Victoria - Just got my car Opti Guarded......

[Ne0]

$700?? someones getting reamed
you can buy that shit from the states for 60 bucks....DIY

[Detailed]

Hey guys Mitch from Immaculate Reflections pictures can be seen here

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11259

Originally Posted by Ne0

$700?? someones getting reamed
you can buy that shit from the states for 60 bucks....DIY

Opti-Coat 2.0 and Opti-Guard are completley different and you can not do Opti-Guard yourself. You should check your facts first.

Originally Posted by panayi

Looks good. How many coats is that ?
Also does it stop smudges from hands?

That is 1 coat as Opti-guard was designed be be a single coat but can now be layered though in my finding I have seen less than 15% of the original layer upon using a second so see it as money no very well spent for the client.

Originally Posted by green_comet

I run a small detailing business from home here in Caroline Springs (RS Detailing) if you're interested in getting your car opti-coated? I have opticoated a few cars over the last few months using Opti-Coat 2.0 and I do full paint corrections, etc. Bit closer than Knoxfield and it won't cost you $700 to get done. If you want photos/video of my work just let me know, or search my username on Detail Paradise.

I ordered a white manual GTS a week ago and can't wait to work on it.

Once again 2.0 is completely different to Opti-Guard, and also does not come with a warranty, hence the higher cost and for the more concentrated and warranted product and workmanship. Also we are a fully insured company with a proper set up shop, just for more peace of mind

Originally Posted by blags

I was going to have my done but have ran out of holiday time. Do they come out to you?

Hey Blags I replied in my other thread, I do weekends and can work with you to find something that works out.

[green_comet]

Originally Posted by Detailed

Opti-Coat 2.0 and Opti-Guard are completley different and you can not do Opti-Guard yourself. You should check your facts first.

http://optimumforums.org/index.php?showtopic=1670

Originally Posted by Chris Thomas

Opti guard has a slightly higher concentration of actives, so it goes a little further, but the lower concentration in Opti coat makes it more workable. After flashing, the amount of protection left on the vehicle is very similar. Optiguarded vehicles can be returned to the customers faster and is available in larger quantity.

[Ne0]

Thanks green_comet. I can't see how they're "completely different".... I do all my own work on my vehicles anyway, so I'm not concerned with a warranty.

[Detailed]

I completly disagree note this guy is also the same guy saying neither have a warranty :S unsure where that came from.

In my test using a PDG I find OG about double or more the thickness of 2.0

They are completely different thickness, viscocity, and "purity" for lack of a better term.

Regards,

Mitch

[green_comet]

Hmm fair enough, I'll have to look at becoming an official Optimum applicator. I love using their gear.

[Gir]

Originally Posted by OPT

This information is almost a year old and out of date. Formulations have changed since then and the professional version is now also quite easy to apply and produces a thicker coating.

Anyone not listed on our website is not a recommended applicator. You use these people at your own risk.

What is the exact difference between the two? What makes it worth almost twice as much?

[Ne0]

yeah bla bla pro detailer bla bla no warranty
$89.95?? O.o
you can get that shit for 60 bucks from the US....youtube is my friend.

[Detailed]

Originally Posted by Ne0

yeah bla bla pro detailer bla bla no warranty
$89.95?? O.o
you can get that shit for 60 bucks from the US....youtube is my friend.

the problem with the internet, you don't have to pass an IQ or maturity test to post on forums

[Ne0]

Originally Posted by Detailed

the problem with the internet, you don't have to pass an IQ or maturity test to post on forums

that may be the case but anyone who pays $700 for a clear coat also needs to get their IQ checked.

[Type[R]+]

Originally Posted by Ne0

that may be the case but anyone who pays $700 for a clear coat also needs to get their IQ checked.

Opti-Coat 2.0.... Clear coat? Well thats the best way to explain it to retards such as yourself.

Easy to use? Yep!
Easy to stuff it up? Yep!
Easy to fix? Nope!

I applaud your enthusiasm to do it yourself, but make sure you do your research before jumping straight in. Otherwise youll be paying more than your ~$150+ for Opti-Coat 2.0 from USA (most places have $100 minimum purchace, plus about $50 shipping...) to fix your mistakes.... Very noticable PERMANENT mistakes...

There is a lot more to it than buying Opti-Coat 2.0 and applying it straight on your car. Do that and you'll fail big time! You'll need to buy a few more products, and some equipment to prepare the paint to accept the Opti-Coat 2.0. Not cheap....

For around $500+ to get your car corrected to perfection, then coated with a PERMANENT ceramic coating, isn't such a bad idea.... It'll stay looking great for years. Much better and far cheaper than the dealers 'protection packages' offered.

$500+ doesn't look so bad now hey?.....

[Z86]

Originally Posted by Type[R]+

Opti-Coat 2.0.... Clear coat? Well thats the best way to explain it to retards such as yourself.

Easy to use? Yep!
Easy to stuff it up? Yep!
Easy to fix? Nope!

I applaud your enthusiasm to do it yourself, but make sure you do your research before jumping straight in. Otherwise youll be paying more than your ~$150+ for Opti-Coat 2.0 from USA (most places have $100 minimum purchace, plus about $50 shipping...) to fix your mistakes.... Very noticable PERMANENT mistakes...

There is a lot more to it than buying Opti-Coat 2.0 and applying it straight on your car. Do that and you'll fail big time! You'll need to buy a few more products, and some equipment to prepare the paint to accept the Opti-Coat 2.0. Not cheap....

For around $500+ to get your car corrected to perfection, then coated with a PERMANENT ceramic coating, isn't such a bad idea.... It'll stay looking great for years. Much better and far cheaper than the dealers 'protection packages' offered.

$500+ doesn't look so bad now hey?.....

I'd happily pay $500.
Sadly in Perth the price is over $800.

[Type[R]+]

Originally Posted by Z86

I'd happily pay $500.
Sadly in Perth the price is over $800.

Yeah, I used to live in Perth too, all too aware of the so called 'distance' and 'everyone's rich from mining' tax. Not as bad as things here in Darwin though!

$800+ is still cheaper than the dealers there! (by thousands! )

[Z86]

I got quoted $850 @OPT - for two coats, apparently one coat is not recommended. That in itself is conflicting information as to what has been posted on numerous threads in these forums. So either Frank is doing a really shit job (which I doubt) or we are getting shafted due to lack of competition.