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Finally tried my test sample of Opti-Coating


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#1 Scott H.

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Posted 13 January 2009 - 11:03 PM

I tried it on a fender a while back-the same one I got to practice the rotary on. I then promptly forgot about it due to my then upcoming surgery, visits from my kids, etc.

I decided to try it on a few sections of my own car. The spoiler, mirrors and front bumper...then I got carried away and applied it to my whole car, wheels included.

The application is a little tricky compared to Opti-Seal. If you can apply it thin enough, I guess you can get away with it flashing off with nothing to buff. Since any thick areas cannot be wiped off later and will in fact have to be polished off, I decided to err on the side of caution.

What seemed to work very well was to use a large MF covered foam pad. Lightly spritz one side and then spread, then flip it over and continue to work down any high spots (sort of like what works with Acrylic Jett). I then waited about a minute and then went over the section with a MF towel. I also applied it to the sunroof glass and windshield. What was interesting is how there seemed to be some filling properties in a couple of the bird bomb etchings in my hood (the previous owner was obviously not much of a detailer, if at all ) making them somewhat less visible.

The look is similar to Opti-Seal, wet and glossy. It is also very slick.

Rain isn't forecast at least through January 20th so no idea when I can see how it beads. Going to be hard to not put anything over it, also will be doing some conventional washing so the polymers in ONR don't give it a small boost with each wash.



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Posted 13 January 2009 - 11:53 PM

Very nice write up Scott. Do you plan on doing updates and durability reports for us? Your car looks great BTW.
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Posted 14 January 2009 - 10:52 PM

What kind of surgery Scott?

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 10:47 AM

Looks nice. I will apply it to my mother in laws Toyota, it will be a durability test since I am the only one who washes the car. Any more tips of application? Maybee Bence, Antony and the others can chime in?

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:16 PM

View PostBence, on Jan 14 2009, 11:52 PM, said:

What kind of surgery Scott?

You probably shouldn't have asked, he has a tendancy to include pictures with the explanation. :D

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 10:17 PM

View Postporta, on Jan 15 2009, 11:47 AM, said:

Looks nice. I will apply it to my mother in laws Toyota, it will be a durability test since I am the only one who washes the car. Any more tips of application? Maybee Bence, Antony and the others can chime in?


I do have a video of the application process and I will.......I WILL post it up as soon as we are done with the car it will be applied to.

As for a release date.....I still have no idea but I know that Doctor G. is finalizing some paper work (yes, I know it's been going on for a long time, be patient a while longer) for Opti-Coat and seeking to choose the best application method as we get set to offer training for not only the coating and its application but detailing in general, paintless dent work, clear bra installs and window tinting. So if you're looking to expand your offerings you may want to think about coming to train with us.

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Posted 16 January 2009 - 06:21 PM

View PostBence, on Jan 14 2009, 10:52 PM, said:

What kind of surgery Scott?

I had an umbilical hernia that progressed to a ventral hernia. Got sliced open, the surgeon sewed some mesh into my abdominal wall and stitched me back up. Surgery was at 7:30 AM and I was on the way home (actually, to my brother's house) to recover before noon the same day. A little more than 6 weeks later and I have fully recovered, and I mean fully. 100 crunches and 100 incline sit-ups and worked chest and back with weights the other day. Absolutely zero pain. ZERO!
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#8 Scott H.

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Posted 16 January 2009 - 06:28 PM

View Postintegritydetail, on Jan 13 2009, 11:53 PM, said:

Very nice write up Scott. Do you plan on doing updates and durability reports for us? Your car looks great BTW.

I definitely plan to keep track of how the coating performs on my car. Going to be hard to just stick with washing it...but then again, that frees up time for other things, right?

Here are a few shots in better lighting:

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I need to get a few night shots under street lights. The paint has an incredible glow to it.
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 07:37 PM

Great to hear that you're OK! The Maxima looks ace.

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Posted 23 March 2009 - 09:18 PM

I took this video at about the 8 week point. As you can see, the soap from the coin-op wash runs right off the paint.


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Posted 24 March 2009 - 07:47 PM

It's funny to watch the foam cannon suds too. they cling all over the Altima, except the hood where I have the coating. There it starts to separate and slid off. I will try to remember to shoot a short video next time I wash it to show you guys.
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Posted 25 March 2009 - 11:02 AM

I wish this product was available.





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