03-13-2013, 03:21 PM | #1 |
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Opti Coat vs Klasse Twins
So my buddy who has a Silver e350 recently got his car detailed and opti-coated for 600 bucks. His car is about 1 month older than mine.
Well he came by at about dusk as I was finishing putting on my 2ndlayer of Klasse SG. We compared both and my car was much shinier and felt smoother. I know it's not exactly an Apples to Apples comparison but there was a significant difference and i'm so glad I went with the Klasse Twins even though all my Neighbors think i'm a freak show because I have literally washed and "waxed" the car 5 times since I bought it 3 weeks ago. Planning to put another layer of Klasse SG and then I still have 2-3 coats of P21S 100% Carnuba. don't get me wrong, Opti Coat still looked really good and you can't go wrong if you don't want/can't put in the work. Last edited by SwnSng; 03-14-2013 at 11:07 AM.. |
03-14-2013, 10:44 AM | #2 |
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I chose Opti-Coat for the apply and forget benefits. Since I don't really have a convenient area to wash and wax my car regularly, it's great that I can just get some opti-coat, and then for the next few years just run the car through some good car washes and it'll stay shiny.
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03-14-2013, 12:34 PM | #4 |
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It's possible the e350 wasn't prepped correctly. Maybe no clay bar done prior to opti-coat application.
Regardless it is good to hear because I also chose the Klasse twins over opti-coat and have 2 unopened bottles in my garage waiting to be applied to our 335i when it arrives in a couple weeks. Just curious, i was debating a quick clay bar on the car then going straight to the high gloss sealant since it's brand new paint I was thinking about skipping the AIO cleaner/sealer step. Did you do both? I do plan on using both of the twins on my wifes X3, it's in almost perfect condition as well but is almost 2 years old so I figured I should use both. |
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This was my process. Wash - Clay - Wash - AIO - AIO - SG - 12hr Cure - Wash - SG I will be doing three layers of SG. You will notice it shine after 1 application of SG but it gets better even with 2. I hear it's diminishing returns after 3. I say go with the AIO...it's very easy to apply and take off. SG on the other hand don't use to much product and you can do wipe on wipe-off method...or use detailer to help wipe off. |
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03-14-2013, 02:27 PM | #6 |
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Sounds good. For the AIO did you do a panel at the time, pretty much wipe on / wipe off? What about the SG? Same? I've watched a few youtube videos and they are all different, i can even find different application techniques on AutoGeek forums.
Since I've never used a sealant I have a slight bit of apprehensiveness. I'll be topping the SG off with some high end Pinnacle carnuba. |
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03-14-2013, 03:16 PM | #7 | |
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Have fun and don't worry about SG...you will love the results! |
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