So the cquartz/opticoat lasts 1-2 years. Clear bra for me lasts 4-5 years. I am worried about the re-application on the non clear bra'd areas after 1-2 yrs. Will it create a thickness difference between the clear bra'd and non clear bra'd areas once the clear bra is removed? maybe the right thing to do is re-clear bra everytime you recoat with cquartz/opticoat?

 

I would do it just to have the paint look the same all over the car...odds are your car has swirls immediately coming from the factory (more and more of a problem nowadays sadly). So I would want that all corrected before putting on a clear bra where you can still see the paint...

Ive never heard of someone not wanting wax under a bra...all of my cars went through a thorough wash and wax pre bra...but thats just me. Anyone else hear different?

 

@sechsgang -- I'm with you. My detailer is a paint fanatic. The idea is to have paint corrected and prepared, coated (same over all paint), then clear bra areas you want more physical protection.

 

That is with no paint correction. The paint correction is what costs more. And 500 for opti is a rip-off.

 

Yes true. My car didn't need much correction since most of it is covered by film.

The Cquartz coating is negligibly thin compared to a clear bra. When my detailer measured it with paint thickness meter thingy it was less than the 10th of the film if my memory serves me right (don't remember the absolute figures but it added < 10 microns vs 100 microns for the film if I was to hazard a guess). Also they wear off with time/wash, so I wouldn't worry about any thickness difference.

Premier films who did my car advised me not to put wax or any coatings right before the installation as it could prevent the film from adhering properly.

 

Forgot about the timing aspect. I have always had the car detailed a week prior to clear bra installation.

 

Ok, I was just concerned that you'd see a line where the clear bra was. But if it washes off, I guess it doesn't matter. Thanks!

 

Anyone have a picture of Sapphire Blue with SILVER wheels (not black or brake dust gray) ?

wsh

 

Yes, just look in the internet at dealer lots or car ads. Plenty of photos. These are not the best photos but you get an idea.

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

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Thanks
Was looking for a GT3 but haven't found one yet in SB with Silver wheels
Bill

 

Best collection of photos is on autogespot.com
You can search for anything and narrow it to color if you want. It's updated daily.

 

Wow, great resource, thanks jon

 

Glad to help. Gives great real world perspective on how colors look.

 

Yes sinister and stealthy. The car matches asphalt color so the cops can hardly see you coming. Red or yellow, they see you from 2 miles away.

 

Thats not agate grey. its brown metallic. A lot of folks say that they don't like agate because of brown undertones. Maybe its because they are referring to this picture as it was one of the first photos available that match the agate.