mr_robot Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Does Gloss Coat offer UV protection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dream Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Yes it does. This is straight from Optimum. 'Optimum Gloss-Coat™ provides better scratch and mar resistance, better UV resistance, better chemical etch resistance, and has better release properties than any other consumer product while providing unsurpassed gloss and slickness. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgleason Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I just finished my gloss coat yesterday. It was hard to see the flashing due to the poor lighting in my garage, but I'm confident I covered it all completely. I went over the roof and hood a second time to make sure I had decent coverage. In a video, it was said to opti-seal it after 8 hours to protect it during the full cure. He said it will shed the opti-seal within a week. Does that mean that using opti-seal is pointless after it's fully cured, or does it only shed it during the initial curing phase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgyro Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 42 minutes ago, gsgleason said: I just finished my gloss coat yesterday. It was hard to see the flashing due to the poor lighting in my garage, but I'm confident I covered it all completely. I went over the roof and hood a second time to make sure I had decent coverage. In a video, it was said to opti-seal it after 8 hours to protect it during the full cure. He said it will shed the opti-seal within a week. Does that mean that using opti-seal is pointless after it's fully cured, or does it only shed it during the initial curing phase? Well, using Opti-Seal as a topper isn't exactly pointless because it will keep being shed, you would just need to reapply weekly. Same goes for Optimum Car Wax. The Opti-Seal in this case is insurance while the coating is curing. The best topper is Hyper Seal, which can be used in place of Opti-Seal now! https://www.opticoat.com/product/opti-coat-hyper-seal-16-oz/ Ron@Optimum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlc95 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 On 6/30/2021 at 6:41 PM, gsgleason said: I just finished my gloss coat yesterday. It was hard to see the flashing due to the poor lighting in my garage, but I'm confident I covered it all completely. I went over the roof and hood a second time to make sure I had decent coverage. In a video, it was said to opti-seal it after 8 hours to protect it during the full cure. He said it will shed the opti-seal within a week. Does that mean that using opti-seal is pointless after it's fully cured, or does it only shed it during the initial curing phase? Only needs one hour before Opti-Seal application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Gloss-Coat like all ceramics will shed wax/sealants (except Hyper Seal), but depending on driving conditions they may last several weeks and if used with every wash, they do provide extra protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David S Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 What is the best way to store the remaining Gloss Coat ? It may be awhile before I can fully prep car 2 so I need to properly store it so it doesn't dry out or harden. Refrigerator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 answered under News & Events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbranson Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I'm looking to get some 16X16 pearl weave MF towels to wipe down an application of gloss coat. Approx how many towels would I need to do a smaller 4 door car? How do I know when it is time to fold or move to a new towel when wiping down? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 are you talking about leveling after application? I think 1 towel is enough, you're not taking Gloss-Coat off so not absorbing product (if you are, you're using way too much). Gloss-Coat flashes so quickly, some use the applicator sponge for leveling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbranson Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Yes, just leveling off. Makes sense given the small amount applied. I was reading about how I will need a bunch of towels to wipe off hyper polish and figured I should ask before I place a towel order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlc95 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 10:33 PM, Pbranson said: I'm looking to get some 16X16 pearl weave MF towels to wipe down an application of gloss coat. Approx how many towels would I need to do a smaller 4 door car? How do I know when it is time to fold or move to a new towel when wiping down? Thanks! I only need one Pearl weave towel to level Gloss Coat. I have the same blue nozzle tip from my first syringe in 2017, and the same blue foam applicator. I can wash and reuse it after every coating application. That is one of the many reasons I only use Gloss Coat for a ceramic coating option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlc95 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 On 6/27/2023 at 1:39 PM, Pbranson said: Yes, just leveling off. Makes sense given the small amount applied. I was reading about how I will need a bunch of towels to wipe off hyper polish and figured I should ask before I place a towel order Try playing with how much you squeeze the trigger of Hyper Polish. Once I backed off on the amount of product on the pad, wipe off is a dream. I use the 365 from The Rag Company to remove HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billium Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 I know new hyper seal can be applied one hour after gloss coat but is there any benefit to wait longer? Ie waiting a few hours, a day or even a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 There's no problem applying whenever - the suggestion for 1 hour after Gloss-Coat is so the car can be driven immediately...a selling point for installers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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