Preparing surface for CQ or OC

**David Fermani** · 03-28-2011, 08:28 PM

I've used a combination of Dawn, Power Clean & 93% Alcohol(straight) with Opti-Coat with great success. If the finish ain't naked after that then it ain't gonna be.

**Chris Thomas** · 03-28-2011, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Shiny Lil Detlr

Umm.... I promise my intent is not to stir the pot here, but I can't help but notice a disparity. I understand you're standing up in support of richy (which I understand as I am aware that he has used both product lines) but you're calling his described/prescribed method "bulletproof"? In another thread you made the following comment about the recommendation of 90/10 IPA:

That, to me, certainly doesn't sound "bulletproof."

I'm sorry for adding to your confusion...I meant bulletproof for "him" as in, it has worked flawlessly for "him".

**richy** · 03-29-2011, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by David Fermani

I've used a combination of Dawn, Power Clean & 93% Alcohol(straight) with Opti-Coat with great success. If the finish ain't naked after that then it ain't gonna be.

Thank you. That has been my experience too, which is why I shared it.

**CEE DOG** · 03-29-2011, 01:27 PM

Richy and David, thanks for sharing everything you guys have learned about coating prep with the rest of us. I'm finally going to use that CQ I've had sitting on the shelf. I almost did it for Detailfest! Hey btw: do you remember what the shelf life was of the unopened CQ?

Chris, thanks for all the info as well. Great move for Optimum to get their coating product available for the rest of us imo.

**richy** · 03-29-2011, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by CEE DOG

Richy and David, thanks for sharing everything you guys have learned about coating prep with the rest of us. I'm finally going to use that CQ I've had sitting on the shelf. I almost did it for Detailfest! Hey btw: do you remember what the shelf life was of the unopened CQ?

Chris, thanks for all the info as well. Great move for Optimum to get their coating product available for the rest of us imo.

At least a year. Maybe longer for unopened.

**jamores23** · 04-14-2011, 10:22 PM

how much ML of CQ is needed to do a sedan?

**richy** · 04-14-2011, 10:41 PM

The 30 ml bottle is enough to do a standard sized car, glass and trim. When you first use it, like people tend to do with new products, you may use too much. You will get better at that with practice.