Anyone thinking about getting their car repainted? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

oops86 · 08-04-2012, 06:40 AM

With all the complaints about thin paint, rock chips, etc. Is anyone considering just getting the car repainted with a better paint job than factory? Would such a thing even be worthwhile?

Mo707 · 08-04-2012, 06:45 AM

Me, I was actually about to post a thread about it. I have the whiteout FR-S and i love the color but the paint is just way too thin and i hate that they charged me an extra 220$ for the paint.

86_ZN6 · 08-04-2012, 06:47 AM

invest on clear bra and opti coat to preserve

not worth the money to re paint a brand new car!

jarviz · 08-04-2012, 04:30 PM

You can pay the few extra grand for a better paint job, but it still leaves it vulnerable to scratches and rock chips. You might end up getting a clear bra for the new paint as well, so just save yourself the headache and get the bra now.

I got full front clear bra and opticoat and definitel no regrets.

Rossman · 08-04-2012, 04:49 PM

I'd get a full wrap personally, instead of a re-paint.

#87 · 08-04-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jarviz

You can pay the few extra grand for a better paint job, but it still leaves it vulnerable to scratches and rock chips. You might end up getting a clear bra for the new paint as well, so just save yourself the headache and get the bra now.

I got full front clear bra and opticoat and definitel no regrets.

Where did you get opticoat? I email the people who make it and the closest recommended detailer was in NJ...

bimmerboy · 08-04-2012, 05:27 PM

invest in opti guard and a high quality clear film install and you should be fine

2forme · 08-05-2012, 08:59 AM

I have XPEL ultimate for the entire front (bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors, headlights) as well as my rocker panels. It's already paid for itself when something fell off a truck and put a scratch up the hood. I watched the scratch disappear.

The rest of the car is done in Wolf's Hardbody.

wootwoot · 08-05-2012, 12:03 PM

Is this question for real? That's like saying; "I know my shocks are going ware out one day. Should I just replace them now?" The answer, in my mind, is no. Protect the paint as best you can. Take care of the car. And down the road if you want to re-paint it go big. But re-painting a brand new car because you are worried the current paint job will not look god in the future seems illogical. I suggest not worrying about painting it until it becomes a real problem. Until then, enjoy it while it's new and looks good.

jarviz · 08-05-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerboy

invest in opti guard and a high quality clear film install and you should be fine

Best idea I've heard so far... then the only thing you have to worry about are self-car washes

jarviz · 08-05-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by #87

Where did you get opticoat? I email the people who make it and the closest recommended detailer was in NJ...

Yea I got mine in jersey too.. detailersdomain

sho220 · 08-07-2012, 08:37 AM

I'm replacing my windshield next week. There's nothing wrong with it now, but I know it's eventually gonna get a chip or crack.

Filipino Royale · 08-07-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jarviz

Yea I got mine in jersey too.. detailersdomain

they opticoat then clear bra?

picus · 08-07-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Filipino Royale

they opticoat then clear bra?

When filming and opti coating most places do the following:

Prep car
film
opti coat everything (including film)

Applying OC before the film makes the paint pretty tacky for the installer, it can be done but it's kind of a waste of OC and you'll irritate your film installer.

When my film guy and me do OC/film I will generally wash, clay, decon, correct areas to be filmed, let him film, then re-wash and proceed with the detail.

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jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You can pay the few extra grand for a better paint job, but it still leaves it vulnerable to scratches and rock chips. You might end up getting a clear bra for the new paint as well, so just save yourself the headache and get the bra now. I got full front clear bra and opticoat and definitel no regrets.

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bimmerboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2009 135i Location: Midwest Posts: 283 Thanks: 126 Thanked 74 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	invest in opti guard and a high quality clear film install and you should be fine

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wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 462 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is this question for real? That's like saying; "I know my shocks are going ware out one day. Should I just replace them now?" The answer, in my mind, is no. Protect the paint as best you can. Take care of the car. And down the road if you want to re-paint it go big. But re-painting a brand new car because you are worried the current paint job will not look god in the future seems illogical. I suggest not worrying about painting it until it becomes a real problem. Until then, enjoy it while it's new and looks good.

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sho220 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT & FJ Cruiser Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,107 Thanks: 292 Thanked 653 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm replacing my windshield next week. There's nothing wrong with it now, but I know it's eventually gonna get a chip or crack.

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