Coating overload!! Which one???

[Justins00ss]

Alright guys/gals I have been going back and forth as to weather or not to coat my GTO. I just did a full wet sand and buff on it last week and finished it off with a coat of Victoria Red Wax and a coat of Megs ultimate paste wax. See thread below

http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...g-project.html

I really like the idea of a coating that offers mar resistance along with great water sheeting ability as this is my daily driver. I really like the CQuartz Finest but seeing as I would need a licensed installer to do it and after receiving expensive quotes I am passing on that. I was looking at CQuartz UK, Black Label, DP to name a few. I haven`t been impressed with the Opti 2.0 from what I have heard from good friends. I also like what the new Pinnacle Synergy has to offer. Seems like a great product.

Now here is my other issue. I like to wax my car and polish it. I know with a coating that it really won`t need polishing anymore but what about topping with a wax after doing my weekly wash? Or am I limited to just washing and a quick detailer?

I am getting overloaded with all the new coatings and different ways to apply them. Any help with this would great seeing since the car has been corrected already doing a coating now would be fairly easy.

[TroyScherer]

I have used BL DSC (Surface coating), CQ Org, CQUK, OC.

The BLDSC is nice, but it is way to early to tell on durability.

CQ org lasted me 2+ years and I loved the look and beading / sheeting. I also did a long term review on it.
Link: http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...rotection.html

I currently have CQUK on the same car and like it just as much as CQ org. It was easier to apply and work with. The beading / sheeting are good and I figure it will last at least a 1.5yr+.

I have OC Pro on my truck that sits outside 24/7. I like it a lot mostly for the durable protection. IMO OC is more for the durability and not wanting to re-do it every 2 years.



The reality is you "can" wax over any coating you wish. But you then are covering up the properties of the coating and the reason t you applied it. No coating is a scratch / marring eliminating thing. You will get them over time, it just is what it is. They do help to greatly reduce any problems.

When using a coating I stick with product and are made to work with them and enhance what they do. ReLoad, Permanon, Hydro2, etc...

This is my opinion but if you want to wax "weekly" you are better off sticking with a sealant and wax combo to keep things fresh and give you the option of changing.

[Justins00ss]

I have used BL DSC (Surface coating), CQ Org, CQUK, OC.

The BLDSC is nice, but it is way to early to tell on durability.

CQ org lasted me 2+ years and I loved the look and beading / sheeting. I also did a long term review on it.
Link: http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...rotection.html

I currently have CQUK on the same car and like it just as much as CQ org. It was easier to apply and work with. The beading / sheeting are good and I figure it will last at least a 1.5yr+.

I have OC Pro on my truck that sits outside 24/7. I like it a lot mostly for the durable protection. IMO OC is more for the durability and not wanting to re-do it every 2 years.



The reality is you "can" wax over any coating you wish. But you then are covering up the properties of the coating and the reason t you applied it. No coating is a scratch / marring eliminating thing. You will get them over time, it just is what it is. They do help to greatly reduce any problems.

When using a coating I stick with product and are made to work with them and enhance what they do. ReLoad, Permanon, Hydro2, etc...

This is my opinion but if you want to wax "weekly" you are better off sticking with a sealant and wax combo to keep things fresh and give you the option of changing.

Thank you for the replies on here and AG.

[JSFM35X]

If I was going to pick one today it would depend on the way the car gets used. For max Mar resistance, I would go with OPTI_COAT 2.0 knowing I will give up some of the super slickness and tight beads.

On my DD I chose EXO v2 and would do it again.

I would like to tell you that I have no experience with CQ UK but Troy is someone here whose opinion I value enough to want to try this coating.

[Bunky]

I sure would like to see some giant comparison tables of the coatings,etc.

[JSFM35X]

I can help you compare and contrast the OC 2.0 and the EXO v2 pretty well. I will most likely pull the trigger on some CQUK just to feel like I did not miss out on a great product. I love slick paint w/tight beads.

I sure would like to see some giant comparison tables of the coatings,etc.

