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taken by bro garlic... [thumbsup] opti guard on windscreen..

 

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oh can use on windscreen also. since it will become very hard after it cure. it can sheet water very well. sounds good. but will the wiper judder?

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oh can use on windscreen also. since it will become very hard after it cure. it can sheet water very well. sounds good. but will the wiper judder?

 

not sure abt juddering..maybe lets wait for bro garlic on his comments..

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Neutral Newbie

Benny, thanks for the delivery of OC 2.0.

 

Worked on the car over the last 2 days, here are some pictures to share.

 

Surface prep process:

 

- Wash

- Claybar

- PC7424 / polishing pad / Meguiar's M105 on all horizontal surfaces

- PC7424 / polishing pad / Menzerna PO85RD for entire car

- Wash with Mama Lemon

 

Paintwork is in good condition so it was spared the rotary.

 

Some pics of car after surface prep, before application of OC 2.0:

 

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Application of OC 2.0 is similar to Opti-Guard, only difference is OC 2.0 dries slower so i had more time to buff off the high spots. As OC 2.0 contains 20ml of the product, i had the tendency to apply a thicker coat as compared to Opti-Guard which contains 10ml.

 

OC 2.0 was applied to all exterior surface including front and rear windscreen, all windows and 4 wheels. I still have about 10ml of the product left which should be enough for coating another car.

 

Did not take pictures of the car after OC 2.0 application as it was getting dark. Below are some pictures of the car after a quick rinse this morning:

 

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Can't really capture the effect on my iPhone camera, but the glossiness and clarity did improve overnight as the product cures. OC 2.0 seems to make the car look a shade darker than before.

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Neutral Newbie

Any difference in terms of shine between OC 2.0 and OptiGuard? Nice work[thumbsup]

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Any difference in terms of shine between OC 2.0 and OptiGuard? Nice work[thumbsup]

 

Can't really tell the difference visually. I am quite tempted to layer OC 2.0 on top of Opti-guard since I still have about 10ml of the product left, but I read somewhere in other detailing forums that it is not advisable to do so as the product is not designed for layering. I may still go ahead and layer it if my hands get overwhelmingly itchy :D

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Can't really tell the difference visually. I am quite tempted to layer OC 2.0 on top of Opti-guard since I still have about 10ml of the product left, but I read somewhere in other detailing forums that it is not advisable to do so as the product is not designed for layering. I may still go ahead and layer it if my hands get overwhelmingly itchy :D

 

Hi Skip. You are pretty pro for a DIYer. Good work!

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Hi Skip. You are pretty pro for a DIYer. Good work!

 

Thanks for the compliment...

 

Not really pro yet, still learning along the way. This hobby requires a lot of patience, elbow grease and sweat... [bigcry]

 

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oh can use on windscreen also. since it will become very hard after it cure. it can sheet water very well. sounds good. but will the wiper judder?

 

Drove in the rain today, did not experience any juddering of wipers.

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Nice job there Bro..

 

I will be coating one black SLK this weekend..see it does on nano paint...will update once done..

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Opti Coat really makes maintainance so much easier.

A quick wash -> Poli Seal (AIO) -> buff off with (Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer).

To produce this:

 

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Mine is still as good..no polish or waxing..just wash with shampoo..No water marks or tree sap stain..

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I :wub: QID, just too glossy for me [laugh] .

 

Do take not that the 1 litre size QID can be premix with water..Ratio 1: 3 water..The spray size 504ml is ready to use..No premix require..

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