thoughts on sealants, opticoat, gtech, cquartz etc

[Detailing by M]

Re: thoughts on sealants, opticoat, gtech, cquartz etc

I tried to read all the replies but didn't find it covered. A couple of questions. First will a coating show swirls after applied? Such a clear coat will if not treated properly. Considering the original surface was swirl free before application of coating. Second, how do you remove a coating? Seems like everyone says it is like a second clear. If that is the case can you compound, polish, use a strong cleaner to get through it? I'm curious because I've seen cg show their second skin I'm wanting to try. Anyone try that yet? I hear it is brand new.

Coating will highlight paint defects.
These coating are harder then Clear Coat paint
Breaking through a coating take a lot of work. Wool Pad, Rotary or even wet sanding. it's a pain

[The Guz]

Re: thoughts on sealants, opticoat, gtech, cquartz etc

I tried to read all the replies but didn't find it covered. A couple of questions. First will a coating show swirls after applied? Such a clear coat will if not treated properly. Considering the original surface was swirl free before application of coating. Second, how do you remove a coating? Seems like everyone says it is like a second clear. If that is the case can you compound, polish, use a strong cleaner to get through it? I'm curious because I've seen cg show their second skin I'm wanting to try. Anyone try that yet? I hear it is brand new.

Go on autogeek and search. There is a write up there for cg second skin.

[PureArt]

I started this thread over at AGO. Maybe it can be some help. Opti Coat is cheaper then second skin and I've seen members post that it's still going strong after years of application.

Hope this helps

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=73460