03-23-2013, 07:39 AM | #3 |
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I have applied some sealants myself with pretty good results. If you look at some application videos for Opticoat on Youtube it looks fairly straightforward. I plan on doing it myself.
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03-23-2013, 10:12 AM | #5 |
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03-24-2013, 07:58 AM | #7 |
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and cost double re prepping and re opticoating..
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03-24-2013, 12:39 PM | #8 |
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This. If there are high points in the Opti-Coat application after its cured, you can't just wipe it off. The panel would have to be polished to remove the Opti-Coat, then reapplied. A normal wax or sealant can be applied by anyone, but as for Opti-Coat, I think it's better to have a pro do it.
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03-24-2013, 10:37 PM | #9 | |
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03-25-2013, 10:29 AM | #11 |
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Applying Opti-Coat itself isn't difficult. Yes, you have to knock-down the high points, but really, unless you're completely useless, you'd be able to do it.
The harder part is the prep. You need to make your paint perfect prior to Opti-Coat. Anything underneath will be sealed in permanently. If you're comfortable with the techniques involved, knowing how to handle different issues (holograms vs swirls vs scratches etc), and the products needed to remedy those situations, then by all means have at it. If you're not so sure, then better to have a pro do it. I myself am pretty comfortable detailing and polishing, yet I had a pro do my BMW. I'm doing my wife's CR-V myself because she's a lot less picky if I mess something up a bit |
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03-25-2013, 11:03 AM | #12 |
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Again, doing a correct prep job would probably the hardest part (correction, alcohol wipe down, and etc). If you're not 100%, just have a pro do it and save yourself the headache.
Edit: i heard that 22ple is much easier to use than Opti-coat. Last edited by Handozizle; 03-25-2013 at 11:14 AM.. |
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03-25-2013, 12:10 PM | #13 |
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If you don't do it right, the BOOGIE MAN is going to come and get you--The sky will literally FALL right on top of you. One thing i've learned from these boards and forums in general is that it's never as easy as people say or as difficult.
If you like this sort of stuff and want to do it yourself; do your research have the correct tools/resources and get the job done. You will be very satisfied that you did it yourself and probably save some change in the short and long run. If you prefer to just pay someone to do it for $400-500 bucks then go for it-- I personally think that's a huge amount of money for something you can do yourself but hey to each their own. |
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03-25-2013, 12:22 PM | #14 |
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+1 Just got it done yesterday from a professional...he spent 4 hours on it with Prep...no way I was going to do that and the car came out looking AMAZING!!!!
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+1 Just got it done yesterday from a professional...he spent 4 hours on it with Prep...no way I was going to do that and the car came out looking AMAZING!!!!
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Will post some in the next couple of days. Didnt get a chance last night.
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03-25-2013, 12:45 PM | #18 |
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Not to thread jack but I have two detailers willing to opti-coat. Ones giving me a price of 175 plus 10 a wheel. The other is straight up 450 but is asking to keep my car from friday-sunday(is this normal?). What does opti-coat from a pro usually run?
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03-25-2013, 02:06 PM | #19 |
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I got quoted for 399 with no warranty. Also he asks for another 400 for detailing the car. I don't know any other can do this job in the Phoenix area besides him. That's y I m lost.
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03-25-2013, 03:12 PM | #21 |
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WOW 800 bucks! This guy puts plumbers to shame. That's a set of tires right there.
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