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      08-14-2013, 03:25 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by rjd598 View Post
i can't remember what they claim for durability but you should easily see 1-2 years. There was a test I saw on another site where opticoat was still intact with great beading and sheeting after 1.5 years and the owner only did washes with dawn and never added any spray wax or quick detailer to the paint.
I'd expect sealant on wheels to not last as long because the wheel surface takes much more abuse than paint. Also, the high temps from the brakes break down the brake pad material and deposit it on the wheels which burn in to the surface.

I've been using UPGP on wheels due to the ease of application. Works well and lasts about 3 months of daily driving. I'd give opticoat a year at most.

We applied Opticoat to a friend's car which is parked outside and washed once every 6 months or so. Still looks good after a year. Looking forward to see how long it lasts.
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