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Style · 07-18-2012, 06:19 PM

Hello,

I have a raven FRS and was wondering what is the best way to take care of her. What are the benefits of opticoat? What exactly is it anyways? I know waxing is a good thing. Also my mom last night was trying to "show" me how dirty the car was and while wiping her hand over the hood, her wedding ring touched the paint and left a decently long scratch that can only be seen in certain light angles, I kept it cool and didn't want to say anything to not make her feel bad. I did let her know about it but just laughed it off. I was crying on the inside. Whats the best way to get something like this off?

Thomas Dekany · 12-28-2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Style

Hello,

I have a raven FRS and was wondering what is the best way to take care of her. What are the benefits of opticoat? What exactly is it anyways? I know waxing is a good thing. Also my mom last night was trying to "show" me how dirty the car was and while wiping her hand over the hood, her wedding ring touched the paint and left a decently long scratch that can only be seen in certain light angles, I kept it cool and didn't want to say anything to not make her feel bad. I did let her know about it but just laughed it off. I was crying on the inside. Whats the best way to get something like this off?

Did you have this fixed?

Greg Nichols · 12-31-2012, 04:45 PM

If you want this fixed let me know, I can give you some excellent detailers in the So Calif area

Cheers,
GREG

L3P47 · 12-31-2012, 04:56 PM

I would try to wax and buff to see if you can get it out on your own. I looked into getting option coat for my FR-S. But, for $500 I want it to last for a long time. Some reviews on here say theirs only lasted 8 months to a year.

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Greg Gellas · 12-31-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by L3P47

Some reviews on here say theirs only lasted 8 months to a year.

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If that is so then it was either applied incorrectly, or wasn't opt-coat! Opti-Coat lasts.

_hollywood · 01-01-2013, 10:41 AM

You have a raven frs, everybody you know is going to scratch it, i swear everyone that i give a ride to wipes their hand across the cf dash piece, i just got over it, i realize 99% of people i know are not car people.

2 bucket method
Separate rag for wheels
Wash in the shade
Clean up after dirty friends....lol

Style · 01-04-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Dekany

Did you have this fixed?

Nope didnt get it fixed. Still the same maybe a bit worse now :-/ I need to get swirls removed!

BRGREEN8 · 01-04-2013, 08:55 PM

Mike is in So Cal. I'm looking to get it done as well and it seems like he is the most experienced person for our cars. He has done 70+ FRS/BRZ so far the last I heard.

BRGREEN8 · 01-06-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by drew935

Tuan is better than Mike

https://www.facebook.com/Glosswork?fref=ts

I think I will go with Mike. Seems like he is far more experienced with our cars.

Greg Nichols · 01-06-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by drew935

Tuan is better than Mike

https://www.facebook.com/Glosswork?fref=ts

I don't think I know Mike or have seen his level of workmanship. I can speak highly for Tuan.

Cheers,
GREG

kaisernaut · 01-07-2013, 12:13 AM

Before you choose make sure that they are bonded and insured.......

mikenap · 01-07-2013, 04:12 PM

Always research as much as possible before making a decision this big. Tuan is well known and respected in the detailing community, as are Greg and Drew who are recommending him. This community is small, and reputations take forever to build but only one mistake to ruin. It's your choice who you call but at least make sure it's an informed decision.

Sall · 01-07-2013, 06:54 PM

i have a scion frs raven opticoated by Tuan and still shines like new and so easy to wash.... TUAN for sure its the right guy

ScionFR-S · 01-11-2013, 10:51 AM

any highly recommended people in the NYC Area?!

PLEASE HELP****

07-18-2012, 06:19 PM	#1
Style LXXXVI Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Dahlia (Raven FR-S) Location: SoCal/South Bay/Lawndale Posts: 401 Thanks: 346 Thanked 86 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Raven FRS Hello, I have a raven FRS and was wondering what is the best way to take care of her. What are the benefits of opticoat? What exactly is it anyways? I know waxing is a good thing. Also my mom last night was trying to "show" me how dirty the car was and while wiping her hand over the hood, her wedding ring touched the paint and left a decently long scratch that can only be seen in certain light angles, I kept it cool and didn't want to say anything to not make her feel bad. I did let her know about it but just laughed it off. I was crying on the inside. Whats the best way to get something like this off?

12-31-2012, 04:45 PM	#3
Greg Nichols Paint Correction Guru Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: F150 Platinum Location: Utah Posts: 124 Thanks: 23 Thanked 53 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you want this fixed let me know, I can give you some excellent detailers in the So Calif area Cheers, GREG __________________ Reflections Detailing of Utah "Detailing for the discerning owner" Meguiars/Ford detailing team SEMA 2010 and 2011 Ask a pro blog writer for detailed image duPont Registry approved detailer Last edited by Greg Nichols; 01-01-2013 at 10:50 PM.

01-01-2013, 10:41 AM	#6
_hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 97 itr sold Location: WI Posts: 565 Thanks: 183 Thanked 165 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You have a raven frs, everybody you know is going to scratch it, i swear everyone that i give a ride to wipes their hand across the cf dash piece, i just got over it, i realize 99% of people i know are not car people. 2 bucket method Separate rag for wheels Wash in the shade Clean up after dirty friends....lol __________________ FR-S #56 of 86 Raven MT *FOR SALE*

01-11-2013, 10:51 AM	#14
ScionFR-S Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven Scion FR-S Location: Queens, NY Posts: 665 Thanks: 32 Thanked 79 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	any highly recommended people in the NYC Area?! PLEASE HELP**** __________________ "To make it in America you need three things, a smile, a gun, and a plan. If you need to give up one thing, give up the smile. If you need to give something else up, lose the gun. But never, ever, give up your plan."

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BRGREEN8 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: RX8 Location: LA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mike is in So Cal. I'm looking to get it done as well and it seems like he is the most experienced person for our cars. He has done 70+ FRS/BRZ so far the last I heard.

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kaisernaut Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2011 Chevy Silverado RCSB Location: SoCal-LA-OC Posts: 23 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Before you choose make sure that they are bonded and insured.......

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Sall Sallbaru Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: raven FRS Location: socal Posts: 335 Thanks: 234 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i have a scion frs raven opticoated by Tuan and still shines like new and so easy to wash.... TUAN for sure its the right guy

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