Optimum Opti-Coat

[KravMaga]

Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 Permanent Paint Coating FREE BONUS

Might try this on Xterra b4 Z gets here. Anyone have experience with this or similar products? I use their polishes and like them a lot...interesting product though. Don't know if this is new on the market because I don't get a chance to detail in the winter except interiors.

[Forrest]

Originally Posted by KravMaga

Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 Permanent Paint Coating FREE BONUS

Might try this on Xterra b4 Z gets here. Anyone have experience with this or similar products? I use their polishes and like them a lot...interesting product though. Don't know if this is new on the market because I don't get a chance to detail in the winter except interiors.

I have not tried it but I want to so bad.

[Jordo!]

I dunno... it has that "too good to be true" vibe... never heard of it.

[Armonster]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

I dunno... it has that "too good to be true" vibe... never heard of it.

Thinking the same thing. Anyone have more info?

[Xan]

It's the consumer version of Opti-guard.

It gives you 30 minutes of curing time vs 2 to 5 on the Opti-guard

You have to make sure your paint is the way you want it before applying it, because it has no fillers. But basically it does what it says...

[Forrest]

Can I get a Junkman opinion on this product?

[Luke]

Originally Posted by Forrest

Can I get a Junkman opinion on this product?

Ive got a black 370. Had opticoat put on the day after I picked it up new. I did a thread on the australian forum if youre interested. Its been 2 weeks and still waiting for it to harden up a bit more. So far ive just coated it in foam and hit it with the pressure washer and EVERYTHING came off. Beads like crazy so had to use the sheeting trick to get most of the water off and dabbed the rest off. After the 3 weeks of proper cure time ill add the polishes and wax to give a bit more protection and shine. Bird crap just mists off with a spray bottle, found that out as 4 hours after it was put on a bird shat on it and I freaked and rang the guy who put it on and he told me what to do. You wont regret it man, gives the car a wet look.

Took about 3-4 hrs to put on the Z.

opticoat paint protection. - Interior / Exterior - Zclub - Australia's Largest Nissan 370Z and Nissan 350Z Forum

[christian370z]

If any of you have doubts of this product, this is a must read:



http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...st-review.html

[Armonster]

Originally Posted by christian370z

If any of you have doubts of this product, this is a must read:



http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...st-review.html

Wow.

[NXTAZEE]

This product is the real deal. Lots have used it over on Autopia where I have been a member for many years. Professional detailers there who I respect are using it with fantastic results. I have a bunch on order for my customers as well. For our Z's it's the perfect solution for soft clear coats. Opti-coat 2 is harder than most clear coats and is permanent as the resin and pre polymers cross link with your clear to form a permanent bond with your paint. It measures 2-5 microns thick, about 100x thicker than a sealant. I am very exited about this product. Dr. G at OPT has been developing this for many years. Any way I will post my personal impressions when I have done my 370 in the next week or so.

[Forrest]

Ill be waiting. I think I will be using it also.

[Armonster]

I'm getting this applied in a week and a half. I will let you all know how it goes. Thanks to NXTAZEE for helping me find a good detailer in ATL and also confirming with Optimum that opti-coat can be applied over a clear bra.

[NXTAZEE]

Ok, I applied Opti-coat 2 on the Z today. Initial impressions are very good. Application was very easy, just like Opti-seal. Prep is extensive and "VERY" important. If you are not experienced at machine polishing, best take it to a pro and get the job done right. After that, stripping the paint of any oils, sealants, silicons etc. is crucial in order to get a proper bond. It looks very glossy and reflective, and apparently gets even better as it hardens. I will be doing the rims tomorrow. I removed the wheels, put the snows on, and cleaned them extensively in prep for the Opti-coat 2. I'm looking forward to taking the hose to the paint to see the beading.

[Armonster]

Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

Ok, I applied Opti-coat 2 on the Z today. Initial impressions are very good. Application was very easy, just like Opti-seal. Prep is extensive and "VERY" important. If you are not experienced at machine polishing, best take it to a pro and get the job done right. After that, stripping the paint of any oils, sealants, silicons etc. is crucial in order to get a proper bond. It looks very glossy and reflective, and apparently gets even better as it hardens. I will be doing the rims tomorrow. I removed the wheels, put the snows on, and cleaned them extensively in prep for the Opti-coat 2. I'm looking forward to taking the hose to the paint to see the beading.

Awesome, great to hear! Opti-coat is going on mine tomorrow after a full prep by JC. Hope it looks as good on black. Let us know what happens when/if you try to wax it. I have been using Optimum Car Wax recently because its so easy to use, but I wonder if it will even stick to the opti-coat.

[NXTAZEE]

Thats great Armon. I'm sure it will be totally awesome. No, nothing will stick to the surface after Opti-Coat. You will be wasting money tying to top it. Let me know how every thing works out for you.

Originally Posted by Armonster

Awesome, great to hear! Opti-coat is going on mine tomorrow after a full prep by JC. Hope it looks as good on black. Let us know what happens when/if you try to wax it. I have been using Optimum Car Wax recently because its so easy to use, but I wonder if it will even stick to the opti-coat.