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Thanks for quickly answering my question Dustin.

uberwgn

OptiCoat has more of a neutral appearance which makes perfecting the paint prior to application somewhat critical. The other coatings seem to yield a much glossier appearance.

Most of the coatings advertise "2 years". The OptiCoat will likely last as long as we keep our cars meaning something in excess of 2 years. It's hugely durable.

Q5 Bob

Does Opti Coat Pro last any longer than Opti Coat?

uberwgn

I believe the pro version is the "heavy duty" product. Doesn't it include a warranty?

Dustin Fennell

The Gtechniq Crystal Serum gives you a 5 year warranty from Gtechniq. You can pay something like $200 and they will warranty for 7 years through an insurance policy.

Jazzy

I concur on the pricing. I have a friend who travels for clients and their elite cars. He did my Q5 for about $800 (outside paint correction, wash and Gtechniq) and that's a friend price. Not sure what it goes for full pop.


It's been nearly 8 months and the water still rolls off the car in the rain (along with the dirt). It always looks brand new after a simple water down. Amazing stuff when applied correctly.


He kept the car overnight in his LED bake bay. Apparently it takes time to "cure" ...


Dustin, I don't have the clear bra application. Did you do that before or after the detail? And what prices were you seeing in your area -- I hear it's also pretty pricey, yes?

snagitseven

Yes, the Pro version, which can only be applied by an Opti-Coat authorized detailer, is a thicker product. The 2.0 version is for DIY application. Optimum claims the the application for either is permanent (unless polished out). Materials and labor warranty against defects is for 5 years on the Pro.

Eryeal

I'm getting GTechniq with Exo (with chemical decon first) including C5 wheels/rims, dash and leather coating, and full glass coating for $1200 total in Northern VA. Seems like a decent price for everything. Does anyone have experience with the G1 and G5 glass coatings, or the L1 leather and C6 dash coatings?

Had a quote for $1400 for Modesta - body and wheels only. With the GTechniq reviews, as well as the additional work done - and to top it off at $200 less, seems like GTechniq was the way to go.

Dustin Fennell

I did do the clear bra prior to the gtechniq. My detailer told me I had to, otherwise the clear bra would not stick. They applied the gtechniq over the clear bra.

The clear bra I have is the Xpel material. I had the full front bumper, partial hood & front fenders, mirrors, front door edges (since the rears are rarely used - no kids at home), door handle cups, and the top of the rear bumper (to protect from loading/unloading). I believe that all cost me $550 or $650 (can't remember).

I did all of this since I'm pretty **** about keeping my vehicle looking new and I plan on keeping the SQ5 for quite a few years.