Optimum Opti-Coat

Armonster · 05-15-2012, 09:55 AM

I just use optimum no-rinse (ONR) with a microfiber mitt, dry it off with a microfiber towel. But I park indoors at home and at work so it never gets super dirty to begin with.

Infamous · 04-16-2013, 01:34 PM

How's everyone's opticoat holding up?

w0rM · 07-05-2013, 10:05 PM

Sorry to bring up this old thread but I didn't see any reason to start a new one about the same subject.

Has anyone else tried this stuff? I just ordered some. I've been reading about it for a while on Autopia. The amateurs and professionals alike rave about how good it works. The only complaints about it that I can find are people who say they miss waxing their car on the weekends but there's really no point in it now.

You clean the car with some ONR or a quick detailer when it gets dirty and it looks like you spent 4 hours, claying, polishing and waxing.

It's super resistant to swirls, chemical etching and other contaminants.

The key is doing all your paint correcting before you apply it. You get everything looking nice (including stripping the waxes and polishes with alcohol solution) then apply the Opti-Coat.

There are guys on Autopia that have had this on their cars for 3 years and it's still like the day they applied it. Pretty amazing.

Ubetit · 07-06-2013, 10:53 AM

First thing I did to my car was a polish and Opti-Coat application. I still apply wax from time to time for the hell of it. It really helps my car with the front end. Very easy to take bugs off.

Take your time applying it and get tons of lighting. I left a high spot on the bumper and it dried rock hard. I had to spot polish it down and reapply in that area.

w0rM · 07-07-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

First thing I did to my car was a polish and Opti-Coat application. I still apply wax from time to time for the hell of it. It really helps my car with the front end. Very easy to take bugs off.

Take your time applying it and get tons of lighting. I left a high spot on the bumper and it dried rock hard. I had to spot polish it down and reapply in that area.

Thanks bro... I bought high quality LED light for checking the leveling so hopefully I won't miss anything. I going probably spend most of the day working on it next Saturday.

dP3NGU1N · 07-07-2013, 12:53 PM

One thing I noticed is that it doesn't feel super smooth like wax though you can't deny how well water beads.

ParkStr8 · 07-10-2013, 04:47 PM

I need this done for my ZR - to help the MB. Wish I could find a dealer in LA to do it for me...

dP3NGU1N · 07-10-2013, 05:16 PM

There are services that will do it for you. Many of them are in OC but they'll drive to LA for the work.

ParkStr8 · 07-11-2013, 12:47 PM

I found a service locally and have it scheduled in two weeks. YAY!

DEpointfive0 · 07-11-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ParkStr8

I found a service locally and have it scheduled in two weeks. YAY!

How much? And any more info on it?

Jaybo666 · 08-10-2014, 12:56 AM

Had my 2011 done here in Portland by Thomas Dekany in June. Best $ spent on my ride so far. Dirt and bird poopoo rinses off in between wages, sparkles like new! He did the wheels,too. Get some!!!

zefaulter · 08-10-2014, 01:05 AM

I've had my opticoat for a year now, still looks great. I have small amount of swirl here and there though.

dP3NGU1N · 08-11-2014, 02:27 AM

Small bits of swirl marks here and there after about a year and a half. Though they may have been uncaught early on. Most panels are still flawless.

zefaulter · 08-11-2014, 09:14 AM

It's interesting, my friend's black car is full of swirls now after a year like it was applied incorrectly

dP3NGU1N · 08-11-2014, 11:23 AM

how does he wash his car? I ask because I'm rather certain the few swilrs that I do have were likely introduced the one time I went to the dealership and specifically told those d!ckweeds NOT to wash the car. Ofcourse the next logical step was for them to wash the car so I had to run out to their wash bay raising hell to get them to stop because they wouldn't stop the first 3 times I told the manager.... **** dealerships....

07-05-2013, 10:05 PM	#93 (permalink)
w0rM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,198 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 36	Sorry to bring up this old thread but I didn't see any reason to start a new one about the same subject. Has anyone else tried this stuff? I just ordered some. I've been reading about it for a while on Autopia. The amateurs and professionals alike rave about how good it works. The only complaints about it that I can find are people who say they miss waxing their car on the weekends but there's really no point in it now. You clean the car with some ONR or a quick detailer when it gets dirty and it looks like you spent 4 hours, claying, polishing and waxing. It's super resistant to swirls, chemical etching and other contaminants. The key is doing all your paint correcting before you apply it. You get everything looking nice (including stripping the waxes and polishes with alcohol solution) then apply the Opti-Coat. There are guys on Autopia that have had this on their cars for 3 years and it's still like the day they applied it. Pretty amazing. __________________ \| SOLD September 14th, 2013 \| My Build Journal

07-07-2013, 12:53 PM	#96 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	One thing I noticed is that it doesn't feel super smooth like wax though you can't deny how well water beads. __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

07-10-2013, 05:16 PM	#98 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	There are services that will do it for you. Many of them are in OC but they'll drive to LA for the work. __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

08-11-2014, 02:27 AM	#103 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	Small bits of swirl marks here and there after about a year and a half. Though they may have been uncaught early on. Most panels are still flawless. __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

08-11-2014, 11:23 AM	#105 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	how does he wash his car? I ask because I'm rather certain the few swilrs that I do have were likely introduced the one time I went to the dealership and specifically told those d!ckweeds NOT to wash the car. Ofcourse the next logical step was for them to wash the car so I had to run out to their wash bay raising hell to get them to stop because they wouldn't stop the first 3 times I told the manager.... **** dealerships.... __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

05-15-2012, 09:55 AM	#91 (permalink)
Armonster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 270 Drives: 2010 370z t/sp/6mt Rep Power: 14	I just use optimum no-rinse (ONR) with a microfiber mitt, dry it off with a microfiber towel. But I park indoors at home and at work so it never gets super dirty to begin with.

04-16-2013, 01:34 PM	#92 (permalink)
Infamous Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 656 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z mt Rep Power: 14	How's everyone's opticoat holding up?

07-06-2013, 10:53 AM	#94 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 14	First thing I did to my car was a polish and Opti-Coat application. I still apply wax from time to time for the hell of it. It really helps my car with the front end. Very easy to take bugs off. Take your time applying it and get tons of lighting. I left a high spot on the bumper and it dried rock hard. I had to spot polish it down and reapply in that area.

07-10-2013, 04:47 PM	#97 (permalink)
ParkStr8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 361 Drives: 2015 370z Sport Tech Rep Power: 16	I need this done for my ZR - to help the MB. Wish I could find a dealer in LA to do it for me...

07-11-2013, 12:47 PM	#99 (permalink)
ParkStr8 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 361 Drives: 2015 370z Sport Tech Rep Power: 16	I found a service locally and have it scheduled in two weeks. YAY!

08-10-2014, 12:56 AM	#101 (permalink)
Jaybo666 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Portland Posts: 64 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 11	Had my 2011 done here in Portland by Thomas Dekany in June. Best $ spent on my ride so far. Dirt and bird poopoo rinses off in between wages, sparkles like new! He did the wheels,too. Get some!!!

08-10-2014, 01:05 AM	#102 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	I've had my opticoat for a year now, still looks great. I have small amount of swirl here and there though.

08-11-2014, 09:14 AM	#104 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	It's interesting, my friend's black car is full of swirls now after a year like it was applied incorrectly

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