Maintaining Opti-Coat 2.0?

[CieraSL]

While I am aware that you can maintain Opti-Coat 2.0 with Poli-Seal every so often and top with OID or OCW after washing if you so desire, I would like to know, what kind of soap should you use when washing a car that has been Opti-Coated? Would any of the following work:

Dodo Juice Born to be Mild
Dodo Juice Wax Safe Wash
Dodo Juice Supernatural shampoo
Optimum Car Wash
Meguiar's Shampoo Plus
Ultima Paint Guard Wash

[silverfox]

You could even wash it with dawn or at a local car wash and you would not hurt it. OC can only be removed with abrasives such as a polish or compound.

[Chris@Optimum]

Those are all good choices. You can even use stronger chemicals like Power Clean on the lower panels, grill, or wherever needed as it won't harm OC.

[richy]

I find ONR to be the best choice if it's not too bad. I follow up with AW every once in a while or even Permanon.

[cfarley27]

Is Poli-Seal the only recommended type of sealant/cleaner to clean OC or can you use something like a cleaner wax such as OTC Zymol or even Duragloss 501?

[bigez]

Has anybody ever put opti-seal on top of opti-coat? I know-- I'm a geek. I tried this recently and thought it looked pretty good, but have no clue about longevity. It's soO easy to apply though.

On second thought, maybe OCW or AW would be better or just as easy.

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by bigez

Has anybody ever put opti-seal on top of opti-coat? I know-- I'm a geek. I tried this recently and thought it looked pretty good, but have no clue about longevity. It's soO easy to apply though.

On second thought, maybe OCW or AW would be better or just as easy.

Anything over OC will only last a couple of weeks at most. You can layer OC within 30 days...after 30 you need to scuff the surface before applying OC.

[Clainhart]

I'm new to detailing and have no idea what oid, ocw, or any other abbreviations mean, but I want give to give opti-coat a shot. I'm unsure of what's the best product to maintain it. Poli-seal seems to be the way to go, but it says it has minor correction ability. what about optimum finish polish? Would that be better if you don't need any correction? What place does it have otherwise?

[BobbyG]

Originally Posted by Clainhart

I'm new to detailing and have no idea what oid, ocw, or any other abbreviations mean, but I want give to give opti-coat a shot.

Not to fear, these have the dubious distinction of being acronyms...

OC - Opti-Coat
OTC - Over The Counter
OPC - Optimum Power Clean
OCW - Optimum Car Wax
ONR - Optimum No Rinse
OID - Optimum Instant Detailer
APC - All Purpose Cleaner
APC - Armored Personnel Carrier

[mjlinane]

Originally Posted by BobbyG

Not to fear, these have the dubious distinction of being acronyms...

APC - All Purpose Cleaner
APC - Armored Personnel Carrier

ROFL.

Where I work, the same acronym can have 4-5 different meanings. Does make understanding tough some times.