Vendor Opti-Coat Advanced Protection for Tesla Vehicles

EDITOR’S NOTE:  This is a sponsored post from OPT, a provider of paint protection products.

As the leading paint protection manufacturer on the market, Optimum Polymer Technologies (OPT) has protected the most expensive and the newest cars to enter the market. Paint is the first impression and the last touch that a car receives. Manufacturers invest billions into making the shine and the look last as long as it can. Opti-Coat Pro Plus, manufactured by OPT, has been recently lauded as a primary protection of choice by Tesla owners around the world. In fact there are, thousands of Teslas that have been Opti-Coated around the world in the past five years.

OPT was founded by Dr. David Ghodoussi in 2001 after several years of manufacturing automotive paint for DuPont. His expertise as a PhD scientist specializing in automotive paint formulations and chemical interactions allowed him to invent the world’s first and most effective paint protection system to “freeze” the look of a new car.

“Tesla manufactures some of the most technologically advanced cars on the road. They also use some of the latest technologies in paint systems and other exterior and interior finishes. While I do believe that all new cars deserve a special coating to preserve the look, I wanted to make it clear that Tesla already does an amazing job resulting in beautiful, strong paint,” Dr. Ghodoussi said. “I look forward to purchasing my first Tesla soon. I hope Tesla also appreciates that our coatings do actually preserve their vehicles and many owners share their Tesla results with us with pride.”

Opti-Coat is the most advanced ceramic coating available in the market anywhere in the world. It is scientifically engineered by the leading experts in the field. Always undergoing advancements, Opti-Coat is the go-to choice for high end car owners such as Lamborghini, McLaren, Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Porsche, and Tesla.

“Opti-Coat Pro Plus was a must for the Lambo Aventador, Aston Martin, and Bentley GT’s that we were using for our show and for ourselves. I recently got a Tesla Model X and had our top researchers find the best protection. I was disappointed by others in the market that had failed to do what they advertise, so we took several months to research and try each out before selecting OPT as our show’s official paint protection application for all the top-line exotic vehicles and for every Tesla that we or our show will purchase. The OPT team came out and I’m honestly amazed at what it can do. I wouldn’t buy a new car now without scheduling the Pro Plus application to be done when it gets dropped off so I can keep it ‘frozen’ in time looking that amazing,” said Paul Rock, Film Producer and Association Brand Products CEO.

Opti-Coat will prevent damage from UV rays and all environmental contaminants. Opti-Coat Pro Plus is guaranteed and warrantied for 7 years and it can only be purchased through and applied by an approved OPT Authorized automotive application specialist who is also required to be proficient in paint correction and auto maintenance.

For more information, visit our website or connect with us via Tesla Motors Club – Dann@OptiCoat. 

 

[DragonWatch]

Any real customer comments?

 

[omarsultan]

I am an Opti-Coat convert--had it applied to my 2013 P85 and 111K miles later, water still beads.

 

[DragonWatch]

Thanks for the reply.

Now I just need to find someplace local to Olympia, WA

A few more converts would be nice too

 

[omarsultan]

Thanks for the reply.

Now I just need to find someplace local to Olympia, WA

A few more converts would be nice too

IIRC, you can go to the OptiCoat website and search for dealers by ZIP code, but you probably also want to cross reference against Yelp or the like to find folks that are good.

 

[TaoJones]

Last 2 cars done w OptiCoat and Opticoat Pro Plus, respectively.

Still glowing.

As important as the product, the detailing team especially the second time around was solid. That’s for paint correction and then the paint protection. Ask for Ryan or Bing at Extreme Autowerks in Cerritos, CA.

Make a road trip out of it. They’re down the street from Disneyland and several world class craft breweries.

 

[timvracer]

I'm a customer, both of the ceramic coating and the PPF. Love it!! However, I am only 20k miles in.

 

[Dborn]

Convert to pro+. 3 years in and she looks better than new. To maintain the warranty, annual service on the coatIng is needed, but it is worth it!

 

[5thgear]

I bought Opti Coat in anticipation of my MX which was delivered last Friday. Now I just need a somewhat warm day to thoroughly clean, prep and coat the car. In my OCD experience, the stuff does work. Especially on wheels to repel brake dust... which may not be as beneficial on the Model S/X because of the regen braking and the apparent lack of excessive brake dust.

 

[Transhine]

I don't actually think the product is rigorously tested on cars that really need the kind of protection the product is suppose to hold up against. Lets face facts, most of the guys that are in the market for this coating have 'garage princesses' and their car always looks great. Is that because of the awesome features of the Opti-Coat product or would any paint job look great if it was cared for like a Lamborghini, Bentley or Maserati or Tesla?

