Who hasnt opticoated their BRZ yet?

[wallace03]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

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.

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.

[White64Goat]

Originally Posted by ngabdala

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

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

[White64Goat]

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

[pinoyplaya]

Originally Posted by Foobar

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

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.

[reeves]

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]

[TemeCal]

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

Opticoat vs CQuartz

[Perfections]

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..

[reeves]

Originally Posted by Perfections

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.

[siXXtoes]

Originally Posted by Opie

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

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

[tnt]

not yet may b later

[Paul_S]

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.

[tnt]

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

[Gir]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

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.

Everything you said here is not true.

There is no such product as Optiguard. Optiguard is a planned product for interior protection, but is not yet available.

There are 2 versions of Opticoat 2.0. The professional and the consumer. The difference is the professional coat is thicker, and comes with a lifetime warranty. There is no difference other then this. Source: OPTI themselves, posted on this forum (I will try and dig up the post).

[njccmd2002]

over here they call it Zylon, maybe the same thing.