To UK or Gloss-Coat that is the question?

Gloss-coat or CQuartz UK??

  • Optimum Gloss-Coat

    Votes: 19 35.2%

  • CQuartz UK

    Votes: 35 64.8%
  • Total voters
    54
EVOlved

EVOlved

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So I am thinking about coating my car. I've pretty much got it down to these 2, obviously I know that UK is the more proven formula. I like what gloss coat is all about (besides maybe being a bit overpriced) as well. Let's see what you guys think. This will be my first coating and I am also liking the fact that gloss-coat seems like it may be the easier of the 2 to apply.
 
The price will be about the same - with UK, you'll need to use 4-5 applicator suedes for one car, and you'll also need 3-4 suede towels for removing the residue. All of these are single-use items that will need to be discarded since they get hard.
 
And with Gloss Coat the odds of getting your entire vehicle coated "nicely" (paint, wheels) with 10cc's is probably a no go unless you are doing a Smart Car....how do I know...ordered GLOSS COAT directly from Optimum and used it. Very easy to put on, much easier than UK (which I also have), but they should send 15cc's for the price.

I've tried both, unless you are willing to buy two applications of Gloss Coat I would go with UK. Better look in my opinion as well. And proven.
 
I would go with CQuartz..it's a proven winner..I've applied it to over 20 vehicles and it looks amazing. I've never been one to jump the gun on new released products or machines...I always like to wait until I hear feedback from trusted sources and wait until any tweaks or adjustments need to be made for that product or tool.
Wish I had back half the money I spent on every new product that came out..I would up everything. ..Some were good ...but most were over hyped.
 
UK is proven but does use a lot of applicators. Also very easy to mess up if you are not using enough towels (or the suede towels) to do the wipe off. I had a few panels where I was just smearing the product around lol

I personally would like to see CG on your car just so I can receive your feedback on the application and how well you can stretch 10cc. If you do go with CG, I suggest doing all the paint and head lights/ tail lights and reevaluate to see how much is left for the wheels.
 

Since I have used all the CarPro stuff I would lean toward CQ or CQUK. The gloss and depth of both are great CQUK being a little darker / wetter. I have only used OC Pro so I can't comment on Gloss-Coat yet. I might grab some at some point just to try.

 
Another vote for UK.

If it's smearing around on removal, that's usually a sign you didn't work it in well enough while applying (I usually cross-hatch at least three times), or didn't let it flash long enough.
 
I vote for Optimum - yeah I know... :)

Not sure how anyone could use a whole syringe of product on 1 vehicle including wheels, though... What kind of applicator were you using ? Bet you could wring out a lot of product when you were done... :)

This is what happens if you didnt go through the Zaino School of Sealant Application.. :) Thin coats, thin coats, thin coats... :) :) :)

I could coat an entire vehicle with Zaino using 1/2-3/4 of an ounce, 3 coats..

I really like that at 3 years since my Optimum Opti-Guard application, I have beautiful clear, black paint, and no problems anywhere on it..

I really like that none of my microfiber towels I used to level off the Optimum turned hard and had to be thrown away..
Dan F
 
A lot closer than I would have expected I thought I would be flooded with UK responses.

P.S. The 60r looks nice Joe.
 
Stokdgs said:
I vote for Optimum - yeah I know... :)

Not sure how anyone could use a whole syringe of product on 1 vehicle including wheels, though... What kind of applicator were you using ? Bet you could wring out a lot of product when you were done... :)

This is what happens if you didnt go through the Zaino School of Sealant Application.. :) Thin coats, thin coats, thin coats... :) :) :)

I could coat an entire vehicle with Zaino using 1/2-3/4 of an ounce, 3 coats..

I really like that at 3 years since my Optimum Opti-Guard application, I have beautiful clear, black paint, and no problems anywhere on it..

I really like that none of my microfiber towels I used to level off the Optimum turned hard and had to be thrown away..
Dan F
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Have you used gloss-coat already Dan?? And what are you using a carpro block and the suede MF's?
 
The Driver said:
Thanks man, When are you going to stop and see it for yourself ;)
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As soon as I can slow the heck down with life lots of stuff going on definitely am going to do it.

Rsurfer said:
IMO much too early for this poll. OG out only weeks.
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I understand not very many people have got to try it out. But I am willing to be somewhat of a test dummy and am realistically considering it.

I'm honestly hoping someone can give us a self cleaning and gloss comparison between the two.
 
Are there already 7 people who have actually used Gloss Coat?

If you have....it has been on the car for 2-3 weeks....how can you objectively evaluate any LSP in that amount of time?
 
I believe the talk is that Car Pro UK is good for 2 years - but has it been out that long ?

I dont believe anyone on this forum has had it on even 1 year..

My Optimum Opti-Guard ( sold under that name 3-4 years ago), is still going strong at 3 years and 3 months..
1 coat applied..
Applied with a Blue Shop Towel folded twice, over a Nitrile glove that had a small hard tuff shine application sponge stuffed in it.
The shop towel was tied at the top with a thick rubber band..
No scratches, used very little product..
Coated the entire Grand Cherokee and the outside and inside of the wheels..
Graduating from the Zaino School of "Thin Coats", was definitely a benefit in applying the coating..
Wash now with Car Pro Reflect since it came out.
Looks spectacular, I never have even wanted to apply anything on top of it, except perhaps Optimum Opti-Gloss their old quick detailer... Im not even sure they sell this anymore or not..

This product is "proven" :) :) :)

Dan F
 
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