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      06-27-2013, 10:45 AM   #45
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Ok so this prep work happened BEFORE the Opti Coat happened to remove any swirls from the paint work they prepped it which does involve a polish and a sealant and then they wiped down the car with IPA lto remove any oils or excess. Here are instructions from the Opti-Coat site to apply opti-coat, as far as I can tell my car got prepped the exact same manner and I am pretty happy with it:

1 - Polish paint with Optimum Polish II or Optimum Finish to remove any defects.
2 - Clean surface with 15% IPA solution to remove all polishing oils, waxes, and silicones.
3 - Prime the applicator by making an X pattern across the pad. Only a few drops will be needed for each subsequent panel.
4 - Wipe Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 onto a single panel at a time in a thin layer using two directions, in a circular or front to back direction.
5 - Within 5 minutes, inspect the panel with adequate lighting looking for any thick areas that have not flashed away to clear.
6 - Use foam applicator or paint safe microfiber to even out any areas where you see streaks. This step is key, as any spots not leveled will have to be polished if allowed to cure. Panels will feel a bit tacky and will be self-leveling during cure time, so avoid any unnecessary touching, wiping, or contact to produce the best results.
7 - Repeat steps 1-6 for each panel where application is desired.
My only point was that if the car got waxed BEFORE applying the OC, that's not good and it might explain why you are not happy with the results - because OC doesn't bound to wax.
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