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BRZ FTW 02-07-2017 11:56 PM

Cquartz vs Opti-Coat vs ???
 
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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Originally Posted by 86geek (Post 2848733)
...................... My car sits out in sun 24/7.

:bs:

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 ..... :D


humfrz

86geek 02-08-2017 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 2848752)
:bs:

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 ..... :D


humfrz

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kch 02-08-2017 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZ FTW (Post 2848676)
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 (Post 2849058)
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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Originally Posted by CFC BRZ (Post 2857589)
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.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...0aacbf7ec4.jpg

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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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:


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