Application:Optimum Coatings

[Chris@Optimum]

I'm using Opti-Guard in the video, but the instructions are the same. You should have a little more time and/or be able to have larger sections with Opti-Coat 2.0 than you'll see me using with OG, but in high temps/humidity OC can flash pretty fast too.

The car is a 2004 Viper with lots of curves and edges. I thought it'd be a good example to show both horizontal and vertical panel application.

My YouTube channel is ChrisAtOptimum and I'll be adding more videos as I have time. Feel free to offer suggestions if you see things that I need to cover differently.

Application: Optimum Coatings.wmv - YouTube

[Rsurfer]

Thanks for the vid Chris. How much OC/OG should be used on a mid size car?

Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum

I'm using Opti-Guard in the video, but the instructions are the same. You should have a little more time and/or be able to have larger sections with Opti-Coat 2.0 than you'll see me using with OG, but in high temps/humidity OC can flash pretty fast too.

The car is a 2004 Viper with lots of curves and edges. I thought it'd be a good example to show both horizontal and vertical panel application.

My YouTube channel is ChrisAtOptimum and I'll be adding more videos as I have time. Feel free to offer suggestions if you see things that I need to cover differently.

Application: Optimum Coatings.wmv - YouTube

[BobbyG]

Great video Chris..... ............Does this mean Nick won't be doing one?

[Chris@Optimum]

The viper is long with lots of nooks. I used approximately 6cc for all the painted surfaces. Less is used applying it directly to the paint vs. to the applicator, but even then 10cc should be plenty for a mid sized sedan. I would not advise going into an application trying to use as little as possible, though. Your goal should be even coverage regardless of how much you are using. I hope the video shows accurately the amount needed to coat a section. It doesn't take much, but it's a little hard to spread out from a central point or just from the applicator. A small trail across the section works best for me. My technique and applicator is always evolving, but what I show in the video is the easiest way I have found for teaching others. I plan on shooting supplement video that captures the flashing, when to wipe, and how to fix it when excess is allowed to dry. I couldn't capture that with this color in any light, so I'll have to try again.

[Chris@Optimum]

Originally Posted by BobbyG

Great video Chris..... ............Does this mean Nick won't be doing one?

I would love to shoot a collaboration series for our line with Nick in that awesome "Showcar Garage!" Maybe I can show up a few days early for the next Detail Fest and we can get something going.

[rwright]

Fantastic video Chris!

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum

The viper is long with lots of nooks. I used approximately 6cc for all the painted surfaces. Less is used applying it directly to the paint vs. to the applicator, but even then 10cc should be plenty for a mid sized sedan. I would not advise going into an application trying to use as little as possible, though. Your goal should be even coverage regardless of how much you are using. I hope the video shows accurately the amount needed to coat a section. It doesn't take much, but it's a little hard to spread out from a central point or just from the applicator. A small trail across the section works best for me. My technique and applicator is always evolving, but what I show in the video is the easiest way I have found for teaching others. I plan on shooting supplement video that captures the flashing, when to wipe, and how to fix it when excess is allowed to dry. I couldn't capture that with this color in any light, so I'll have to try again.

Good points, thanks.

[FUNX725]

Thanks for the video Chris!!

Looking forward to the rest of the series.


NOTE:
I might have missed its introduction,
but glad to see that Optimum has: Opti-Erasure...



Bob

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by FUNX725

NOTE:
I might have missed its introduction,
but glad to see that Optimum has: Opti-Erasure...



Bob

Link?

[FUNX725]

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Link?

It's seen, 'on screen', during the: products being used section...
at the 13-17 seconds mark of Chris' YouTube video he posted.



Bob

NOTE: Opti-Eraser...not Erasure