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    Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    I have a small detail business, and I was thinking of offering opti coat 2.0 to customers that want to spend a little extra money. Does anyone offer customers a guarantee on this coating? Seeing how optimum says its permanent, it should have a lifetime guarantee unless its been abraded off by the owner, detailer or body shop.

    Also, what would be a good starting point for pricing? Obviously you would do a full paint correction, but since opti coat 2.0 is kinda expensive, and possibly lasts for a long time, you should charge more than if you were applying a regular wax or paint sealant.

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    Quote Originally Posted by AutoHealer View Post
    I have a small detail business, and I was thinking of offering opti coat 2.0 to customers that want to spend a little extra money. Does anyone offer customers a guarantee on this coating? Seeing how optimum says its permanent, it should have a lifetime guarantee unless its been abraded off by the owner, detailer or body shop.

    Also, what would be a good starting point for pricing? Obviously you would do a full paint correction, but since opti coat 2.0 is kinda expensive, and possibly lasts for a long time, you should charge more than if you were applying a regular wax or paint sealant.
    When the dealership offer this service (that`s similar to this) they guarantee with a stimulation. You have to maintain the finish with a kit they provide or by going back to them for the process.

    Offering anyone a guarantee IMO could be risky, there are so many variables (weather, storage, usage DD) How could you word the guarantee and what time frame are you talking about?

    If you want to offer a high end more durable finish that will last longer than your regular sealant. I would have it priced at what you think its worth.

    Example: regular sealant $60
    " : Opti 2.0 $120

    You can explain to the customer the difference, maybe even show them the product and what the durability difference is.
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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    Too many lawyers to ever guarantee anything. Great idea and sentiment but no.

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    I see the point of it, but there are too many variables as to the way the customer treats the vehicle. What would be the exclusions on something like this.

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    Thanks guys, I was just curious if anyone offered any guarantee, like for as long as they own the car, or 5 year guarantee that it would last etc..... I don`t want to sound gimmicky, but I still want to sell this service and was looking for advice. I haven`t tried it yet, but I was thinking it would be difficult to sell, since it would be more expensive but the benefits should make it worthwhile. We had a "Never Wax Again" business roll through our area, and it didn`t last long, I am guessing its a similar paint coating. It sounded like a scam.

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    Quote Originally Posted by AutoHealer View Post
    Thanks guys, I was just curious if anyone offered any guarantee, like for as long as they own the car, or 5 year guarantee that it would last etc..... I don`t want to sound gimmicky, but I still want to sell this service and was looking for advice. I haven`t tried it yet, but I was thinking it would be difficult to sell, since it would be more expensive but the benefits should make it worthwhile. We had a "Never Wax Again" business roll through our area, and it didn`t last long, I am guessing its a similar paint coating. It sounded like a scam.
    Offer great service delivery a equally great product and be honest and the work will come to you and stay.

    Its how I have run my part time biz, and have had customers for years!
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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    way back when i worked a Pontiac dealership in the Poly Glycoat days the fine print on the warranty was a refund on the purchase price. Not a paint repair if it failed.

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    Quote Originally Posted by CT3 View Post
    I see the point of it, but there are too many variables as to the way the customer treats the vehicle. What would be the exclusions on something like this.
    In order to void the warranty, the coating would have to be abraded off. If the car gets any body work and repainting done, the warranty would be void. And you could even state that if it is detailed by paint polishing that it would remove the coating. But how would you know if all the rules were followed? According to Optimum this coating is permanent unless abraded off, so aggressive improper washing overtime would weaken the coating also. So, I guess it would be pretty difficult to figure out a warranty and all the stipulations. But a warranty would help sell it. IMO

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    If you are going to warranty it then you will need a really good lawyer who specializes in stuff like this and charge enough money to amortize the cost of the lawyer as well as any repairs you may have. A warranty is not a bad idea, but you need to think like a business person in this regard.

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    There are so many variables and out of control factors that I think you would just be opening a can of worms with a warranty.

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    You could offer a conditional warranty requiring them to allow you to inspect it (exterior detail) every 6 months?

    Also, if you are offering it as a professional service, you should consider offering Opti Guard instead of Opti Coat 2.0. The higher concentration will make for a thicker coating and make it harder for the customer to remove on their own. They are virtually identical to apply.

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    Quote Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum View Post
    You could offer a conditional warranty requiring them to allow you to inspect it (exterior detail) every 6 months?

    Also, if you are offering it as a professional service, you should consider offering Opti Guard instead of Opti Coat 2.0. The higher concentration will make for a thicker coating and make it harder for the customer to remove on their own. They are virtually identical to apply.
    I guess I thought opti guard and opti coat were the same thing. I have actually used opti coat on my sisters vehicle, and it was pretty easy to apply. Whats the difference in the two products? Will opti guard outlast opti coat since its thicker?

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    I wouldn`t offer a guaranty because you can always find someone who will try to take advantage or not care for it properly.

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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    Quote Originally Posted by Chris@Optimum View Post
    You could offer a conditional warranty requiring them to allow you to inspect it (exterior detail) every 6 months?
    That`s a pretty good way to do it. Opti-Coat application would add roughly $150 to the price of a regular detail, and a 5-year guarantee would require an annual (or semi-annual) inspection for a fixed fee of $75. The inspection would basically be a full exterior wash, spot decontamination as needed, and verifying that the coating is still intact and functioning properly. Essentially this means an OC preservation/maintenance program costs the customer $525 ($900 if inspections are semi-annual) when all is said and done.

    Plus, when they come back for the inspection, you can also upsell an interior detail to increase income even further.
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    Re: Opti Coat 2.0 guarantee?

    It seems like you could be opening yourself up to a big headache down the road. Why not just offer the service with some sort of proof of it`s capabilities as the selling point.

 

 
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