05-19-2015, 12:09 PM
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SoCal owners: Opticoat?
Hey BRZ guys/gals in SoCal:
Do you feel a need to get Opticoat or similar treatment for your car? Or is that just needed when you live in an area that snows? If so, where to get it? Thanks! |
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05-19-2015, 08:10 PM
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It also offers UV protection, so I say get it. I did and my paint still looks great.
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I would just clear wrap it.
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05-19-2015, 08:42 PM
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05-19-2015, 11:55 PM
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I did a ceramic coat which is thicker and more durable. Makes cleaning grime and bird shit way easier.
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05-20-2015, 12:42 AM
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i did opticoat
it was useless |
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05-20-2015, 01:37 AM
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I read it was like 800$ and you have to do it once a year? Seeing how most of the damages on my car wasn't from me ;( I don't regret not getting it opticoated.
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05-20-2015, 01:31 PM
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Get some Klasse and a good butter wax and it's just as good. The ceramic stuff "bonds" to the paint which might not be a good thing in the long run. If you live by the beach you will need some kind of paint protection esp. If u don't have a garage.
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I would have done it if my car was a M4.
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I had my car opticoated from one of those garage detailers and I somewhat regret not going to a professional shop to do it...I get the feeling certain parts of my car has better properties of opticoat. I got it mostly to make cleaning the car easier. FWIW, the visual effects of opticoat on my wheels(done by a professional shop) are noticeably better than compared to my cars paint(done by a garage detailer)...
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I am looking to get Opticoat and/or clear bra. Any more shop recommendations in the OC? Reasonable price range?
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08-28-2017, 01:07 PM
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the previous owner of my car did the 3M clear bra.. paid abt $700 i believe
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I went with Xpel ultimate clear bra for the front clip. Protects from rock chips and is self-healing with warm water. No regrets! It is pricey, but its warrantied for 10 years, and I can actually see it lasting longer than that. Discoloration is pretty much non-existent up to the 10 year mark. YMMV, but I prefer a clear bra to opticoat. Less maintenance and reapplication over the years.
I got mine done in San Diego, PM me if you want recommendations. I cross-shopped a couple places. |
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