hokiedood Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I'm looking over the car care guide and under Spot removal there is the line "Never use aggressive products to polish the coating or remove surface contamination." What are examples of aggressive products? Since Opti-coat is chemical resistant I would think any chemical product is okay to use. That includes products like power clean and an iron removal on the car body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heijneker Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Well, strong compound should be avoided, sanding. Don't know about Optimum polish(es) though. For chemical, avoid (touchless) carwashes like the plague. You would be safe using those products you mention for an occassional decon (1 - couple times a year). Dilute Power Clean at least 1:3, but that should depend on contamination. A fallout remover will do no harm, but stick with Ferrex just to be sure. Optimum MDR (acidic) will not harm the coating either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Bankert Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 8 hours ago, hokiedood said: I'm looking over the car care guide and under Spot removal there is the line "Never use aggressive products to polish the coating or remove surface contamination." What are examples of aggressive products? Since Opti-coat is chemical resistant I would think any chemical product is okay to use. That includes products like power clean and an iron removal on the car body. Aggressive products refers to abrading the surface, as in polishing, compounding, etc. Anything designed to remove or abrade clear coat is considered aggressive. Chemicals by opt are not aggressive. Invest in the Opti coat line of maintenance products. You will fall in love with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron@Optimum Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 basically no chemical you can buy short of industrial strength acids will damage Opti-Coat Pro. Having said that, over use of strong cleaners will over time reduce ceramic coatings just like they reduce clear coat. The Guide refers to any product containing abrasives which is why we recommend chemical decontamination. You can do minor correction with light polishes, but you are still reducing the coating to some degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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