What deal did you get for your vf series 2????

[ross23]

61K Redline auto sedan with black out kit and mats - delivered on Tuesday.
I've booked in tinting and opti-coat the following week. Then a tune and OTR CAI.
Can't wait.

What is the black out kit?

 

[waynebatt]

I'm away interstate at the moment so can't post photos and videos through the mobile site. But when I get home in a couple of days I'll put up some photos and videos for you all showing just how frikken amazing opti-coat is. I guarantee you'll all call holden and cancel paint protection! Haha

 

[crew_man]

What is the black out kit?

It replaces the exterior chrome trim with black trim

 

[Grev156]

I have opti-coat on my MY15 Sv6 storm wagon and it is absolutely amazing!! Probably the best thing I've ever got done to a car. It was only $600 and my car looks brand new every single time I wash it. It cleans SUPER easy and looks a million bucks every time. I don't even use suds most of the time it cleans so easy. Just hit it with the gernie and she's good as new. Opticoat is a ceramic coating also!

Sounds like your happy with the opti-coat, which is great, but quick question, I called around for a few quotes and got some pretty big differences. The guy I ended up booking with directed me to the OPti-Coat website - specifically the page showing the RRP - which for a wagon is a quite a few bucks more than $600. Is it a case of the supplier provides a 'recommended' retail price and the appliers/applicanters (guys who apply) charge want they want?

 

[daves8]

I paid $1200 for my Opticoat, full paint prep, Polish, and a third coat (usually 2) full leather and interior protection(I have cream leather) glass and wheels.

 

[VinnieLS3]

Go see Hamish from Elite Finish for tour Opticoat. Very reasonable prices. I'll be seeing him when my vfii arrives..

That's if you're in Adelaide btw

 

[mantaray56]

Go see Hamish from Elite Finish for tour Opticoat. Very reasonable prices. I'll be seeing him when my vfii arrives..

That's if you're in Adelaide btw

Yeah, he is a great guy, does awesome job.

 

[waynebatt]

Sounds like your happy with the opti-coat, which is great, but quick question, I called around for a few quotes and got some pretty big differences. The guy I ended up booking with directed me to the OPti-Coat website - specifically the page showing the RRP - which for a wagon is a quite a few bucks more than $600. Is it a case of the supplier provides a 'recommended' retail price and the appliers/applicanters (guys who apply) charge want they want?

I'm not too sure mate. I know of a couple of other people who also paid around $600 for theirs too... But that with a brand new car not needing and touch ups first... May just be a recommended thing. The guys I got mine done by in Sydney were a listed applyer on the opti-coat website.

 

[waynebatt]

Back home now. For those who were interested in the opticoat paint protection.

Below are a few photos which show how good the surface of the car looks after every wash. Washing is quick, easy, and bugs/bird shits pretty much fly right off the instant you hit it with the pressure washer. As i said before, i ONLY use straight water from the pressure washer for probably 3 out of every 4 washes. Only doing a gentle hand wash with soap and a lambswool mitt 1 in 4 to give it a real nice clean up.... The stuff is amazing, and never wears off!!

Also attached is the link to a couple of videos showing the Hydrophobic properties of the opti-coat which shows how "slippery" the surface of the car is, which also means the dirt/bugs etc etc dont stick to it as well, allowing you to clean it quicker and easier. I also use an air dryer to dry the car too as this further reduces the chances of any swirls/scratches appearing on the car as you can dry it without having to actually touch it. Fantastic Stuff it is!!!

And the videos:

Pressure washing: https://vimeo.com/134467317
Slower running water from tap (highlighting hydrophobia): https://vimeo.com/142761397
Air Blowing water off the surface: https://vimeo.com/134467489

Opti-Coat Pro+ is the best thing I've done to the car for sure.. Anyone who cares at all about keeping the car in good condition should be getting it ASAP!! I haven't met a single person with it who hasn't been anything other then blown away by how good it is.....

So like i said, Getting paint protection from the dealer is an absolute waste of money. Go and get the opti-coat as it costs much less and is a FAR superior product which doesn't just wear off like the stuff they use. Its basically a clear ceramic layer applied to the whole surface of the car which has a hardness rating much higher than paint and superior hydrophobic properties..

I Just also wanna make it clear i have NO AFFILIATION WHATSOEVER with opti-coat or anyone affiliated with opt-coat. Just a very happy customer trying to spread to good word to other proud holden owners who wanna keep their cars looking brand new!!!

cheers

 

[waynebatt]

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