Opti-Shield Liquid Paint Protection Film

Bridging the Gap Between Ceramic Coatings & Paint Protection Film (PPF)
Opti-Shield is the next generation of paint protection systems. It is not a ceramic coating and it is not PPF. It is a new category of vehicle protection product blending the benefits and ease of application of ceramic coatings with protective properties, impact and scratch resistance more similar to paint protection film.

Opti-Shield Liquid Protection Film is repairable without having to remove clear coat or replace expensive paint protection film. It won't peel or yellow and it is a seamless installation without unsightly edges to collect dirt or peel.

Opti-Shield is applied in liquid form. Once cured, it forms an extremely durable and correctable layer of protection on top of factory paint. If Opti-Shield becomes damaged, it can be spot polished and reapplied to damaged areas without degrading the factory clear coat paint. Damage can be repaired repeatedly as long as the damage does not fully penetrate the film layer of Opti-Shield.

Benefits:

• Increased Impact Resistant
• Increased Scratch Resistant
• Repairable
• 15x Thicker Than Ceramic Coatings
• No Unsightly Edges or Lines
• No Peeling
• No Yellowing
• Applies Like A Ceramic Coating
• Lower Cost than PPF
• Full Vehicle Protection
• Permanent Bond
• Extreme Durability
• Use Standalone or Top with Ceramic Coating

Is Opti-Shield a ceramic coating?

It is a new type of ceramic based vehicle protection called a Liquid Paint Protection Film or Liquid PPF featuring the benefits of both ceramic coatings and impact and scratch resistance more similar to paint protection film.

Is Opti-Shield PPF?

No,Opti-Shield is applied in liquid form and forms a hard durable layer of protection like a ceramic coating. It features some of the scratch and rock chip resistance previously only found in paint protection films.

How Can a Liquid Product Be Called a “Film”?

• A film is defined by its final cured state, not how it starts.
• In material science, a film is simply a thin, solid, continuous protective layer.
• Automotive paint and clearcoat follow the same process—applied as liquids, cured into films.
• Opti‑Shield uses advanced polymers to cure into a flexible, impact‑resistant membrane.
• Once fully cured, the layer behaves like a protective film rather than a coating.

Is it more scratch and chip resistance than ceramic coatings?

It is significantly harder than a ceramic coating featuring much better scratch and marr resistance.

Is it as scratch and chip resistance as PPF?

No, but it is the next best scratch and chip resistance available without the disadvantages and cost of PPF.

Can ceramic coating coatings and PPF be installed on top of Opti-Shield?

Yes, both ceramic coatings and PPF can be installed on top of Opti-Shield.

Extra Info

The number of bonnets needed per layer will come down to user preference. I would estimate around 3-4 bonnets per layer would work for most people. We had one user report that he used two bonnets on a sedan for one layer. With the initial leveling step, it is not necessary to remove all of the white haze and residue. The final clean up and leveling of each layer can be done with a wet ONR towel.

Any foam pad can be used under the bonnet. We've been using orange foam pads but the softer black and blue pads should work fine as well.

Opti-Shield installation videos: Supplied to Pro Installers

One question that came up recently was cure time. Opti-Shield depends on it having a high level of hardness to protect the paint. Just like the ceramic coatings, it is surface hardened in 7 days and fully cured in 30 days so users should exercise caution during the first 7-30 days after installation.

Initial Preparation 

1. Clean wheels and tires with Optimum Power Clean or Optimum Power Wheel & Tire Cleaner
2. Wash vehicle with Optimum Touchless Decon Wash, Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine or Hyper Foam and 
   Big Red Sponge. Dry vehicle with an Optimum Pro Plush or Hyper Weave drying towel. If using Optimum 
   Touchless Decon Wash, the drying step can be skipped.
3. Inspect paint condition in preparation for decontamination. Evaluate and make note if vehicle will need 
   additional decontamination steps beyond the steps listed below.

