Jeep Patriot and Opti-Coat 2.0
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Depends on how much you apply and if you buff it afterwards I suppose. The way I applied it was to spray it thoroughly let it sit for about 10 mins and then wipe away drips.
My observations:
I’d say it’s tacky to the touch as opposed to oily for a day or two
Didn’t notice any sling
Seems to last a week
No browning experienced
It’s the highest gloss shine I’ve used. Though I’ve only tried Vinylex and 303 besides Balck Opal. On a scale of 1-10 I’d give it a 9.9
A bit too glossy for my tastes and 303 is my dressing of choice currently
SJS
My observations:
I’d say it’s tacky to the touch as opposed to oily for a day or two
Didn’t notice any sling
Seems to last a week
No browning experienced
It’s the highest gloss shine I’ve used. Though I’ve only tried Vinylex and 303 besides Balck Opal. On a scale of 1-10 I’d give it a 9.9
A bit too glossy for my tastes and 303 is my dressing of choice currently
SJS
idamanjax75
New member
Originally, I used to spray it on and leave it parked overnight (no buffing). It has the best "glossy" shine when applied this way. However, it is oily and will sling if not buffed (and driven before it dries for a while). The downside was I got overspray on the car's waxed shine.
I also used Meg's Endurance and TWTW. Neither measure up to EFBO's shine. So, I modified my application technique, putting it on like Endurance (using a sponge). Good shine, easy application, and minimal sling. Be sure to wrap the back side of the sponge applicator with a paper towel to minimize hand cleanup.
I like this stuff.
I also used Meg's Endurance and TWTW. Neither measure up to EFBO's shine. So, I modified my application technique, putting it on like Endurance (using a sponge). Good shine, easy application, and minimal sling. Be sure to wrap the back side of the sponge applicator with a paper towel to minimize hand cleanup.
I like this stuff.
Had strict time constraints on this so I didn't get to do a two step compound and polish like it should have gotten, but oh well.
I did get to try out Opti-Coat 2.0 for the first time though! More on that later.
Process:
Pressure washed entire vehicle including undercarriage
Foam gun with Optimum car wash and little ONR
2 bucket wash with Optimum car wash and little ONR
ARO on tires and wheel wells
Sonax Full Effect on wheels
Optimum Power Clean at 1:3 for engine
303 on all cleaned engine plastic/rubber
Klasse AIO on interior engine hood paint
Clayed with Pinnacle Poly Clay
Megs MF 3" cutting pads with D300 to remove larger scratches
LC 4" and 5.5" Tangerine Hydrotech pads with Optimum Hyper Polish as 1 step
DP Krystal Vision glass cleaner
Concentrated IPA and Optimum Power Clean wipedown after polishing
PERL on rear bumper, windshield cowling and tires
CQuartz on interior door wells
Opti-Coat 2.0 on all paint, wheels and glass
Car when it arrived
Pressure washing
Sonax doing it's thing
Foam breaking down
Found this when I opened the engine, thanks service center...
Paint condition before
After, I probably got 75% correction overall.
Now for the fun stuff
Okay, I'll say this about Opti-Coat 2.0. People were making a really big deal out of nothing about the application of this product. I read so many people freaking out about it. I think it stems from the word "permanent".
This product is VERY SIMPLE to use folks. I admit, I was freaking out a little too. After using it on a couple panels however, I learned that this stuff is almost fool proof. All you do is wipe it on and after 4-5 minutes wipe off any wet spots that haven't flashed yet. That is it, nothing else.
Prime your pad with an "X" pattern
Wipe it on in straight line motions, up/down and go over it again left/right. You'll see and feel the product going on. It flashes off pretty quickly.
Now here is the part many people were freaking out over, the "high spots" or basically just too much product applied in an area that won't flash off on it's own and needs to be blended in, or have the excess product removed. After trying to blend high spots with the applicator, I found it MUCH EASIER to just take a microfiber towel and lightly buff it off. The high spots are not tacky and do not grab the mf leaving lint behind (a fear I had) the Opti-Coat just comes right off usually in just one quick swipe.
