what is your favorite paint coating & why.

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What is your favorite coating? (not pro version)I have used only two so far, opti-coat 2.0 and cquartz uk. I am looking to try to find all the differences of each. I know uk and opti-coat go on a little different. I have several coating jobs this spring after it warms up in KY. I would like to try gloss coat and 22ple. I don't want to add a topper on like reload to the coating, i don't like to a topper because i don't like rubbing on the paint after it has been polished.

Here is one i used opti-coat 2.0


Here is one i used Cquartz uk with no reload



 
Technically, youre applying a topper to the coating not the clear. If you use plush MF towels to apply Reload, youre not harming anything.
 
sayroger said:
What is your favorite coating? (not pro version)
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No obscenely over-priced "pro version" Coatings
for me, either.

sayroger said:
I have used only two so far, opti-coat 2.0 and cquartz uk.

I don't want to add a topper on

i don't like to a topper because i don't like rubbing on the paint after it has been polished.
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The use of: Toppers...is debatable in my book.
However:

I'd almost bet that you "rubbed on the paint", if the paint
was polished...(or even if the paint was not polished)...
when you applied either of those two Coatings. :)


Bob
 
Love both I've tried, uk and ameriarmour. I want to try the dodo juice infinity, myabi, mohs and cosmic. I like ameriarmour because it really worked we'll on glass and trim, and it's just nice to have the simplicity of one product on a whole car.
 
I really like black label paint coating - SO easy to apply and lasts.

That being said, I am in the midst of doing a 50/50 on my hood - one half with Nanoskin MegaTrend (seemed a bit more difficult to apply, and not as "slippery" as black label, but -and this is subjective for sure - seemed to give a deeper, wetter look) and the other with black label paint coating.

I'll post up a separate thread / review when it's more than 1 day old :xyxthumbs:
 
whatever OPT sells. so, now, Gloss-Coat. mainly because Opti-Coat has made my life so much easier re: keeping my vehicles looking better longer whilst being easier to clean. also, because Dr. G is a paint chemist and is based in the US so it's easy to reach the dude who actually makes the coating. all the political bickering and professional detailer conspiracy theories aside, the very fact that the guy making it has massive experience making the very paint the coating goes on is a HUGE plus for me.

i don't have personal longevity info back yet on Gloss-Coat but i can 100% attest to the ridiculously easy application, insane slickness/gloss and its wild aversion to water.
 
About a month and a half in on a gloss coat application and it's holding up well. Not too good at keeping feline claw marks off the paint however... :o)
 
CQ UK is my favorite consumer paint coating. It's time tested for me and provides amazing results. Gloss Coat is amazing as well and C.A.R Bulletproof.

I have used Duragloss Enviroshield and Anericana Americoat as well.
 
I have only use WGDPS 3.0 but recently used PolishAngel Glasscoat Cosmic coating 3 weeks on Christmas eve and today was the first wash and beaded and cleared the water easily. I loved how easy the 2 step process went and no IPA wipe down and no high spots to worry about.I notice when I washing the panels that when my wash mitt went from my glass to panel glided like on ice. The care had coated road grim and salt residue on the bumpers and below the doors and we had several days in single digits and zero temp. I am going to be very interested to see about the durability . I will be using Viking Spritz every 4-6 months like you would use Reload from CarPro.

I let you know how this coating holds up over time. I was told by Travis that I can expect 24 months. I had seriously considered Cquartz UK but was worried about high spots and flashing issues. I was impressed with the Glasscoat Invincible Primer ease and how literally paint did squeak when I wiped the it off. with a microfiber towel.

Time will tell.
 
I've used both Duragloss and Detailers Pro and have to say that as far as being user friendly, the DP wins that. I have the DG applied to 2 customers rides and just did a courtesy rinseless wash this past Saturday and I can report that after almost 3 monthes it still cleaned up well and the shine is awesome, so the DG is winning there.

The DP is on my wife's ride and it too is holding up well, shine and beading is strong, especially on a car that used and abused.

The price advantage goes to DG but DP isn't too far behind, much cheaper than others out there for sure, so IMO its really which one "talks to you", once you get to that point, buy it, use it and enjoy it!
 
I've tried PBL Paint Coating, Cquartz UK, and now my GT currently has Polish Angel Colormatch Glasscoat Cosmic. PA is by far my favorite and definitely the easiest to apply. It is pricey though...
 