Decontamination 

1. Optimum Power Clean Decon Wash: 
   This step can be skipped if vehicle was washed with Optimum Touchless Decon Wash during initial preparation. If initial preparation was completed with ONR or Car Wash proceed with Power Clean Decon Wash. 
   Spray Power Clean onto vehicle and lightly agitate with ONR soaked microfiber towel. Rinse vehicle. Power Clean can optionally be foamed onto vehicle with the Optimum Foam Lance or Air Foamer, diluted 5:1. Do not let Power Clean dry on glass.
2. Mineral Deposit Removal: 
   Apply Optimum MDR to vehicle exterior, let dwell for 10 minutes. Lightly agitate with an ONR soaked towel. Rinse vehicle.
3. Iron Removal and Clay: 
   Clay vehicle with a clay towel using Optimum Ferrex as a clay lube. Let Ferrex dwell for 5 minutes. Rinse vehicle
4. Additional Decontamination Steps 
   Perform additional decontamination steps as necessary. Note: If using Optimum TAR do not use before 
   claying. Optimum TAR is NON-WATER SOLUBLE. It can be removed with Optimum Power Clean.
5. Final Wash and Dry Vehicle 
   Wash vehicle with Optimum Touchless Decon Wash, Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine or Hyper Foam and Big Red Sponge. Dry with Optimum Pro Plush or Hyper Weave Micro-Fiber Drying Towel. Wipe out door jambs with an ONR soaked towel and dry. An air gun can help remove water from cracks and crevices. 
   

Polishing and Optimum Paint Prep 

1. Test Spot 
   Polish a test spot using Hyper Polish, Primer Polish or Hyper Compound starting with the least aggressive pad 
   and polish/compound combination first and adjust to achieve desired results. 
2. Hyper Compound (optional) 
   If necessary and according to customer expectations, use Hyper Compound and appropriate pad for more 
   aggressive paint correction or defects.
3. Hyper Polish / Primer Polish 
   Polish vehicle paint with Hyper-Polish or Primer Polish. Most vehicles can be polished in one-step using an Optimum Orange Waffle Foam Pad and Hyper Polish or Primer Polish. 
   Work in 2 foot by 2 foot sections. Remove polish residue with a damp ONR towel and inspect work for consistency. 
   Use Optimum Pad Washer to keep pad clean and cool between sections.
4. Optimum Paint Prep 
   After polish and compound removal, wipe down entire vehicle, wheel faces, and any areas to be coated with 
   Optimum Paint Prep.

Opti-Shield Application 

• Apply Opti-Shield using the supplied foam pad. Remove the black tip from the syringe and depress the plunger to dispense. Do not use blue syringe tips. Opti-Shield should be dispensed directly from the syringe.
• Prime the pad with 50-100 drops of product, add 15-30 drops after every 2–3-foot by 2–3-foot section. Adjust the amount of product as necessary for paint and conditions. Apply heavily. Aim to use nearly the entire 30cc syringe for each layer applied.
• As the coating is applied it will have an oil slick appearance (crosslinking) as the Liquid PPF begins to chemically bond to the paint. Allow Opti-Shield to crosslink for approximately FIVE (5) Minutes or until it appears to be dry.
• When crosslinking is complete, level the coating, buffing by hand using an Optimum Edgeless Pearl Weave Microfiber Towel or by machine with a microfiber bonnet on a Dual Action or Orbital machine.
• If leveling by machine with a microfiber bonnet, run the machine at low speed with only machine weight or light hand pressure. If leveling by hand, this product will take more time and effort to level than ceramic coatings and multiple towels will be needed.
• Remove all visible haze and high spots and wait at least 60 MINUTES or more before applying additional coats of Opti-Shield.

Recommended Application Order 

It is recommended to work around the vehicle in a methodical manner. We recommend applying the coating one panel at a time in a similar order to the one shown below. This order help avoided missed spots and assist with keeping the correct timing between layers of the multi-layer coatings. 

Optional Products 

Opti-Shield can optionally be topped with any Optimum or Opti-Coat Ceramic Coating. 
Apply additional products such as Opti-Guard Leather & Fabric, Opti-Glass, Opti-Trim, and Opti-Lens according to product instructions 

Opti-Bond Tire Gel or Optimum Tire Protection and Coating (Optional)

Apply Opti-Bond Tire Gel or Optimum Tire Protection and Coating to tires. Opti-Bond Tire Gel can be applied with the Optimum Spray Gun, HVLP Paint Sprayer, Brush or Foam Applicator. Recommend rinsing any over spray from driveway/floor surface to prevent staining. 

Final Steps 

Opti-Shield can optionally be topped with any Opti-Coat or Optimum Ceramic Coating one hour or more after the final layer is applied. If the vehicle is released to the customer within 12 hours of installation, apply Hyper Seal or Opti-Seal 1 hour or more after installation. Hyper-Seal or Opti-Seal will protect the Liquid PPF for 30 days during the curing process. If Hyper-Seal or Opti-Seal is applied after installation the vehicle can be 
returned to the customer, driven and be exposed to weather 1 hour after installation. 
One hour after installation, check for high spots. High spots can be removed by reactivating the coating with Hyper-Seal or Opti-Seal or lightly removing the high spot with Hyper Polish or Primer Polish on a microfiber towel.