Who hasnt opticoated their BRZ yet?
 

Anyone here havent yet but plan to?

I think Im the only one who hasnt -.-

its not too expensive to opticoat. I've been checkign with dealers around the northern virginia area. They typically go between 225-400. I say do it for the long run.

Yea, I ordered mine and planning to do it myself. But everyone's pictures seems like their BRZ is all opticoated and I feel left out :(

Opticoating it yourself isn't too hard, it's prepping the surface beforehand that takes a shitton of work and perfection.

I highly recommend you farm this out to a detailer if you want flawless results. If you Opticoat a flawed surface, those flaws will be there for a very long time thanks to the Opticoat protecting it.

I've had my BRZ 7 days now and haven't but I have already inquired and have someone to do it. They're almost 2 hours away.

I won't be going with Opti as there are better products out there.

I'll probably do it eventually. But finding time is the pain for me.

I'm in NYC area and couldn't find anyone. I would like to still get it but I fear everyday I don't the cost will increase because that's more correction work that needs to be done. I have a couple small rock chips already and looks like someone bumped me parking. So meh.. :(

I know someone that got his done on Long Island.

Where? I called the people that make opti coat and the closest place they recommended was in NJ

Get in touch with the user "Foobar" here.

Edit: Duh. He's already in this thread.

Luckily for me, I have a silver brz. I opticoated myself... sure I probably didn't prepare it as good as professionals.. but then again its hard to see impurities in a silver car =)

I'm not sure what products are generally regarded as better when it comes to a long lasting coating to replace repeated wax or sealant application.

There's a few and they are more scratch resistant among other benefits they have over Opti.

annnnnnnd would you like to name them?

The detailer I used only serves the central Long Island area, NYC would be out of his reach.

I did a quick search on some of the detailer sites and I came up with this guy in NYC - I can't vouch for him, but maybe you can reach out to him and see if he offers up any client referrals that you can check out: http://www.facebook.com/TedrowsMobileDetailing

Found another one: http://new-york-city.xpertautodetailers.com/

I've also heard of a few other products being thrown around, but as far as I can tell, Opti-Coat is the only one that has a proven track record at the moment. I'm sure over time these other products will gain the same status, but Opti-Coat is the only thing out there that has a huge proven result as confirmed by many customers and detailers alike.

I got mine done in jersey

Might consider it but no detailers in my area (Southwest Indiana-Vincennes) let alone someone that can apply OptiCoat.

If you wax your car often, then Opti-Coat isnt necessary for you. it's for people don't have time to do wax or take good care of car.

still, if you get it, it's good.

I've been trying to but have just been really busy. And now I have a ding on the hood so I need to get that fixed first. Lucky there are a few guys around here who do it or apply something similar. Really want to do the whole opticoat, tint, and clear bra.

Call me one of those people. I don't let my PC collect dust. I have my wash/clay/wash/correct/glaze/sealant/wax routine on an annual basis with a significant sub-portion of that done every couple of months.

Haven't...& won't....

I haven't done it and do not plan on it... I am one of those few who enjoy waxing my car!

I'm in your same group ;)

I am in your camp as well. I have been using Zaino products for about 10 years. I enjoy the process and the results.

I don't plan to either for several reasons. I've researched and found a long term test and video demonstration of how optiguard sheets water away on a few detailing enthusiasts' cars. But I could not find evidence of the same effects/studies for opticoat. Opticoat is the consumer version riding the tailcoat of the optiguard internet sensation but they are not the same. Opticoat is much thinner with different chemical properties and will not last as long (maybe 2 years?). I don't like the idea of having something semi-permanently covering my factory finish. What if I need to buff it out for whatever reason? There is real potential in buffing past the opticoat and removing some top coat in the process. And I wanted a clear bra, regardless, but didn't like the idea of having opticoat above or below the bra. Also, what about when you need need to touch up knicks on your opticoated paint? The touched up spot may not blend in nicely with that extra layer/shell of clear opticoat.

What other products would you recommend?

+1

Ive read from some reviews that it will last well over two years and still going. Im not sure what you mean by the removing some top coat. if you are referring to removing some factory clear coat, then there is nothing wrong with that. its actually whats suppose to happen when you get your car buffed and polished. i dont think the touch up paint will look any different, since the coating is so subtle.

I plan on getting mine done. from what i understand its a harder clear than the factory coating, and clearly subaru has terrible paint from what everyone has been saying. its suppose to protect your paint from contaminants, resist swirls, UV damage, along with some other stuff like bird poop. I saw someone on here have their car get egged, and im hoping opticoat will give better if not full protection from stuff like this as well. i never knew egging cars could strip paint, i knew Bologna meat did.

Well, we're still waiting on these better products to be named......:sigh:

As figured, more hot air with no results.............what's your day job, a Congressman? :bs:

Thanks for the link. It seems like they have one in Minneapolis as well. I contacted them via email to see if they actually offer opticoating. I already bought my own opticoat but would rather have a professional do it so I know its done right.

The link on the website shows their pricing and it seems decent. Hopefully I can get a good deal if I provide them the opticoat which is enough for 2-3 cars and let them keep it.

Alternative to Opti-Coat? I'm going with Wolfe's Hard Body.. more scratch-resistant. Supposedly lasts about 2 years.. but if it's as good as it is in the video, I don't mind re-coating every 2 years.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEvsPM2ECz8"]Hard Body scratch resistance test - YouTube[/ame]

Only other one I've heard of that compares, is CQuartz. Here's a pretty in-depth test/comparison/review:

Opticoat vs CQuartz

Cquartz finest is the only coating available that comes with a warranty. I'm shocked more fr-s/brz are not asking for it, and it's harder, dirt sticks less, and it's a thicker coating..

I wouldn't mind going with Cquartz if I could find a dealer/detailer in my area who uses it. But I've found a detailer already who uses Hard Body, so I'll go with that brand this time.

me either, i enjoy detailing my car on a regular basis.:thumbup:

not yet may b later

Opti Coat will last longer then 2 yrs. It is not hard to remove if necessary. Removing clear or on a single stage paint, removing color is what you do to remove any paint defect such as a swirl, scratch, rid or orange peel.When you remove these you are actually leveling paint to the bottom of that defect.
Are there better coatings out there ? Depends on your definition of better. Cheaper,slicker,easier to apply, longer lasting. Wolfs,CarPro and a ton of companies are flooding the market as we speak. There are some new coatings available only in Asia that are to be sprayed on. It won't be long before they reach our shores.Finding the coating for you is like choosing what car to buy. Daily driver , track car , weekend cruiser ? Opti-Coat is thinner then opti-Guard but the difference is not detected with out a paint gauge and the I don't think the average person could tell the difference IMO. Some of the new glass coatings give a wet look to the surface - they will not last as long as Opti-coat or opti-guard.
Opti-Coat is cheaper then most but not all of the coatings available.
So when someone comes to me I will put any coating on that they desire and only explain to them what the difference is from one to another. But one coating being better then another is a very subjective statement.

what is a good recommendations for the wet and long lasting choice ?