Opti Coat back to Showroom Condition!

Discussion of Infiniti's amazing (and underrated) sport-luxury crossovers, the EX35 and EX37. For 2014, the EX series will be renamed QX50, in line with Ininfiit's new naming conventions.
Audimontreal
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Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:10 pm
Car: 2008 EX 35 AWD Moonlight White
Location: Montreal, Canada

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Being die hard car enthusiast for years now...I still own an older Audi A4 which has been an amazing car, with barely 50,000km and religious preventive maintenance I’ve unfortunately experienced my share of ''annoying'' and quite expensive repairs even when dealing with a
trustworthy local independent Audi specialist…

Since my wife and I do around 5 to 10k/year we tend to keep our cars for a very long time while maintaining them in a prestine condition.

Back in Dec 2013, we finally found our perfect loaded Pearl White EX Journey without the wood interior which we did not like in addition to only having 40,000km :biggrin:

I’ve saved a bit by purchasing another set of 18’’ mags and just completed a total reconditioning of the paint
I've know this person who does it as a side job and used to work at a local Porsche dealership who used to charge an arm and a leg to owners for a VERY quick and so so job...
He is really obsessed and dedicated to his work and let me tell you...it shows!!

He did a complete paint decontamination, light buffing/polishing before finally applying this great Opti Coat clear ceramic based sealant giving the car’s paint regained depth, clarity, shine and protection!

Here's is the article regarding Opti Coat PRO and its exclusive benefits and properties.
What is Opti Coat PRO (OCP) ?

OCP is a hard wearing, aftermarket, ceramic clear coat for superior resistance to scratching and chemical etching (This may be caused by certain cleaners) and environmental elements such as bird dropping, chemical rain, etc. The coating is 2 microns in thickness, which makes OCP almost 100x thicker than most commercial waxes and sealants on the market. It bonds to surfaces the same way that layers of paint would, to properly prepped surfaces. It actually becomes the topcoat vs just sitting there for a time like other products. This is why it provides permanent protection for all factory paints. It will last indefinitely or at least, until it is abrasively removed (through polishing) on either application. OCP actually woks, no gimmicks and no need to spend thousands of dollars!

Where can OCP be applied?

OCP can be applied to your vehicle’s surface including paint, hard plastic trim, headlights, wheels, glass and more.

What are the benefits of OCP?

As mentioned earlier, OCP will create a second layer of clear coat on top of the original, which is often too thin in some of the new vehicles on the road nowadays. The factory paint will now be protected and preserved. OCP is a revolutionary permanent hydrophobic technology that will release water, dirt and grimes so you vehicle stays cleaner for much longer. Washing and drying your vehicle will be easier and faster too. Swirl marks will also be greatly decreased since your vehicle will now have a harder surface.

Swirl marks: a thing of the past?

OCP will definitely help you decrease the chances of introducing swirl marks into the paint. Is it scratch proof? No, it is scratch resistant. Two different things here. The key to a swirl free finish is the washing and drying technique the vehicle will receive from now on. These things combined, are key to a swirl free finish. Not enough lube, too much pressure, excessive wiping and other bad habits can contribute to swirl marks. But don't worry about it,MTLAUTODETAIL will provide you with a FREE training as to how to properly wash your vehicle. We also carry all the necessary products that will provide you with a swirl free finish.

What type of finish should I expect with OCP?

When a surface is properly prepped, OCP will render your vehicle with a rich depth, gloss and unmatchable protection. Optimum also recently released a new primer which increases the overall finish of the paint and ensures that OCP will bond correctly on the surface. OCP stickers are now available and will be applied to every vehicle from now on.

No more beading?

Changes in beading would be attributed to the cleanliness of the surface. You'll only need to decontaminate the vehicle half as often as you would with a waxed or sealed finish. However, it will still be needed every few months simply because washing won't remove everything.

OCP vs the "other coatings" ?

OPC should and will only be applied by certified dealers. Unlike most of the coatings on the market, OCP follows strict rules as to who applies the coating. This has been determined in order to provide the best results. The protection from OCP, whether chemical or longevity, is currently unmatchable (5 to 10 years of protection) as opposed to the rest (more or less 2 years)
Don't settle for less, and if someone is promising to match the same protection with another coating, trust me, they are lying.


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Exhaust Before /After
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Paint light Buffing
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Headlights/Taillights
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Removing Krown Rustproofing residue from Door Handles
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mk15
Posts: 63
Joined: Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:03 pm
Car: 2014 QX50 AWD Journey
Obsidian black with black interior

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Great job. Is it available in a DIY kit? According to OCP's website, the nearest dealer to me is over 8,000 km away. I guess I'll stick to my usual wax by hand once a month routine.

Audimontreal
Posts: 42
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:10 pm
Car: 2008 EX 35 AWD Moonlight White
Location: Montreal, Canada

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Based on your info you car is spanking new :dblthumb:
So yes a regular wax (at least twice/year) should keep your finish looking great especially on a black car...

I believe Opti Coat Pro is sold exclusively to installers/detailers and they key for success is to know exactly what you are doing prepping the paint to perfection before sealing it.
In my case, I managed to get in touch with the old owner who traveled extensively and never really cared that much about ''her'' lol,
hence with a guy like myself with OCD...it required special profesionnal love and a complete job

mk15
Posts: 63
Joined: Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:03 pm
Car: 2014 QX50 AWD Journey
Obsidian black with black interior

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Audimontreal wrote:Based on your info you car is spanking new :dblthumb:
So yes a regular wax (at least twice/year) should keep your finish looking great especially on a black car...

I believe Opti Coat Pro is sold exclusively to installers/detailers and they key for success is to know exactly what you are doing prepping the paint to perfection before sealing it.
In my case, I managed to get in touch with the old owner who traveled extensively and never really cared that much about ''her'' lol,
hence with a guy like myself with OCD...it required special profesionnal love and a complete job
Yeah, it was obvious the guy neglected her a bit. But she looks brand new!

Twice a year isn't enough in the tropics. The sun burns off the wax in 4-6 weeks. Using a UV index of 1 to 10, Panama's UV index is normally around 12. (I'm serious!) And an index of +14 isn't uncommon either.

Audimontreal
Posts: 42
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2013 4:10 pm
Car: 2008 EX 35 AWD Moonlight White
Location: Montreal, Canada

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Now I remember you :biggrin:
Since you live in very harsh weather indeed I would use a premium wax several times a year. On a side note, opting for a black color does not help at all...

I would also strongly recommend tinting your windows and alway install
a Windshield Sun Shade to help keep the heat & UV rays out since they will literally destroy the dash, leather and plastic trim

A few years ago when I was considering getting an FX I heard that infiniti had some problems with the dash peeling cracking and bubbling ...

For car nuts like us here's what I recommend:

Exterior plastic: Black Wow/poorboys trim restore
Tires: Poorboys Bold & Bright
Interior: 303 Aerospace
Leather: Lexol

mk15
Posts: 63
Joined: Fri Feb 14, 2014 1:03 pm
Car: 2014 QX50 AWD Journey
Obsidian black with black interior

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Audimontreal wrote:On a side note, opting for a black color does not help at all...
Infiniti QX50 Easy Bake edition :gapteeth:

Audimontreal wrote: I would also strongly recommend tinting your windows and alway install
My car is tinted all the way around. 50% all around, and 75% on the rear passenger windows. Still doesn't change the fact the car is still an Easy Bake edition. :lolling:

Luckily enough, my car is mostly in the shade at work.


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