Cquartz vs Opti-Coat vs ??? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BRZ FTW · 02-07-2017, 11:56 PM

Just got my yellow series and I'm wanting to get some protection on the paint. Anyone have experience with Cquartz or Opti-Coat or other? Not too sure what to get.

Yzu · 02-08-2017, 12:38 AM

I think both are good. I have opticoat on my daily driver, and cquartz on my frs.

86geek · 02-08-2017, 02:40 AM

I got both on my FRS....had some body/paint work done...detailer used cquartz on trunk, the entire driver's side & front hood. Got overspray from paint shop so had to get ceramic coated again.

Originally had Opticoat pro on entire car.
Only diff is Opticoat warranty 5 years & Cquartz is 2 years. Both are good. Paid $395.00 for Opticoat pro. Best investment for my car. My car sits out in sun 24/7.

humfrz · 02-08-2017, 03:31 AM

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...................... My car sits out in sun 24/7.

I know ya'll get lots of sunshine there, but ........ don't make some of us feel badder that we do ..... here in winter land .....

humfrz

86geek · 02-08-2017, 04:40 AM

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I know ya'll get lots of sunshine there, but ........ don't make some of us feel badder that we do ..... here in winter land .....

humfrz

kch · 02-08-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZ FTW

Just got my yellow series and I'm wanting to get some protection on the paint. Anyone have experience with Cquartz or Opti-Coat or other? Not too sure what to get.

Get a clear bra. Xpel, 3m, whatever. Coatings like CQuartz, etc. won't actually protect your paint from rock chips.

Seriously, get a clear bra. I regret not getting one.

CFC BRZ · 02-21-2017, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kch

Get a clear bra. Xpel, 3m, whatever. Coatings like CQuartz, etc. won't actually protect your paint from rock chips.

Seriously, get a clear bra. I regret not getting one.

Fully agree.
I have opti-coat and love it, but it does not protect against rock chips. If you can, get the clear bra and opticoat.

BRZ FTW · 02-21-2017, 08:40 PM

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Fully agree.
I have opti-coat and love it, but it does not protect against rock chips. If you can, get the clear bra and opticoat.

Getting the front bumper clear bra tomorrow along with opticoat and tint. 💸💸💸

Thanks everyone for the advice! 👍

NLS8520 · 02-22-2017, 07:55 PM

Both are good, consider Gyeon Mohs+ as well. Make sure if you get Cquartz you get Cquartz Finest. IF it were my car I would probably opt for Gyeon Mohs +, technology wise I think its a step ahead.

Oxyg3n · 02-24-2017, 06:33 PM

I have ceramic pro 9h on mine. Makes the car super shiny, although it still chips..

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shiumai · 02-24-2017, 06:54 PM

Clear bra FTW.

NLS8520 · 02-24-2017, 07:07 PM

Several coatings all good it comes down to researching which one you feel is best. If you need help feel free to PM me I am into coatings.

BRZ FTW · 02-24-2017, 08:57 PM

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Clear bra FTW.

BRZ FTW · 02-24-2017, 09:05 PM

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Several coatings all good it comes down to researching which one you feel is best. If you need help feel free to PM me I am into coatings.

I appreciate it! I ended up going with Opti-Coat Pro+. Everything I read suggested that the shop and prep work mattered more than the actual coating product. The shop my car is at now came highly recommended by my Facebook group.

So I am getting front bumper, lower hood, and lower fender paint protection film, Opti-Coat Pro+, and tint done. I'll post up some pics when complete. Here is an in progress pic:

02-22-2017, 07:55 PM	#9
NLS8520 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: N/A Location: US Posts: 273 Thanks: 319 Thanked 188 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Both are good, consider Gyeon Mohs+ as well. Make sure if you get Cquartz you get Cquartz Finest. IF it were my car I would probably opt for Gyeon Mohs +, technology wise I think its a step ahead. Last edited by NLS8520; 02-23-2017 at 09:33 PM.

02-24-2017, 06:54 PM	#11
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02-24-2017, 07:07 PM	#12
NLS8520 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: N/A Location: US Posts: 273 Thanks: 319 Thanked 188 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Several coatings all good it comes down to researching which one you feel is best. If you need help feel free to PM me I am into coatings. Last edited by NLS8520; 02-24-2017 at 07:36 PM.

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