Ron@Optimum

yes, Opti-Coat Pro works on single stage paints but the warranty applies only to clear coated vehicles.

Skeelo, there is no wait time before applying ceramic coatings over new vehicles. Bullwinkel, you can apply the new Hyper Seal (or Opti-Seal) after 1 hour. When first introduced the HS recommendation was 12 hours but experience taught us to wait 7 days. The new formula HS allows it to be applied much sooner.

pretty sure Dr G is not looking to add varieties based on bead size or sheeting characteristics, just too may variables AND opinions.

there are lots of similarities but some big differences between Gloss-Coat and Hyper Seal. Gloss-Coat is twice as durable, harder, and more chemically resistant - all the things ceramics are known for. Hyper Seal might be considered "Gloss-Coat Lite" and has some of the same characteristics, but in substantially less quantity. If you're comparing Hyper Seal to a traditional wax/sealant, it's much better, but it's not a true ceramic coating.

you should try to wait the 7 days, even for ONR, but spot cleaning with ONR should not interfere with curing.

there is no time limit, you can Coat as soon as you finish polishing or wait.

You should be good - normal instructions are to not wash with soap for 7 days, wiping down with ONR should not cause a problem. For quick detailing ONR can be mixed into a pre-spray/instant detailer that is safe on your Coating. Mix ratio is 1 oz to 16 oz of water - spray on/wipe off with microfiber towel.

it's recommended to use primer polish before ceramic coating, but not mandatory. You can apply Opti-Coat Pro immediately after primer polish.

encapsulation involves minerals, ONR/water balance the APC pH and rinse it off.

Both Pro and Pro+ will protect against water spot etching, but no coating stops water spots from occurring. Hard water allowed to dry on paint can form water spots.

One major difference (though I know it won't apply to many) is that Opti-Seal is used immediately after ceramic coating to protect during the 7 day cure period. Hyper Seal can't be applied to ceramics for 7 days. I've never tested Opti-Seal side by side with Hyper Seal, but I find that I use more HS (maybe due to different sprayer) and it tends to streak more often, requiring a quick wipe down. They seem to work equally well as drying aids and I haven't noticed any difference in performance on a variety of surfaces - metal, glass, plastic, etc. Durability (particularly on ceramic coatings) is definitely in Hyper Seal's favor.

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I've confirmed with Dr G that Optimum will use clear bottles going forward. It will take some time to use up existing inventory of blue bottles. If you contact Optimum they should send you a replacement sprayer.

the product in Pan's video is no where near the same as Opti-Coat Pro+. Social media videos create a lot of false confidence, not to mention install failures, that are a frustration for manufacturers.

feel free to email Danny, he's up to date on your problem. I'll let him answer as he's a Pro Installer.