Opti Coat for radomes

[glen e]

The topsides of an offshore boat is sprinkled with antennas for the electronics; Radar, GPS, Sirius and Nexrad Weather. They are all plastic and weather fast - although 303 keeps them in good shape, they go dull fast. So what to do?

make the gloss permanent with Opti-coat 2.0...

Just did my Radome and antennas this afternoon with great results - Ultimate compound first to get the gloss, then Opti coat. No more matte finish, no more waxing:

[Old Pirate]

Great to know, thanks for the tip glen e.

[embolism]

I thought OC only gave minimal gloss and would only bond to a clean surface. That means the plastic would have to be pretty glossy beforehand.

didn`t know UC would do such a good job on plastic. Makes you wonder if plast X is a redundant product...

[glen e]

this dome was redone about 2 months ago with a cutting pad and UC..today`s UC just knocked off some of the light oxidation that was there - it was a good surface to start - but now it will stay that way...my intent of the post...but yes, UC is killer for hard plastic....I have done 5 antennas now and all have come back from the dead to showroom gloss...The "tire wet" is ISP 30/70 to clean the dome before starting...

[Chris@Optimum]

That`s an excellent application for Opticoat, good job.

[glen e]

That`s an excellent application for Opticoat, good job.

how long would you say the protection will last, Chris?

[Hatchman]

Come on, Glen, you just bought a new antennae and put some Tire Wet on there.

Great info! I love 303 as well, but nice to know there is an option to keep it looking new for longer.

Thanks for sharing!

[Chris@Optimum]

how long would you say the protection will last, Chris?

In theory, it should prevent oxidation and last until removed...but I`m not aware of any long term marine applications. I have applied it to a few houseboats, but have since given the maintenence to my detailing partner, so I`m not sure how they are holding up.

[rider9195]

I use my tire wet bottle for IPA as well. Love the sprayer. Once I am low on sealants, Opti-Coat is going in my cart.

[glen e]

Very happy with results - followed up today with nav lights, handles/latches, speaker grilles (14)......and vhf antenna.