Opti-Guard Question - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

luuser75 · 12-12-2012, 01:56 AM

Hello,

I recently got my Raven FR-S a couple weeks ago and have a question about Opti-Guard and how well things can be mounted on top of it. I'm planning to get a rear Five Axis spoiler but as of now...a spoiler takes about 6 weeks to arrive from the time I order it. From reading all the posts, it's best that I get my car Opti-Guarded as soon as possible because of paint corrections and etc. My question is should I wait until after I install my spoiler and get everything Opti-Guarded or get it Opti-Guarded first and install the spoiler after? Would the 3M mounting tape be able to stick to the Opti-Guarded surface? I'm open to any comments and suggestions. Please help me with my dilemma!

nix · 12-12-2012, 02:56 AM

It will be fine, you should do it first to help avoid it scratching your paint. Get your guy to do the spoiler once you've installed it too.

DaJo · 12-12-2012, 03:34 AM

The adhesive on those 3M are SUPER strong... Even with Opti-coat/Opti-guard bonded to your paint, it will stick on and hold nicely.

I got my JDM Toyota window visors stuck on there even with the Opti-coat application... Been driving through highways for about a month now and they're not going anywhere.

Mr. Sparkle · 12-12-2012, 11:18 AM

I would say Opti-Coat it now. Less correction work as you mentioned. The 3m tape should hold to it as stated above.

If you're that concerned, you could compound / polish by hand the small area where the tape would make contact. this should remove the coating. then IPA to remove any polishing oils. but I wouldn't sweat it too much.

post some pics after the spoiler install

luuser75 · 12-12-2012, 12:57 PM

Thank you for all your helpful insights! I will do just that =D

Greg Nichols · 12-12-2012, 01:49 PM

Get it OC now and then make sure then they install the wing, MAKE SURE THEY DON'T GIVE YOU A FREE WASH! they will likely undo all the good work on the paint.

Cheers,
GREG

12-12-2012, 01:56 AM	#1
luuser75 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: M/T Raven FR-S Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 223 Thanks: 87 Thanked 48 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Opti-Guard Question Hello, I recently got my Raven FR-S a couple weeks ago and have a question about Opti-Guard and how well things can be mounted on top of it. I'm planning to get a rear Five Axis spoiler but as of now...a spoiler takes about 6 weeks to arrive from the time I order it. From reading all the posts, it's best that I get my car Opti-Guarded as soon as possible because of paint corrections and etc. My question is should I wait until after I install my spoiler and get everything Opti-Guarded or get it Opti-Guarded first and install the spoiler after? Would the 3M mounting tape be able to stick to the Opti-Guarded surface? I'm open to any comments and suggestions. Please help me with my dilemma!

12-12-2012, 03:34 AM	#3
DaJo FT86Club Vancouver Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Sport-Tech; Drove: MR-S, AE86 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,533 Thanks: 391 Thanked 1,180 Times in 634 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	The adhesive on those 3M are SUPER strong... Even with Opti-coat/Opti-guard bonded to your paint, it will stick on and hold nicely. I got my JDM Toyota window visors stuck on there even with the Opti-coat application... Been driving through highways for about a month now and they're not going anywhere. __________________ 1984 AE86 BT 20V 5MT 2007-2012 2000 MR-S 5MT 2010-2012 2013 BRZ Sport-Tech 6AT Since '12 (OEM+ STI tS Build) 2015 Lexus IS250 AWD F-Sport 2 2015-2018 2018 Lexus NX300 F-Sport 3 Since '18

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12-12-2012, 11:18 AM	#4
Mr. Sparkle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Mr. Sparkle Detailing Wagon Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 225 Thanks: 3 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would say Opti-Coat it now. Less correction work as you mentioned. The 3m tape should hold to it as stated above. If you're that concerned, you could compound / polish by hand the small area where the tape would make contact. this should remove the coating. then IPA to remove any polishing oils. but I wouldn't sweat it too much. post some pics after the spoiler install

12-12-2012, 12:57 PM	#5
luuser75 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: M/T Raven FR-S Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 223 Thanks: 87 Thanked 48 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you for all your helpful insights! I will do just that =D

12-12-2012, 01:49 PM	#6
Greg Nichols Paint Correction Guru Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: F150 Platinum Location: Utah Posts: 124 Thanks: 23 Thanked 53 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get it OC now and then make sure then they install the wing, MAKE SURE THEY DON'T GIVE YOU A FREE WASH! they will likely undo all the good work on the paint. Cheers, GREG

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