The cycle works like this-the folks that are willing to lay out $1,500 for this application, have 'expensive' cars that they are going to pamper and keep in a garage which is a good thing. And the coating is the best protection money can buy. So relative to the price of the car/investment and the benefits the coating will provide, it seems like the thing to do. Riddle me this,,,,,, Is that nice car going to be driven hard and hung up wet every day? Will a bird turd sit on the hood for weeks or until the owner can find time to wash it? No, and it will probably spend a lot of time in the garage or in underground parking and regularly detailed/cleaned.


I would like to hear a testimonial of a Toyota owner, who had the application installed and then left his car at the LAX airport parking lot for 4 months and came back and washed it. If the owner did that twice in a year, would the coating last? No coating can hold up to that kind of regular punishment. My point is, for what the product can do, it will never be actually demanded to prove it. it just will not have to because people who might be considering this coating, are very concerned about protecting their car and keeping it clean in the first place.

I would recommend a 2 year ceramic coating applied to the paint. At least every two years, if you are putting miles on the vehicle, you should clean the paint (clay bar) and reapply a coating. Even if you use the ceramic coating as a base coat, regular cleaning and waxing of the paint is ideal. Who hasn't bought an Teflon omelette pan that was suppose to be stick free for 5 years. Then, after 2 years, you have to add butter to keep the eggs moving. right? same concept with 5 or ten year coatings.

 

[nutts1]

I don't actually think the product is rigorously tested on cars that really need the kind of protection the product is suppose to hold up against. Lets face facts, most of the guys that are in the market for this coating have 'garage princesses' and their car always looks great. Is that because of the awesome features of the Opti-Coat product or would any paint job look great if it was cared for like a Lamborghini, Bentley or Maserati or Tesla?

The cycle works like this-the folks that are willing to lay out $1,500 for this application, have 'expensive' cars that they are going to pamper and keep in a garage which is a good thing. And the coating is the best protection money can buy. So relative to the price of the car/investment and the benefits the coating will provide, it seems like the thing to do. Riddle me this,,,,,, Is that nice car going to be driven hard and hung up wet every day? Will a bird turd sit on the hood for weeks or until the owner can find time to wash it? No, and it will probably spend a lot of time in the garage or in underground parking and regularly detailed/cleaned.


I would like to hear a testimonial of a Toyota owner, who had the application installed and then left his car at the LAX airport parking lot for 4 months and came back and washed it. If the owner did that twice in a year, would the coating last? No coating can hold up to that kind of regular punishment. My point is, for what the product can do, it will never be actually demanded to prove it. it just will not have to because people who might be considering this coating, are very concerned about protecting their car and keeping it clean in the first place.

I would recommend a 2 year ceramic coating applied to the paint. At least every two years, if you are putting miles on the vehicle, you should clean the paint (clay bar) and reapply a coating. Even if you use the ceramic coating as a base coat, regular cleaning and waxing of the paint is ideal. Who hasn't bought an Teflon omelette pan that was suppose to be stick free for 5 years. Then, after 2 years, you have to add butter to keep the eggs moving. right? same concept with 5 or ten year coatings.

 

[nutts1]

I've owned a Model S for 2.5 years and have around 40,000 mikes on it. I had it Opti-coated immediately after delivery. I work as a pilot for a major airline and drive it to work each trip. It sits in the employee parking lot for 3 days, 3 to 4 times each month. Directly adjacent to the employee lot is both a smelter for recycled metal and a major rail line for the North East corridor. I wash it 3 to 4 times per month in a brushless car wash and have never had it waxed. To this day the finish and shine after each wash is as good as the day I took delivery. I think my experience is as close to real world as you can get and my Tess is definitely not a "Garage Queen". We have a new Model 3 on order and the first stop will be at the Opti Coat dealer.

 

[JPP]

Real world Model S owner driving a mid-2013 multi-coat Red (see sig). Not a garage queen--well, garaged at night, but out during the day in the SF Bay Area. Daily driver. City & highway driving on the oh not so smooth local roads. Washed 1-2 times a week at a brushless commercial car wash (pressure rinse, fake lambswool mitts, pressure rinse, air hoses to dry, wiped with damp towels). Not detailed, not polished, not waxed. OptiCoat Pro applied by Joe T in 2013. Had a 'tune up' in 2015 when he did minor touch ups and applied a coat of OptiGloss. Car looks great. Still shiny. No swirls or holograms. Water beads up. Probably due for a tune up now but I am waiting for my Model 3, which will go directly from the Fremont delivery center to Joe's shop in Fremont. Find a good detailer/dealer and discuss your options, but, me, I am more than happy with OCP.

