Ceramic Paint Coating -
04-24-2017, 02:01 PM
#31
04-24-2017, 03:58 PM
#33
Three Wheelin'
The difference between a ceramic coating and wax/sealant is the longevity of the ceramic coating. If taken care of, the ceramic coating will protect a car much longer than a sealant or wax. However, a well waxed car will protect the car as much as the ceramic coating.
Personally, I love detailing my car. Every 6 months, I strip the car and apply a base layer for gloss followed by a sealant. Every 2 weeks, I put on a layer of wax. My car is a daily driver in Seattle and sheds water like crazy.
https://itsbetterwaxed.com/blogs/det...prevent-swirls
http://www.drbeasleys.com/blog/2014/...ersible-error/
Personally, I love detailing my car. Every 6 months, I strip the car and apply a base layer for gloss followed by a sealant. Every 2 weeks, I put on a layer of wax. My car is a daily driver in Seattle and sheds water like crazy.
https://itsbetterwaxed.com/blogs/det...prevent-swirls
http://www.drbeasleys.com/blog/2014/...ersible-error/
04-24-2017, 04:00 PM
#34
Three Wheelin'
04-24-2017, 04:35 PM
#36
I recently had my Audi S4 paint correction and CQuarts applied. I cannot even begin to tell you what a difference it made. The paint was in really terrible condition. I bought that car last fall used with 25K miles. It was full of swirls and scratches. 3 days of heavy paint correction and an application of CQuarts made all the difference. The car looks NEW. Not just better, but brand new. Dirt doesn't seem to stick and the gloss is incredible. I just bought a new (black) 911 that I had the front half protected with Xpel Ultimate before picking up the car. I've got an appointment for a full CQuarts treatment next month. Full paint, glass, lights, wheels and calipers. Price is $1500 but super worth it to me after seeing the results of the S4. I would recommend it highly. Although as others have pointed out, a lot of this is up to the installer, detailer. You need to find a good one. Ask around.
Good luck!
alec
Good luck!
alec
04-24-2017, 06:42 PM
#37
Race Director
Originally Posted by seattle_sun
You don't need to sand it to get it out. If you machine polish the car, the ceramic coating will come off.
It's not that hard to remove.
It's not that hard to remove.
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04-24-2017, 10:26 PM
#39
I've seen clear bras that weren't waxed at all yellow. You have to keep it waxed or you will have issues.
04-24-2017, 10:35 PM
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I think I will give Hydros Auto Spa in Queens, NY a shot. They seem like they know what they're doing...I've been there the past two days and I saw a Ferrari, a 911R and an ultraviolet gt3rs...if those owners trust them, I can with my little tts.
04-25-2017, 03:27 PM
#41
No, Opti pro coat will not come off with alcohol. it must be polished off (or use a paint remover). Man, i wish it could be removed with alcohol, would save me so much time knocking down high spots.
Nor does it need sanding to be fully removed, a polish will work. Some high spots may be knocked down faster with wet sanding though.
There is indeed lots of misinformation out there about these coatings.
Nor does it need sanding to be fully removed, a polish will work. Some high spots may be knocked down faster with wet sanding though.
There is indeed lots of misinformation out there about these coatings.
After all that build-up, I’m sorry to say that because of it’s very nature, Opti-Coat is still only available to professional detailers. Opti-Coat is a permanent coating and it is not applied like a traditional wax or sealant. Once it’s cured the only way to remove Opti-Coat is by polishing, sanding, or with the use of paint removers. Because of its impervious property, IPA, Prep-Sol, Detergents, degreasers, or other chemical cleaners will not affect the coating. While the application process is very similar to Opti-Seal, when applying Opti-Coat you must ensure that it levels out before it cures (and it cures fast), because once it sets, it’s not coming off. Obviously this could pose a significant liability in the hands of the general public, which is why it’s only available to pro detailers.
04-25-2017, 03:42 PM
#42
If you are hell bent on a 100% swirl free car, you're polishing every year or 2, doesn't matter what coating you have on there. The cleaner your washing medium, the less swirls you will introduce. the less you touch the paint, the less swirls you will introduce...
#1 reason for swirls is bad car washing. if you're the type of guy to use a couple of buckets with no grit guard protection and a 10 year old wash mit, you are introducing new swirls every time you wash the car. Use a brush to clear snow off your hood? Using a dry shammy to dry the car? Have children who cant keep their hands off your paint? lol
04-25-2017, 04:37 PM
#43
Three Wheelin'
04-25-2017, 07:19 PM
#44
And OP, I can agree with LexVan that OptiCoat Pro Plus is awesome. But no way you're getting it done for $600. I understand it just went up to $1,100, and that doesn't include paint correction.
04-25-2017, 07:25 PM
#45
I love the coating because I love fact that I don't have to waste all that time claying and polishing my car, and I can wash and dry my car in less than 15 minutes. And when I'm done it looks as good as a car that someone just spent hours detailing. Every time. My C2S OptiCoat is going on 2 years old and it still repels everything like the day it was applied.