[banksta]

Originally Posted by banksta

Jimmers for regular maintenance, do you mean you would do the same thing you did to prep the car for the initial opti coat to remove any imperfections that would then be on the opti coat (as opposed to the paint if you didn't have the coat on), then apply a wax on top of the opti coat to protect it? Think I am finally starting to get this..

By the way, thanks for the detailed response.

[banksta]

Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

Hey Jimmer, your method is spot on as far as I can see. One more thing thst I did after opicoating it, I used permanon to give it even more of a shine. Permanon is the latest compound from Germany that actually adheres to Opticoat. I was very pleased with this compound, the application is very easy as you only mix 5 mil of permanon to I litre of distilled water and spray it all over the surface and beneath the grill. I used an auto sprayer and seemed to stick to the surface fine. Again I must say permanon is NOT necessary, I'm just a fanatic about detailing

Ali would permanon be a substitute for wax?

[Photoman]

"Heidi" has only been detailed twice in 2.5years.
Initial paint correction and opticoating was done upon delivery of vehicle in June 2012 by Kevin at *********** whom I would highly recommend.

She was recently "freshened" up by Sal from TNDetail Sept 2014 for the BMW True North Annual Show and Shine Event. Where I took home a trophy for 1 of the 2 best F30s ... So I would also recommend Sal's work.

Between the two details all I have been doing is using optimum no rinse to handwash the car with a few trips to the touchless washes in the winter.

[banksta]

Originally Posted by Photoman

"Heidi" has only been detailed twice in 2.5years.
Initial paint correction and opticoating was done upon delivery of vehicle in June 2012 by Kevin at *********** whom I would highly recommend.

She was recently "freshened" up by Sal from TNDetail Sept 2014 for the BMW True North Annual Show and Shine Event. Where I took home a trophy for 1 of the 2 best F30s ... So I would also recommend Sal's work.

Between the two details all I have been doing is using optimum no rinse to handwash the car with a few trips to the touchless washes in the winter.

Thanks Photoman.

No need for any wax? Does the opticoat make a noticeable difference to the "bling"?

Also...my black door pillars are swirl marks / minor scratches - would the initial paint correction work on this as well or should I get this dealt with before going to the detailer?

Sent you a pm as well.

[Photoman]

Originally Posted by banksta

Thanks Photoman.

No need for any wax? Does the opticoat make a noticeable difference to the "bling"?

Also...my black door pillars are swirl marks / minor scratches - would the initial paint correction work on this as well or should I get this dealt with before going to the detailer?

Sent you a pm as well.

Additional wax on top of Opticoat is not necessary, you won't be disappointed.
But if you feel it's not "bling" enough for you a nice carnauba wax could be added.

the detailer can take care of those b-pillar swirls etc.

PM replied to.

[banksta]

Originally Posted by Photoman

Additional wax on top of Opticoat is not necessary, you won't be disappointed.
But if you feel it's not "bling" enough for you a nice carnauba wax could be added.

the detailer can take care of those b-pillar swirls etc.

PM replied to.

perfect...thanks. just sent a follow-up msg as well.

Really appreciate the insight here to all....looks like a bunch of u guys had a meet up last week - would like to start putting some faces to these IDs so I'll be there for the next one - with the opticoat on!

[Ali Shiralian]

Originally Posted by banksta

Ali, thanks for the summary. Do you know any good detailers out there that would prepare my car / apply the coat in the gta?

No worries, yes look for auto dent on Doncaster avenue in thornhill, north of steels. That's where I did mine a few months ago...it's expensive $450.00, but the guy is really good. Be prepared to leave the car for half a day....cheers.