[Todd@RUPES]

Alright guys/gals I have been going back and forth as to weather or not to coat my GTO. I just did a full wet sand and buff on it last week and finished it off with a coat of Victoria Red Wax and a coat of Megs ultimate paste wax. See thread below

http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...g-project.html

I really like the idea of a coating that offers mar resistance along with great water sheeting ability as this is my daily driver. I really like the CQuartz Finest but seeing as I would need a licensed installer to do it and after receiving expensive quotes I am passing on that. I was looking at CQuartz UK, Black Label, DP to name a few. I haven`t been impressed with the Opti 2.0 from what I have heard from good friends. I also like what the new Pinnacle Synergy has to offer. Seems like a great product.

Now here is my other issue. I like to wax my car and polish it. I know with a coating that it really won`t need polishing anymore but what about topping with a wax after doing my weekly wash? Or am I limited to just washing and a quick detailer?

I am getting overloaded with all the new coatings and different ways to apply them. Any help with this would great seeing since the car has been corrected already doing a coating now would be fairly easy.

KISS.... Keep It Simple Simon...

If you want the protection of a coating put love to wax, go with the Black Label Surface Coating (do your wheels, glass and paint in one shot) then maintain the paint with a top up of Synergy as needed. Not only does this give you the best of both worlds, but (in my opinion) the combo of both creates a dripping-wet, high-energy shine unlike any other in the coating world thus far.

[Isewake]

KISS.... Keep It Simple Simon...

If you want the protection of a coating put love to wax, go with the Black Label Surface Coating (do your wheels, glass and paint in one shot) then maintain the paint with a top up of Synergy as needed. Not only does this give you the best of both worlds, but (in my opinion) the combo of both creates a dripping-wet, high-energy shine unlike any other in the coating world thus far.

Would durability still be about 1-2 years? Sounds interesting.

[Justins00ss]

KISS.... Keep It Simple Simon...

If you want the protection of a coating put love to wax, go with the Black Label Surface Coating (do your wheels, glass and paint in one shot) then maintain the paint with a top up of Synergy as needed. Not only does this give you the best of both worlds, but (in my opinion) the combo of both creates a dripping-wet, high-energy shine unlike any other in the coating world thus far.

Thank you for the response. I have a can of synergy on the way along with the Diamond cleansing polish. Going to give this a shot and see how it works. I think the wifey will get a little pissed if I go and buy the DSC after just spending money on this Maybe in another month or 2 I will buy the DSC and do like you say!

[valleyrider]

KISS.... Keep It Simple Simon...

If you want the protection of a coating put love to wax, go with the Black Label Surface Coating (do your wheels, glass and paint in one shot) then maintain the paint with a top up of Synergy as needed. Not only does this give you the best of both worlds, but (in my opinion) the combo of both creates a dripping-wet, high-energy shine unlike any other in the coating world thus far.

I have the surface coating on my wife`s Carmy and love the look it has once topped with a wax to bring out some depth to the gloss.

[glen e]

CquartzUK AND RELOAD on the Vette after wet sanding and polishing...incred glass look:

[Isewake]

CquartzUK AND RELOAD on the Vette after wet sanding and polishing...incred glass look:

Looks good. Was it hard to apply?

[nezff]

CquartzUK AND RELOAD on the Vette after wet sanding and polishing...incred glass look:

totally off topic, but why in the world would you wetsand a brand new vette?

[Justins00ss]

Cause they have hideous orange peel. Like most new vehicles.

Here is my thread on my 06 GTO I just cut/buffed. Looks 10 times better.

http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...g-project.html

[iamalexander408]

I have OC Pro on my truck that sits outside 24/7. I like it a lot mostly for the durable protection. IMO OC is more for the durability and not wanting to re-do it every 2 years.

I`m planning to get OC Pro and it looks like this would be best for me because of the durability. This is my commuter car and it`s parked outside as well. As far as not having to re-do it every 2 years, is this something you think someone would have to re-do maybe ever 5 years? I really am curious how long OC Pro lasts, especially me having a black car I always want a great coat!