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SiC Ceramic Coatings, Opti-Shield™ Liquid PPF, ONR®, and pro-grade detailing technology engineered in-house for real-world performance. Optimum Polymer Technologies, the manufacturer of Optimum Car Care Products, was founded in Memphis, Tennessee, on July 01, 2001 by Dr. David Ghodoussi. Prior to this, Dr. Ghodoussi worked for over 12 years as an Organic Chemist overseeing research and development focused in polymers and automotive paint formulations. and Master's degrees in Polymer and Organic Chemistry from Oregon State University and his MBA from University of Memphis. He also holds Bachelor's of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering and in Chemistry from the University of California in Santa Barbara.
Why does a professional installer choose Opti-Coat?
Jacob Hemenway at Hemenway Detailing breaks down our ceramic coating lineup and shares why he chooses Opti-Coat for his customers’ vehicles.
If you’re exploring professional ceramic protection or want to better understand the options, his explanation is a great place to start.
Thanks, Jacob, for sharing your knowledge and putting your trust in Opti-Coat.
Built on science. Proven in the field.
10/01/2026
Why does Opti-Coat use silicon carbide? Because the chemistry behind a coating matters as much as the shine you see.
In this video, Wax On Wax Off Pro Detailing and Ceramic Coatings breaks down the SiC chemistry behind Opti-Coat—explaining covalent bonds, how the coating forms a continuous protective film, and why that matters for long-term paint preservation.
If you’ve ever wondered what makes Opti-Coat different, this is worth watching. Thank you to Wax On Wax Off for helping make the science easier to understand.
🎥 Watch: This Is Why Opti-Coat Uses Silicon Carbide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxWznCNO0zw
Built on science. Proven in the field.
Ceramic coatings are not just for paint, they can protect your vehicle's interior as well.
09/22/2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=breHvxlWkIs
Watch This If You Want to Know What a Ceramic Coating Actually Is! You can purchase wash products from our online store here: https://...
Two layers of Opti‑Shield Liquid PPF on this Z06—and the finish says it all. 🔥🏁
Weekend Warrior Detailing delivered serious gloss and a real protection upgrade without film seams or edges. Opti‑Shield is for drivers who want more protection than a ceramic coating can offer, while keeping the paint looking completely natural. 💪
A hand-applied, clear protective layer with the gloss this Corvette deserves. Incredible work from an Authorized Opti‑Coat Installer. 👏
09/21/2026
Who invented automotive ceramic coatings?
The answer is not as simple as the industry’s marketing claims make it sound.
We went back to the documented record—from early industrial technology and Japanese glass coatings to the rise of professional ceramic-coating programs—to separate what can be proven from what has simply been repeated.
Along the way, the record clarifies Opti-Coat’s place in that history: beginning in 2004, Dr. David Ghodoussi developed a distinct SiC-based branch of automotive ceramic-coating technology and introduced it through a professional-only model that helped establish professional coating installation as a distinct specialty.
Read the full documented history at the link below.
Who Invented Automotive Ceramic Coatings? The Documented History Explore the documented history of automotive ceramic coatings, from early industrial and Japanese polysilazane technology to Dr. David Ghodoussi’s development of SiC-based Opti-Coat and the professional ceramic coating installer category.
09/19/2026
22 years old. Original paint. And this is how it looked after driving from Texas to Memphis. 👀
Scott Hair’s Infiniti G35 has been protected exclusively with Opti-Coat since 2016 — and we didn’t wash it, polish it, or prep it for the photo.
He pulled in. We looked at the paint. We grabbed the camera.
That’s the post.
22-year-old factory paint. 10 years of Opti-Coat protection. Real miles. Real weather. Real results.
Built on science. Proven in the field.
The perfect intersection of appearance and protection. 🔵🔥
This blue Corvette was just coated with Opti-Shield Liquid PPF, delivering the gloss and clarity you want with the durable protection you need.
From enhanced appearance to real-world defense against chemicals, scratches, environmental contamination, and everyday road wear, Opti-Shield is designed for owners who want both.
Serious protection without sacrificing appearance.
09/16/2026
🚫 Ceramic coating does not automatically mean SiO₂.
Opti-Coat was the first professional automotive ceramic coating introduced in North America—and it was built on Silicon Carbide, or SiC, technology. 🧪
Why does that matter? Chemistry determines how a coating performs after years of UV exposure, washing, chemicals, road film, and real-world driving. While many SiO₂ coating systems rely on annual maintenance, toppers, or boosters, Opti-Coat Pro SiC coatings are designed to permanently bond with the clear coat for long-term durability—without required toppers or special annual maintenance for warranty terms up to 10 years. ✅
Water beading is easy to show. Long-term performance is harder to develop.
Read the new article: https://opticoat.com/blogs/news/ceramic-coating-is-not-just-sio2-sic-vs-sio2-explained
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