Coatings - Top 3 and easy to apply (first timer) ??

**mdgrwl** · 02-21-2014, 04:04 PM

Im looking at putting a coating on my DD. Im new to the game... which ones are considered Top 3 or 4?

And which is easier for a first timer to apply? Heard a lot of bad first time experiences with Opti-Coat for example.

**Andr3wilson** · 02-21-2014, 04:09 PM

Polish Angel COSMIC is the easiest to apply. My results and yours will be identical

**BrutalNoodle** · 02-21-2014, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Andr3wilson

Polish Angel COSMIC is the easiest to apply. My results and yours will be identical

Never heard of Cosmic before. Thank you for the heads up.

Did a quick look up and saw a vid of application. Like applying normal sealant/wax. Very straight forward. Nice.

**281** · 02-21-2014, 04:11 PM

Pinnacle Black Label is super easy!

**Radarryan** · 02-21-2014, 04:29 PM

I actually found Opti-Coat 2.0 the easiest to apply. CQuartz UK is also supposed to be extremely easy. I only have experience with Opti-Coat and GTechniq c1, EXO, and EXOv2. They were also very easy to apply.

I think that once you get past the nervousness of applying something permeant, it actually becomes a fairly easy task.

**mdgrwl** · 02-21-2014, 04:32 PM

So far Carpro has caught my eye. The instructions seem simple enough... almost like a normal LSP. Apply, wait for XXX amount of time depending on temp, then buff of with provided microfiber towels.

That seems to be less scary than "wipe it in until its invisible", lol.

**Old Tiger** · 02-21-2014, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by mdgrwl

So far Carpro has caught my eye. The instructions seem simple enough... almost like a normal LSP. Apply, wait for XXX amount of time depending on temp, then buff of with provided microfiber towels.

That seems to be less scary than "wipe it in until its invisible", lol.

CQ UK is your ticket!

**dirtbikeguy** · 02-13-2017, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by mdgrwl

So far Carpro has caught my eye. The instructions seem simple enough... almost like a normal LSP. Apply, wait for XXX amount of time depending on temp, then buff of with provided microfiber towels.

That seems to be less scary than "wipe it in until its invisible", lol.

Agreed.
If a product makes you wipe wipe wipe, chances are you're going to scratch the paint. What's the point in the coating, if you made scratches from trying to wipe it off? (shakes head)

**TTQ B4U** · 02-13-2017, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by dirtbikeguy

Agreed.
If a product makes you wipe wipe wipe, chances are you're going to scratch the paint. What's the point in the coating, if you made scratches from trying to wipe it off? (shakes head)

If you're using a quality MF cloth you're not going to scratch anything. Coatings are all pretty much tough enough to prevent micro marring even on solid black.

**zmcgovern45** · 02-21-2014, 04:37 PM

I have used 22ple VX1 Pro, CQFinest, CQUK, and Opti-Coat Pro and 2.0.

None of them have been difficult to apply. Period.

CQUK and 22ple are 'easier', but let me stress again that none are difficult. (I should also add that I use the CQuartz applicator block wrapped in suede microfiber for application of each of these coatings... I have found this applicator to be much easier than the traditional yellow foam)

With that being said, I would vote for CQUK as a fantastic option for someone looking to provide great protection for several years, while also leaving a slick and very glossy finish. If you are seeking maximum durability, then simply go with Opti-Coat.