silverrules

what leather conditioner do you guys use beside Lexol? Need to try something new.

0Q991

I've been using Lexol for 12 years--if ain't broke...

For glass, I used to use Stoner's Invisible glass (in the can, not the spray bottle). Now, I'm using some brand from Costco. Sadly, I just recognize it as a 3-pack of light blue cans...

Mike in CA

I like Stoners IG in the can too, but have lately been using Mothers glass cleaner and it works very well. For leather I use Meguiars Gold Class leather conditioner. No greasy feel and it leaves the leather looking natural, not shiny.

silverrules

Thanks guys. Just what I needed.

RD16RR

i guess a car wash would be out of the question ?

RINGMEISTER27

Has anyone used OptiCoat?? http://opti-coat.com

0Q991

My plan is to explore OptiCoat and CQuartz Finest.

skuplist

Some of the new brushless ones are better but you are still taking a risk with the finish with them wiping it dry.

997TTMeteor

Same here - doing one of these for sure.

AudiOn19s

Go Opti-coat. Proven, reliable and easy to get. CarPro is being difficult with who they let purchase Finest they want you to be a detail shop to sell it to you. As a Semi-retired detailer it was pretty difficult for me to get ahold of Finest and I don't personally think it offers anything over Opti-coat or 22ple for that matter.

MaxLTV

So if you do film on part of the car, would it make sense to do Opti-coat before or after the film is applied? Or both?

0Q991

Before.

Hoopumpers

False. You do not want opticoat on before a wrap. It may impact the films ability to stick and will add no value whatsoever. Just skip the panels you plan to wrap.

Theoretically, putting opticoat on top of film adds some benefit, though it will diminish much more quickly than on paint/clearcoat.

0Q991

My detailer does it both before PPF as well as after (on top of) PPF.

Hoopumpers

Protective coating to protect from the protective film. Hmm... Is he charging you for that? I don't get it