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About a month ago I found at least three dozen random waxy yellow marks on my hood, roof and trunk. Some had a waxy yellow ball at the end of the 2" "trail." All but impossible to get off after sitting in the hot sun all day. It seems they appear when the car is the cleanest and yesterday I detailed the car, finding that even Power Finish on a tangerine HydroTech will not remove them, then the culprit was back today! Must think the hood is water as they dip to the surface of car just like I see them behaving around lakes, etc. I don't know what they're leaving behind, but it's a serious PITA. I'm going to have to resort to compounding the car which I certainly don't want to do every weekend!
Does anyone have a clue how to prevent this from damaging my paint short of a car cover? Currently using Blacklight followed by V7.
Any help most appreciated!
TOGWT
07-31-2012, 02:40 AM
Optimum Polymer Technologies : Optimum Opti-Coat™ is based on a resin pre-polymer that uses a configuration of (Si 14) (SiO2 -silica) bond, which are far more resistant to enzymes than the C-C configuration used in polymer sealants. As a consequent it is more resistant to the acids found in bird and insect excrement or the alkaline found in road salt. It forms ceramic bonds at very high temperatures and will not be damaged by extreme heat and therefore resists oxidation.
Opti-Coat has better resistance to chemicals (acid), scratches and release properties than other automotive coating currently in use. This coating has a 2-4 ” (microns) applied thickness and a hardnd ness of 9H (Pencil Hardness) when fully cross-linked and provides a semi-permanent coating. Its application is similar to that of a single component Isocyanate that forms a semi-permanent clear coat finish and lasts almost indefinitely unless it is removed by abrasive polishing or sanding
tboooe
07-31-2012, 06:21 AM
Optimum Polymer Technologies : Optimum Opti-Coat™ [COLOR="#0000CD"]is based on a resin pre-polymer that uses a configuration of (Si 14) (SiO2 -silica) bond, which are far more resistant to enzymes than the C-C configuration used in polymer sealants. As a consequent it is more resistant to the acids found in bird and insect excrement or the alkaline found in road salt. It forms ceramic bonds at very high temperatures and will not be damaged by extreme heat and therefore resists oxidation.
Which is better, gTechniq C1+ or Opticoat?
hmm, interesting stuff, but never seriously considered Opti-Coat. Maybe I need to take another look. Thanks!
TypeRx
08-01-2012, 08:48 AM
Don't know if you can say Opti-Coat is "better" than other products unless you qualify what you are trying to achieve. Opti-Coat is a true semi-permanent (removed by abrasion) coating, whereas the G-techniq and other products are not. I've Opti-coated my RS4 and Q5 and have generally been happy. The RS4 doesn't pop quite as much as it did previously (I used Zaino products for the past 5+ years) but I would say it is at 90-95% pop with much better and long-lasting protection. Plus awesome dirt/dust rejection. The Q5 is white so every product looks pretty good on it.
Funny I just noticed dragonflies doing this to my car recently. I have 4 layers of Glanz and a layer of Hydro seal on the car right now. But it looks like I will prob have to rewax on my next wash again now that you are worrieng me about dragonflies facialising my hood lol