I'm going with Opti-coat
#31
Drifting
Thread Starter
No need to go that far, there are a bunch of detailers in NJ that will do it:
http://www.opti-coat.net/approved-dealers.php?state=NJ
http://www.opti-coat.net/approved-dealers.php?state=NJ
#33
Rennlist Member
Grunty - If you want someone to do it in NJ I can't recommend Phil at Detailer's Domain highly enough.
They are a certified Opti-coat installer and do amazing work.
Also, once it has cured you can still layer wax / sealant on top of opti-coat to get your fix. It isn't necessary, but it doesn't hurt.
They are a certified Opti-coat installer and do amazing work.
Also, once it has cured you can still layer wax / sealant on top of opti-coat to get your fix. It isn't necessary, but it doesn't hurt.
#34
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Chicagoland Area
Posts: 26,141
Likes: 0
Received 5,415 Likes
on
2,518 Posts
#35
Drifting
Thread Starter
Well, it turns out I'm a horrible detailer and I botched up my car pretty good. The guy doing it has switched over to applying something called CQuartz instead of opti-coat.
Here are some pics he took:
Before
After
I guess the moral of the story is if you don't know what you're doing either make sure you learn well before trying it out on your car or leave it to the pros.
Here are some pics he took:
Before
After
I guess the moral of the story is if you don't know what you're doing either make sure you learn well before trying it out on your car or leave it to the pros.
#36
Rennlist Member
ha. how many coats of glaze had you applied? I guess it was doing a decent job of hiding the mess beneath.
Nice work by Xclusive to correct that the right away. Topped with CQuartz or Opticoat you will have a really good base for moving forward.
Have him give you some wash pointers (two bucket method, etc) to minimize the problem in the future.
And don't blame yourself as being a horrible detailer... black is really unforgiving.
Nice work by Xclusive to correct that the right away. Topped with CQuartz or Opticoat you will have a really good base for moving forward.
Have him give you some wash pointers (two bucket method, etc) to minimize the problem in the future.
And don't blame yourself as being a horrible detailer... black is really unforgiving.
#37
Drifting
Thread Starter
I hadn't really put down too many coats of wax but I had tried to get rid of some nasty chemical type spots that I had somehow acquired. I guess I used too aggressive a pad on my machine.
I already do use the 2 bucket method, with a deionizer, and I dry with a leaf blower. But Will (the detailer) said he will show me the proper washing method to be used on the Cquartz when I pick up the car
I already do use the 2 bucket method, with a deionizer, and I dry with a leaf blower. But Will (the detailer) said he will show me the proper washing method to be used on the Cquartz when I pick up the car
#38
Pro
I am strongly considering having opticoat done on my daily driver '13 white C4 and my white sport techno wheels. I just visited a local shop here in Cincinnati that is an authorized dealer. I was quoted $600 for car. From a video on their website they apply coating by spraying it on. Is this normal?
Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfvXqHDXHpQ&sns=em
Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfvXqHDXHpQ&sns=em
#39
Rennlist Member
That's really strange. I've never seen it applied by spray like that. Having applied Opti-coat 2.0 myself I can't say that I like it, but they ARE certified opti-coat pro installers, so perhaps it is ok.
#40
Pro
www.Esotericdetail.com
They us 22PLE coatings
#41
Rennlist Member
Good choice. They are excellent.
#42
Pro
#43
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
I am strongly considering having opticoat done on my daily driver '13 white C4 and my white sport techno wheels. I just visited a local shop here in Cincinnati that is an authorized dealer. I was quoted $600 for car. From a video on their website they apply coating by spraying it on. Is this normal?
Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfvXqHDXHpQ&sns=em
Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfvXqHDXHpQ&sns=em
The total price for OptiCoat should include paint correction, which is probably the most important and time-consuming part of the process.
If the paint correction process is simple, and there are no major issues, then 600 (with wheels, calipers, etc. included) is about right. If you have major paint correction issue with the clearcoat or whatever, then it will (and should) be more.
Good luck.
FWIW, I have a C4S, Rhodium Silver, with ST Wheels, and love the car with OptiCoat.
#44
Drifting
Thread Starter
first picture taken by the detailer who did the job. He ended up going with Opti-Coat Pro after all. I will take some more tomorrow in the sun.
https://www.facebook.com/XclusiveAut...type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/XclusiveAut...type=1&theater
#45
Drifting
Thread Starter
Here are some pics I took today in the sun after the Opti-Coat was applied. Some fluffy pollen fell on it in some pics but you can get the general idea. The car has never looked as good, even the day I picked it up. I should have had this done when it was brand new.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/224196...57646839412691
https://www.flickr.com/photos/224196...57646839412691