For hard to see areas LED light was used to make sure no high spots were left.
Afters.
The worst part about cleaning up cars is having to clean up the mess afterward.
My closing thoughts are that having now used both Opti-Coat 2.0 and CQuartz, they are both very easy to use, whether it be on paint, glass or wheels. They both have trade offs in my opinion. CQuartz doesn't last as long (2 years vs. "permanent"), has a much stronger odor and is more expensive, but I can layer it and it doesn't require full removal from an entire panel if I want to fix a scratch.
Opti-Coat 2.0 can be a problem if you get a chip or scratch somewhere and you want to fix it since you'd have to compound it off the entire panel if you want to fix it. I would be very mad if I had to grind this stuff off an entire roof of my Ford Flex...which is why I'll stick with CQuartz for my own cars but will use Opti-Coat 2.0 on other peoples DD that won't notice or mind a small scratch/scuff/rock chip.
I did get to try out Opti-Coat 2.0 for the first time though! More on that later.
Process:
Pressure washed entire vehicle including undercarriage
Foam gun with Optimum car wash and little ONR
2 bucket wash with Optimum car wash and little ONR
ARO on tires and wheel wells
Sonax Full Effect on wheels
Optimum Power Clean at 1:3 for engine
303 on all cleaned engine plastic/rubber
Klasse AIO on interior engine hood paint
Clayed with Pinnacle Poly Clay
Megs MF 3" cutting pads with D300 to remove larger scratches
LC 4" and 5.5" Tangerine Hydrotech pads with Optimum Hyper Polish as 1 step
DP Krystal Vision glass cleaner
Concentrated IPA and Optimum Power Clean wipedown after polishing
PERL on rear bumper, windshield cowling and tires
CQuartz on interior door wells
Opti-Coat 2.0 on all paint, wheels and glass
Car when it arrived
Pressure washing
Sonax doing it's thing
Foam breaking down
Found this when I opened the engine, thanks service center...
Paint condition before
After, I probably got 75% correction overall.
Now for the fun stuff
Okay, I'll say this about Opti-Coat 2.0. People were making a really big deal out of nothing about the application of this product. I read so many people freaking out about it. I think it stems from the word "permanent".
This product is VERY SIMPLE to use folks. I admit, I was freaking out a little too. After using it on a couple panels however, I learned that this stuff is almost fool proof. All you do is wipe it on and after 4-5 minutes wipe off any wet spots that haven't flashed yet. That is it, nothing else.
Prime your pad with an "X" pattern
Wipe it on in straight line motions, up/down and go over it again left/right. You'll see and feel the product going on. It flashes off pretty quickly.
Now here is the part many people were freaking out over, the "high spots" or basically just too much product applied in an area that won't flash off on it's own and needs to be blended in, or have the excess product removed. After trying to blend high spots with the applicator, I found it MUCH EASIER to just take a microfiber towel and lightly buff it off. The high spots are not tacky and do not grab the mf leaving lint behind (a fear I had) the Opti-Coat just comes right off usually in just one quick swipe.
For hard to see areas LED light was used to make sure no high spots were left.
Afters.
The worst part about cleaning up cars is having to clean up the mess afterward.
My closing thoughts are that having now used both Opti-Coat 2.0 and CQuartz, they are both very easy to use, whether it be on paint, glass or wheels. They both have trade offs in my opinion. CQuartz doesn't last as long (2 years vs. "permanent"), has a much stronger odor and is more expensive, but I can layer it and it doesn't require full removal from an entire panel if I want to fix a scratch.
