drl2 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I've been led to believe that the new Opti-Coat Pro Plus is OC Pro with a layer of gloss-coat or something very similar, but I'm curious whether the newer Opti Gloss product will adhere over an existing OC coating? Given OCP's repellant properties I'm guessing not, but wanted to check here. I had a local detailer do OCPro last year on a new vehicle and while I'm happy with the protection & easy washing it provides, I'd like to see the kind of gloss/depth from it that I used to get from wax/sealant products on a non-coated surface (and without it wearing off in a few days' time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 First, Plus has similar characteristics to Gloss-Coat (greater gloss & slickness) but is harder with greater durability. Yes, you can apply Gloss-Coat over OCP to achieve the long term shine & depth you desire. You would not apply OCP over Gloss-Coat without preparation, though, because of the bonding issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drl2 Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 First, Plus has similar characteristics to Gloss-Coat (greater gloss & slickness) but is harder with greater durability. Yes, you can apply Gloss-Coat over OCP to achieve the long term shine & depth you desire. You would not apply OCP over Gloss-Coat without preparation, though, because of the bonding issue. Great! Hopefully I can get my garage cleaned up enough in the spring to have room to fit a car in there to apply some gloss coat out of direct sunlight. Any surface prep tips specific to gloss application over existing OCP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Just make sure the finish is swirl free, wash with No Rinse, and coat away. The revised formula for Gloss-Coat is even easier to apply and more durable (up to 3 years now). Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drl2 Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Starting to piece together a big order of detailing stuff in anticipation of spring and it's got me thinking a little more about the gloss coat over OCP process. I've seen mention in the GC literature about using non-abrasive wax/polish products over it. Does this mean that these products will last over GC unlike their short lifespan over OCP? I'm unlikely to top the coating, but it does bring up the question: what does this mean for a GC over cured OCP install and its repellency/sheeting/etc properties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quarian Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Hi Chris will gloss coat over opticoat pro have the same lasting time or would it lose its gloss faster on account of opticoat pro having shedding properties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Applying Gloss-Coat over OCP should not effect gloss or slickness at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Just wondering if I can put gloss coating ontop of my mystery coating from Honda How can I tell if it sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Not sure how to answer, normally I tell people to spray water on a clean car and if it beads, the coating is there. In the case of Honda's Mystery Coating, it should bead anyway. I don't know of any manufacturers coating with Gloss-Coat's hardness, gloss, or durability, so if your car still looks great and sheds dirt/water 6 months from now, you're good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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