ROADRACER_

What shops are there that you guys are using for paint correction, detailing and ceramic coating? I'm starting to look into maybe having a ceramic coat applied on my car. Let me know who you guys used for paint correction and coatings? I'm fine with shops in Bay Area, Sacramento or anywhere that does great work.

jattz06

Jeff from immaculate reflections. The best around imo.

NVA2010

+1 for Jeff

ROADRACER_

Isn't there more shops in Northern California that can do paint correction than just one?

jonnyc

there are plenty of shops around.you might get luck and find one that is as good as Jeff but you won't find one that does better work.he really is top notch and you know the work will be done right.

look at what he was able to do with this lambo
http://www.norcal-lsx.com/forum/show...ght=immaculate

Grzldvt1

Contact me, I have other detailers sending customers to my shop(Deep Reflections) to do paint correction.
Just did a black S class Benz that was totally trashed by Classic Car Wash. When it left it was absolutely pristine and received 5 coats of Ceramic Pro.
Did an 87 black Ferrari Mondial that is one of 300 in the world. It was another total disaster. Left my shop for the Italian Concourso with out a scratch or swirl mark on it. I spent 3 days researching how to deal with original paint before I laid a finger on it.
Both customers left my shop ecstatic about the end results.
You can also swing by my booth at the Corvette Spectacular and discuss your needs.

boat196

Call George, @ Auto Perfectionist he's a Corvette Specialist from complete paint jobs too detailing. George will be the one actually working on your car. Many forum members have used him including me. He painted my 1970 C3. He's a great guy too work with. 707-429-2475

darkling

only 2 places that touch my cars here in santa rosa eurocal autobody for paint autosport detailing for my detailing .

ROADRACER_

I would like to stop into your booth and talk to you more on this, but unfortunately the date is also Indycars at Sonoma which is only once a year. I'm glad to see there's more choices to choose from now. I'm pretty much open to go anywhere in Northern California. I am looking to have ceramic coat applied and have been reading a lot on this and the importance of the paint correction which has to be prefect. Looking at all the popular brands it seems that Ceramic Pro 9H and the C-Quartz Finest has been the leaders. Am I missing other leading brands? I will reach out to the different shops and get more research. I'm open to more shops if you all have recommendations. Thank you to all for your leads.

ROADRACER_

Any comments or thoughts on the Ceramic Pro 9H or C-Quartz Finest or any other top brands available out there?

Grzldvt1

I am working on getting C-Quartz Finest in my shop. C-Quartz is very particular who they setup, which I totally appreciate. Ceramic Pro's business model seems to be sell to every detail shop on the planet and let them weed themselves out. I have seen some serious hack jobs, already.
I would guess they will be selling to the corner car washes next, just to make a buck. Very disappointing as the product is awesome, but very difficult to apply correctly, and most detailers won't/don't spend the time to do it correctly. So if you are going down that route ask many questions about the preinstallation process, aka removing scratches/swirl marks and what is their guarantee they are gone prior to application.
Ask for references from customers that have had it done. Ask about the warranty, not only for the Ceramic coating, but for the base clear coat/paint. I can buff out every scratch on a car and leave the clear coat so thin it will lift from the base coat. Ceramic coatings won't solve that, they will come off if the clear coat let's go.

Biggest problem I have seen with Ceramics are shadowing, where the product is not handled correctly after it is applied and leaves major inconsistencies in how the paint looks.
The real bottom line is --- will the installer correct the problems as part of the process?

LS WON

GoFast908Z

I appreciate the recommendations from the folks here

My primary focus is on paint correction and ceramic coatings. I am very particular about it as well, striving for the absolute best possible results. Feel free to give me a call, I can answer any questions you have about the process and the choices out there.

I am also CQuartz Finest Reserve certified as well.

GoFast908Z

Not a corvette, but I was about to head out the door and just grabbed a couple quick pics. This black Tesla got many many hours of paint correction and was also coated in CQuartz Finest. Here's how it looks outside in the sun.

ROADRACER_

Thanks to all that responded, I guess I'll have to do more research on what I'm looking for. Too many different brands out there as I need to figure out what I want to go with. Thx

teddyca

The Chevron carwash in Tracy does a great job with all my cars. It costs me $6 and if I get 8 gallons I get a buck off. HAHAHA I am kidding guys. Jeff did a car of mine a few years ago and to say his work is second to none is an understatement. Now I am not sure I can afford him with the C7. LOL He is the best IMO.

GoFast908Z

You might be surprised! Shoot me a message Teddy. Regardless of the budget, there is always something that can be done. And thank you for the recommendation too!

GoFast908Z

I'd be happy to be a sounding board for you and can help you with any questions. Call me anytime

mig1980

Jeff, do you do paint protection installs (Xpel, Suntek) as well?

GoFast908Z

Yes sir