Protecting New Paint

[Transporter]

Thats amusing, thats all ill have to say.

I am also trading in my Audi S3 for a Daihatsu after that as it does the same and quality is also the same too ... isnt it lol

Actually not. I compared 2 products of equal value and you went from expensive car to one of the cheapest one ...lol

[blake_jl]

Hi Guys

I was pointed to this thread regarding the comments about Opti-Coat. Seem there are a lot of accusations (for lack of a better term) being thrown around, possibly by people who know very little, if anything, about the product.

I don't want this to turn into SPAM so I'll be brief as possible.

Regarding the (optional) warranty, we are quite open about its terms and conditions. It is nothing more than your standard "run-of-the-mill" warranty that you will find in this industry and we straight out tell people that when they ask.

Wash it with whatever chemicals you like. Opti-Coat doesn't care. Don't use brushes, abrasive cloths etc. You will damage it over time. Bird acids have only been tested in the shorter term (multiple weeks). If you leave it on there for months we can't guarantee what will happen.

The service isn't a reapplication of the product. It ensures that the coating is kept to the standard it should be. Bonded contamination is removed and the car is professionally cleaned. Again, the warranty is optional.

We aren't in the business of trying to provide the cheapest "paint protection" possible. Our business with you, is providing a product that is arguably the best at what it does and then maintaining it.

Any comments about the chemical properties of the product and what it actually is, or its durability well the haters can speculate all they like.

I just hope this clears up any misunderstandings about the warranty some members have purchased.

[Corey_R]

Hi blake_jl. I'm not sure who pointed you to this thread (not really important I guess), but you might want to let people know who you are to give your above comments some context

Thanks for your post btw.

[blake_jl]

Sorry Corey.

For those that don't know it's Joel Blake. I am part owner of Zen Automotive Suppliers Pty Ltd. The distributor of the above mentioned product.

[shakespeare]

Sorry Corey.

For those that don't know it's Joel Blake. I am part owner of Zen Automotive Suppliers Pty Ltd. The distributor of the above mentioned product.

Hi Joel :wave: thanks for the feedback

[Rob_R]

Hi Guys

I was pointed to this thread regarding the comments about Opti-Coat. Seem there are a lot of accusations (for lack of a better term) being thrown around, possibly by people who know very little, if anything, about the product.

I don't want this to turn into SPAM so I'll be brief as possible.

Regarding the (optional) warranty, we are quite open about its terms and conditions. It is nothing more than your standard "run-of-the-mill" warranty that you will find in this industry and we straight out tell people that when they ask.

Wash it with whatever chemicals you like. Opti-Coat doesn't care. Don't use brushes, abrasive cloths etc. You will damage it over time. Bird acids have only been tested in the shorter term (multiple weeks). If you leave it on there for months we can't guarantee what will happen.

The service isn't a reapplication of the product. It ensures that the coating is kept to the standard it should be. Bonded contamination is removed and the car is professionally cleaned. Again, the warranty is optional.

We aren't in the business of trying to provide the cheapest "paint protection" possible. Our business with you, is providing a product that is arguably the best at what it does and then maintaining it.

Any comments about the chemical properties of the product and what it actually is, or its durability well the haters can speculate all they like.

I just hope this clears up any misunderstandings about the warranty some members have purchased.

G'Day Joel,

Can't agree more with your first couple of lines. Always fascinated me how a product can be bagged with little to no facts to back up some statements. Opinions are fine but when it borders on hinting that anyone that has the product applied is being taken for a ride and that they are very very concerned for us is offensive.

Our money and we are all grown ups. I won't even go down the 'sometimes smells like conflict of interest' (Just My opinion)

Very timely you have hit the forum!! Totally off topic, Joel have you had a chance to post my B/Baron blower yet?

[blake_jl]

Hey Rob

I'm surprised it hasn't arrived yet. I'll check the tracking and send you an email.

[Rob_R]

Hey Rob

I'm surprised it hasn't arrived yet. I'll check the tracking and send you an email.

Picked it up today, appears to have been a communication problem between me and Mrs Boss. All good, Cheers.

[Mr_Bob]

Here's some slideshows of the beading on my car 6 months after the opticoat was applied.

First pic is the car unwashed (to show about a month's worth of dust)
Second pic is after a pressure rinse
Third pic is after optimum car wash and pressure rinse.
I did not do anything more than that, the car was dried after the camera was put away

In the last pic of the last slideshow, the bonnet looks dry as the water sheeted off faster than i could get the camera out.

Rear of the roof

Bonnet

Bonnet closeup

[langers_sydney]

So, given that Mario is in Victoria and I am in Sydney, do we have any recommendations for the best place for Opti coat in Sydney or surrounds? I've found Superior Shine, anyone used them for Opticoat?

Any other recommendations, I'm willing to drive (obviously)
Cheers
LS

[Vaku]

Reflect Effect are now in Parramatta, they applied my opti-coat.

[langers_sydney]

Thanks Vaku. Just had a look and thier new car treatment thing looks perfect. I trust you would recommend their work? Were you happy with the results? your Adidas looks awesome mate.

[Vaku]

Thanks Vaku. Just had a look and thier new car treatment thing looks perfect. I trust you would recommend their work? Were you happy with the results? your Adidas looks awesome mate.

100% back Dave's work, very honest guy who genuinely cares about his customers... worked on some pretty impressive cars also and very happy with his work - he was cool with me just hanging around asking stupid questions and watching him apply the opti-coat hehe..

also had him apply my lamin-x

and thanks

[langers_sydney]

Thanks for taking the time Vaku, you just earnt Dave another customer, I'll call him and get a spot booked in!

[Rob_R]

Well I had full front Ventureshield fitted yesterday and all I can say is it's come up better than I thought it would. I was expecting to see a drop in the gloss finish but it has enhanced it and gave it alot of depth. I had the cutting pattern modified so it covers the bumper 100%. I presented the car without front number plate so there is no lines/seams running around the plate. A mate of mine was looking over the car and didn't notice it was fitted until I pointed it out and showed him. So one very happy customer.