Opticoat best way to go - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Markone · 01-13-2013, 07:31 AM

My new DGM BRZ is due in May 13 via a Gold Coast Dealer. From what I have read on this forum I am going to have the car Opticoated to protect and maintain the paint. What is the best way to preserve the factory paint job? Should the car go straight to the Detailer and avoid Dealership minium wage cleaners altogether. How can you do this without getting the Dealers nose out of joint? We have to come back to the Dealership for free service for the next 3 years.

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armythug · 01-13-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Markone

My new DGM BRZ is due in May 13 via a Gold Coast Dealer. From what I have read on this forum I am going to have the car Opticoated to protect and maintain the paint. What is the best way to preserve the factory paint job? Should the car go straight to the Detailer and avoid Dealership minium wage cleaners altogether. How can you do this without getting the Dealers nose out of joint? We have to come back to the Dealership for free service for the next 3 years.

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Opticoat is great if it is affordable in your area. I live in WA and one guy was charging 1,200 to do my 86. Hell Naw.... Just tell the dealership straight up not to wash your car and you will take care of it yourself. Mine came washed from the dealer and it had dried water all on the doors. you know how after they dry it and then move the car and the hidden water runs down the sides...fail. No attention to detail.

Rubadub · 01-13-2013, 05:00 PM

My dealer washed mine, after he told me it would be very dusty from the transit. Similar experience to armythug, turned up and there were dried water spots on the car.

Your best bet would be to contact your nearest preferred Opticoat specialist, tentatively book it in for May some time, and ask them what they would recommend re getting it washed or not.

Oh, don't worry about offending the sales agent - they'll just do what you prefer, but naturally they want to make sure the car looks good for you when you arrive to pick it up.

G RUSH · 01-13-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by armythug

Opticoat is great if it is affordable in your area. I live in WA and one guy was charging 1,200 to do my 86. Hell Naw.... Just tell the dealership straight up not to wash your car and you will take care of it yourself. Mine came washed from the dealer and it had dried water all on the doors. you know how after they dry it and then move the car and the hidden water runs down the sides...fail. No attention to detail.

Similar story with mine hey.

I literally washed it and waxed it as soon as I got home.

When I went in for the 'complimentary checkup', I asked them to write "NO WASH" clearly on the service sheet - never get dealer washes.

Surok · 01-13-2013, 05:50 PM

opticoat has been money well spent for me.

Righty · 01-13-2013, 06:14 PM

You should never have to pay more than $500 for opti-coat. Considering their official website lists the price there. All 'authorised' dealers will only ever charge you this, people charging more are yanking your chain or offering different services.

http://www.optimumcarcare.com.au/con...d_pricing.html

Devie · 01-13-2013, 07:23 PM

I paid $500 with wheels and glass done aswell (another product was on glass) with washing and drying media from OPT thrown in.
The guy did a great job too.

Gums · 01-14-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Markone

My new DGM BRZ is due in May 13 via a Gold Coast Dealer. From what I have read on this forum I am going to have the car Opticoated to protect and maintain the paint. What is the best way to preserve the factory paint job? Should the car go straight to the Detailer and avoid Dealership minium wage cleaners altogether. How can you do this without getting the Dealers nose out of joint? We have to come back to the Dealership for free service for the next 3 years.

Very happy with my Opticoat, now wouldn't buy a new car without getting it done.

Note: In NSW (not sure of elsewhere) Subaru's are detailed, at Port Kembla, before they get delivered to the dealer.

You will need to contact Natalie (BRZ Co-ordinator) to ensure they don't detail your car. Make sure your dealer is also in the loop.

Makes the job easier for your Opticoat guy

cuddefred · 01-14-2013, 02:56 AM

The guy who Opitcoated mine on the Gold Coast told me that it wasn't a problem if the dealer detailed it first as he would be removing all of the imperfections afterwards. He did a great job and am more than happy with it. If you need a name just PM me and I will give you his details.

Markone · 01-14-2013, 09:36 AM

PM sent and replied many thanks G.

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monkie · 01-14-2013, 06:56 PM

PM sent and replied many thanks Cuddefred :happy0180:

cuddefred · 01-14-2013, 11:02 PM

No worries guys, always happy to help with recommendations if the someone does a good job for me

kdeight6 · 01-16-2013, 07:24 AM

Any good guys in WA, Perth metro, that use opticoat at a good price?

Frank @ BrightShine · 01-16-2013, 07:52 AM

Contact Shikyna Detailing for Perth Opticoat.

Frank

01-13-2013, 07:31 AM	#1
Markone Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Auto with spoiler & CF Dash Location: Gold Coast Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Opticoat best way to go My new DGM BRZ is due in May 13 via a Gold Coast Dealer. From what I have read on this forum I am going to have the car Opticoated to protect and maintain the paint. What is the best way to preserve the factory paint job? Should the car go straight to the Detailer and avoid Dealership minium wage cleaners altogether. How can you do this without getting the Dealers nose out of joint? We have to come back to the Dealership for free service for the next 3 years. Sent from Mark's iPad using Tapatalk HP

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01-13-2013, 05:00 PM	#3
Rubadub Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: XR5 Turbo Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 27 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My dealer washed mine, after he told me it would be very dusty from the transit. Similar experience to armythug, turned up and there were dried water spots on the car. Your best bet would be to contact your nearest preferred Opticoat specialist, tentatively book it in for May some time, and ask them what they would recommend re getting it washed or not. Oh, don't worry about offending the sales agent - they'll just do what you prefer, but naturally they want to make sure the car looks good for you when you arrive to pick it up.

01-13-2013, 05:50 PM	#5
Surok Wise old man Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 999 Thanked 240 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	opticoat has been money well spent for me.

01-13-2013, 06:14 PM	#6
Righty Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Melbourne Posts: 61 Thanks: 21 Thanked 29 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You should never have to pay more than $500 for opti-coat. Considering their official website lists the price there. All 'authorised' dealers will only ever charge you this, people charging more are yanking your chain or offering different services. http://www.optimumcarcare.com.au/con...d_pricing.html

01-13-2013, 07:23 PM	#7
Devie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: Tornado Grey 86 GTS Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 176 Thanks: 1 Thanked 45 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I paid $500 with wheels and glass done aswell (another product was on glass) with washing and drying media from OPT thrown in. The guy did a great job too.

01-14-2013, 02:56 AM	#9
cuddefred Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Black 86 GT Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 346 Thanks: 266 Thanked 164 Times in 85 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The guy who Opitcoated mine on the Gold Coast told me that it wasn't a problem if the dealer detailed it first as he would be removing all of the imperfections afterwards. He did a great job and am more than happy with it. If you need a name just PM me and I will give you his details.

01-14-2013, 09:36 AM	#10
Markone Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Auto with spoiler & CF Dash Location: Gold Coast Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	PM sent and replied many thanks G. Sent from Mark's iPad using Tapatalk HD

01-14-2013, 06:56 PM	#11
monkie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Gold Coast Australia Posts: 514 Thanks: 941 Thanked 333 Times in 176 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	PM sent and replied many thanks Cuddefred :happy0180:

01-14-2013, 11:02 PM	#12
cuddefred Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Black 86 GT Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 346 Thanks: 266 Thanked 164 Times in 85 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No worries guys, always happy to help with recommendations if the someone does a good job for me

01-16-2013, 07:24 AM	#13
kdeight6 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any good guys in WA, Perth metro, that use opticoat at a good price?

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Frank @ BrightShine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Commodore SV6 Ute Location: Sydney Posts: 166 Thanks: 7 Thanked 59 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Contact Shikyna Detailing for Perth Opticoat. Frank

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