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      08-06-2014, 06:13 PM   #1
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Opti-Coat on Frozen Paint ?!?

i have been reading different forums and some say it will gloss matte paint a little bit, some say if its matte paint it will look like frozen and some say nothing going to happen!

what do you guys think?

i am getting it anyway to coat my wheels, but would love my matte vinyl to repeal the dirt/water/bugs same way as metallic paint!
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      08-07-2014, 10:25 AM   #2
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If it's real frozen paint don't do it.

I have heard that wraps possible can support this because wraps are smooth.
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      08-08-2014, 03:04 PM   #3
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I used 22PLE for my 991. Did the entire car myself, paint and wheels.

I believe opticoat is very similar (applying might be slightly different). In that case, I would not apply to frozen paint. This is some strong stuff.

Wear gloves when you use it, and for applying I used car pro applicators with the fabric (taped it on). Worked well.
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Try Swissvax Opaque. Coating frozen paint is a bad idea IMHO.
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I agree with ddas use Swissvax opaque wax I used that for 2 years on my frozen silver M3 and it gave an excellent level of protection I also used the opaque prep spray and car bath.

Frozen paint is a doddle to keep up to, better than clear coat in my opinion as it doesn't show the swirl marks at all.
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