MLGinger Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 So I installed Gloss Coat Friday night and let it cure over night. I topped it with Opti seal this morning, even after adding Opti seal my paint doesn't seem very slick, just really smooth. I did all the basic decontamination and paint correction and prepped the panel with paint prep. Does it take the full week to get slick or did I not apply it properly? My car is silver and my garage lighting wasn't ideal for checking the cross-linking of the the coating after I applied it so I just waited 1-2 minutes after each panel was coated to wipe it off/level the coating. So areas towards the start of me applying gloss coat didn't probably get the full time needed, but I tried to go back over those areas after I was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Soap Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Should even Gloss Coat feel slick? Some very hydrophobic products have felt grabby for me (no experience of Gloss Coat). Just remember reading something about Gloss Coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guz Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 GC won't get slick. It will stay tacky. You will have to rely on a topper if you want slickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Bankert Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 There is no need to be rubbing on your paint anyway. Coatings are all about looks and performance and protection and not feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 slickness is a characteristic of wax, not ceramic coatings (and as pointed out above, running your fingers over paint is not recommended). If you need slick, try topping with Spray Wax or Instant Detailer. Some other manufacturers promote slickness, but their coatings tend to be less durable - components that cause slick can interfere with durability - a trade off. Tug Bankert and MLGinger 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Bankert Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Excellent point, Ron. Some people love certain sio2 coatings because they mimic wax but have no real long term durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLGinger Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Thanks for clearing up my misconceptions, I have always associated gloss with a level of paint slickness, but if the paint is glossy and offering great protection then who cares about slickness. I was just worried that I didn't apply it properly. I don't think I will hide the coating with some extra wax or sealant on top of it. I will just let Gloss Coat work as intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Bankert Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Letting the coating stand on its own is an excellent idea. Some people love wax because of the way it feels. I have never rubbed my clear to see how it feels. I just stare and stand in awe of it's gloss and performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Gloss-Coat doesn't need wax or sealant to preform, but Optimum got tired of arguing that with customers (and are a for profit company), so we're good with topping it. Wax/sealant can provide a sacrificial layer and potentially extend durability - plus adds some bling. Tug Bankert and No Soap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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