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Why doesn't everyone use Opti Coat?
I've been reading up a bit on Opti Coat and it seems to me that this would be the ideal way to preserve a car's finish on a long term basis. So my question is, why wouldn't everyone apply this to their own vehicle if it works as advertised (and it seems to do just that)?
I'm kicking myself for buying Blacklight and Lava instead of this stuff. The way I see it, I'll need to re-apply the Blacklight and Lava every few months or earlier, which increases the chance that I'll induce marring or swirls. But with Opti Coat, it's one and done.
Are there any downsides to Opti Coat?
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Re: Why doesn't everyone use Opti Coat?
I use it on my car but not every customer is willing to pay the price for it and your average person has no idea what Opti Coat is.
Todd
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Re: Why doesn't everyone use Opti Coat?
Good question!
I have debated using it on my Vette, but I enjoy trying different high quality paste waxes, sealants, and coatings (non "permanent") too much to apply opti-coat to it.
My camry is opti-coated however and has held up quite well. As far as daily drivers are concerned, every DD should be coated imo!
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If I had OC on my car... It would be turning my back on my wax fridge!
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Re: Why doesn't everyone use Opti Coat?
Originally Posted by Andr3wilson
If I had OC on my car... It would be turning my back on my wax fridge!
Do you seriously keep your waxes refrigerated?
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There is a few reasons why I don't:
1. It may not give a carnuba "glow"
2. Sprucing up your paint with a paint cleaner with a glaze or light polish every few months and topping it with a sealant or wax (or both) really adds pop to the finish IMHO. OC looks best day 1. There is no way really to "refresh" it.
3. If you do any "work" (polishing) on the OptiCoat its impossible to know if you've gone through the coating for sure. With traditional products, this is no big deal.
4. While the product does work as advertised, not everyone gets the results as advertised . This could be user error, peculiarities to the paint, or an environmental issue not predicted by the manufacturer. For whatever reason, OC seemed to only last me 6 months. Prior to application, I did multiple IPA wipe downs (70% undiluted). I don't know why it didn't last. I do know I topped it with many spray waxes, so in not sure If that may have messed it up.
5. A lot of us like trying new products and aren't looking for the longest lasting product. Looks may play more of a role
**** OC seems to be holding up very well on the wheels of my 2 cars. It's really working well there. I may give it a go again next winter for the paint using only Optimum products to prep.
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Re: Why doesn't everyone use Opti Coat?
It is still new, so people mistakenly bash the product and think that it does not work.
OptiCoat is awesome. If you like spending too much money for wax, then OptiCoat is not for you.
I learned a long time ago that less is more. If you are constantly waxing your car, you may be wasting time, money, and product.
This is not a popular opinion on this site, but most waxes are the same. Sealants are better, but they do not last as long as OptiCoat.
OptiCoat is a great product. You should try it.
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Re: Why doesn't everyone use Opti Coat?
swanicyouth answered the question for me, especially #4.
I actually have a bottle sitting around. My plan is to just coat the wheels and leave it at that.
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Originally Posted by Detail_Dude
Do you seriously keep your waxes refrigerated?
Yup! It's in a wine cooler so I control the humidity and temp. Plus I don't want them all lying out in my shop where people can see them...
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