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

dragonxflare · 02-24-2013, 02:26 AM

Just got a brand new 328i, and wondering about applying Opticoat to the car. I was looking through some detailing stores, and one place quoted me $400 to do my full car with Opti Coat 2.0 (he said hes a licensed dealer for them)

Just curious is $400 seems reasonable, and if its worth it.

thanks!

1bad335 · 02-24-2013, 03:24 AM

Been checking into Opti coat myself. The research I have done says that the price you got is pretty much on point. The reviews for this product are great as well. I have called around for prices here in NY. Been quoted 350 up to 499.

mikew2069 · 02-24-2013, 08:44 AM

Yup, I've been quoted b/t $250-$400 for wash, clay, polish, prep (wiping w/ alcohol mix), and then applying the Opticoat

azzurro · 02-24-2013, 10:54 AM

$400 for Opticoat 2 is a good price for now. I paid $500 including wheels. $250 is a great deal. It takes me 20 minutes to was my car using Optimum No Rinse so it's a breeze. Going forward I will Opticoat all of my nice cars.

jamesems · 02-24-2013, 11:09 AM

Any recommended opticoat detailers in San Diego

NANOCS · 02-24-2013, 11:27 AM

there is a new quartz coat better than Opticoat and Cquartz

BMWforLife · 02-24-2013, 12:34 PM

I am going to opti coat my car myself when it gets here. 70$. done.

dragonxflare · 02-24-2013, 09:42 PM

My plans are to put a Opti Coat on the car, but would also applying a Clear Bra conflict with Opti Coat?

Is it recommended to have both?

mikew2069 · 02-25-2013, 07:45 AM

Just so you guys know, I had my car Opticoated yesterday. If you're in the Houston area, it was Dave from Road Rage Detailing. He was awesome. Came to my house in the morning and was here for 8hrs!

Wash, clay, polish and then Opti Coat. The longest part was the polishing and depending on what paint corrections you need, this part can make the price go up or down. I ended up paying $325 and he also took each one of my wheels off and cleaned and coated inside the barrels.

Best $325 spend. He busted his ass and did an awesome job.

DetailersDomain · 02-25-2013, 10:11 AM

$350-400 from an authorized Optimum Dealer is the going rate, add for paint correction if needed.

fricfracfrank · 03-30-2013, 09:50 AM

how do you find a dealer...the opti-coat website doesn't show anyone in the US?

Jparker82 · 03-30-2013, 10:57 AM

LOL.... I was quoted $700. Of which I passed. Anyone know anyone in the Tampa area that will do it for a reasonable price.

DetailersDomain · 03-30-2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fricfracfrank

how do you find a dealer...the opti-coat website doesn't show anyone in the US?

we are an Authorized Opti Coat Installer and Dealer.

DetailersDomain · 03-30-2013, 12:19 PM

Here is a list of authorized Optimum Installers and Dealers

metrathon · 04-09-2013, 03:07 PM

I got quoted $550 at 5PointDetail in San Diego. Not cheap. But I pay $35 every two weeks for wash & exterior detail. It adds up to $770 per year + the usual scratches & swirls. So I think at the end of the day, the Opti-Coat is still better.

Does it make sense?

nick1212 · 04-09-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metrathon

I got quoted $550 at 5PointDetail in San Diego. Not cheap. But I pay $35 every two weeks for wash & exterior detail. It adds up to $770 per year + the usual scratches & swirls. So I think at the end of the day, the Opti-Coat is still better.

Does it make sense?

Its def worth it...got mine done for $400 up here in Toronto and it is amazing. First wash is coming up this weekend but from what I hear should be a breeze. That in itself makes it worth it for me

GhazaliGTE · 04-16-2013, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikew2069

Just so you guys know, I had my car Opticoated yesterday. If you're in the Houston area, it was Dave from Road Rage Detailing. He was awesome. Came to my house in the morning and was here for 8hrs!

Wash, clay, polish and then Opti Coat. The longest part was the polishing and depending on what paint corrections you need, this part can make the price go up or down. I ended up paying $325 and he also took each one of my wheels off and cleaned and coated inside the barrels.

