tstafford

We need to start an owners of cars with outdated motors support group. I'll bring the donuts.

Shine Auto Salon

Unfortunately we do not have a side by side. The 911R had film on it before we applied the coating and it was super hard to capture the difference on camera. There is definitely a difference in glossiness!

Shine Auto Salon

You won't regret it! The first car we applied this coating to was a silver NSX. We did a couple panels side by side with coated and non-coated. Even on a silver car we could see a huge difference in glossiness!

tqevo

Thanks... I was also wondering if there's any value in applying coating underneath the film if you'll be applying it over the film anyway?

Sloopy

If you haven't had a coating link this before or any first hand experience from someone who has then I would understand.

I have first evaluation on my GT3 and wash it about 1/3 or less than before. Most stuff blows off at 50 and just a light spray of water does a lot. Occasionally I will run though a touch-less wash (I know not rec-amended).

Sometimes I will get out my pressure washer and give it a good suds and a rinse. Cuts work time to keep your car looking like it just came from a detailer down to nothing. Even after a 200 mile day in the canyons just a lite rinse and all new again.

I would guess that your time is worth something? I like it so well that I took my wife's Range Rover in an had it done.

Shine Auto Salon

It is pointless to apply the ceramic coating and then apply the film. If we have someone wanting a combination of film and coating. We always polish and prep the surfaces that are getting clear bra. We then install the paint protection film onto the vehicle and apply the coating to the entire vehicle including the areas covered with clear bra! I hope this helps.

Shine Auto Salon

I have this on my personal vehicle as well! It definitely cuts down car washing and maintenance time significantly. If you just give your car a quick spray with the pressure washer or hose and drive off your vehicle will look freshly waxed every time! I love it!

tqevo

This helps tremendously... I'll talk to me detailer about it, and perhaps give this a go. I had Opticoat applied 2 years ago and have been happy with it but have not had anything applied over my film.

Shine Auto Salon

We use only Xpel Ultimate film. Ultimate has a clear coat built into the film so I know the coating works well with Xpel! I'm not sure what film you would be adhering to your vehicle. We will be posting a 918 that recently got the same exact treatment soon!

Lodi

I was told that film would not adhere properly on top of a coating. Not sure if this is the case but thought it was worth mentioning.

bronson7

I also inquired, and received the same answer.

bronson7

What are the differences between the C Quartz Finest vs the Reserve? Are you finding most go for the Reserve over the CQF?

Jimmy-D

The Reserve is new. Meant to compete against Modesta.

Shine Auto Salon

Recently, CarPro the company that owns Cquartz, has released a new coating called Cquartz Finest Reserve. Reserve is their new flagship coating. It has a life expectancy of 3-5 years where as Cquartz Finest (Now called Cquartz Professional) has a life expectancy of 2-3 years. Reserve has a thicker and more durable coating compared to Cquartz Professional. Reserve gives your vehicle a super high gloss finish, adds depth to your paint and repels anything Mother Nature may throw at it! On top of all that, both coatings make washing and maintaining your vehicle a breeze, and gives your vehicle that "freshly waxed" look for years to come!

Sloopy

I need to replace my wrap on the rear quarter panels due to rock damage. Once done I want to update my finest to Reserve. What is the process for re-coating most areas done in Finest?

Note that the front is wrapped with Finest over it and doors top and rear of the car is paint with Finest.