Optimum Opti-Coat

Junkman2008 · 06-01-2011, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Keep in mind that if you are working in a air conditioned environment, light choice is not as important. But if you are working in a garage that is hot and humid in the summertime, the more light you get adds to the heat in the garage. You could literally tan yourself.

FricFrac · 06-01-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Impresive. So you either have the ability to change the light source wavelength to one that the flaw will defract or reflect the light or change the flaw so that it defracts or reflects the wavelength of light you have available..... Sorry but that's just defying physics...

I think what you meant to say is you have excellent eye sight and with a broad spectrum light source you can easily detect flaws in paint and clearcoat.

Broad band gives you the majority of wavelengths to reflect or refract. Narrow band will help eliminate reflections and refractions of items of no interest (eg non-flaws) and help highlight flaws. That's why multiple various light sources are helpful.

kellyefields · 06-01-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Impresive. So you either have the ability to change the light source wavelength to one that the flaw will defract or reflect the light or change the flaw so that it defracts or reflects the wavelength of light you have available..... Sorry but that's just defying physics...

I think what you meant to say is you have excellent eye sight and with a broad spectrum light source you can easily detect flaws in paint and clearcoat.

Broad band gives you the majority of wavelengths to reflect or refract. Narrow band will help eliminate reflections and refractions of items of no interest (eg non-flaws) and help highlight flaws. That's why multiple various light sources are helpful.

This isnt Bill Nye "The Science Guy" is it?

Junkman2008 · 06-01-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Impresive. So you either have the ability to change the light source wavelength to one that the flaw will defract or reflect the light or change the flaw so that it defracts or reflects the wavelength of light you have available..... Sorry but that's just defying physics...

I think what you meant to say is you have excellent eye sight and with a broad spectrum light source you can easily detect flaws in paint and clearcoat.

Broad band gives you the majority of wavelengths to reflect or refract. Narrow band will help eliminate reflections and refractions of items of no interest (eg non-flaws) and help highlight flaws. That's why multiple various light sources are helpful.

I cannot even begin to explain how I can do it, I just know that when I fix my paint, you won't find a scratch in no matter what light source you use. If I needed a different light source for different scratches, then my paint wouldn't look flawless no matter where it was looked at. At night under the bright supermarket parking lamps, under the blazing hot sun, in my garage under the natural incandescent bulb lighting or halogen lighting, I can see every scratch. Add to that the power of my camera flash and when I claim it's flawless, you can take that to the bank.

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

This isnt Bill Nye "The Science Guy" is it?

haven't heard about him in a while!

Armonster · 06-01-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

I cannot even begin to explain how I can do it, I just know that when I fix my paint, you won't find a scratch in no matter what light source you use. If I needed a different light source for different scratches, then my paint wouldn't look flawless no matter where it was looked at. At night under the bright supermarket parking lamps, under the blazing hot sun, in my garage under the natural incandescent bulb lighting or halogen lighting, I can see every scratch. Add to that the power of my camera flash and when I claim it's flawless, you can take that to the bank.

haven't heard about him in a while!

Now that we have established the sufficiency of Junkman's detailing e-peen, let's get back on topic. Anyone have a report/opinions on their opti-coat?

FricFrac · 06-01-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

This isnt Bill Nye "The Science Guy" is it?

Lol - just need a little of the "how it works" to dispel the myths

xohmx · 07-06-2011, 10:28 AM

Just had the product installed over the weekend by a professional in my area. I dropped it off on Saturday and got it back last night(didn't work on it on the 4th). Once he sends me the pic's I will post them.

He had to correct a few minor defects from where the dealer tried to do something to the car. But he said overall the condition of the paint was pretty good and didn't have to do a ton of work.

Overall I am very impressed with the way it currently looks. From what I have read it gets better as it cures so we will see. Happy to have my car back and love the way it looks.

If no one has any objections I can keep posting updates every few months or so.

KravMaga · 07-06-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xohmx

If no one has any objections I can keep posting updates every few months or so.

Please do!!!! Thanks!!!!

xohmx · 07-07-2011, 09:11 AM

As promised some pic's!

xohmx · 07-07-2011, 09:11 AM

and finally..

Diesel370 · 07-07-2011, 10:08 AM

Looks great but nothing a good polish and wax can accomplish.

Roadster4Us · 07-07-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel370

Looks great but nothing a good polish and wax can accomplish.

Keep in mind this is a very long lasting sealant, something a good wax can't accomplish. Plus, with the known softness of the Z's clearcoat, this looks like it might be a good solution to that issue.

Greg

Diesel370 · 07-07-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Keep in mind this is a very long lasting sealant, something a good wax can't accomplish. Plus, with the known softness of the Z's clearcoat, this looks like it might be a good solution to that issue.

Greg

Not exactly cheap. $60 for 20cc's

Roadster4Us · 07-07-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel370

Not exactly cheap. $60 for 20cc's

Who said it was cheap? Clear-bras aren't cheap either but I think they are good value for the protection you get.

Greg

KravMaga · 07-07-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel370

Not exactly cheap. $60 for 20cc's

Will this be enough to do the whole car?

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07-06-2011, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
xohmx Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 121 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo PG Rep Power: 15	Just had the product installed over the weekend by a professional in my area. I dropped it off on Saturday and got it back last night(didn't work on it on the 4th). Once he sends me the pic's I will post them. He had to correct a few minor defects from where the dealer tried to do something to the car. But he said overall the condition of the paint was pretty good and didn't have to do a ton of work. Overall I am very impressed with the way it currently looks. From what I have read it gets better as it cures so we will see. Happy to have my car back and love the way it looks. If no one has any objections I can keep posting updates every few months or so.

07-07-2011, 10:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Diesel370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 94 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 17	Looks great but nothing a good polish and wax can accomplish.