mattkemp80
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I have done the baggie test and the finish on my new car is in excellent condition. I plan on using Optimum Opti seal.If by some chance I seal some conataminents I missed can this be harmful to the finish?
Sealing a new car
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amcdonal86
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What is the baggie test? If it's what I think it is, it only helps you figure out if there are a lot of contaminants in your paint that need to be clayed out, not if there are lots of swirls or not, which should be corrected before you put a hard protective sealant/coating on the finish.
Unless I'm mistaken, Optimum Opti Seal is different from Opti Coat, which is only sold to professional detailers.
Unless I'm mistaken, Optimum Opti Seal is different from Opti Coat, which is only sold to professional detailers.
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mattkemp80 said:
Welcome to Autopia!
Theoretically, yeah- any contamination that gets sealed can (continue to) cause damage. Whether this is a genuine, real-life concern or not is hard to say as it depends on sooo many variables.
FWIW, I take the threat seriously enough that I use a decontamination system (ValuGard's "ABC" or the one from FinishKare) on every vehicle that comes into my stable, from brand-new ones in the wrapper to older used ones. But that's just me...
Those systems are awfully easy, it's basically just doing a few extra washes with the decontamination chemicals. No, you won't mess up and damage anything
