Opti-Coat or Wolfgang uber ceramic coating ?

Hyper16 · 08-21-2016, 10:32 AM

Am wanting to put some protection on my car. Can't decide which to go with. Heard good thing about both. So which is better? Pros and Cons ?

Glen e · 08-21-2016, 11:33 AM

I doubt you'll be able to tell a difference between the two ......go to the detailing sites and ask this question autogeek or autopia.

CanyonCarver · 08-21-2016, 03:30 PM

Prep work is the most important thing if you are going to go with a coating.

It's a LOT more work to get the paint in the best possible condition before you coat it as they can last 1-3 years or more.

I put Pinnacle Black Label Surface coating on about a month ago and am very happy with it. Its amazingly slick to the touch and GLOSSY.

The two you listed are very similar and rank well in ease of use/application.

Also, coatings GREATLY limit your options for aftercare products. Often its best to buy whatever companies entire line for synergy.

Hyper16 · 08-21-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CanyonCarver

Prep work is the most important thing if you are going to go with a coating.

It's a LOT more work to get the paint in the best possible condition before you coat it as they can last 1-3 years or more.

I put Pinnacle Black Label Surface coating on about a month ago and am very happy with it. Its amazingly slick to the touch and GLOSSY.

The two you listed are very similar and rank well in ease of use/application.

Also, coatings GREATLY limit your options for aftercare products. Often its best to buy whatever companies entire line for synergy.

I've never had a car coated. I was under the impression that only washing or spray detailing was necessary. What aftercare products should I be concerned about?

cleoent · 08-21-2016, 05:03 PM

Can you please tell us which opti-coat product you're considering?

Hyper16 · 08-21-2016, 05:23 PM

Opti-Coat Gloss-Coat Paint Coating

CanyonCarver · 08-21-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper16

I've never had a car coated. I was under the impression that only washing or spray detailing was necessary. What aftercare products should I be concerned about?

You are correct, taking care of coated cars is super easy, its just that you want whatever shampoo, quick detail, booster to be synergistic with each other and not MASK the coating.

With waxes and sealants you can use almost any combo you choose. They almost all 'play nice' with each other.

With coatings the number of shampoo, QD, booster, ect are quite limited in comparison.

Spend some time on autogeek. Tons of good info

Again... the most important thing is to decontaminate, compound, polish, surface clean.... then coat. Its quite a process. If you don't machine polish your cars, sealants and waxes might be better.

cleoent · 08-21-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper16

Opti-Coat Gloss-Coat Paint Coating

Six of one, half dozen of the other. I just used Wolfgang on two of my cars and couldn't be happier. Search my user name for pics.

I've heard good things about optimum.

S!N!STER · 08-21-2016, 09:28 PM

Just ordered Wolfgang Uber sealant. Let you know how I like it.

KirkH · 08-21-2016, 10:13 PM

I like Chemical Guys M-Sealer, then Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish, then premium grade A carnauba creme wax.

Hyper16 · 08-22-2016, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the input folks. Think I'm going with Opti-Coat.

cleoent · 08-22-2016, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper16

Thanks for the input folks. Think I'm going with Opti-Coat.

What swayed you?

Hyper16 · 08-22-2016, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cleoent

What swayed you?

Info from here and AutoGeek. Also, there is a very good detail shop near me that recommends and uses Opti-Coat. Might just have them do it and save myself the trouble. Just got back from vacation at the beach. Car is filthy. Bugs, sand, thunderstorm residue. Needs a complete detail before any coating anyway. Maybe another birthday present to self is in order.

Glen e · 08-22-2016, 06:38 PM

have the detail shop do a stage one, and possibly stage two polish before coating goes on. It's absolutely necessary you do a polish before you apply the coating for best results.

08-21-2016, 10:32 AM	#1
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	Opti-Coat or Wolfgang uber ceramic coating ? Am wanting to put some protection on my car. Can't decide which to go with. Heard good thing about both. So which is better? Pros and Cons ? __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

08-21-2016, 11:33 AM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I doubt you'll be able to tell a difference between the two ......go to the detailing sites and ask this question autogeek or autopia. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-21-2016, 05:23 PM	#6
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	Opti-Coat Gloss-Coat Paint Coating __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

08-21-2016, 10:13 PM	#10
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	I like Chemical Guys M-Sealer, then Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish, then premium grade A carnauba creme wax. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

08-22-2016, 06:05 PM	#11
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	Thanks for the input folks. Think I'm going with Opti-Coat. __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself.

08-21-2016, 03:30 PM	#3
CanyonCarver Finding New Roads Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Gold Country Posts: 23 View My Garage	Prep work is the most important thing if you are going to go with a coating. It's a LOT more work to get the paint in the best possible condition before you coat it as they can last 1-3 years or more. I put Pinnacle Black Label Surface coating on about a month ago and am very happy with it. Its amazingly slick to the touch and GLOSSY. The two you listed are very similar and rank well in ease of use/application. Also, coatings GREATLY limit your options for aftercare products. Often its best to buy whatever companies entire line for synergy.

08-21-2016, 05:03 PM	#5
cleoent Drives: 16' Camaro E-Force SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 836	Can you please tell us which opti-coat product you're considering?

08-21-2016, 09:28 PM	#9
S!N!STER Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Race City, NC Posts: 79	Just ordered Wolfgang Uber sealant. Let you know how I like it.

08-22-2016, 06:38 PM	#14
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	have the detail shop do a stage one, and possibly stage two polish before coating goes on. It's absolutely necessary you do a polish before you apply the coating for best results. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

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