Opti-Coat 2.0 Prep

[socaldmax]

Hello all, Im looking to make a purchase of all the things I would need to properly apply Opti-Coat 2.0 20% off is a good deal.

The new truck will be a bright white Ram 3500 that has been sitting in the lot at a dealer in texas.

What I have in my cart:

Optimum Eraser: Fine Grade
Iron X
Optimum Power Clean
Opti-Coat 2.0
Detailers Wheel Cleaner
Optimum Dual Pro Applicator
Optimum Power Clean
Optimum Car wash

Polish, should I be using Optimum Polish 2 or another polish? From my reading using an optimum polish will eliminate the need for the IPA wipe down. Which pads should I be looking at using for this polish.

I do have a flex DA to help out.

Does it look like I would have everything needed to get this properly done?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

List looks good.

As far as pads and polish, it depends if the swirls are light or heavy.

[Evan.J]

Looks good make sure you do an IPA wipe down or CarPro Eraser to remove all polishing oils for proper bonding even though you are using the optimum line. I would still do the wipedown to ensure you get proper bonding.

[socaldmax]

Thanks for the replies.

As far as the swirls go, I wont know until I pick the truck up. I will make sure that if they do anything its a rinse only.

Would I be pretty safe with the optimum polish 2?

I will also give a wipe down with either IPA or car pro eraser if it will give the best adhesion.

[Evan.J]

Thanks for the replies.

As far as the swirls go, I wont know until I pick the truck up. I will make sure that if they do anything its a rinse only.

Would I be pretty safe with the optimum polish 2?

I will also give a wipe down with either IPA or car pro eraser if it will give the best adhesion.

Yes you should be fine with optimum polish.

Better to be safe and do the wipe down then to have any issues.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Optimu polish II and some LC hybrid pads.

[socaldmax]

Optimu polish II and some LC hybrid pads.

Just the white ones you think?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Just the white ones you think?
I'd do a test spot starting with white, but would have some blue and even orange on hand. There's too many unknowns. It's better to have a variety. JMO

[socaldmax]

Ordered a few of each on the pads. I will have some tractors to do in the future so they will come in handy.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Ordered a few of each on the pads. I will have some tractors to do in the future so they will come in handy.
Awesome, well worth it! You're gonna have some fun!

[socaldmax]

Alright I got my giant box in the mail!Im the MAN..and the truck too:dblthumb2:

So I need a plan of attack.

I wash it first with the Car wash mixed with the optimum power clean.

Then do the Iron X

Hit the truck with the optimum eraser. (Is another wash needed at this point?)

Use the Flex with the optimum Polish II

Wipe with the carpro eraser.

Apply opti-coat 2.0.

Does this look like a good plan of attack?

Thanks again guys!

[Rsurfer]

You should clay after Iron X.

[socaldmax]

You should clay after Iron X.

I am going to give the optimum eraser a shot instead of clay.

I just used OPC 3:1 to get the bugs off, and man does this stuff work great!

[primo spaghetti]

Looks good make sure you do an IPA wipe down or CarPro Eraser to remove all polishing oils for proper bonding even though you are using the optimum line. I would still do the wipedown to ensure you get proper bonding.

Use ONR or even a damp MF towel to wipe the polishing oils from Optimum Products...you dont require an IPA wipe down between Optimum products and OC...i just use ONR at a wash dilution and everything is a-ok..


You should clay after Iron X.

this is correct....

[Rsurfer]

I am going to give the optimum eraser a shot instead of clay.

I just used OPC 3:1 to get the bugs off, and man does this stuff work great!

Sorry, missed the Optimum part of Eraser.