Difference between Opti-Coat and Opti-Guard? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

davey90 · 08-15-2012, 08:00 PM

Hey fellas, been Googling around can't find a good answer. I keep reading posts/threads on opti-coat and opti-guard. To me they sound like the same thing.

anyways, Just wondering if it actually is the same thing with a different name or are they completely 2 different products that does the same job or better?

Cheers! :happy0180:

Detailed · 08-15-2012, 08:06 PM

Hey Dave,

Opti-Coat was the original coating from OPT. This is for professionals only.

The OPT came out with a Opti-Coat 2.0 this was a "weakened" for lack of a better term version of the original Opti-Coat for enthusiasts.

Then people started getting the two confused so the original Opti-Coat became Opti-Guard along with some changes to it to improve its characteristics whilst remaining professional only. Also Opti-Guard comes with warranty Opti-Coat doesnt.

If your in Sydney I would see Scott at Superior Shine.

PS he is also away until the 20th I believe.

Regards,

Mitch
Immaculate Reflections

Gir · 08-15-2012, 08:28 PM

I actually got OPT to answer this question for me:

Opti-coat is slightly thinner then Opti-guard
Opti-guard can only be applied by an approved detailer.

They're the only differences.

JDMSushi · 08-15-2012, 08:30 PM

Yeah mine is Opti Guarded by Superior and has a warranty card which you register online with your vehicle and personal details.

Scott did a top job!

Surok · 08-15-2012, 08:31 PM

so... we want opti-guard...
what is that group Buy for? the good one or the V2.0 weaksauce one?

Detailed · 08-15-2012, 09:08 PM

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Surok · 08-15-2012, 09:15 PM

but im in sydney :/

oh - he is in sydney.. perfect..
http://www.superiorshine.com.au/

davey90 · 08-15-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detailed

That I believe is for the good one THOUGH, I dont want to take anything away from anyone but people focusing on high turnover tend to loose quality.

I would reccomend Scott at Superior Shine as JDMSushi has, he makes sure every little thing around the car is perfect and works on some of the highest caliber cars in Australia.

Cheers Mitch, just sent him an email for a quote and referral from you

Detailed · 08-15-2012, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surok

but im in sydney :/

oh - he is in sydney.. perfect..
http://www.superiorshine.com.au/

Yea mate he is

Cheers Davey, you wont be disappointed

panayi · 08-15-2012, 09:58 PM

What about Perth ? I believe they give your a jar of vasolene first before they give you a quote ?

Detailed · 08-15-2012, 10:10 PM

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whyreeto · 08-15-2012, 10:57 PM

forget it bro, dont even think about whats the difference, immediately BOOK ur opti coating session with frank @ brightshine, hes the man!

Frank @ BrightShine · 08-16-2012, 01:28 AM

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Frank @ BrightShine · 08-16-2012, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surok

so... we want opti-guard...
what is that group Buy for? the good one or the V2.0 weaksauce one?

Hi Surok,

We use the professional version of opti coat that gives you the lifetime warranty.

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Detailed Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: GTR Location: Melbourne Posts: 38 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey Dave, Opti-Coat was the original coating from OPT. This is for professionals only. The OPT came out with a Opti-Coat 2.0 this was a "weakened" for lack of a better term version of the original Opti-Coat for enthusiasts. Then people started getting the two confused so the original Opti-Coat became Opti-Guard along with some changes to it to improve its characteristics whilst remaining professional only. Also Opti-Guard comes with warranty Opti-Coat doesnt. If your in Sydney I would see Scott at Superior Shine. PS he is also away until the 20th I believe. Regards, Mitch Immaculate Reflections Last edited by Detailed; 08-16-2012 at 04:09 AM.

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JDMSushi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: JDM86 Location: Sydney Posts: 223 Thanks: 81 Thanked 50 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah mine is Opti Guarded by Superior and has a warranty card which you register online with your vehicle and personal details. Scott did a top job!

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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)	so... we want opti-guard... what is that group Buy for? the good one or the V2.0 weaksauce one?

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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)	but im in sydney :/ oh - he is in sydney.. perfect.. http://www.superiorshine.com.au/

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panayi Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 86gts Location: Australia Posts: 47 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What about Perth ? I believe they give your a jar of vasolene first before they give you a quote ?

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whyreeto Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: NSW - AUSTRALIA Posts: 98 Thanks: 19 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	forget it bro, dont even think about whats the difference, immediately BOOK ur opti coating session with frank @ brightshine, hes the man!

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