Best $325 spend. He busted his ass and did an awesome job.

I'm in the Houston area and will probably want to do this as soon as my 335i arrives in a couple of weeks! Can you PM me his info? Or you could post it and increase his exposure lol

mikew2069 · 04-16-2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhazaliGTE

I'm in the Houston area and will probably want to do this as soon as my 335i arrives in a couple of weeks! Can you PM me his info? Or you could post it and increase his exposure lol

Sure, his name is Dave with Road Rage Detail - 832-233-7518. He prefers text since he has a full time job other than detailing. Tell him Mike sent you from the Bimmer Forum. I don't get anything but I told him I would send him some business and he's a cool dude that does great work so I like to pay it forward. enjoy!

metrathon · 04-16-2013, 05:49 PM

Damn, $325, that's super cheap. I got quoted $550 to $650

GhazaliGTE · 04-18-2013, 08:43 AM

Will do! Thanks for the referral!

wrenchmonkey · 04-19-2013, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metrathon

I got quoted $550 at 5PointDetail in San Diego. Not cheap. But I pay $35 every two weeks for wash & exterior detail. It adds up to $770 per year + the usual scratches & swirls. So I think at the end of the day, the Opti-Coat is still better.

Does it make sense?

Tim Coats, Adonis Detail in SD

http://www.adonisdetail.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhazaliGTE

Will do! Thanks for the referral!

Houston has lots of choices:

Vive Auto Finishing
Finesse Mobile Detailing - Tim Newman
Mobile Inq Auto Detailing - Jason C
iWax Auto Detail - Jose L
Chreeno Detail - Chris R

metrathon · 04-19-2013, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrenchmonkey

Tim Coats, Adonis Detail in SD

http://www.adonisdetail.com/

Houston has lots of choices:

Vive Auto Finishing
Finesse Mobile Detailing - Tim Newman
Mobile Inq Auto Detailing - Jason C
iWax Auto Detail - Jose L
Chreeno Detail - Chris R

Thanks, I'll contact them for a quote.

02-24-2013, 02:26 AM	#1
dragonxflare New Member Drives: 2013 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	Opti Coat Just got a brand new 328i, and wondering about applying Opticoat to the car. I was looking through some detailing stores, and one place quoted me $400 to do my full car with Opti Coat 2.0 (he said hes a licensed dealer for them) Just curious is $400 seems reasonable, and if its worth it. thanks!
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02-24-2013, 08:44 AM	#3
mikew2069 Captain Drives: F30 335i MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 689 iTrader: (1)	Yup, I've been quoted b/t $250-$400 for wash, clay, polish, prep (wiping w/ alcohol mix), and then applying the Opticoat __________________ 2013 F30 335i ///M-Sport *Forgestar/Challenge/BMS JB4*

02-24-2013, 12:34 PM	#7
BMWforLife Second Lieutenant Drives: F30 335i M Sport Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 219 iTrader: (0)	I am going to opti coat my car myself when it gets here. 70$. done. __________________ 2013 F30 335i M Sport AW, HK Sound, Black Interior. 6 MT, M Performance Knob, 15% tint all around. OPTI COAT, M Performance Exhaust Will be adding the PPK (if they ever make it)

02-25-2013, 07:45 AM	#9
mikew2069 Captain Drives: F30 335i MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 689 iTrader: (1)	Just so you guys know, I had my car Opticoated yesterday. If you're in the Houston area, it was Dave from Road Rage Detailing. He was awesome. Came to my house in the morning and was here for 8hrs! Wash, clay, polish and then Opti Coat. The longest part was the polishing and depending on what paint corrections you need, this part can make the price go up or down. I ended up paying $325 and he also took each one of my wheels off and cleaned and coated inside the barrels. Best $325 spend. He busted his ass and did an awesome job. __________________ 2013 F30 335i ///M-Sport *Forgestar/Challenge/BMS JB4*

