GRAND FINALE -Optimum Opti-Coating - Durability Test Review!!!

[imported_Detailing Technology]

We also need to thank him for driving a car around half covered in water beads, half not.



Thats got to put people with OCD in their graves!





Kind of like walking around with one eyebrow shaved.

 

[Rob Tomlin]

Very cool. Will be watching this thread closely!

 

[P1et]

Great review, thanks for taking the time to post.

 

[D Tailor]

Subscribed!

 

[MDetail]

In for some test results, this should be good.

 

[wannafbody]

Very thorough testing David.

 

[Pats300zx]

Great stuff David..I can't wait to see the final results...

 

[nick@autoality]

Great test and write-up

 

[mystickid]

You are brialliant David.



So many twists to make this test more fascinating. Superb work. Thank you for sharing.

 

[akimel]

Subscribed. Talk about taking one for the team. This will be fascinating as the story unfolds.

 

[Rob Tomlin]

How hard was it to apply? Could a dedicated hobbiest (like many of us here) apply this without too much concern?

 

[Obsessive]

How hard was it to apply? Could a dedicated hobbiest (like many of us here) apply this without too much concern?

The coating is actually really simple to apply, it is pretty much like putting on Opti Seal. Just put some on an applicator and wipe it on a panel, it evaporates like OS. The places that are applied too thick will leave a haze, then you just take a microfiber and lightly buff over the surface.

 

[craigdt]

Very nice. Great test.

 

[Rob Tomlin]

The coating is actually really simple to apply, it is pretty much like putting on Opti Seal. Just put some on an applicator and wipe it on a panel, it evaporates like OS. The places that are applied too thick will leave a haze, then you just take a microfiber and lightly buff over the surface.

You've used it too I assume?

 

[SoCalB6]

^ I hope he has. From what I've read and understand it needs to be polished out! Anyhow, how hard is the coating? Could say, 106FA take it out?

 

[wannafbody]

^ I hope he has. From what I've read and understand it needs to be polished out! Anyhow, how hard is the coating? Could say, 106FA take it out?

The biggest issue with OC is that eventually it will get swirled during washing. For a person who washes their vehicle regularly and who's car sees inclement weather conditions and dirt the coating will need to be polished off and reapplied. Most autopians polish their cars at least once a year. At that rate it seems like an awful expensive sealant. It really seems to be designed for the coat it once and don't do anything for 5 years type of owner.



Now, if it proves to be swirl resistant then it could be a game changer.

 

[Obsessive]

You've used it too I assume?

I've used it on several vehicles now.

 

[porta]

David, it have almost gone 3 months. Time for a update

 

[David Fermani]

6 MONTH UPDATE







Well the 6 month mark has snuck up quickly and this product is outperforming my expectations by a mile!! I’ve been religiously washing my car with a weekly dose of Dawn dish soap as well as monthly trips to the Touchless Automatic and I can honestly say this product’s durability has gone unchanged from the day I 1st applied it. I’ve closely watched it’s characteristics on a regular basis under several environments and it is truly an amazing product. In all my years (decades) of car care, I have never seen another product or concept defy mainstream and unconventional properties like this product. It’s nothing like I originally thought it would be to say the least. In laymen’s terms; it’s basically like applying an additional layer of clearcoat that constantly beads water. In addition to this, it’s cleaning power and scratch resistancy is unparelled to any other. I look forward to continued testing and at this point have confidence that this product will most likely outlast my companionship with this vehicle (approximately 2 years). I’ll be updating this thread as needed and will be testing this coating against other mainstream sealants to compare their durability in regards to my wash methods employed.



Remember: Entire Driver’s side of vehicle has been coated (glass/paint/trim/wheels)





Basic shots of morning dew (surface is dirty too):

Rinsed off:

I took a trip across the state a few weeks ago and got slammed with Love Bugs! Here’s the results of the cleaning power this product has on bug guts that were left on for about 2 weeks.



I used the wipers and as you can see the coated side (driver) easily sheds the debris. The passenger doesn’t:





Uncoated/Bare (passenger):

Coated (driver):

I then used my pressure washer(~1500 psi) to pre-blast the bugs off the finish prior to hand washing:

Observe the beading strength on the coating:

After the initial bug blasting, I used a leaf blower to dry the front end (didn’t want to wipe a towel across the still dirty paint):

Here’s the results documenting the cleaning ability of this product after 6 months on a surface:



Coated:

Uncoated:

Additional Comparison:

 

[Mindflux]

Nice David,

Now if it could stop you (or the Missus) from curbing the front lip on parking blocks