[Dadhawk]

Here's my question on all the ^above^.

First, a disclaimer. I get the desire by some for a flawless execution of the install, and even the desire for all the meticulous paint correction and the elimination of every possible real or perceived defect. I also understand the knowledge and skill that goes into getting to that level of "show quality" shine. You guys earn whatever folks are willing to pay for your expertise.

But here's the question I have not seen an answer to, and would like to know.

I realize that you can pull out all the blacklights and UV lights and probably show me defects, but I don't drive or examine my car normally under those conditions. I'm sure a "pro" could find defects in it, and I would probably see them if pointed out to me, but I'd be perfectly fine if my car looked the same forever as it does right now.

So taking that into consideration, if I wash and detail my car and examine it and am perfectly happy with the way it looks, and I would apply wax to it, is applying Opticoat (properly) instead going to make it look worse? That's my question.

Again, not trying to discount all the above, or that someone else could make this much better, but there is a cost/benefit to everything for me, and this is no different. Opticoat at a couple hundred dollars makes sense, approaching $1000, not so much since I would probably never pay for that level of a detail job anyway.