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Style 07-18-2012 07:19 PM

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?

Thomas Dekany 12-29-2012 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Style (Post 323690)
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 05:45 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 05:56 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 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L3P47 (Post 636735)
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 11:41 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 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas Dekany (Post 632774)
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 09:55 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 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by drew935 (Post 646886)
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 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew935 (Post 646886)
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 01:13 AM

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

mikenap 01-07-2013 05:12 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 07:54 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 11:51 AM

any highly recommended people in the NYC Area?!

PLEASE HELP****


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