Opti-Coat 2.0 can be a problem if you get a chip or scratch somewhere and you want to fix it since you'd have to compound it off the entire panel if you want to fix it. I would be very mad if I had to grind this stuff off an entire roof of my Ford Flex...which is why I'll stick with CQuartz for my own cars but will use Opti-Coat 2.0 on other peoples DD that won't notice or mind a small scratch/scuff/rock chip.
imported_glfahlc
New member
great job on the jeep... i used the opti coat 2.0 on just the roof of my daughters station wagon. came back a few days later as i wasn't sure i had done it right. sprayed water on it and it beaded like nobody's bizness. i'm gonna like this stuff.
imported_Stokdgs
New member
panthercz --
That is a great, great, job you did !!!
The entire vehicle looks better than new !
I also use the Optimum Hyperpolish from time to time, and have also found it to be a great 1-step with the right pads, and since it doesnt dust at all, it is so much nicer at wipe off time. Now, if they could only fix the wonky spray head..
Congratulations on just beautiful work and technique ! The Opticoat product as well as the others has also piqued my interest, but Im going to wait a bit longer, and burn down my inventory before I make the leap of faith...
I have a black metallic Grand Cherokee that has to sit outside 24/7 now, and it would so benefit from something that can protect it longer with less work involved...
Thanks for sharing your work and pics !
Dan F
That is a great, great, job you did !!!
The entire vehicle looks better than new !
I also use the Optimum Hyperpolish from time to time, and have also found it to be a great 1-step with the right pads, and since it doesnt dust at all, it is so much nicer at wipe off time. Now, if they could only fix the wonky spray head..
Congratulations on just beautiful work and technique ! The Opticoat product as well as the others has also piqued my interest, but Im going to wait a bit longer, and burn down my inventory before I make the leap of faith...
I have a black metallic Grand Cherokee that has to sit outside 24/7 now, and it would so benefit from something that can protect it longer with less work involved...
Thanks for sharing your work and pics !
Dan F
bmw5541
New member
Great job on the Jeep. It looks a thousand times better. It is great that you were able to achieve such great results with a one step process. I have been hearing so many great reviews of the Opti Coat 2.0 as well as the CQuartz, I still don't know which one I want to try first.
Street Dreams
New member
Great writeup!
There is a good chance for rain on Wednesday so I asked to owner to take a quick pic of it beading if it gets rained on. I'll post it if it happens.
panthercz --
That is a great, great, job you did !!!
The entire vehicle looks better than new !
I also use the Optimum Hyperpolish from time to time, and have also found it to be a great 1-step with the right pads, and since it doesnt dust at all, it is so much nicer at wipe off time. Now, if they could only fix the wonky spray head..
Congratulations on just beautiful work and technique ! The Opticoat product as well as the others has also piqued my interest, but Im going to wait a bit longer, and burn down my inventory before I make the leap of faith...
I have a black metallic Grand Cherokee that has to sit outside 24/7 now, and it would so benefit from something that can protect it longer with less work involved...
Thanks for sharing your work and pics !
Dan F
Yeah, I'm not a fan of the spray head, so I just mist it to prime it and clean up any overspray then turn the nozzle to stream and make a spiral on the pad after priming.
CQuartz or Opti-Coat would probably be great for your Jeep.
They are both easy to apply and and each has their strong points.
I also think they can be used in tandem, CQuartz for the paint and Opti-Coat for the wheels, glass and plastic trim (if trim isn't in bad shape).
Thanks!
BIOLINK
Icon Detailing
I love the pics of the Opti Coat being applied. Thanks for that. I am getting ready to try it myself and was looking for a good post to show some techniques. Nice work! Jeep looks great.
imported_rwisejr
New member
Nice job it looks great . As far as opticoat application it appears to be the same as their Optiseal !!!
michakaveli
New member
Looks great! Nice job! :rockon:
haroldbrock
New member
Jeep bumpers
that was a very fine project. When I saw your project, That made me decide on doing it with my own jeep. I would like to do a re-touch on the Jeep bumper cover and on the wheels. you really gave me another inspiration.
that was a very fine project. When I saw your project, That made me decide on doing it with my own jeep. I would like to do a re-touch on the Jeep bumper cover and on the wheels. you really gave me another inspiration.