Optimum Opti-Coating - Durability Test Review!!!

1 YEAR UPDATE

Here is my 1 year observation on the Optimum Opti-Coating. The product is holding up incredibly well. Even after weekly hand washes with Dawn Dish soap and monthly Touchless car washing. As a refresher, the entire Driver’s side ½ of this vehicle has been treated with the coating. This includes paint, chrome, textured trim, plastic and glass. No Wax, Sealants, Waterless washes or Quick Detailers have ever been used anywhere on the exterior of this vehicle. There are no discernable differences or loss in protection, beading, shine, gloss with the product or vehicle thus far. It has outperformed my expectations in every aspect that I can imagine. The only section that has “failed” is the portion of the windshield where the wipers run over(due to friction). The areas around it have diminished quite a bit, but are still shedding water very differently than the uncoated passenger side. Bottom line, the product is sticking to the finish like a refrigerator magnet!! Still easy to clean, does not get heavy build up of road oils, even at it’s most dirtiest moment. Just a quick blast of the pressure washer removes 90% of any dirt buildup. Most conclusions are based on comparisons to the characteristics of the uncoated sides as well as past vehicles I’ve cared for throughout my 20+ years of reconditioning vehicles.


Here’s a quick video I filmed with my Smart phone to document some of the characteristics on the coating:



In addition to the coating testing, Dawn dish soap has not damaged any part of this vehicle thus far. Even bare metal components show no signs of corrosion like many people warned. The paint is as glossy on the untreated side as it is on the treated one. Rubber seals, weather stripping and belt moldings are still in like new condition. And this vehicle is not garage kept and can stay running for up to 8+ hours per day in the brutally hot S. Florida salty environment.


As a side note, because this vehicles has a tendency of spending up to 8+ hours per day at various Body Shops, there is a slight bit of overspray on it. This undoubtedly has effected the way the water beads as the water is beading on a surface speckled with paint overspray rather than a bare one. After discussing this issue with Dr. G, he supplied me with their Water Spot Remover. I will be testing this product, coupled with a fine grade clay bar to clean the coating. Even though the coating is still strongly on the surface, it may require additional topcoat cleaning as a maintenance type of service. This may vary based on climate and environmental surroundings.

 

Very interesting. Great update David....been waiting for this update. Hard to believe its been a year already lol May have to look into this coating now.

 

Thanks David for the update very good info

 

Great review, thanks!

 

Nice update

 

Thanks for posting this review and the updates

 

David, I have been using both OC and the CQ. I am very interested in the real world testing like what you have so diligently done to see how the products truly stand up. Too bad you didn't apply CQ to the other side as a comparison! I applied both products to my FX35 in the summer so I'll be able to monitor its progress, but not for as long as you. How are your feelings on its scratch resistance qualities?

 

That is awesome! I don't know that I seen that video.

 

Awesome review and follow up .. thanks!

 

wondering how its holding up now after 2 years?

 

The OP's last activity was about 3 months ago so it might be a while before we ever find out.

 

I believe the op had this car as a lease and turned it back in. at least that is what I read on another forum. I have had the coating on for a year and so far it is great. can not wait to see how it looks in another year.

 

David just turned the car in after two years. After one final touchless wash and covered in paint overspray, the OC side was still beading water. Insane.

 

Thats pretty impressive! And....


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