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Hello all,

I have to decide which paint coating to get for my car but i'm struggling to figure out what the difference between all the brands are. The car is a silver Kia Optima.

Something easy to apply and has top notch protection as it will be applied to a daily driver which isn't garaged.
If I can get something which has deep gloss and shine that would be great, but the main concern is easy of application and protection.

Thank you for the help !
 
sshazam said:
Hello all,

I have to decide which paint coating to get for my car but i'm struggling to figure out what the difference between all the brands are. The car is a silver Kia Optima.

Something easy to apply and has top notch protection as it will be applied to a daily driver which isn't garaged.
If I can get something which has deep gloss and shine that would be great, but the main concern is easy of application and protection.

Thank you for the help !
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I just use the new version of Gloss Coat and I have to say it's pretty darn easy to use. I have also used Pinnacle Black Label which is even easier.
 
The Guz said:
I just use the new version of Gloss Coat and I have to say it's pretty darn easy to use. I have also used Pinnacle Black Label which is even easier.
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Which of those two do you find to be better in terms of protection e.g scratching, beading and dirt repelling etc?

nothingface5384 said:
Im.stuck between new glosscoat and WG uber ceramic
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I'm currently tossing up between Opti Gloss and DP
 
sshazam said:
Which of those two do you find to be better in terms of protection e.g scratching, beading and dirt repelling etc?



I'm currently tossing up between Opti Gloss and DP
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I'd also look at the WG Uber. I think you can skip the DP.
 
sshazam said:
Which of those two do you find to be better in terms of protection e.g scratching, beading and dirt repelling etc?
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I can't help you here as I just recently used both products. From using PBL V2 it's beading looks good.
 
dont recommend dp coating because on a daily driver it will not last very long gloss coat way better
 
I have gloss coat on my WRX and DP on my wife's Lancer, I have noticed the gloss coat is more dust repellant and easier to clean.
 
I've got 40cc's of Gloss Coat waiting to be used so you know my answer :)
 
Not to highjack this thread, but if OP chooses gloss coat, what is a good topper/rejuvenater for gc?
 
Wolfgang Uber can be applied to glass, which Is not recommended for glosscoat. Uber also claims 3 years, not 2. In other words, I feel Uber is better reading the descriptions online. I just have yet to use either one?

I do have a BN tube of OC 2.0 sitting around. I'm unsure if it's enough product for a large full size SUV? Might save that for the GF's small car.
 
Some decisions are based skill, size of the vehicle, product uses and budget. Mind you, I nor my friends are no expert by any means and/or loyal to any brand.

Since I had my Tundra done using the Optimum Pro Plus (authorized installer) they were interested in trying a coating themselves without spending a fortune at a shop.

Doing one of my buddies Tundra (big landscape), he purchased the 30cc WG ceramic coating for his Tundra. We had used approximately 27 cc's total with two layers of coats on the Tundra including all trims and windows.

One of my other buddies who has a Tundra, bought the 20cc of Optimum Gloss coat. We were able to do one full coat but on the second layering coat we ran out at the last panel (tailgate). Being satisfied and not willing to buy another 10cc's to complete the second coat. He opted not wanting to buy two more different products just to complete the tailgate and a different coating for the window. He settled with just the 20cc's.

On the other hand when I did a Nissan Pathfinder I still had some product left from the 10cc syringe.

I guess you can say which choice of product depends on your skill level and size of vehicle. I am pretty sure a seasoned expert could have probably covered the entire Tundra with two layers using 20cc of Optimum gloss coating.

I would say the Optimum Gloss coat and Wolfgang Ceramic coating both look good and bead water equally. As far longevity and I would just trust the description of the product when purchasing keeping in mind that you have a maintenance care plan that is proven to work. IE using recommended wash soaps/shampoos, drying cloths, detailing sprays ETC. Good luck in taking the plunge in either of the two products. We all started as beginners and learn along the way. Opinions are just what it is "OPINIONS", some swear by some products while others will provide negative feedback. IMO Any product in AGO is proven and endorsed so you would be good in any of the products.
 
If you're looking for something with permanent protection and a lot of gloss, I'd recommend a nanoceramic coating like Ceramic Pro. It's not cheap but in my experience it's well worth the money.
 
Gloss-Coat® is hands down the easiest to apply. The gloss factor is a 10 and a little goes a long way. Make no mistake, those who use something else are just doing it the hard way!
 
expdetailing said:
Not to highjack this thread, but if OP chooses gloss coat, what is a good topper/rejuvenater for gc?
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Have heard opti seal is a good topper and certainly can assume its synergistic with gloss coat, at least that is what I plan to use with gloss coat.
 
Chris Thomas said:
Gloss-Coat® is hands down the easiest to apply. The gloss factor is a 10 and a little goes a long way. Make no mistake, those who use something else are just doing it the hard way!
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Is the starting point for the gloss factor of the freshly polished paint a "10" as well

If not, are you saying GC increase the "gloss factor"?

Was this confirmed using a Glossmeter?

I know that some of the ingredients in various coatings are more reflective than paint and therefore could increase the reflectivity of the surface.

I have seen a CarPro video using a Glossmeter to prove that the gloss of the surface is increased by application of their coating.

Has OPT conducted similar tests with GC?
 
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