Using Opti Coat on Grille Trim and Small Areas

[Bill D]

Believe it or not I'm new to OC and I intend to use it on grille trim and emblems to hopefully permanently block greenish oxidation. I'm looking for the best way and implement to apply it to these areas. I was thinking swabs like those sold by TOL or maybe simply the corner of a MF. Any suggestions appreciated before I go try something not the best.

 

[David Fermani]

Make sure the surface is clean and do whatever you can do to apply it. Like a small sponge applicator or thin cloth. Just find something that will get it on the surface. What car btw?

 

[Bill D]

This is going to be on the Audi but I also want to use it on my Coupe de Ville emblems

 

[IHA Mark]

Don't see any problems, just make sure it is super clean.

 

[Bill D]

OK guys, clean is the key. I think I may use a small sponge for golf you can get from club houses. I have a bunch of those.

 

[chrisguga]

I used Q-tips on some delicate trim on a friend's BRZ a few weeks ago to apply C4. Worked great.



I like the C4 on trim as it darkens more than OC.

 

[Bill D]

The trim of the grille in my case is chrome colored and it has a tendency to oxidize and turn green in spots due to salt air here. Thats why Ive been thinking OC as a barrier

 

[Scottwax]

I believe that Optimum is ready to release (based on pics from SEMA) a headlight/plastic coating that should prevent future oxidation.

 

[Bill D]

Now that is a product that would really pique my interest!

 

[Brad B]

Bill, those cheap foam paint brushes work well. Let us know how your experience goes.

 

[RaskyR1]

For very intricate areas I'll use a mini HLVP gun I picked up from HF or you can use an air brush as well. You definitely need to get it dialed in and it does use quite a bit more product. For regular trim the foam applicators work fine.

 

[Alfisti]

I believe that Optimum is ready to release (based on pics from SEMA) a headlight/plastic coating that should prevent future oxidation.

Wouldn't OC do the same thing? It contains UV absorbers too.

 

[Bill D]

Bill, those cheap foam paint brushes work well. Let us know how your experience goes.

Ah, gives me further opportunity to start using the large pile of them I accumulated. I will update and share my results once I have some quality time to really spend on it.