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I'm still learning so please bear with me. I'd like to buy a coating this weekend during the Labor day sale but, which should I consider? Which one would give me the most hydrophobic, impervious surface, that is microscopically smooth? These are the two most important features to me. Thank you very much for your time and consideration! :)

P.S. It would be nice to be able to top it if I chose to but it's not necessary.
 
Unfortunately, there is no correct answer to your question as the evaluations at this point are largely subjective

You can "Top" any coating with a sealant, wax, etc; but be aware that is will negate most of the qualities of the coating
 
Please explain..."Microscopically smooth"...TIA.

Bob
 
Microscopically smooth = is that a fancy term for slick?

I would recommend CQuartz UK or the new Optimum Glass-Coat. I've been very happy with UK myself.
 
FUNX725 said:
Please explain..."Microscopically smooth"...TIA.

Bob
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I viewed some C Quartz under magnification and it had pits in it. I don't want that. Perhaps the coating wasn't applied correctly. Thank you.

Thanks to all of you for your help. I do greatly appreciate it!
 
On my GM tinted clear coat, CQUK darkened it to the point of negatively altering the effect. Just saying that it may darken your top coat. Most folks like it, but its not a desirable effect in all cases. It is nonetheless a great product and performs as advertised.
 
The Critic said:
Microscopically smooth = is that a fancy term for slick?

I would recommend CQuartz UK or the new Optimum Glass-Coat. I've been very happy with UK myself.
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at a microscopic level, even the smoothest materials look like they have gigantic valleys and peaks...

i believe the earth as a whole if you were to put it into size comparison would be much more flat than any man made object. (see video for worlds roundest object)
 
I jumped on the coating wagon this week. (Glad i did!) I went with the DP PAINT COAT. A hybrid if you will. Great first coating if you dont want to commit to a perm coating. One of the most user friendly coatings to use. I was left with a glossy and very slick finish. Prepped with DP PAINT COATING POLISH first. First wash after the coating was insane! DP claims 2 years of protection.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/84292-2012-xterra-dp-paint-coat.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/dp/84419-first-wash-after-dp-paint-coat.html
 
The Critic said:
Microscopically smooth = is that a fancy term for slick?

I would recommend CQuartz UK or the new Optimum Glass-Coat. I've been very happy with UK myself.
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Tell me more about Optimum Glass-coat (sp). What was you experience with application? Is it slicker than Opti-Coat 2.0?
 
I am a big fan of 22PLE VX1 Pro. :xyxthumbs:

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allenk4 said:
Tell me more about Optimum Glass-coat (sp). What was you experience with application? Is it slicker than Opti-Coat 2.0?
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Everyone I've talked to who has tested it, in preparation for my application has noted publicly and privately it's very slick upon application and is still noticeably slick weeks after. They also praise the gloss. This came from JSmooth from Orinda Detail, and he's someone to trust. I've applied UK and OC and other coatings, so when I review it I'll try and compare best I can.
 
cleanmycorolla said:
Everyone I've talked to who has tested it, in preparation for my application has noted publicly and privately it's very slick upon application and is still noticeably slick weeks after. They also praise the gloss. This came from JSmooth from Orinda Detail, and he's someone to trust. I've applied UK and OC and other coatings, so when I review it I'll try and compare best I can.
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Looking forward to your review....hurry up already
 
IMO if your looking to "try out" a coating why not start out with something cheaper, like DG or DP, just a thought. With the DG coating kit you get the cleaner aka Squeaky Clean along with an applicator and mf towel, so you get the prep with it.

Which ever product you end up with though remember the golden rule, prep, prep and prep before you apply the coating as its semi permanent!

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I have to say while I have installed many coatings one that I have really like in the way if protection and look along with the slickness and beading/sheeting would be GTechniq C1 + 2 coats of EXO.

You can used EXO as a stand alone as well and you will be very impressed. I have on my sisters vehicle OC 2.0, PBL, 22PLE, CQuartz UK, and I just added EXO.

So far the best look would go to EXO and CQUK
beading/sheeting goes to EXO and CQUK
Feel of slickness would be EXO and PBL

If I had to pick a coating I would do either EXO with 2 coats or CQUK

If you want durability and longevity then I would add C1 and the two coats of EXO.
 
Here are a couple of photos of a Chevy Eqiunox that I coated with Blackfire Crystal Seal roughly 1 year ago. Did the prep work and two coats of product allowing curing in my shop before the next was applied. The car is garaged most times and no other product put on as a topper. The wife rums this car thru the touch-less car wash sometimes as well. I am going to coat this vehicle again for winter and am quite pleased with the product.

I am going to do truck with the new Duragloss coating to see how they compare.Both coatings are inexpensive and will be interesting to see the results in a years time.



 
Thank you very much guys! I greatly appreciate your knowledge and first hand experience. It's really nice of you guys to share. Thank you!
 
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