My FIRST Coating...11 Months Later!

[98LowRanger]

So last July my Father let me apply a paint coating to his brand new 2014 F-150 (brave soul I know...haha). I did plenty of research before hand and decided to go with Opti-Coat 2.0. I thoroughly washed his truck, then performed a light polish, followed by an Eraser wipe down, before applying the Opti-Coat just as the Optimum recommends. I bought him a bottle of CarPro Reset to use when he washed it, which since he is retired, is VERY often. He was VERY pleased with the performance of the coating and brought it back to me 11 months later for the application of CarPro Reload. I have 2 quick questions:

1) Here is a video of the hood. It's not the best quality (both of my cameras were of course dead) and I was running out of day light, but you get the idea. As much research as I did on application, I still doubt myself. So I wanted to see what you guys thought about how the coating is holding up after 11 months.




2) Any tips on applying CarPro Reload? It says to dilute 1:1 for dark colored vehicles. Is this necessary because I don't have a spare spray bottle right now.

 

[custmsprty]

Not being negative but to me that's not impressive sheeting for a coating after only 11 months. But me, I'm not a coating fan any way as I enjoy detailing and repeat business.

 

[98LowRanger]

Not being negative but to me that's not impressive sheeting for a coating after only 11 months. But me, I'm not a coating fan any way as I enjoy detailing and repeat business.

Yea that's what I was afraid of.

 

[tdekany]

This is Opti Coat Pro after 9 months and reacts the same as when I first washed it after applying OCP. What products did you use to prep?

[video=youtube_share;Q_iCSiYKl_w"]Opti Coat - YouTube[/video]

 

[tdekany]

I just watched the video - that is fine, nothing wrong with thaqt

 

[shagnat]

Both look pretty darn good IMO.

 

[Ccrew]

I just watched the video - that is fine, nothing wrong with thaqt

I'd say the same thing. Looking at the picture it's just "meh" but when you see the video you can see it's doing well.

 

[98LowRanger]

Great to hear! Thanks for your reply guys! I realize the video might not be the best indicator. I was in a rush making it as well. I can tell you that in person the coating is definitely still present.

Any tips on applying the Reload today?

 

[Ebg18t]

The video appears to show 2.0 doing exactly what it is suppose to do. I don't see any reason to spray it with something like Reload. Just let the OPT coating do its thing and keep washing it to keep the dirt out the coating. Good to see its holding up.

 

[bugeye]

I like you did my first coating in July 2014 on my wife's new BMW using 2.0. Was very pleased with performance. Looks just like your water video. Too bad 2.0 was replaced. I have not yet tried Opt GC.