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Old May 30, 2014 | 08:32 AM
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Is there any Windshield protection film that can be applied? Maybe a coat like opti-coat?
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Old May 30, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Optimum Polymer Technologies also has a product specifically formulated for glass. It is called Opti-Glass.


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In the future, you could post these types of questions in the Club Lexus Detailing Forum for quicker responses and more information.

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Old May 30, 2014 | 09:14 AM
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Thanks I'll check it out.
Yeah realized that I should have placed this in the Detailing Forum after I posted.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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Cheap option: Rain-x.
More durable and expensive option: G-techniq G5.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by HeMan26
Thanks I'll check it out. Yeah realized that I should have placed this in the Detailing Forum after I posted.
aquapel hands down for a durable long lasting finish
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Old May 30, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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I've seen places installing windshield protection film like this: http://www.ultimateshield.com/windshield-protection.php
But haven't had any personal experience with it.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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There are at least two windshield protection films available. One of them is called ClearPlex and the other one I forgot the name.

But I don't have personal experience with it. Both products are based in US and so you should have a higher chance to find an installer who carries it.

The Opti-glass is silica based and it is not as effective as actual film since those coating can only claim at most 9H pencil hardness and is not good enough to sustain big stone chips.

If going for coating for the glass, CarPro and a few companies such as Polish Angel also offer similar coatings as what Optimum Polymer Technologies does.
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