Thanks mate, one of the main reasons I got it done was because I saw your car done and when I found out it had a lifetime warranty.
Iv ordered some snow foam which I hope is as good as iv heard. I don't really plan on touching the car with a sponge or kit.
Going to take it for regular detailing at the place that did the opti coat.
Opti-Coat may have a lifetime warranty but it won’t last a lifetime without the proper follow up maintenance unless of course you’re talking about the life span of a fly.
Snow foam also won’t always remove all dirt and grime from your paintwork and your hands will have to get involved at some stage.
First off anyone who has a sponge should throw it away or only use it for the inside of your guards and tyres and maybe on your rims depending on the coating but never ever use it on your paint as it will swirl.
Get yourself a good quality micofibre mitt like the one pictured below which is readily available from places like the Forum sponsor Car Care Products and learn to use the two bucket method.
https://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/mint/mircofibre_deluxe_wash_mitt
The products shown are the Mint brand but there are other good ones and also other good suppliers of car care products.
A microfiber deluxe wash mitt
A microfiber waffle weave drying towel in place of a chamois
A microfiber Uber Plush buffing cloth
If you're serious then all these are cheap and along with some other products play an important role in keeping your paintwork in good nick.