02-25-2013, 10:11 AM	#10
DetailersDomain Colonel Drives: FJ Cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,900 iTrader: (22)	$350-400 from an authorized Optimum Dealer is the going rate, add for paint correction if needed. __________________ Phil Detailer's Domain Use BMW for 10% off at checkout. Tips/How To's/Videos, Deals, and More Click here to subscribe to the current promotions offered out to all members here. Like Us on Facebook

02-24-2013, 03:24 AM	#2
1bad335 Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335I/ 2012 335I sportline Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 500 iTrader: (2)	Been checking into Opti coat myself. The research I have done says that the price you got is pretty much on point. The reviews for this product are great as well. I have called around for prices here in NY. Been quoted 350 up to 499.

02-24-2013, 10:54 AM	#4
azzurro First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Del Mar, CA Posts: 397 iTrader: (0)	$400 for Opticoat 2 is a good price for now. I paid $500 including wheels. $250 is a great deal. It takes me 20 minutes to was my car using Optimum No Rinse so it's a breeze. Going forward I will Opticoat all of my nice cars.

02-24-2013, 11:09 AM	#5
jamesems Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i msport f30 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Any recommended opticoat detailers in San Diego

02-24-2013, 11:27 AM	#6
NANOCS New Member Drives: e36/e46 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Poland Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	there is a new quartz coat better than Opticoat and Cquartz

02-24-2013, 09:42 PM	#8
dragonxflare New Member Drives: 2013 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	My plans are to put a Opti Coat on the car, but would also applying a Clear Bra conflict with Opti Coat? Is it recommended to have both?

03-30-2013, 09:50 AM	#11
fricfracfrank Private First Class Drives: 2011 328i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 154 iTrader: (0)	how do you find a dealer...the opti-coat website doesn't show anyone in the US? __________________ Past: 2011 328i xdrive Black Sapphire Metallic - Nav, Premium pkg, Cold Weather pkg, Saddle Brown interior Delivered: 2013 Estoril Blue 335i xdrive ///M sport - Cold Weather pkg, Premium pkg, Tech pkg, paddle shifters, HK, black interior
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03-30-2013, 10:57 AM	#12
Jparker82 Private First Class Drives: 2013 Active3 M sport 2012 X5 D Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 133 iTrader: (0)	LOL.... I was quoted $700. Of which I passed. Anyone know anyone in the Tampa area that will do it for a reasonable price.

03-30-2013, 12:19 PM	#14
DetailersDomain Colonel Drives: FJ Cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,900 iTrader: (22)	Here is a list of authorized Optimum Installers and Dealers __________________ Phil Detailer's Domain Use BMW for 10% off at checkout. Tips/How To's/Videos, Deals, and More Click here to subscribe to the current promotions offered out to all members here. Like Us on Facebook

04-09-2013, 03:07 PM	#15
metrathon Private First Class Drives: 2012 328i Sport Line Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vista, SoCal Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	I got quoted $550 at 5PointDetail in San Diego. Not cheap. But I pay $35 every two weeks for wash & exterior detail. It adds up to $770 per year + the usual scratches & swirls. So I think at the end of the day, the Opti-Coat is still better. Does it make sense? __________________ 2012 BMW 328i Sport \| 2009 Audi A4 2.0T \| 2007 BMW 750Li 2001 BMW 530i \| 2004 BMW 530i \| 2004 BMW 520i \| 2003 Opel Vectra \| 2002 Honda Civic \| 2002 Citroen Xsara

04-16-2013, 05:49 PM	#19
metrathon Private First Class Drives: 2012 328i Sport Line Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vista, SoCal Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	Damn, $325, that's super cheap. I got quoted $550 to $650 __________________ 2012 BMW 328i Sport \| 2009 Audi A4 2.0T \| 2007 BMW 750Li 2001 BMW 530i \| 2004 BMW 530i \| 2004 BMW 520i \| 2003 Opel Vectra \| 2002 Honda Civic \| 2002 Citroen Xsara

04-18-2013, 08:43 AM	#20
GhazaliGTE Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Will do! Thanks for the referral!

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