Opti-Coat or Opti-Guard Info - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

sirdrebin · 07-01-2012, 05:18 PM

I'm expecting delivery of my 2013 335xi sedan in late August and am considering applying ASAP an effective, long-lasting sealant to both protect the finish and avoid frequent waxing or detailing. I'd also like to avoid overpriced, short-lived dealer treatments!

I have heard very good things about the Opti products and they claim they are "permanent", not requiring periodic renewal applications every 6-12 months like some other products. Having no experience with applying such products, I'd probably want it done by a professional.

Do any of you have experience with the Opti products and, if so, what do you think of them. Also, can anyone recommend reliable detailers in the Washington, D.C./ No. Virginia/Maryland area who would be willing to prep the car and then apply it.....along with some idea of the likely cost involved.

Thanks for any and all ideas and suggestions!

bananachipz · 07-02-2012, 10:58 PM

Had my 335 opti-coated...absolutely love it. Check out the forums on autopia.org for reviews/opinions including an ongoing 2+ year test of opti-coat

jacobm · 07-04-2012, 01:50 PM

I had my 328 OptiCoated last week and I can't recommend it enough. It rained here on Monday and I've never seen water bead up like that. I washed it for the first time last night (using Optimum No Rinse, which I also highly recommend) and dirt just slid off. Took less than 20 minutes (in my garage!) and it looks professionally detailed.

+1 for Autopia.org — I found a local Dallas detailer on the forum (Scottwax) who washed, polished and applied OptiCoat for me for $250 total. I specifically asked the dealer not to do anything to the car other than rinse it.

Reflections · 07-05-2012, 12:06 AM

Can't recommend it enough! Its an awesome product. Cost wise on a new car you should expect around the $300 mark. It makes maintenance extremely easy.

dextoy · 07-06-2012, 07:38 AM

Where can i get this done in Toronto?

bananachipz · 07-07-2012, 10:51 PM

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Where can i get this done in Toronto?

Reflections above does it. Check out his work in this forum on the Subaru BRZ. Caveat: I don't know him, but I know good work when I see it.

I had mine done by Bryan from Concours Touch (concourstouch.com). Also a great dude, and he did an amazing job.

dacider · 07-09-2012, 05:21 PM

I've been considering getting this done as well. Anyone know how to find someone in the Los Angeles are that does this and knows approximately how much it'll cost?

mobius80 · 07-10-2012, 11:37 AM

Where can I get this in Montréal?

weiweiwei · 07-10-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mobius80

Where can I get this in Montréal?

Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0

mobius80 · 07-12-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by weiweiwei

Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0

Thanks but I want it done by a shop. Any recommendation?

tojo_m · 07-31-2012, 01:13 AM

does anyone know where I can get the opticoat done by a professional in phoenix?

fotios335i · 07-31-2012, 10:11 PM

I need it done in MA. I swear there is nothing good here for car enthusiasts. Anyone know a place?

ScheerSpeed · 08-01-2012, 08:41 PM

I just opti-coated a 2012 E92. looks great! we'll see how long it lasts!

Dabaitu · 08-20-2012, 01:08 AM

Our thread on Opti-coat from the Down Under forums http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721231

Traderbc · 09-29-2012, 11:24 AM

After the Opti-Coat is applied what is the routine maintenance required?
Thanks.

bananachipz · 10-01-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Traderbc

After the Opti-Coat is applied what is the routine maintenance required?
Thanks.

wash with Optimum No Rinse....

bryansbestwax · 10-01-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bananachipz

wash with Optimum No Rinse....

this and you can top with Optiseal if you want. Optimum Car wax is ok as well but won't last like the optiseal on top.

bananachipz · 10-01-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bryansbestwax

this and you can top with Optiseal if you want. Optimum Car wax is ok as well but won't last like the optiseal on top.

Yep.. I've been using CarPro Reload.. the extra bit of slickness it adds is amazing, but it doesn't last at all.

Photoman · 10-04-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bananachipz

wash with Optimum No Rinse....

eshine.ca is out of 32oz and 128oz ONR

Maz335i · 10-07-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bananachipz

yep.. Larry is the man. He's a couple bux more than eshibe usually, but you have the option of picking it up.

Just picked up 128oz of ONR and several other stuff from Larry on Thursday! He's a really cool and nice guy.

bryansbestwax · 10-09-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Maz335i

Just picked up 128oz of ONR and several other stuff from Larry on Thursday! He's a really cool and nice guy.

excellent, he is a great guy to deal with.