Lets see here is all that I have tried so far in no specific order:

Opti-coat Pro
Opti-coat 2.0
Optimum Gloss coat
CQuartz UK
Pinnacle Black Label Surface Coating
Pinnacle Black Label Paint Coating
DP Paint Coating
CAR Bulletproof
Gtechniq C2V3
Gtechniq C1
Gtechniq EXO
Gtechniq Crystal Serum
Ceramic Pro 9H
Ceramic Pro lite
Ceramic Pro sport
22ple
Americoat

Those are all that I can think of and each has its benefit for the most part. When looking into caotings you need to figure out what benefits you are looking for.

Would you like to have one that offers longer durability?

What about scratch resistance?

The way the coating feels?

What about water contact angle?

Application method? (some are very time involved)

I've installed and test a lot as you can see and while I don't have a favorite per say, as each is different than the next they all can offer different benefits.
 
Evan.J said:
Lets see here is all that I have tried so far in no specific order:

Opti-coat Pro
Opti-coat 2.0
Optimum Gloss coat
CQuartz UK
Pinnacle Black Label Surface Coating
Pinnacle Black Label Paint Coating
DP Paint Coating
CAR Bulletproof
Gtechniq C2V3
Gtechniq C1
Gtechniq EXO
Gtechniq Crystal Serum
Ceramic Pro 9H
Ceramic Pro lite
Ceramic Pro sport
22ple
Americoat

Those are all that I can think of and each has its benefit for the most part. When looking into caotings you need to figure out what benefits you are looking for.

Would you like to have one that offers longer durability?

What about scratch resistance?

The way the coating feels?

What about water contact angle?

Application method? (some are very time involved)

I've installed and test a lot as you can see and while I don't have a favorite per say, as each is different than the next they all can offer different benefits.
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Of the coatings you have tried, which would you recommend for a first time coating user?
Of those for the first time user, which have a high durability with looks that would impress the average Joe?

I am new to higher level products. As a long time OTC Meg's user, I recently tried some Sonax PNS that has blown away my old favorite, Tech Wax 2.0. This lead me to start considering coatings.
 
Smitty4x4 said:
Of the coatings you have tried, which would you recommend for a first time coating user?
Of those for the first time user, which have a high durability with looks that would impress the average Joe?

I am new to higher level products. As a long time OTC Meg's user, I recently tried some Sonax PNS that has blown away my old favorite, Tech Wax 2.0. This lead me to start considering coatings.
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I would say that Americoat and CQuartz UK are good entry level coatings that are easy to apply and yield great results. You would get about 1.5 - 2 years from either one. application methods are very straight forward.
 
Duragloss sealants and autoglym EGP work for me.


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I have tried the opti and the CQUK. I LOVE the CQUK, I have all black vehicles and do a lot of dark cars. The CQUK has treated me very well. BUT after a Zaino addiction 5 or so years ago (that lasted like 8 years) I learned it's good to be open and try new products! I am always looking for a better, glossier coating. I was thinking about polish angel or 22ple. It's getting tough, there are SO MANY new coatings!
 
I have some Optimum Gloss Coat I'll be using on my car in the spring. I'd like to try CQUK on our truck or C.A.R. Bulletproof sometime as well.

I liked the idea of gloss coat because I already use the OCW and you can top gloss coat with it if you choose. It also looked super easy to apply based on a video somebody posted last fall.
 
Evan.J said:
Lets see here is all that I have tried so far in no specific order:



Opti-coat Pro

Opti-coat 2.0

Optimum Gloss coat

CQuartz UK

Pinnacle Black Label Surface Coating

Pinnacle Black Label Paint Coating

DP Paint Coating

CAR Bulletproof

Gtechniq C2V3

Gtechniq C1

Gtechniq EXO

Gtechniq Crystal Serum

Ceramic Pro 9H

Ceramic Pro lite

Ceramic Pro sport

22ple

Americoat



Those are all that I can think of and each has its benefit for the most part. When looking into caotings you need to figure out what benefits you are looking for.



Would you like to have one that offers longer durability?



What about scratch resistance?



The way the coating feels?



What about water contact angle?



Application method? (some are very time involved)



I've installed and test a lot as you can see and while I don't have a favorite per say, as each is different than the next they all can offer different benefits.
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I see that you have tried the Ceramic Pro 9H, I am trying to find it for sale to general public, but looks like there is no way I can buy it, not in Europe, not in US. They offer to come and apply for you, but they won't sell the product.
If you don't mind , can you let me know where did you get it? Or may be its some different name in US?
Thank you very much!


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I switched to Gyeon products. I would reccomend prime, ease of use,gives a real carnuba richness but extremely durable. Been on my mother in laws subaru outside for 6 months and still beads but sheets very well.
 
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