Rock Chips
06-14-14, 09:50 PM
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06-15-14, 04:35 AM
#32
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opti-coat didn't last nearly as long as it was claimed to, nor did it have the initial brilliant shine that cquartz has now. i don't know how long cquartz will last either, although at least thus far, anyhow, it's started out with an amazingly deep gloss.
one thing about cquartz, though, is that while it provides for a much deeper gloss than opti-coat, it isn't as scratch resistant as opti-coat despite making claims on high scratch resistance. both are much more resistant than the factory clear coat, though.
opticoat is guaranteed for life, although i had to use the warranty as it both lost the little shine that it provided, growing dull, and wore down over time, thinning considerably, so they just placed more after wet sanding. cquartz is *purported* to wear down in the same manner, but without growing dull, and is guaranteed for two years.
they were both installed by authorised installers and of course neither will protect against damage done by rocks flying at your car.
Last edited by davyjordi; 06-15-14 at 04:40 AM.
06-16-14, 12:27 AM
#34
i had opti-coat on my last car (a 2IS) and now i have cquartz finest on my 3IS and cquartz seems, thus far, to be the better product even just a few months into ownership.
opti-coat didn't last nearly as long as it was claimed to, nor did it have the initial brilliant shine that cquartz has now. i don't know how long cquartz will last either, although at least thus far, anyhow, it's started out with an amazingly deep gloss.
one thing about cquartz, though, is that while it provides for a much deeper gloss than opti-coat, it isn't as scratch resistant as opti-coat despite making claims on high scratch resistance. both are much more resistant than the factory clear coat, though.
opticoat is guaranteed for life, although i had to use the warranty as it both lost the little shine that it provided, growing dull, and wore down over time, thinning considerably, so they just placed more after wet sanding. cquartz is *purported* to wear down in the same manner, but without growing dull, and is guaranteed for two years.
they were both installed by authorised installers and of course neither will protect against damage done by rocks flying at your car.
opti-coat didn't last nearly as long as it was claimed to, nor did it have the initial brilliant shine that cquartz has now. i don't know how long cquartz will last either, although at least thus far, anyhow, it's started out with an amazingly deep gloss.
one thing about cquartz, though, is that while it provides for a much deeper gloss than opti-coat, it isn't as scratch resistant as opti-coat despite making claims on high scratch resistance. both are much more resistant than the factory clear coat, though.
opticoat is guaranteed for life, although i had to use the warranty as it both lost the little shine that it provided, growing dull, and wore down over time, thinning considerably, so they just placed more after wet sanding. cquartz is *purported* to wear down in the same manner, but without growing dull, and is guaranteed for two years.
they were both installed by authorised installers and of course neither will protect against damage done by rocks flying at your car.
06-16-14, 02:46 PM
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I got full hood, bumper, full fender, and rockers ppf done. Just got opti-coat applied this weekend. I could have had less ppf installed but I'm planning on keeping the car till it breaks down; so I want the car looking nice and clean for as long as possible.
If you are planning on getting any coating done, do it asap. The longer you wait the more it's going to cost you. My car only had one imperfection that the detailer had to fix so my cost was lower. Also, the detailer was surprised on how perfect my paint was. Lexus does a good job at keeping the car protected during delivery.
If you are planning on getting any coating done, do it asap. The longer you wait the more it's going to cost you. My car only had one imperfection that the detailer had to fix so my cost was lower. Also, the detailer was surprised on how perfect my paint was. Lexus does a good job at keeping the car protected during delivery.
06-16-14, 03:00 PM
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I got full hood, bumper, full fender, and rockers ppf done. Just got opti-coat applied this weekend. I could have had less ppf installed but I'm planning on keeping the car till it breaks down; so I want the car looking nice and clean for as long as possible. If you are planning on getting any coating done, do it asap. The longer you wait the more it's going to cost you. My car only had one imperfection that the detailer had to fix so my cost was lower. Also, the detailer was surprised on how perfect my paint was. Lexus does a good job at keeping the car protected during delivery.
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