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Originally Posted by dssence
Hi guys just wanted to know if it's really difficul to apply opti coat on my FRS. I got my car out of the dealer a month ago. I see opti coat is sold as a syringe and a an applicator pad. Is it that simple as to wash the car with a neutral PH shampoo and afterwards just apply a bit of the syringe of opticoat on the applicator pad and let it cure? .
Tnx
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Opti requires a full car treatment before application. Which is why it's so expensive for a detailer to apply. It requires a full wash, buff and polish followed by another wash and rinse. The reason being that Opticoat is a permanent ceramic coating and any debris or impurity in the paint will be trapped underneath the opticoat and the only way to get it out would be to buff and polish the car until you physically wear away the coating because it is impervious to chemicals. So it is VERY important to remove any impurities from the paint before application.
The application itself is also very tough (although it's much easier with the new formula apparently) as the working time for the product is only about 10 to 15 minutes and the cure time is about an hour. If the product is applied unevenly and is allowed to cure then it wont looks right and will need to be buffed until it is removed or fixed which is difficult and risks burning your paint.
Original Opticoat was originally only sold to professional detailers who could provide Opticoat with proof of insurance. However with Opticoat 2.0 that practice is no longer needed as it has a longer working time and it is now sold to the general public.