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Coating choices
I was looking to purchase Opti-coat 2 but saw that Dp now has Dp paint coating. Has anyone tried both of these products, which do you prefer? I don't mind putting on every year. Application is not really an issue, I'm looking more for durability and appearance.
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The application of both is very similar. With opti coat however if you don't remove the excess and high spots within about 10 minutes it will have to be polished off. Opti coat is permanent and the DP is not.
As far as the looks go I think opti coat is a bit more glossy whereas the DP is a bit more "glassy".
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As far as appearance... 22ple VX1 Pro gets my vote as far as coatings available to consumers. It also provides very good protection, but it won't last more than 2 years.
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Re: Coating choices
Originally Posted by zmcgovern45
As far as appearance... 22ple VX1 Pro gets my vote as far as coatings available to consumers. It also provides very good protection, but it won't last more than 2 years.
Bingo! Couldn't agree more!
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For ease of application and looks, I would say CarPro CQUARTZ UK.
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Despite some issues lately, my vote for looks is still Gtechniq C1 and OC for durability.
The DP flashes crazy fast, kind of caught me off guard and made me pick up the pace a little.
22ple, Cquartz, and Wolfs hard body are very similiar.
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Originally Posted by SonOfOC
Despite some issues lately, my vote for looks is still Gtechniq C1 and OC for durability.
The DP flashes crazy fast, kind of caught me off guard and made me pick up the pace a little.
22ple, Cquartz, and Wolfs hard body are very similiar.
The issue with gtechniq c1 is with combining it with Exo correct?
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Re: Coating choices
Originally Posted by mainecarcare
The issue with gtechniq c1 is with combining it with Exo correct?
That's a nice combo.
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Originally Posted by mainecarcare
The issue with gtechniq c1 is with combining it with Exo correct?
Yes, the infamous haze/sweating. What I do now is apply the C1, lightly wipe then inspect again after 1 hour to go over any hazing. Exo V1 or V2 should be applied after 24 hours to let the C1 thoroughly hardened.
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Re: Coating choices
I have tried many coatings including the two in question. Opti-Coat and Dp are both easy to apply. Slickness and shine go to DP IMO. As far as durability goes, the jury's out on that one. According to the claims I'd lean toward OC at this point but the DP coating is new. I also agree with "sonofoc" that GTech C1 by itself or topped with Exo is AMAZING!
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