 

[omarsultan]

Yup, no garage queen here either--as I said up-thread, 111K miles. The only special treatment is I religiously hand wash the car.

 

[JasontheBeaver]

I don't actually think the product is rigorously tested on cars that really need the kind of protection the product is suppose to hold up against. Lets face facts, most of the guys that are in the market for this coating have 'garage princesses' and their car always looks great. Is that because of the awesome features of the Opti-Coat product or would any paint job look great if it was cared for like a Lamborghini, Bentley or Maserati or Tesla?

The cycle works like this-the folks that are willing to lay out $1,500 for this application, have 'expensive' cars that they are going to pamper and keep in a garage which is a good thing. And the coating is the best protection money can buy. So relative to the price of the car/investment and the benefits the coating will provide, it seems like the thing to do. Riddle me this,,,,,, Is that nice car going to be driven hard and hung up wet every day? Will a bird turd sit on the hood for weeks or until the owner can find time to wash it? No, and it will probably spend a lot of time in the garage or in underground parking and regularly detailed/cleaned.


I would like to hear a testimonial of a Toyota owner, who had the application installed and then left his car at the LAX airport parking lot for 4 months and came back and washed it. If the owner did that twice in a year, would the coating last? No coating can hold up to that kind of regular punishment. My point is, for what the product can do, it will never be actually demanded to prove it. it just will not have to because people who might be considering this coating, are very concerned about protecting their car and keeping it clean in the first place.

I would recommend a 2 year ceramic coating applied to the paint. At least every two years, if you are putting miles on the vehicle, you should clean the paint (clay bar) and reapply a coating. Even if you use the ceramic coating as a base coat, regular cleaning and waxing of the paint is ideal. Who hasn't bought an Teflon omelette pan that was suppose to be stick free for 5 years. Then, after 2 years, you have to add butter to keep the eggs moving. right? same concept with 5 or ten year coatings.

I have Opti-Coat Pro applied to my 2002 Ford F-250, never seen a garage in it's life, and its a daily driver and goes elk hunting in the Eagle Cap Wilderness of NE Oregon annually, as well as towing my travel trailer all over the state in all seasons, including the beach. I mostly drive it through car washes and only hand wash it a couple times during the summer. Yet this thing still looks fantastic.
I also have a 2005 Scion xB that has Opti-Coat pro and is driven daily and never sees the garage, has about 111k miles and still looks better than most high-end cars that are only a couple years old. Same as my truck, it's driven through a car wash and rarely hand washed.
I understand what you're saying about people paying for the best coatings on cars that they're going to pamper anyway, but regardless of that, Opti-Coat Pro has been real-world tested enough to prove it's worth the money. Pay once for the best coating, then you have peace of mind the remainder of its life. If I could afford a more expensive car that could be a pampered garage queen I would still opti-coat it, then decontaminate the paint about once a year with clay, and re-polish it and be good for another year.

 

[tinm]

I recently had Opti-Coat applied by a professional detailer to my 2013 Model S.

I live in northern New Mexico where the roads can be tough and dirty and when it snows, the car looks a mess from all the grime build-up on top of the Opti-Coat.

I'm trying to find the ideal microfiber towels and mats for hand washing the car. I use Opti No Rinse to wash the car, and then rinse and dry. What are the best towels/mats on the market for washing/drying an S with Opti-Coat on it? So as to avoid swirls, scratches, etc.

What does everyone here in TMC use? What does the Opti company recommend? Links, please.

 

[tinm]

hello? is this mic on?

 

[JasontheBeaver]

hello? is this mic on?

theragcompany.com carries just about every kind of MF rag imaginable.

 

[tinm]

Thanks. I know where to buy the things, I'm trying to figure out *which* to buy.

Let me ask the question another way. I had a bunch of expensive microfiber towels I'd bought on Amazon several years ago and had been using them to clean and dry the car. A detailer told me they were scratching the 2013-vintage factory Midnight Blue Metallic paint on my S, and that I needed better mats and towels. He recommended Opti.

I'm trying to find what other S owners use and see if there are towels and mats that lots of people use that work best on S's.

Any ideas?

 

[Dborn]

I use a pressure washer and then dry with synthetic chamois. Now more than 3 years with Opti, and the car still looks better than showroom with no holograms. So, no buckets no muss no fuss.