Opti-Coat 2.0 Hesitation

[sandpaper]

I am new to detailing, and have been doing a lot of forum reading here, and have a cart full of products ready to purchase in the store. I just purchased a black Mazda3 hatchback, and I'd love to get a flawless finish like a lot of the members here.

However, I am starting my medical residency, so I unfortunately won't have time to do the kind of maintenance I want to.

I found a detailer who does correction and Opti-Coat, and I was leaning towards going this route. This way, I can do a simple wash and QD and have a decent looking car.

My hesitation is due to the 'permanence' of the Opti-Coat. I'm worried that down the road I might prefer to do corrections myself and use a wax or sealant (the 7424xp is calling my name...).

Can anyone offer me any guidance one way or the other? I think I'll definitely get it detailed by a professional first, but I am just not sure about Opti-Coat.

TL;DR: I want the benefits of Opti-Coat, but I'm scared of the commitment.

Thanks for such a great forum and store.

[Robert8194]

There is nothing about Opti-coat that will prevent you from doing your own details in the future. You are right about the ease of caring for it and probably also right about the lack of time in your residency. When you have the time and the equipment, Opti-coat can be polished off. Or the light scratches you do get can be polished out similar to clear coat. There is no reason to be afraid of it but I hate that you are going to miss the joy and satisfaction of doing it yourself. Good luck.

[dad07]

go ahead and commit. If you decide to change you can remove it and start over.

If you do not have the time to really keep up with your vehical then go ahead and coat it.

it will make life easier on you.

[travis2375]

go ahead and commit. If you decide to change you can remove it and start over.

If you do not have the time to really keep up with your vehical then go ahead and coat it.

it will make life easier on you.