TSiSPY007 · 10-12-2012, 02:03 AM

any hookups for OptiCoat and/or ONR in Vancouver (BC) area?

07-01-2012, 05:18 PM	#1
sirdrebin New Member Drives: MY2013 335xi sedan ordered Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	Opti-Coat or Opti-Guard Info I'm expecting delivery of my 2013 335xi sedan in late August and am considering applying ASAP an effective, long-lasting sealant to both protect the finish and avoid frequent waxing or detailing. I'd also like to avoid overpriced, short-lived dealer treatments! I have heard very good things about the Opti products and they claim they are "permanent", not requiring periodic renewal applications every 6-12 months like some other products. Having no experience with applying such products, I'd probably want it done by a professional. Do any of you have experience with the Opti products and, if so, what do you think of them. Also, can anyone recommend reliable detailers in the Washington, D.C./ No. Virginia/Maryland area who would be willing to prep the car and then apply it.....along with some idea of the likely cost involved. Thanks for any and all ideas and suggestions!
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07-04-2012, 01:50 PM	#3
jacobm Newbie Drives: 2008 Acura TL Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	I had my 328 OptiCoated last week and I can't recommend it enough. It rained here on Monday and I've never seen water bead up like that. I washed it for the first time last night (using Optimum No Rinse, which I also highly recommend) and dirt just slid off. Took less than 20 minutes (in my garage!) and it looks professionally detailed. +1 for Autopia.org — I found a local Dallas detailer on the forum (Scottwax) who washed, polished and applied OptiCoat for me for $250 total. I specifically asked the dealer not to do anything to the car other than rinse it. __________________ 2012 Black Sapphire Metallic F30 328i Sport Line - Dakota Black (Red Highlight) Interior with High Gloss trim - Premium, Tech, Parking Packages + Xenons. Delivered June 23.

07-06-2012, 07:38 AM	#5
dextoy NEWBIE Drives: F30 Jet Black 328i Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Where can i get this done in Toronto? __________________

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fotios335i Major General Drives: 12 BSM F30 sportline 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cape cod MA Posts: 6,369 iTrader: (61)	I need it done in MA. I swear there is nothing good here for car enthusiasts. Anyone know a place? __________________ 2012 335i sportline/Msport, M adaptive and vss, sport 8 AT, fully loaded, Black saphire, black dakota leather, M performance front grills, M performance shifter, M performance rear spoiler, M performance power kit, M performance exhaust, 19" 401's, morr vs8.2's coming someday..., front aero lip & more coming....

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07-02-2012, 10:58 PM	#2
bananachipz Captain Drives: F30 Mineral Gray 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 738 iTrader: (0)	Had my 335 opti-coated...absolutely love it. Check out the forums on autopia.org for reviews/opinions including an ongoing 2+ year test of opti-coat

07-05-2012, 12:06 AM	#4
Reflections Banned Drives: Beater Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto-Canada Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Can't recommend it enough! Its an awesome product. Cost wise on a new car you should expect around the $300 mark. It makes maintenance extremely easy.

07-09-2012, 05:21 PM	#7
dacider New Member Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	I've been considering getting this done as well. Anyone know how to find someone in the Los Angeles are that does this and knows approximately how much it'll cost?

07-10-2012, 11:37 AM	#8
mobius80 Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 328i 2012 (F30) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Montréal, Canada Posts: 30 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 328i [0.00]	Where can I get this in Montréal?

07-31-2012, 01:13 AM	#11
tojo_m First Lieutenant Drives: fast a F30 335i + PPK Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 347 iTrader: (0)	does anyone know where I can get the opticoat done by a professional in phoenix?

08-01-2012, 08:41 PM	#13
ScheerSpeed Major General Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 5,769 iTrader: (14)	I just opti-coated a 2012 E92. looks great! we'll see how long it lasts!

08-20-2012, 01:08 AM	#14
Dabaitu Colonel Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au Posts: 2,553 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i S ... [5.00]	Our thread on Opti-coat from the Down Under forums http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721231

09-29-2012, 11:24 AM	#15
Traderbc Registered Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	After the Opti-Coat is applied what is the routine maintenance required? Thanks.

10-12-2012, 02:03 AM	#22
TSiSPY007 Enlisted Member Drives: 13 335i;03 1.8T Avant;96 4G63 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	any hookups for OptiCoat and/or ONR in Vancouver (BC) area?