[C. Charles Hahn]

Originally Posted by 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.

No, it won't make the vehicle look worse.

Originally Posted by David-Fermani.com

You guys who insist on only installing OC/G on perfect paint are leaving $$$ on the table. I'll explain in more detail later (I'm driving).

Texting/posting and driving

Obviously, there are times and circumstances in which "perfect" paint simply isn't affordable or feasible for clients (or even in some cases is not possible to attain), however as a professional I cannot and will not stake my reputation and integrity on applying a coating product to a vehicle that is very obviously swirled without at least performing some degree of a correction detail first (based on the inspected condition of the vehicle, and a discussion of outcome desires and budget constraints with the client).