awesome opti-coating - thunder silver GT

[whyreeto]

Hey guys!

i haven’t see many thunder silver GT photos on this forum, and considering that I just got it opti-coated by Frank yesterday, im gonna show you guys his beautiful work - I just got this car 2 days ago and im loving every second of it – apart from the weird rattling and knocking noises from time to time….

Nevertheless, If you don’t know about opti-coating, I strongly recommend you guys to get it as the aftermath is just too awesome to put down in words….opti-coat takes maximum focus to remove debris and swirl marks in order to crystallize how it looks for a life time! Frank @ bright shine took 2-3 hours and he didn’t made me feel he slacked off at anytime – he is the perfect guy for this job as he put 101% effort into this car – it was the first thunder silver he opti-coated as well!

if you guys are in the sydney area, i ONLY recommend Frank @ bright shine, you would NOT regret it - http://www.*****************.com

(im gonna put more photos up later as these are my crappy iphone picks, my friend used a Cannon and its much better)

[whyreeto]

i forgot to add, after opti-coating, it looks so nice that is is analogous to a mirror....i could actually witness my own face off the door side reflections haha...

thanks again frank!!! love ya bro!

[FT86_Zero]

wow, another great job done!! Congrats!

[Eightsex]

Looking good man, show us those proper photos of it though!

Another 86 getting the beauty treatment from Frank with positive results, further justifies my decision to get this done, good stuff

[Frank @ BrightShine]

Originally Posted by just86

so how much he charge 500$? HAHA

???

[JouMa]

wow cut him some slack he did say these were crappy iphone pics and that he will add better ones later....sheesh....

[lokvo]

Nice! I've gotta drive 10 Hours to my nearest city that does opti-coat/guard but rest assured opti-coating is fast becoming mandatory amongst 86ers.

[Philius]

How much did it all cost approx (incld paint correction)?

[ngabdala]

Wouldn't a paint correction have the same results but one would have to maintain the wax whereas opti-coat requires little maintanence?

I only ask because I prefer to detail my own car.

[Frank @ BrightShine]

Originally Posted by Philius

How much did it all cost approx (incld paint correction)?

Its up to the applicator on how much they want to charge. Prices vary between $400 to $1500.

[Frank @ BrightShine]

Originally Posted by ngabdala

Wouldn't a paint correction have the same results but one would have to maintain the wax whereas opti-coat requires little maintanence?

I only ask because I prefer to detail my own car.

Waxing is great but opti coat is in a different league.

Most people opti coat for peace of mind against bird bombs, chemical etching, water spots, etc. Waxing alone won't stop these from occurring.

It is also highly abrasion resistant and makes the vehicle easier to clean.

Frank

[Philius]

Originally Posted by Frank @ BrightShine

Its up to the applicator on how much they want to charge. Prices vary between $400 to $1500.

$400 to $1500 is quite a large difference. Is that mainly due to the applicator or depending on how much paint correction each car need?

[white_knight]

What exactly is opti-coat? I hope it's not paint protection...

[proficience]

lulwut?

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by white_knight

What exactly is opti-coat? I hope it's not paint protection...

Why do you hope that?

[Frank @ BrightShine]

Originally Posted by Philius

$400 to $1500 is quite a large difference. Is that mainly due to the applicator or depending on how much paint correction each car need?

In Sydney at least, the price varies from $400 - $600.

Other places like Perth charge quite a bit more purely because they apply more than one coat of protection. The benefits of this are yet to be proven, but opti coat is an expensive product hence the increased cost based on number of coats.

[Ravine]

Originally Posted by white_knight

What exactly is opti-coat? I hope it's not paint protection...

It's exactly that.

I'm sure you've heard everyone say "Paint protection is a scam" etc etc. It's only a scam if you get it from the dealer. They use inferior products and charge you double/triple/as much as they can for what it's worth. Opti-coat is probably the best one out right now and it can be done at a great price privately.

Got it on my car. Shit is great man. I wash it once every two weeks but really it doesn't even need it that often.

[white_knight]

Originally Posted by Ravine

It's exactly that.

I'm sure you've heard everyone say "Paint protection is a scam" etc etc. It's only a scam if you get it from the dealer. They use inferior products and charge you double/triple/as much as they can for what it's worth. Opti-coat is probably the best one out right now and it can be done at a great price privately.

Got it on my car. Shit is great man. I wash it once every two weeks but really it doesn't even need it that often.

When I bought my current ride, I was offered the usual add-ons, inc. paint protection. I asked the dealer if he could GUARANTEE IN WRITING that it would do everything he claimed it would.

He refused.

Couple this incident with everything else you hear about PP and you don't have much faith in the product.

Having said that, if most of the peeps on this forum are happy with it, all good. I guess only time will tell if it is worth the investment. Time, and a pigeon with serious diarrhea...

[Ravine]

Originally Posted by white_knight

When I bought my current ride, I was offered the usual add-ons, inc. paint protection. I asked the dealer if he could GUARANTEE IN WRITING that it would do everything he claimed it would.

He refused.

Couple this incident with everything else you hear about PP and you don't have much faith in the product.

Having said that, if most of the peeps on this forum are happy with it, all good. I guess only time will tell if it is worth the investment. Time, and a pigeon with serious diarrhea...

Had a problem with bat shit a week back. Just got out a microfibre cloth and some bug/crap remover and wiped it off pretty easy. It was easier to get off the paint than the glass.