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      06-26-2017, 01:01 PM   #1
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Coating installers in the Bay Area

Looking for options on detailers and installers to do a coating and maybe a PPF on high risk areas. Preferable coatings im looking at are OptiCoat, CQuartz and Modesta. For PPF, suntek or Xpel.

Anyone know reputable shops in the bay area?
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I went with Suntek PPF on the front bumper and Ceramic Pro at Omega Werks; in Pleasanton they did a very good job but I have heard great things about Elite Auto Films in San Jose and will be using them for the installation of window tinting next month.
Be very picky about who does the Ceramic Pro or other coating.
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I went with Suntek PPF on the front bumper and Ceramic Pro at Omega Werks; in Pleasanton they did a very good job but I have heard great things about Elite Auto Films in San Jose and will be using them for the installation of window tinting next month.
Be very picky about who does the Ceramic Pro or other coating.
probably going with opticoat pro or cquartz reserve, but I am leaning towards suntek since they have the ultra version out with the 10 yr warranty. thanks for the info on those shops in the bay...wasnt aware of those two.
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Can also recommend Omega Werks. Vincent has done my tints for years and did the PPF on my wife's 228i.

Immaculate Reflections in Brentwood did the coating on her 228i and it was great (CQuartz finest). Lasted for 2 years before it needed the first refresh.
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Can also recommend Omega Werks. Vincent has done my tints for years and did the PPF on my wife's 228i.

Immaculate Reflections in Brentwood did the coating on her 228i and it was great (CQuartz finest). Lasted for 2 years before it needed the first refresh.
thanks for the info. I did just recently found immaculate reflections so may give them a call.
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Anyone have any personal feedback on OCDetailing in Fremont? Thinking about getting my car done there with new car prep and Xpel. Once it arrives
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Anyone have any personal feedback on OCDetailing in Fremont? Thinking about getting my car done there with new car prep and Xpel. Once it arrives
OCDetailing did Xpel & Opticoat on my M2 - very high commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. There was a tiny hair, approx 8 mm long, stuck under the clear bra (gasp, the horror!) but I pointed it out to Joe and they actually re-did the entire front bumper.
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Anyone have any personal feedback on OCDetailing in Fremont? Thinking about getting my car done there with new car prep and Xpel. Once it arrives
OCDetailing did Xpel & Opticoat on my M2 - very high commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. There was a tiny hair, approx 8 mm long, stuck under the clear bra (gasp, the horror!) but I pointed it out to Joe and they actually re-did the entire front bumper.
nice. what did they charge for the wrap and coating?
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OCDetailing did Xpel & Opticoat on my M2 - very high commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. There was a tiny hair, approx 8 mm long, stuck under the clear bra (gasp, the horror!) but I pointed it out to Joe and they actually re-did the entire front bumper.
Good to know! As far as I can tell from reviews and other forums, feedback is really good. Just wanted to check if anyone here had their car personally done. Thanks!
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nice. what did they charge for the wrap and coating?
I believe it was around $3k to wrap & coat: Full Hood, Full Fenders, Full Front Bumper, Headlights, Mirrors, Rocker panels and splash area on rear bumper behind wheels. $7-8k for to wrap & coat the entire car.
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I believe it was around $3k to wrap & coat: Full Hood, Full Fenders, Full Front Bumper, Headlights, Mirrors, Rocker panels and splash area on rear bumper behind wheels. $7-8k for to wrap & coat the entire car.
that's in line with what i was quoted by Wheel Xperts in SJ - $3K as above with a lifetime warranty doing a gold pkg ceramic pro (4 layers of 9h and 2 layers of light) including wheels.
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I believe it was around $3k to wrap & coat: Full Hood, Full Fenders, Full Front Bumper, Headlights, Mirrors, Rocker panels and splash area on rear bumper behind wheels. $7-8k for to wrap & coat the entire car.
I should add that the prices above are for CQuartz Finest Reserve, not Opticoat (although Joe does both if you have a preference).
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I had suntek ultra applied on high risk areas and coated with cquartz finest reserve at DetailManiac in Sacramento. I love how the wrap follows the lines of the car and you can barely see it in certain areas. Also, cquartz reserve definitely gives it a nice shine.
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I got mine done at OCDetailing as well. Joe and his crew did an amazing job. Posted some pics here.
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Reviving this thread and seeing other options out there. I did contact OCDetailing and it appears their pricing has gone way up in the past several months. I'm looking to try to get quotes from other options in the bay area. Thanks!
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Reviving this thread and seeing other options out there. I did contact OCDetailing and it appears their pricing has gone way up in the past several months. I'm looking to try to get quotes from other options in the bay area. Thanks!
Where did you end up going for the work? How did it come out? What was their pricing? Thanks.
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Reviving this thread and seeing other options out there. I did contact OCDetailing and it appears their pricing has gone way up in the past several months. I'm looking to try to get quotes from other options in the bay area. Thanks!
Where did you end up going for the work? How did it come out? What was their pricing? Thanks.
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Reviving this thread and seeing other options out there. I did contact OCDetailing and it appears their pricing has gone way up in the past several months. I'm looking to try to get quotes from other options in the bay area. Thanks!
Where did you end up going for the work? How did it come out? What was their pricing? Thanks.
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Also quite interested in knowing where you got it done and how much it cost!

Thanks in advance!
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