|
|
08-01-2012, 11:22 PM | #1 |
Major General
2154
Rep 5,623
Posts |
Question On Opti Coat ...
after application is there a dry time period that you can't use the car?
do detailers normally apply on glass as well? ive seen youtube videos and water just repels off so smoothly. any hazing or vision impurities? how much do detailers typically charge to have this treatment done? i would do it myself, but it says the car must be clean before application (ie clay, etc). lastly for car detailing, you only use wax right? no sealant and claying?
__________________
Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
|
08-02-2012, 07:44 AM | #2 |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
307
Rep 13,093
Posts
Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kansas
iTrader: (45)
Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00]
2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00] |
Afaik, you can use the car right away.
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 08:07 AM | #3 |
Lieutenant Colonel
102
Rep 1,787
Posts |
Solvents flashes within a couple minutes and 24hrs for bonding to the surface to occur. Opti Coat can be used on glass, wheels, paint etc - no impurities if applied evenly.
$300-400 depending on how much "prep/polishing" is involved with getting your car ready for opti coat to be applied. After opti coat there is truly no need to wax or seal, it will literally last a week or less on top of OC. -Martin |
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 08:36 AM | #4 |
Lieutenant Colonel
268
Rep 1,883
Posts
Drives: 2011 E92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: One of the coasts...
|
^ +1!
The paint SHOULD be perfect before applying Opti-Coat. Really need to make sure you get it scratch/swirl free and free of contaminates before you apply it!
__________________
'11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT
'15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel |
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 10:33 AM | #6 |
Lieutenant Colonel
268
Rep 1,883
Posts
Drives: 2011 E92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: One of the coasts...
|
Why?
__________________
'11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT
'15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel |
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 10:33 AM | #7 |
Banned
866
Rep 6,248
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 10:40 AM | #9 |
Banned
866
Rep 6,248
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 10:41 AM | #10 |
Lieutenant Colonel
268
Rep 1,883
Posts
Drives: 2011 E92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: One of the coasts...
|
Yea, but if you have a pro do it I think it will turn out great. Of course it's a bit pricey though
__________________
'11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT
'15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel |
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 10:50 AM | #12 |
Major General
1887
Rep 5,506
Posts |
You can buy it and try it out yourself. Just have to be careful when you apply it. The biggest difficulty is the preparation. The surface should be perfect before application as it will lock in anything under it. It is a permanent coating but you can remove it by polishing it out.
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 10:54 AM | #13 |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
307
Rep 13,093
Posts
Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kansas
iTrader: (45)
Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00]
2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00] |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 01:11 PM | #14 |
Major General
2154
Rep 5,623
Posts |
hey tech, did you get opti coat on your windshield as well? do you see any hazing, reflection, etc or the visibility is still like oem? and if you got the coat on your rims, do you notice any difference in brake dust? im sure opticoat or not, a spray of sonax will do better?
so to wash the car just use soap and rinse off, no wax/seal? to remove you polish it away? wouldn't that also polish away the oem clear coat beneath it? when i take delivery of my car, i probably will get this done asap when paint is still fresh. thanks for the help guys.
__________________
Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 01:21 PM | #15 |
Lieutenant Colonel
102
Rep 1,787
Posts |
No visibility issues at all. You will be fine. It essentially adds 2 microns on top of the clear. So anything that has OC on it will be more durable and easier to clean. brake dust will sit on this hardened layer and will only require car wash soap and mitt to remove. You will not need wheel cleaner to clean the wheels.
Polishing OC away is pointless if the paint has been fully prepped and polished before application. -Martin |
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 01:30 PM | #16 |
Major General
2154
Rep 5,623
Posts |
hey martin thanks for the reply, got one last q for you ?
what bout rock chips on front bumper and scratches that may occur? with oem paint, you get a paint pen and fill it and apply clear. would you just reapply opticoat in the area to fix them?
__________________
Cars: 07 335i ► 08 328i ► 11 328xi ► 13 M3 ► 17 M4 ► 14 M6
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 01:32 PM | #17 | |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
307
Rep 13,093
Posts
Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kansas
iTrader: (45)
Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00]
2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00] |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 01:32 PM | #18 |
BimmerPost Supporting Vendor
307
Rep 13,093
Posts
Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kansas
iTrader: (45)
Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00]
2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00] |
Definitely not. You will want to invest in a clear bra for this.
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 01:33 PM | #20 | |
Major General
1887
Rep 5,506
Posts |
Quote:
OC is "permanent" but it will eventually wear off through regular use and general wear and tear like any coating you add. But unlike most sealants, the durability is years rather than months. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-02-2012, 01:35 PM | #21 |
Lieutenant Colonel
102
Rep 1,787
Posts |
I have applied OC to hundreds of vehicles. I always apply it to the glass, wheels, literally everything you can...
I applied it to a car that wasn't touched for 18 months and clean up was a breeze, no bullshit. Opti Coat is some strong you know what |
Appreciate
0
|
09-09-2012, 06:52 PM | #22 |
Enlisted Member
6
Rep 45
Posts |
I am considering getting a pro to put opticoat on my m3 after getting it detailed (as I know the paint needs to be flawless first)
the only thing is that I have clear bra on the front of the car, does that need to be removed? |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|