Is it worth getting Opticoat Pro / Cquarts coating for new Q5
08-25-2016, 09:08 AM
#11
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Toronto - CANADA
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks all for your valuable inputs.
Should I get Opticoat pro+ only or with Xpel Ultimate PPF?
In that case Opti-Coat PRO be applied on top of paint protection film or other way round?
Should I get Opticoat pro+ only or with Xpel Ultimate PPF?
In that case Opti-Coat PRO be applied on top of paint protection film or other way round?
08-25-2016, 09:42 AM
#13
AudiWorld Senior Member
You want the film installed first and then whichever coating you go with put on over that.
08-25-2016, 09:52 AM
#14
Audiworld Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Livermore, CA
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ceramic Pro Quote
I've had Opti-Coat Pro Plus on my A6 for 4 years and it still looks great. I just had some body work done and my long time detailer has switched to Ceramic Pro. He's convinced me to remove the Opti-Coat and replace it. He claims it's as good as Opti-Coat for shedding water and dirt but with a higher gloss. Getting it done next week so I'll see how it goes.
08-25-2016, 09:58 AM
#15
AudiWorld Senior Member
I'm not familiar with Ceramic Pro, but given that CQuartz and OptiCoat applications in my area are in the $800-900 range from a quality installer with a single stage paint correction, $2200 seems hard to justify.
Last edited by riceboy22; 08-25-2016 at 10:03 AM.
08-25-2016, 10:01 AM
#16
Audiworld Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Melbourne, FL
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
08-25-2016, 10:02 AM
#17
AudiWorld Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
That may be ok if it includes paint correction. I opted to DIY since I still had some 2.0 (added gloss over it). Probably not as good as pro plus but, at a cost of ~150 for both and 8hrs of my time (correction, application and I like doing it) that is the direction I went. Ultimately surface prep is the key.
08-25-2016, 11:02 AM
#18
AudiWorld Super User
My installer who has lots of experience with both and CQuartz feels a single coat of Ceramic Pro 9H with the Light layer should equal Opti-Coat Pro Plus in protection with higher gloss and a longer life than Cquartz.
Last edited by snagitseven; 08-25-2016 at 11:04 AM.
08-25-2016, 12:54 PM
#19
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Toronto - CANADA
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
One of the authorized dealer has quoted me CAD $1300 for Opti Coat Pro+
and recommended to wait for at least 30days to cure before going for PPF !
and recommended to wait for at least 30days to cure before going for PPF !
08-25-2016, 01:06 PM
#20
AudiWorld Super User
That doesn't make sense. Ceramic paint protection coatings are applied on top of film. If you go with Xpel Ultimate, it has the same clear coat layer as the car's paint. Having paint protection underneath film negates it's purpose not to mention the film may not adhere properly over the long haul. I would be wary of a detailer that doesn't know this.