Opticoated My car, question? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

*KID* · 02-11-2013, 10:02 AM

Yesterday I opticoated my car myself, washed twice, (skipped the ironx didnt have it)clayed, applied a two step on it since I had countless swirls and minor scratches, and removed the oils with the eraser (that stuff smells good). Being my first time at this I think I did a great job. I'll load up some pictures later on today. I was a little scared applying the opticoat once the car was done, but DAMM it looks like a mirror.

Now quick question, today I woke up and theres tree sap and minor water dropping on my car, now can I pressure wash my car the next day?

marky · 02-11-2013, 11:31 AM

I would wait another day for the opti to fully cure..dont want to ruin a good job now..just wipe it off with baby wipe

aka micro fiber cloth..

chenshuo · 02-11-2013, 11:51 AM

it is not recommended to wash your car within 48 hours of opticoat application.

*KID* · 02-11-2013, 11:57 AM

So I leave it alone even if there tree sap on there? can I atleast use a MF and quick detail?

*KID* · 02-11-2013, 06:46 PM

??

jjkerr626 · 02-11-2013, 09:50 PM

Pics or the opticoated car doesn't exist...kidding but PICS!

Perfections · 02-12-2013, 01:47 PM

I usually advise my customers to wait a week before using chemicals on the coating. Waters fine but I'd recommend the same to you, wait a week and hit it with stoners tarminator, spray on, let dwell a couple minutes and wipe off with mf.

*KID* · 02-12-2013, 02:55 PM

I actually just used quick detail spray and a griots mf to wipe it down, last night it rained again, drove to work and my car looks damn good with no drying

911fanatic · 02-13-2013, 12:42 AM

I agree, no washing for a couple of days, wash with water for a week or so ( just pressure wash off ) then wash like normal after a week.

02-11-2013, 10:02 AM	#1
KID 86-er Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ tS Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 970 Thanks: 195 Thanked 253 Times in 175 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Opticoated My car, question? Yesterday I opticoated my car myself, washed twice, (skipped the ironx didnt have it)clayed, applied a two step on it since I had countless swirls and minor scratches, and removed the oils with the eraser (that stuff smells good). Being my first time at this I think I did a great job. I'll load up some pictures later on today. I was a little scared applying the opticoat once the car was done, but DAMM it looks like a mirror. Now quick question, today I woke up and theres tree sap and minor water dropping on my car, now can I pressure wash my car the next day? __________________ 2018 Subaru BRZ ts 020/500 - My Daily, work car, and track car

02-11-2013, 11:57 AM	#4
KID 86-er Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ tS Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 970 Thanks: 195 Thanked 253 Times in 175 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I leave it alone even if there tree sap on there? can I atleast use a MF and quick detail? __________________ 2018 Subaru BRZ ts 020/500 - My Daily, work car, and track car

02-11-2013, 06:46 PM	#5
KID 86-er Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ tS Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 970 Thanks: 195 Thanked 253 Times in 175 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	?? __________________ 2018 Subaru BRZ ts 020/500 - My Daily, work car, and track car

02-12-2013, 02:55 PM	#8
KID 86-er Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ tS Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 970 Thanks: 195 Thanked 253 Times in 175 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I actually just used quick detail spray and a griots mf to wipe it down, last night it rained again, drove to work and my car looks damn good with no drying __________________ 2018 Subaru BRZ ts 020/500 - My Daily, work car, and track car

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02-11-2013, 11:31 AM	#2
marky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS #54 Location: san diego ca Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 616 Thanked 824 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would wait another day for the opti to fully cure..dont want to ruin a good job now..just wipe it off with baby wipe aka micro fiber cloth..

02-11-2013, 11:51 AM	#3
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it is not recommended to wash your car within 48 hours of opticoat application.

02-12-2013, 01:47 PM	#7
Perfections Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Murano Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I usually advise my customers to wait a week before using chemicals on the coating. Waters fine but I'd recommend the same to you, wait a week and hit it with stoners tarminator, spray on, let dwell a couple minutes and wipe off with mf.

02-13-2013, 12:42 AM	#9
911fanatic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2003 W8 Passat Wagen 4Motion Location: Maple Ridge, BC Posts: 144 Thanks: 14 Thanked 53 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree, no washing for a couple of days, wash with water for a week or so ( just pressure wash off ) then wash like normal after a week.

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