OOC users. Need IPA help.

[Fallz]

I got some new opti-coat in and have a few questions:


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1) Im going to polish with OPT Hyper polish then do an IPA wipe down (I guess thats what I`m supposed to do , but never did it) How the hell do I do it. I have not the slightest clue.`


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2) Can OC be layered for extra shine , protection or just to ensure even coverage ?


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3) Should I use the whole amount that came in my order or just ever it takes ?


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Thanks


Mike

[SeaJays]

Going to assume we are talking about Opti-Coat 2.0.


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You do not need to do an IPA wipe down if you are using Hyper Polish. Do an Optimum No Rinse wash when you are done polishing and start applying.


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Opti-Coat can be layered but there really isn`t much benefit to doing it.


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An average size car will use approx 8-10cc.

[SeaJays]

If you use any other polish other than Hyper Polish then an IPA wipe down would be needed. Mix up some IPA and distilled water in a spray bottle (I normally mix it about 5:1) and spray and wipe. It`s as easy as that.


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What type of car are you coating?

[David Fermani]

OC 2.0 doesn`t offer as thick of a film build as the professional version and can be layered to thicken it up a bit if desired. It won`t really add gloss though.`


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As Jason mentioned, if you`re final polishing with Optimum polishes, they don`t require stripping for the coating process.`


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If you are using other final polishes, I would recommend a doing what is needed to strip the oils to allow proper bonding of the coating. You can do this a few different ways. Liberally spray either alcohol or a paint safe all purpose degreaser/cleaner and gently wipe the surface. Then, depending on the polish, I would either do a Dawn wash or a good ONR treatment. ONR leaves the surface semi-slick and allows the applicator to slide across the surface. (less grabby).`

[Fallz]

Will a IPA wipe down remove old waxes too ?

[SeaJays]

IPA may remove some less durable waxes but don`t rely on it. Some durable waxes/sealants take a lot to remove.

Best bet is a good dawn/apc mixture wash and then clay bar to remove old wax. I like to use a foam cannon with apc+/dawn mixture and allow it to dwell for about 5 minutes. Agitate with your wash mitt and then rinse. Sometimes multiple washes are needed. But found that if your claying after the wash it will remove just about everything.