fresh clear coat and re-clearing

    I didn't know where to post this,, but i am hoping someone knows. So i did some colour matching on my sisters rear acura fender.. and it came out great.. matched amazing,. So i went to do the clear I was working on it.. and the stupid can started spitting and now there are runs and it doesn't...
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    car shampoo that leaves nothing behind?

    I was curious is there a car shampoo that leaves no gloss or any protective stuff just a plain one ? I currently have the Duragloss 901 DP extreme phone and Einzsett gloss which does leave something behind .. I want to polish my sisters car and then wash it down and coat it with opti-coat ..
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    3m Defender and Opti-Coat

    Do you guys think that the 3m Paint defender would bond to opti-coat? I am curious because they say to use a wax to make removal easier, but as optimum car cares said nothing will bond long enough to the opti-coat Feed back please
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    CarPro DLUX missed some spots.. re apply?

    Hi Guys and Gals, Just a question... I decided to use DLUX on my brand new car to protect the rubber trim around the panoramic roof . During my application it seems that I missed some spots ... can I reapply some DLUX to those sections? Is it a bad idea to even apply it on a new car?
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    is there a point to cleaning tires?

    I was just curious, what you guys think about this? I see a lot of people spending money on products to clean tires etc, but in reality they only clean the side where the they will apply trim to.. Sure we can spray tire cleaner onto the tire, but reality is most of us are probably just...
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    anyone try 3m paint defender spray?

    this looks very interesting 3M Auto: Products for People Who Love Cars
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    how to clean Plastic trim and Rubber seals?

    Hi, I've been reading some post and everyone has a different answer.. and i am sure i will too.. but before I coat my my trim dlux carpro.. what is the best way to clean the rubber and plastic trim? Some people say APC? I was going to get Optimum Power Clean All Purpose Cleaner 17 oz... Is...
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    Nano Coatings.. harmful to paint/trim?

    Has it been studied at all? Are nano coatings harmful to paint or trim? I've given it thought and keep wondering these chemicals bond to the paint or trim some long lasting or permanent and some fade after 1 - 2 years . These things are using chemical reactions to bond to paint and surfaces...
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    dilution ratios..

    Hi, I was just curious is there a online calculator or something or any tips on figuring out dilution ratios? I get confused at times knowing how much to put where. example 3:1 carpro hydro opti rinse says 8oz to make 1 gallon of clay lube? what is the proper methods to get the right...
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    new car... should i protect plastic trim?

    Hello boys and girls! Just a few questions.. Got a new car.. and was curious.. On a new vehicle should you be using this like Cquartz DLux etc on the trim? If the trim is 100% perfect and not faded is it worth using? I will be doing the rest of the car with Opti-Coat.. and I know you can use...
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    does opti-coat go bad?

    I lost the black cap and right now i just have it duct taped Not sure what else to do !! I need to find a cap but i wonder if it has been exposed to air longer than 12 hours if it goes bad
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    can opti-coat be applied here..

    I was just curious if opti-coat can be applied in the area that i have pointed in the picture below? Its like a harder rubber type material around the window
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    meguiars scratch X on windsheild?

    I was just curious if this product can be used on a windshield? I put aquapel on my window but followed the instructions , cleaned the window like a mofo before hand and there is crazy hazing when the windshield wipers go on. I want to remove it.. I tried to use optimum Polish II with the...
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    optimum polish II quick question

    Hi guys, I tried to search from my cell phone but it kept giving me a blank page. So Once you use the polish you work it in right... and than just wipe it off with a microfiber cloth? Anything else to do? I was doing it by hand.... no machine yet... I gave up by hand lol too much work so I...
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    opti-coat applicators?

    So i know a lot of different methods exist to apply opti-coat and i am sure some of you have your favourite ones. I haven't been able to do it all in one day as i don't have a garage.. so i have done it in steps. So before i opti coat it... i will wash it and leaf blower dry it and than coat...
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    Ultima Interior Guard Plus any SPF?

    does anyone know if this stuff has spf in it? I searched and searched but can't find an answer.
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    2 questions about opti-coat 2.0

    Greetings, Long time lurker, so I finally decided to sign up after spending my money on AG :) I have 2 questions for you guys. Ill state my prep that I am planning to do.. 1. wash car with DP xtreme foam 2. clay with my mothers kit 3. Use KLASSE AIO to polish the paint 4. Car Eraser Wipe...
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