VIDEO: Opti Coat Application

[Chris@Optimum]

I will try to do a black or dark color car soon so that you can see more of the flashing effect, but this video will give you an idea of how I apply Opti Coat with great results.

YouTube - OptiCoatApp.AVI

[mrclean81]

Thanks for posting this. I do have a question. In a real world setting, how long can one expect this stuff to last on a daily driver that isnt garage kept or waxed once a week? Im wanting to try it, but would like to know what to really expect out of it.

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[Chris@Optimum]

Thanks for posting this. I do have a question. In a real world setting, how long can one expect this stuff to last on a daily driver that isnt garage kept or waxed once a week? Im wanting to try it, but would like to know what to really expect out of it.

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It will last several years, garaged or not. We have test panels that are just left outside and all we have to do is wash them off and they still bead like crazy after 4-5 years.


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[John@Autopia-Carcare.com]

Great video, Chris. Do you find you apply Opti-Coat 2.0 the same way as Opti Coating?

[Chris@Optimum]

Great video, Chris. Do you find you apply Opti-Coat 2.0 the same way as Opti Coating?

Yes, it is identical. Only the cure time is longer. It still dry to the touch quickly, but you can go over it a bit more before it hardens.


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[conan777]

Anybody have experience using this on chrome?

I just got some opti coat delivered today and want to try it on my chrome wheels. Also what happens if we get the coating on the rubber door seals etc, will it ruin our rubber seals? How about un-painted black trim. Can we use this on those pieces ex side moldings, black plastic pieces by the windshield wipers etc? What happens if we accidently get this on non painted trim?

You call this basically a clear paint, does it have the same filling properties as clear coat paint? For example I can wetsand a car and spray over it with another coat of clear and it covers the sanding marks "filling" them resulting in a flawless finish. What happens if I apply this Opti-coat over wet sanding scratches or light swirls for that matter, wouldnt the resin fill them in? Thanks!

[Chris@Optimum]

Anybody have experience using this on chrome?

I just got some opti coat delivered today and want to try it on my chrome wheels. Also what happens if we get the coating on the rubber door seals etc, will it ruin our rubber seals? How about un-painted black trim. Can we use this on those pieces ex side moldings, black plastic pieces by the windshield wipers etc? What happens if we accidently get this on non painted trim?

You call this basically a clear paint, does it have the same filling properties as clear coat paint? For example I can wetsand a car and spray over it with another coat of clear and it covers the sanding marks "filling" them resulting in a flawless finish. What happens if I apply this Opti-coat over wet sanding scratches or light swirls for that matter, wouldnt the resin fill them in? Thanks!

It works on chrome and all things you mentioned. If you let it drip onto something, you will have a shiny spot. It can be wiped off rubber seals with a damp cloth if done before it starts to dry. It will not fill marks like polyurethane.


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[Addicted2Bling]

Is this stuff ok to apply in the heat???

[jammerz101]

Is this stuff ok to apply in the heat???

I would say due to the nature of this product you would be best served working in as moderate a climate as possible. Better safe than sorry.

[Beemerboy]

Is this stuff ok to apply in the heat???


are you asking in direct sun or temperature?


I would say due to the nature of this product you would be best served working in as moderate a climate as possible. Better safe than sorry.


It would be important to understand what he means by heat

[jammerz101]

are you asking in direct sun or temperature?




It would be important to understand what he means by heat


Heat usually means hot. Whether we are talking about mild day with the paint surface heated by the rays or the ambient air temperature doesn`t matter as this product is permanent and I would say that it is not to be taken lightly, no pun intended.

[Beemerboy]

Heat usually means hot. Whether we are talking about mild day with the paint surface heated by the rays or the ambient air temperature doesn`t matter as this product is permanent and I would say that it is not to be taken lightly, no pun intended.

We can differ here but there is a difference with working in direct sun light and working in the same temps but in a shaded area. :D

It was the reason I asked the question;););)

[Addicted2Bling]

are you asking in direct sun or temperature?




It would be important to understand what he means by heat

Yes direct sunlight and heat. I live in FL. Or maybe I should just play it safe and put this on in the shade?

[Chris@Optimum]

Although heat will improve hardness and reduce cure time, the actual application temp needs to be 50-85 degrees to prevent early solvent flash that will significantly reduce working time. At higher temps, you would have to work in sections instead of panels and from my experience, you want to do a panel at a time.

[jammerz101]

Yes direct sunlight and heat. I live in FL. Or maybe I should just play it safe and put this on in the shade?

Shade, cool surface, clean paint, follow the directions and also do a test spot first. This product is a permanent coating and needs to be taken seriously.