Optimum Opti-Coat

Armonster

The only thing I have tried is using Optimum Quick Detailer and Gloss Enhancer. It looks SICK. No need for anything else really.

NXTAZEE

There is no reason to top it. Nothing will stick to it for any length of time anyway. It looks great, beads like crazy and releases contaminates. What else could we want.

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Forrest

Only reason why I think of it is because I like to add extra layers of Liquid glass to the front of the car to resist the bug guts. I just keep wondering how long will a layer of OC stand up to the guts.

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kree

From what you are saying, I guess it might be worth it since our paint marrs so easily.

If I remember correctly what I read on autopia awhile back, opticoat does get pretty hard, but I saw pics where people still swirled it like any paint after some time. I had thought "what would be the point with the prospect of potentially applying it wrong and leaving streaks that would need to be buffed out..." But if it actually makes washing the Z without marring it easier, it might be worth it.

Currently I use Optimum Opti-seal and just bought some Collinite 845 to try. I was thinking of using Blackfire Wet Diamond next year after I polish, but if I am brave enough I might use opti-coat2. Please keep us updated as to how your new opti-coating resists swirls over time.

NXTAZEE

If you are already using opti-seal, then you will have no trouble with opti-coat because the application is the same.

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NXTAZEE

For anyone planing on opti-coating their car, I have found using a microfiber covered sponge to work the best. It coats a lot more evenly with this application, but does use a little more product.

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dP3NGU1N

What happens if you vinyl over something like this since vinyl doesn't exactly use an adhesive adhere? Or would this be an option for those who want a more permanent application to their vinyl to opticoat over it.

NXTAZEE

If you already have the vinyl on, then just put OC over it. If OC is on the car and you want to add some vinyl, then you will need to polish the OC so the vinyl will stick. I have clear bra on my car and have OC over the clear bra as well, to seal it in and protect it for life, or a least until it gets beat up and needs to be replaced.

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FricFrac

NXTAZEE the G35 was amazing. We had about 8 or 10 cycles of torrential downpour and dry. The car would literally dry itself withing a couple of minutes - not a drop anywhere and super glossy. The only place we had dirt was all over the back since there is a spoiler there. I'm confident that it will blast right off. It beads like crazy as we saw with the 370Z that was waxed last week was more sheeting than the OC. The 300ZX looks amazing and I'm looking forward to getting the OC on the 370Z. It's hard to imagine not having to wax the car.....

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NXTAZEE

I'm glad everyone is happy with it. I just love the stuff. Oh, your 370 is washed and clayed and ready for polishing. The blue should look awesome with OC.

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kree

I always end up streaking the opti-seal. I try not to use too much, but I guess I always do. That's one reason I wasn't sure about opti-coat2. But, I have always used a foam applicator and you are saying it is easier with a microfiber applicator to get it even. Maybe I'll try a microfiber applicator next time I apply opti-seal to see if I can get the hang of it.

Forrest

I streak opti seal because I am lazy. With opti coat you have a time limit. You just stay on that section and make sure its good before you move on. In that manner I bet you wouldn't have a problem

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kree

Yeah, I guess its the same for me. However, it is hard to see opti-seal on silver when applying it and I usually notice where I streaked it later. Maybe I'd have to buy some halogen lights or something if I do this next spring.

Junkman2008

I can see every imperfection in paint given enough of any type of light. Be it sun or halogens, I have never had any trouble seeing paint damage.

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Forrest

Your a pro and I am just a chump still haha. Actually I went to home depot like murphman said and there was a lot of lighting solutions that were affordable. I suspect this time around I will be better off.

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