Coating choice help for 997 GT3

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I might be working on a white 2012 Porsche 997 GT3 very soon. He(my uncle)wants it coated and paint corrected. My question is what coating. I know this question has been asked several times, and I've read up a lot on coatings through this forum. But I want to be very sure on this since it will be my first coating application.
I'm willing to use any of them but for me I really want:

-Looks: It's got to look fantastic. I really want the Porsche white to pop!
-Protection: The whole point of a coating. Obviously what we are looking for with a coating, but not necessarily 100% of the reason for the coating
-Value: I want to be able to coat at least the GT3, and my TSX. I would like to still be able to coat other cars as well, but for sure those two.
-Somewhat easy application. I'm a fast learner so this shouldn't be a HUGE problem

I was looking at PBLv2, DP, Optimum, or Blackfire.
I wasn't really considering CQuartz since I've heard that it is a little harder to apply, and you really need to maintain it with reload. He lives about 5 hours away from me so I wouldn't be able to do that myself, he would have to. And I don't necessarily want to make him do that. I haven't really looked at GTechniq much, as it seems like it isn't quite as popular here as the others.
I really appreciate the help guys! I realize I'm going to get lots of opinions, but if they all really are for all intensive purposes the same, then that's ok I guess. This isn't for a show car, just something that me and my uncle are really excited about.
And if you guys could give me some pointers on other products I need for this. I know ipa, but is there anything else? Also, which microfibers would you guys recommend for buffing high spots. Please recommend ones I can get from AG. Thanks!
 
its a coke/Pepsi or Mercedes/BMW question that has no right answer. Ease of use and looks on white Pinnacle wins although I don't have experience with the others. I use Pinnacle or CQUK on all my coatings and they both deliver for different reasons. UK is MUCH harder to apply so I'd stay clear of that.
 
medicscott said:
its a coke/Pepsi or Mercedes/BMW question that has no right answer. Ease of use and looks on white Pinnacle wins although I don't have experience with the others. I use Pinnacle or CQUK on all my coatings and they both deliver for different reasons. UK is MUCH harder to apply so I'd stay clear of that.
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I kind of figured that.

But for the Pinnacle, does it have to be maintained with the black label line? Or can it just be washed with normal car shampoo and detail spray?

Definitely won't use UK here in Texas!
 
22ple VX pro2. Easy to apply. Nice long cure time 8-10 minutes. 3 years of protection, great looks, great performance. You should be able to get three cars out of 30 ml. Being your first time coating a car you may only get two. You can also go with the 22ple VX pro. It's a little less expensive. 2 years protection. Cure time is 3-5 minutes so still plenty of time to work with it. Another nice thing if you do miss some residue as long as you catch it within a 4-5 hours you can just take more product and go over the area again and remove it instead of having to repolish the whole panel and re coating it.
 
I love C1/EXO also and use it regularly. I don't know if I would recommend using them for your first attempt at a coating.
 
DaveT435 said:
I love C1/EXO also and use it regularly. I don't know if I would recommend using them for your first attempt at a coating.
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EXO on its own is ok to do for a first time coating along with CQUK and even Gloss coat. Very easy to apply as long as you work in small sections as you should anyway.
 
Evan.J said:
C1 & EXO



CQuartz UK


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That GTS looks sick!!!! Would you recommend C1 and EXO for a first application though? And can it be maintained easily with non-GTechniq products. He would be washing with CG citrus wash and gloss. He would probably use a CG detail spray
 
DaveT435 said:
22ple VX pro2. Easy to apply. Nice long cure time 8-10 minutes. 3 years of protection, great looks, great performance. You should be able to get three cars out of 30 ml. Being your first time coating a car you may only get two. You can also go with the 22ple VX pro. It's a little less expensive. 2 years protection. Cure time is 3-5 minutes so still plenty of time to work with it. Another nice thing if you do miss some residue as long as you catch it within a 4-5 hours you can just take more product and go over the area again and remove it instead of having to repolish the whole panel and re coating it.
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Haven't really heard of this one. Are those curing times about average for coatings?
 
Evan.J said:
EXO on its own is ok to do for a first time coating along with CQUK and even Gloss coat. Very easy to apply as long as you work in small sections as you should anyway.
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Really? I didn't even think about the fact that I could put EXO on top of another coating. Would it play nice with a PBMG coating?
 
All coatings have a system. You could break the system but then all bets are off. To me it sounds like you should use an excellent Sealent with a foam applicator and call it a day.
 
Evan.J said:
EXO on its own is ok to do for a first time coating along with CQUK and even Gloss coat. Very easy to apply as long as you work in small sections as you should anyway.
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Yes EXO on it's own is pretty easy. I think it's easier for you and I than someone using a coating for the first time.
Just my opinion that it would be easier for a first time coating user to use something with more working time, and the ability to go back and correct any residue issues after the fact.
 
I have been testing EXO on top of Opticoat and it's been over a year and I've been impressed so far.

Why not break the rules it's fun.
 
So, is there much difference between DP, PBL, and Blackfire? And honestly, is there really a huge difference between the end results of coatings in general since it seems like everyone is very satisfied with the different ones that they use.
 
ViperGuy21 said:
I'm assuming this is in response to my system question, and I don't think you could have answered it in a more convincing way!
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Rules are made to be broken!

I like to break them in style !

In all honesty you can go with either the PBL or the Blackfire coating both are great and user friendly. I would pick the BF over the PBL personally
 
ViperGuy21 said:
Haven't really heard of this one. Are those curing times about average for coatings?
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No most coatings have a much shorter initial cure time. As I mentioned most other coatings if you see some residue you missed a couple hours after the fact you have to repolish and re coat the panel, with this one you can go over it with more product then remove and the residue is gone.
Temperatures and humidity also play a big part in cure times. To give you an example with EXO in the heat down here I usually have to do 2'x 2' sections.
The Blackfire coating is also a pretty easy coating to apply and has a nice look. IMO not quite as nice as the 22ple or C1/EXO. But it's also considerably less expensive.
 
Evan.J said:
Rules are made to be broken!

I like to break them in style !

In all honesty you can go with either the PBL or the Blackfire coating both are great and user friendly. I would pick the BF over the PBL personally
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Awesome!
What MFs would you recommend? Would any plush towel be fine?
 
DaveT435 said:
No most coatings have a much shorter initial cure time. As I mentioned most other coatings if you see some residue you missed a couple hours after the fact you have to repolish and re coat the panel, with this one you can go over it with more product then remove and the residue is gone.
Temperatures and humidity also play a big part in cure times. To give you an example with EXO in the heat down here I usually have to do 2'x 2' sections.
The Blackfire coating is also a pretty easy coating to apply and has a nice look. IMO not quite as nice as the 22ple or C1/EXO. But it's also considerably less expensive.
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Cool! My uncle lives in Houston so it's quite humid. But I live in DFW area like you so it's not too awful
 
I use a flatter weave towel to remove residue. If your doing the car up here and want some help coating the car just let me know.
 
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