Got my Liquid Blue 328i Opti-Coated - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

BimmerHJ · 11-27-2012, 02:07 PM

Couple of weeks ago, I got Vlad from upperclassdetailing.com to prepare my car and apply Opti-Coat 2.0 and it looks like really worth to try for every new car owners.
Some pics are attached.
Will keep an eye on harsh winter driving condition in Ottawa...

WhiteCollar · 12-03-2012, 12:23 PM

looks nice. I should do that too, but I don't think I can before the holidays, no time...

awesome colour...

homieG · 01-09-2013, 01:43 AM

love this colour!

335BBS · 02-08-2013, 02:55 PM

Great color. Holy orange peel. Not as bad as my black but yikes.

Buzzman · 02-08-2013, 07:50 PM

I'm thinking of taking mine to Vlad too. I'm assuming you are satisfied with his work? How long did he keep the car?
Tx

BimmerHJ · 02-12-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzzman

I'm thinking of taking mine to Vlad too. I'm assuming you are satisfied with his work? How long did he keep the car?
Tx

Yes, I'm very happy with his work!
He came to my house and took 3~4 hours for the whole procedure.
But it may take longer depending on condition of your car's painting.

WhiteCollar · 02-12-2013, 12:03 PM

How does it look in the winter? Can you say that you recommend the procedure after you've seen the amount of salt on the paint?

BimmerHJ · 02-12-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteCollar

How does it look in the winter? Can you say that you recommend the procedure after you've seen the amount of salt on the paint?

Well, as we have too much salt everywhere in Ottawa winter, my car's bottom half is always covered with whitish powder ^^.
But top half looks very cleaner and shiny~~

And, water beading from rain or snow on top of bonnet is quite amazing to watch.

WhiteCollar · 02-12-2013, 01:07 PM

And have you washed it at all this winter? I am more interested in how the salt affects the opticoat, if it does... We get the same amount of salt in Southern Ontario too, only the amount of snow is different.

BimmerHJ · 02-12-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteCollar

And have you washed it at all this winter? I am more interested in how the salt affects the opticoat, if it does... We get the same amount of salt in Southern Ontario too, only the amount of snow is different.

I wash my car once a week at petro canada's touchless car wash.
Gets more shine after wash

IIRC, I read claims that ice salt doesn't affect opti-coated surface.
Opti coat helps to repel salt from the car, though I can't prove it, I can just feel it

11-27-2012, 02:07 PM	#1
BimmerHJ Private Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 83 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i xDriv ... [0.00]	Got my Liquid Blue 328i Opti-Coated Couple of weeks ago, I got Vlad from upperclassdetailing.com to prepare my car and apply Opti-Coat 2.0 and it looks like really worth to try for every new car owners. Some pics are attached. Will keep an eye on harsh winter driving condition in Ottawa... Attached Images
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12-03-2012, 12:23 PM	#2
WhiteCollar Private Drives: 2013 328xi Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Waterloo, ON Posts: 80 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328xi [0.00]	looks nice. I should do that too, but I don't think I can before the holidays, no time... awesome colour... __________________ 2013 Black Sapphire 328xi Sport, Coral Red, HUD, Bth Package, Driving Assist Package, Exec Package, Premium Package

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homieG Captain Drives: Black E90 6-spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: T DOT Posts: 880 iTrader: (5)	love this colour! __________________ Looking or know anyone looking for a Mazda/BMW - PM me or email me - gshah@avante.mazda.ca

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Buzzman Private Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Gatineau (Québec) Canada Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking of taking mine to Vlad too. I'm assuming you are satisfied with his work? How long did he keep the car? Tx __________________ 2012 F30 Melbourne Red 335i Sport Line 2007 E92 Space Grey - Retired

02-12-2013, 12:03 PM	#7
WhiteCollar Private Drives: 2013 328xi Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Waterloo, ON Posts: 80 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328xi [0.00]	How does it look in the winter? Can you say that you recommend the procedure after you've seen the amount of salt on the paint? __________________ 2013 Black Sapphire 328xi Sport, Coral Red, HUD, Bth Package, Driving Assist Package, Exec Package, Premium Package

02-08-2013, 02:55 PM	#4
335BBS Brigadier General Drives: 2009 335 coupe. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 3,562 iTrader: (0)	Great color. Holy orange peel. Not as bad as my black but yikes.

02-12-2013, 01:07 PM	#9
WhiteCollar Private Drives: 2013 328xi Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Waterloo, ON Posts: 80 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328xi [0.00]	And have you washed it at all this winter? I am more interested in how the salt affects the opticoat, if it does... We get the same amount of salt in Southern Ontario too, only the amount of snow is different. __________________ 2013 Black Sapphire 328xi Sport, Coral Red, HUD, Bth Package, Driving Assist Package, Exec Package, Premium Package

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