What Is Opti-Coat?

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The Optimum Clear Coating (Opti-Guard aka "Opti-Coat") is all about protection. But what sets it apart from numerous other products on the market making similar claims?

The first significant difference is the chemistry. Dr David Ghodoussi, an Organic Chemist and founder of Optimum Polymer Technologies explains it best.

"Opti-Coat is a pre-polymer that cross links and forms a continuous film on the surfaces it is applied to, similar to a single component isocyanate that forms a clear coat finish. Opti-Coat also reacts with the substrate that it is applied to so it will not delaminate"

"As far as the durability, it is similar to urethane clear coats. It will not wash away or break down, however, you can polish it over time ! The hardness starts at 6-7 but will increase over time to 9H as it is exposed to heat. Opti-Coat has better chemical resistance, scratch & mar resistance, and release properties than any automotive coating in use."

Translated so we can all understand that - Opti-Coat is not a wax or polymer sealant that will degrade over short periods of time. Or a paint protection product that requires a special "soft wash" or pH neutral shampoo to remain on the surface for any extended period of time. It is a permanent, clear coat finish very similar to your factory clear coat, only harder, and with higher resistance to chemical etching.

The second significant difference is the thickness of the coating. A single layer of Opti-Coat measures approximately 2 microns in thickness. Or 100 times thicker than your typical wax or sealant measuring in at 0.02 microns.

What this means to your vehicle is that any damage inflicted on the surface is absorbed by the Optimum Coating. This is particularly significant in relation to scratches and swirls in the paintwork that inevitably build up over time. Not only will the Opti-Coat resist damage far better than factory finishes, but the coating itself can eventually be removed and reapplied. Preserving your factory coating, and restoring the vehicle to "better than new" condition.

[WEDEL.1]

This is very impressive stuff.
I have seen the results of this product but never been told what the cost of treatment would be.
Are you able to give a ball park figure on the cost of having a Opti Coat Dealer apply it a Golf or Passat?

Maris

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Hi Maris

Thank you for your comments about our product.

A ball park figure would be $500-600 plus any additional work that needs doing. Generally the guys charge about this for a new vehicle. A vehicle that has seen some road use will require additional prep work such as machine polishing prior to application and therefore will cost a little extra.

The cost of the machine polishing depends on the condition of the vehicle and what level of defects you are willing to live with. For example you might be quoted a "single stage" or a "two stage" polish which is usually charged at a flat rate. This involves either a single one step polish, or compound/polish followed by a finishing polish for the two stage. For this type of work you most often get the paint to about 90% perfect or greater. The other option is a full correction where the dealer will chase every little defect to get it as close to perfect as possible. For this they usually charge an hourly rate.

We have a list of approved dealers here if you want to get an exact quote for your vehicle Optimum Car Care Products Australia : Approved Opti-Coat Dealers

[WEDEL.1]

Thank you for your prompt reply.

Maris