I put the Opti Coat on this car back in Mid-October 2009 and it is still holding up really strong, pretty much beads like day 1. This car was buffed out to remove all scratches and swirls prior to applying the Opti Coat, I also did an alcohol wipedown to prepare the surface for the Opti Coat. If you are applying the Opti Coat, you want to make sure the surface is completely clean and free of wax or leftover oils from your polishing so that the coating can bond better and have more durability. Here are some beading pics:
The application is very similar to Opti Seal, but it is not a spray. The coating comes in a syringe and I like to apply it with a foam applicator. You spread it on and it starts to evaporate pretty quickly, the areas that were put on too heavy will leave a haze like Opti Seal does, then you just take a microfiber and lightly buff over the hazy areas to make it look even. Since this product cures within 30 minutes, it is very important to make everything even, if not, you will be able to notice a difference. Once the coating cures, the only way to remove it is to buff it off with a rotary and a compound.
BTW- this car has only been washed with Optimum No Rinse or Optimum Car Wash, there have been no waxes or sealants, or quick detailers used on this car.
