08-23-2017, 06:45 PM | #15 |
Drives: 2018 HBM SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016
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I was planning on getting a clear bra applied... what are your thoughts on the cquartz instead? I am worried about seeing the "line" on the bra and clarity over time. Or should I do both :P
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08-23-2017, 07:04 PM | #16 | |
Drives: 2018 1LS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017
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From my understanding, a clear-bra will protect against highway-induced chips. A paint coating (like cquartz) won't. Paint coating 'hardens' the surface to help the paint resist shallow scratches and swirls. Someone correct me please if this is wrong. I'm planing to get a clear-bra over the whole front end again. And some type of paint coating over the whole car.
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08-23-2017, 08:44 PM | #17 |
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As ddanj said you won't see a line if you do a full front end clear bra. That's what I'm going to do mine, front end clear bra, followed by a coating. You can actually apply cquartz on top of the clear bra.
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08-23-2017, 10:04 PM | #18 |
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Got it. Shops around me charge 500-1000 for the front (mirrors, fenders, and 8-12" hood) + more if I do the whole hood...which seems necessary with the vinyl. Is that in line with what you guys have been quoted?
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08-24-2017, 07:09 AM | #19 | |
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When I lived in Virginia back in 2012, I got a clear-bra (whole front end) AND paint coating done for $1200. Now I live in Massachusetts: for Clear-bra installs I've been quoted between $1500-2000 and for paint coating between $800-1000 (but the fancier the coating the higher the cost).
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08-24-2017, 07:29 AM | #20 |
Drives: '18 ZL1 & '17 2500HD Midnight Ed Join Date: Nov 2014
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I agree with what the guys said above. Debating on what I want to do as far as having Xpel put on the new ZL1 when it arrives.
And the do-it-yourself CarPro paint protection I posted previously in pic cost me about $150 with a new pad for my buffer. Be prepared to take your time if you go this route. Took me about 6 hours to do my truck without the Cquartz. |
08-24-2017, 10:02 AM | #21 | |
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It took my detailer approximately 8 hours on essentially a brand new car. He applied the CarPro polish first, that took the most time. On my ZL1 I'm gonna do clear bra first and then apply the coating on top.....I like the Xpel for its self healing properties... |
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08-24-2017, 09:50 PM | #22 |
Drives: 70' Camaro,18' ZL11LE,86'buick GN Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Southern California
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Last week becky checked for me, my order didnt get picked up but today i got a call from the dealer with a TPW of 9/11. hmmm, what gives? i guess its a wait and see. im excited either way.
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08-25-2017, 08:33 AM | #23 |
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What color did you go with, most everyone in this thread seems to have selected Garnet Red Tintcoat.
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08-25-2017, 09:11 AM | #24 |
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I checked with Chevy chat this morning - I'm at 3400, making progress!
I hope there are some incentives in September we will be able to use.
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08-25-2017, 10:23 AM | #25 |
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08-25-2017, 12:05 PM | #26 |
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I'm status 3400 now too!!! I can't wait for this 1LE beast!!!
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08-25-2017, 02:48 PM | #27 | |
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08-25-2017, 04:55 PM | #28 | |
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- Order Placed@ dealership 8/12/2017 - 1100 8/21/2017 - 3100 8/23/2017 (TPW 9/11) - 3400 8/25/2017 - 4300 9/11/2017 (VIN available) - 4200 9/15/2017 - 4200 9/20/2017 (on train near North Platte, NE) - 4200 9/22/2017 - 4200 9/23/2017 (car in town) - 5000 9/25/2017 - 6000 9/26/2017 (Finally in our garage!) |
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