Optimum Gloss Coat Paint Protection Performance Testing

[Understated]

Hey guys, I just wanted to share a little product review of a paint coating that I have applied to my Raptor about 6 months ago. Being a professional detailer I like to test different products on my own vehicles before I apply them to a clients car, and to help myself be knowledgeable about the products I offer. With that being said I made a little video yesterday testing the performance of the polymer based paint protective coating Optimum Gloss Coat. Note: My truck has sat outside everyday for the past 5 months since it's been applied.

Optimum Gloss Coat has a life span of 2 years and protects against industrial fallout, acid rain, bird droppings, UV rays, and light swirls and scratches. Gloss Coat is very slick and has good hydrophobic properties which aides in the ease of washing the vehicle and helps safely remove dirt and other contaminants. However, while it is not the best coating on the market it provides great bang for your buck protection against harsh elements and road grime.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0xh7gUtMkM

[vantagesc]

That's great. What kind of car shampoo and QD do you use to maintain this car?

[Understated]

That's great. What kind of car shampoo and QD do you use to maintain this car?

Chemical Guys Melon scented foam soap with a foam canon for pre wash. Then I use either Zaino or Griots Garage car wash soap for the two bucket wash. I actually have never used any quick detailer or spray wax to maintain it (for testing purposes). If I was to use one I would choose Megs express wax.

[Chris Thomas]

Nice video

[OTSDetail]

Looks like the matte vinyl could use a little protection or maybe I'm just dumb. Cant wait to coat the DD in opti!

[EDG89]

Great performance, reading the comments on youtube, I agree that the beading is more impressive than other videos I've seen.

- Can be the method of application? how CC use to coat the entire car?, old or new version?

- Or can be the preparation?, use OPT polishes or others?, there is much talk of the bond of gloss coat depends largely of the polishes used. (oils/solvent based)

[Mike@ShineStruck]

Well new version is good for 3 years and don't think it's been out for 6 months as of yet

[jfa]

If optimum Gloss isn't the best coating, what is, in your opinion and why?

[llively]

I can tell you that its not blackfire! I used it the other day and it was a sticky mess! I was hoping that it was going to be an easy process like opti coat. It took me forever to level it. It was a brand new bottle that I purchased several weeks ago. I followed the instructions and I applyed a very thin coat as I do with opt coat. After five minutes it was still sticking and dryed to a haze. After 30 minutes of buffing I was finaly able to level the product.

[silverfox]

With all due respect any analysis or opinion for any coating based on only five months is supposed to say what? You can get five months of protection after a 15 minute spray on session with Prima HydroMax or even using Carpro Hydro2 which requires no effort. It may be a great coating but....