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Old 07-14-2013, 11:13 PM   #1
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Dealer Scratching/Maring on delivery (before/after + opticoat)

Hey Guys,
I'm hoping this thread serves as a bit of a warning to anyone picking up a new 86.
I picked up my Black GT just last week, instructing the dealer not to detail/wash on delivery. Car looked great on the day!

But, that was just on the surface. After the car was stripped of it's wax and de-contaminated (even though l instructed the dealer not to), you can see the marks in the photos below:





There was no "pop" to the paint either, it was just black:



I had the car booked in for Opticoat before l even picked up the car. I delivered the car to Obsession Car Detailing (http://www.obsessioncardetailing.com) on Saturday and they went to work:







And the water beading (don't have to wait long for the rain in Canberra - Australia ):



I couldn't be any happier with the results and would certainly recommend Opticoat.

Anyone else experience the same issues with your dealer?

Cheers.
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Old 07-14-2013, 11:20 PM   #2
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I recently booked an appointment to get this done to my DISO. Looks like a beaut.
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Old 07-14-2013, 11:21 PM   #3
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Oh man that looks beautiful! I love the 16 inch wheels. Too bad the US does not get that option.
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Old 07-15-2013, 11:04 PM   #4
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Great work, Opti Coat definitely helped make it POP!
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Old 07-15-2013, 11:18 PM   #5
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Wow that is quite a difference. After I get my clear bra installed ill be getting optician for sure
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