Opticoat Beading and Sheeting After 5 Months vs No Opticoat

Opti Coat has an interesting irony to it...those who are anal about their cars and enjoy maintaining them...probably shouldn't use it.
 
Hoytman said:
Isn't that what the coating is for though...for these fine swirls to end up in a sacrificial layer versus the "real" layer...the paint itself?
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This is why I subscribe to the coating practice! Different strokes!
 
richy said:
I disagree there. The thickness of OG is considerable. (I use it and not OC). Any marks will be primarily in the coating so it's saving your paint. I had a van get keyed that I had done with OG and it was an easier correct than normal. I am positive the sacrificial layer of the OG prevented the key from going deeper into the clear.


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MMark, I have to agree with Richy on this issue! OG, now OC Pro is pretty beefy IME!
 
I agree that Opti Coat isn't for everyone, but consider this: those who like to use their car as a test bed and those who find waxing therapeutic can still benefit from Opti Coat. Most toppers will stay on for about a month so you can tell if you like the look and feel it adds without committing to it for months or having to strip it to try something else.

Also, and this is the big benefit, Opti Coat is the ultimate paint protection. Meaning that unlike waxes and sealants, acids and other contaminates won't etch it and it pretty much STOPS oxidation. You car also stays cleaner longer and is easier to clean when you do.

And remember during any polishing session you are removing paint that cannot be replaced without excessive cost and time. When you have Opti Coat installed you have added legitimate thickness that will absorb damage and is easily replaced.
 
Chris@Optimum said:
I agree that Opti Coat isn't for everyone, but consider this: those who like to use their car as a test bed and those who find waxing therapeutic can still benefit from Opti Coat. Most toppers will stay on for about a month so you can tell if you like the look and feel it adds without committing to it for months or having to strip it to try something else.

Also, and this is the big benefit, Opti Coat is the ultimate paint protection. Meaning that unlike waxes and sealants, acids and other contaminates won't etch it and it pretty much STOPS oxidation. You car also stays cleaner longer and is easier to clean when you do.

And remember during any polishing session you are removing paint that cannot be replaced without excessive cost and time. When you have Opti Coat installed you have added legitimate thickness that will absorb damage and is easily replaced.
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Great info, Chris. There's no doubt OC is a GREAT product, but like you said, it's not for everyone.
 
Chris@Optimum said:
I agree that Opti Coat isn't for everyone, but consider this: those who like to use their car as a test bed and those who find waxing therapeutic can still benefit from Opti Coat. Most toppers will stay on for about a month so you can tell if you like the look and feel it adds without committing to it for months or having to strip it to try something else.

Also, and this is the big benefit, Opti Coat is the ultimate paint protection. Meaning that unlike waxes and sealants, acids and other contaminates won't etch it and it pretty much STOPS oxidation. You car also stays cleaner longer and is easier to clean when you do.

And remember during any polishing session you are removing paint that cannot be replaced without excessive cost and time. When you have Opti Coat installed you have added legitimate thickness that will absorb damage and is easily replaced.
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I agree with all of this and also like I said, I believe OC is an amazing product! (I have another video I'm going to put up showing just how cool it can be)

But with my plans, it's just not for me. I like to do tests, I like to wax and determine longevity, and like to polish.

I also have determined that I will be getting a full repaint after about 6 or so years. Planning now, so I can afford it later.

With all of that said, in my situation, OC is not going to be for me, but it is nevertheless one of the best products for protection on the market :dblthumb2:

I will probably keep it for the roof and the front bumper.
 
silverfox said:
Opti Coat has an interesting irony to it...those who are anal about their cars and enjoy maintaining them...probably shouldn't use it.
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I view it in another manner.

Those who use opti-coat spend less time needing to maintain their own rides. That gives me more time to fish, be with my son, or maintain other people's cars as a hobby. Polish on someone else's paint instead of wearing out your own paint. Having the coating on my vehicle doesn't mean I can't be meticulous, rather, I spend less time being meticulous.
 
Chris@Optimum said:
Also, and this is the big benefit, Opti Coat is the ultimate paint protection. Meaning that unlike waxes and sealants, acids and other contaminates won't etch it and it pretty much STOPS oxidation. You car also stays cleaner longer and is easier to clean when you do.

And remember during any polishing session you are removing paint that cannot be replaced without excessive cost and time. When you have Opti Coat installed you have added legitimate thickness that will absorb damage and is easily replaced.
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Hi Chris...

An AGO forum member posted the below thread regarding a
different manufacturer's product being applied over Opti-Guard Pro.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/61284-carpro-dlux-over-opti-guard.html

I proffered my layman's viewpoints(of course)...But:
I'm curious if you or Dr.G would explain how this other product
and Opti-Guard Pro: (what I'll call) "Reacted" to/with each other.

Thanks.

:)

Bob
 
Chris@Optimum said:
Wow. Too much guesswork in that thread
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I appreciate your attempt to remove all guesswork from that thread.

However:
For me...It's your usage of the word "Likely", (among a couple other points-of-view),
while providing your response in that thread, that has me still guessing though.

:)

Bob
 
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