Cat. "B" folks with cars at Port
08-07-2014, 09:26 AM
#228
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Sorry, in advance, and do not want to high jack my own thread; but I have a question about this Opti-coat/Cquartz application. I have been reading up on this and very interested in the Cquartz but - do you apply these coatings before you Xpel or after and on top of the Xpel. I am going to call Xpel Customer Service and get their input but wondering if any one has any experience/knowledge. This is some very interesting technology.
08-07-2014, 09:34 AM
#229
Sorry, in advance, and do not want to high jack my own thread; but I have a question about this Opti-coat/Cquartz application. I have been reading up on this and very interested in the Cquartz but - do you apply these coatings before you Xpel or after and on top of the Xpel. I am going to call Xpel Customer Service and get their input but wondering if any one has any experience/knowledge. This is some very interesting technology.
Modesta is a different story--it resists things from sticking to it. So those going for Modesta and clear bra usually do Modesta on NON covered areas, then do the clear bra, then do OptiCoat Pro or CQuartz on top of the film if desired.
08-07-2014, 09:35 AM
#230
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Sorry, in advance, and do not want to high jack my own thread; but I have a question about this Opti-coat/Cquartz application. I have been reading up on this and very interested in the Cquartz but - do you apply these coatings before you Xpel or after and on top of the Xpel. I am going to call Xpel Customer Service and get their input but wondering if any one has any experience/knowledge. This is some very interesting technology.
On my M5, a different shop in April applied Opti-Coat Pro to the entire car and then applied the X-Pel clear bra. Each shop was adamant that their method was the only way to go. I haven't had any issues with either clear bra so far.
I am planning on using the shop that did the M5 for coating and bra for the new GT3.
08-07-2014, 09:52 AM
#231
Race Director
Thread Starter
Right off their web site:
"Will Opticoat or cQuartz hurt the film?"
Sealants such as Opticoat and cQuartz will not hurt the film or interfere with our Ultimate paint protection film's self healing properties.
"Can/should Opticoat or cQuartz be applied to the car before the film is installed?"
We do NOT recommend applying sealants such as Opticoat or cQuartz to the parts of the car that will be covered with film. The low surface energy of paint sealant products such as these will cause adhesion problems both during installation and over the life of the product. In addition, it is worth noting that there is really no benefit to applying sealant to the paint before the film anyway, since the film will provide far more environmental protection to the paint than a sealant ever could.
"Will Opticoat or cQuartz hurt the film?"
Sealants such as Opticoat and cQuartz will not hurt the film or interfere with our Ultimate paint protection film's self healing properties.
"Can/should Opticoat or cQuartz be applied to the car before the film is installed?"
We do NOT recommend applying sealants such as Opticoat or cQuartz to the parts of the car that will be covered with film. The low surface energy of paint sealant products such as these will cause adhesion problems both during installation and over the life of the product. In addition, it is worth noting that there is really no benefit to applying sealant to the paint before the film anyway, since the film will provide far more environmental protection to the paint than a sealant ever could.
08-07-2014, 10:02 AM
#232
Rennlist Member
Right off their web site:
"Will Opticoat or cQuartz hurt the film?"
Sealants such as Opticoat and cQuartz will not hurt the film or interfere with our Ultimate paint protection film's self healing properties.
"Can/should Opticoat or cQuartz be applied to the car before the film is installed?"
We do NOT recommend applying sealants such as Opticoat or cQuartz to the parts of the car that will be covered with film. The low surface energy of paint sealant products such as these will cause adhesion problems both during installation and over the life of the product. In addition, it is worth noting that there is really no benefit to applying sealant to the paint before the film anyway, since the film will provide far more environmental protection to the paint than a sealant ever could.
"Will Opticoat or cQuartz hurt the film?"
Sealants such as Opticoat and cQuartz will not hurt the film or interfere with our Ultimate paint protection film's self healing properties.
"Can/should Opticoat or cQuartz be applied to the car before the film is installed?"
We do NOT recommend applying sealants such as Opticoat or cQuartz to the parts of the car that will be covered with film. The low surface energy of paint sealant products such as these will cause adhesion problems both during installation and over the life of the product. In addition, it is worth noting that there is really no benefit to applying sealant to the paint before the film anyway, since the film will provide far more environmental protection to the paint than a sealant ever could.
08-07-2014, 10:17 AM
#233
Race Director
Thread Starter
I did read some where yesterday that applying these coatings over the films will help prohibit yellowing ect.. So it does make sense. I am still going to call their Customer support line because a lot of this info changes and they forget to update their site- will report back
08-07-2014, 12:28 PM
#236
Race Director
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Okay - last I will comment in this. Spoke with Eric at Xpel. He emphatically said put the clear bra on first and then put Cquartz or Opti Coat over it. I am sure detailers have had there own successes but these guys at Xpel are good. Plus- if you want your warranty to stand I think I will follow what they outline
08-07-2014, 12:47 PM
#237
Okay - last I will comment in this. Spoke with Eric at Xpel. He emphatically said put the clear bra on first and then put Cquartz or Opti Coat over it. I am sure detailers have had there own successes but these guys at Xpel are good. Plus- if you want your warranty to stand I think I will follow what they outline
08-07-2014, 01:09 PM
#239
08-07-2014, 01:47 PM
#240
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Mine still not at dealer. Have already spoken with their tint guy and clear bra installer. All on same page. I will be on business travel next week so they all know what I need done.
The tint guy was speaking about this Crystalline tint that kind of gives you a reflection. Very good at keeping heat out but it only come at 40%. I opted not for this because not the look I am looking for. Just told him give me 35% 3M film and I will be fine. He tried to push me to 20% but I do not want it too dark and I do not need any trouble with getting pulled over
The tint guy was speaking about this Crystalline tint that kind of gives you a reflection. Very good at keeping heat out but it only come at 40%. I opted not for this because not the look I am looking for. Just told him give me 35% 3M film and I will be fine. He tried to push me to 20% but I do not want it too dark and I do not need any trouble with getting pulled over