CQuartz'd My Wheels - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

switchlanez · 03-08-2014, 02:55 PM

I recently got new wheels and had them CQuartz'd here in San Diego. Wes is an excellent guy to work with, car enthusiast/former Subaru owner, and is knowledgeable on the pros and cons of CQuartz Finest and Opti-Coat Pro. Due to the unique flat gold finish and texture of my wheels, he recommended CQuartz with its characteristic of leveling out better than Opti-Coat. Since I garage and don't daily drive the car, CQuartz will still last long (CQuartz supposedly lasts 2 years with normal driving use, OC is advertised as permanent but does erode over time actually). CQuartz can have a slightly better shine and maintain better leveling over time based on Wes' experience and what I've googled. Neither product will prevent brake dust embedment, but they will make it easier to keep your wheels clean which is what I wanted.

Despite feverishly prepping all week for today's Riverside Audi/Porsche Rally (there were some Porsches and Audis at his shop when I dropped off/picked up my wheels), he went out of his way to get my wheels done outside normal business hours for me. My wheels are still flat gold but with a hint of shine to them. I won't post rates for his service but rather you talk to him directly if you're interested in his work. This is his site with contact info: http://www.elitefinishdetailing.com/

enwave · 03-08-2014, 03:45 PM

Those look great. Keep us updated on how the finish holds -- though I can't guarantee I'll look at this in 2+ years

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ultra · 03-08-2014, 04:33 PM

Yummy wheels. What make and model are they?

chenshuo · 03-08-2014, 07:07 PM

Nice! I have always liked what you've done to your car.

switchlanez · 03-09-2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by enwave

Those look great. Keep us updated on how the finish holds -- though I can't guarantee I'll look at this in 2+ years

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Lol ok, I'll try to remember as well.

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Originally Posted by ultra

Yummy wheels. What make and model are they?

Thanks, the make is TWS and model is T66-F 18x9.5 +45 Flat Gold.

oc-drummer · 03-09-2014, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by switchlanez

Thanks, the make is TWS and model is T66-F 18x9.5 +45 Flat Gold.

I order the same exact wheels a month ago from Japan Parts. Did you receive yours in the time frame they have listed on their website? 90-120 days.

Thanks

switchlanez · 03-09-2014, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by oc-drummer

I order the same exact wheels a month ago from Japan Parts. Did you receive yours in the time frame they have listed on their website? 90-120 days.

Thanks

According to TWS' site, custom spec orders (which require minimum quantity 20 wheels) can take 90+ days and standard spec orders (such as what we ordered) can take 90 days. Plus the time it takes for your vendor to deliver to you. In my case, I ordered them on 12/9/2013, Japanparts received them on 3/2/2014, and I received them on 3/4/2014. 85 days overall.

zex · 03-09-2014, 09:12 AM

Are those the TRD louvers?

switchlanez · 03-09-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zex

Are those the TRD louvers?

Yessir

03-08-2014, 02:55 PM	#1
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,718 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	CQuartz'd My Wheels I recently got new wheels and had them CQuartz'd here in San Diego. Wes is an excellent guy to work with, car enthusiast/former Subaru owner, and is knowledgeable on the pros and cons of CQuartz Finest and Opti-Coat Pro. Due to the unique flat gold finish and texture of my wheels, he recommended CQuartz with its characteristic of leveling out better than Opti-Coat. Since I garage and don't daily drive the car, CQuartz will still last long (CQuartz supposedly lasts 2 years with normal driving use, OC is advertised as permanent but does erode over time actually). CQuartz can have a slightly better shine and maintain better leveling over time based on Wes' experience and what I've googled. Neither product will prevent brake dust embedment, but they will make it easier to keep your wheels clean which is what I wanted. Despite feverishly prepping all week for today's Riverside Audi/Porsche Rally (there were some Porsches and Audis at his shop when I dropped off/picked up my wheels), he went out of his way to get my wheels done outside normal business hours for me. My wheels are still flat gold but with a hint of shine to them. I won't post rates for his service but rather you talk to him directly if you're interested in his work. This is his site with contact info: http://www.elitefinishdetailing.com/ Attached Images __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

03-08-2014, 03:45 PM	#2
enwave That headunit though... Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited SSM Location: Provo, UT Posts: 520 Thanks: 304 Thanked 297 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those look great. Keep us updated on how the finish holds -- though I can't guarantee I'll look at this in 2+ years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited SSM 6AT Phantom ESC 1.5Dump + E85 + OFH + Q300 Eibach Pro-Kit + Michelin PSS (stock size)

03-08-2014, 04:33 PM	#3
ultra Curious cat. Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 86 GT base M/T - Red Location: Dubai Posts: 775 Thanks: 840 Thanked 383 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yummy wheels. What make and model are they? __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 GT M/T 2009 Renault Clio Sport R27 Team F1 Edition (sold) 1991 Mazda MX5 Miata (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS (sold) 2006 VW Golf R32 (sold)

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