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Old Jun 5, 2024 | 11:28 AM
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I was wondering if anyone on here as ever used Opti-Coat for paint correction and Ceramic coating? I have an appointment to have my car done next week and was wondering if you might have some kind of review on this company.

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Old Jun 5, 2024 | 11:58 AM
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My detail shop uses Opti-Coat, they've done my C8, and my truck. I've been really happy with it. I had them do the wheels also and the reduction in brake dust sticking, and then how much easier they are to clean is worth it alone, the rest of the car is just a bonus. I'll do it to every new car I get without question.
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I recommend ADAMS.
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Do I assume you have seen this product on one of the customers cars that this detailer did. How did you like the results.
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Old Jun 5, 2024 | 04:56 PM
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I recommend ADAMS.
Did you apply yourself?
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Adams and Gyeon are both very friendly ceramics to apply.
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speaking of ceramics, what applicator does everybody use for applying ceramics to Wheels?
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I have it on my interior and exterior and after 1200 miles, I'm very pleased.
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I have it on my interior and exterior and after 1200 miles, I'm very pleased.
What can be Ceramic coated on the interior?
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What can be Ceramic coated on the interior?
The entire interior. In my case, I have the white seats with the 70th Anniversary package and really only wanted those protected. However, they did the rest of the interior too.
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Great Video from Project Farm comparing Adam's, Nano Bond, Hybrid Solutions, Advanced Graphene, Cerakote, Chemical Guys, Topcoat F11Pro and Shine Armor:
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I applied Gyeon on one of my cars and applied Adams Polishes Advanced Graphene Ceramic Coating on my second car. The Adams product gave the car surface a slicker finish and it was easier to apply. Stuff would slide off the hood of the car with the Adams finish. But with the Gyeon, not so. Both cars received the same paint correction before applying the ceramic coating:
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- residue remover
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Originally Posted by favi1
I was wondering if anyone on here as ever used Opti-Coat for paint correction and Ceramic coating? I have an appointment to have my car done next week and was wondering if you might have some kind of review on this company.

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have my truck and cars done with it, really good product.
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Originally Posted by Glen e
Adams and Gyeon are both very friendly ceramics to apply.
Gyeon is great; have done 3 cars myself
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Ceramic has its downsides. It’s not for everyone. Including myself.



The case against multi-year ceramic paint coatings -
Road Grime = Surface Staining Daily Drivers by Mike Phillips


https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-phillips.html
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Slick or not from Esoteric

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