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  1. MshawnBauer

    Applying regular cquartz as a second coat, OVER Cquartz UK

    I've seen a few Facebook posts about it. And I've inquired to the posts, but they get lost and I forget where they are, lol. So my question is, have you tried it? What are your thoughts and do you have pics? Have you applied regular Cquartz over CQUK? Since they both have different finish...
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    First Boat! Gelcoats are no joke!😳

    So, I did my first boat yesterday! Gel coats are NO joke! I did a basic wash followed up with a single step buff/polish and wax as a LSP. I used the Meguiars M67 one step compound with foam pads on my Rupes 21. I broke it up into sections and went to town. Two solid passes on each section...
  3. MshawnBauer

    Black 69 Charger 😎

    I don`t have a ton of experience with single stage paint. There are a fair amount of swirls and micromaring and I want to polish and seal. I was thinking Cquartz but have heard mixed reviews on coatings and single stage paints. The correction plan is set but I wanted to know your thoughts on...
  4. MshawnBauer

    Best smelling leather products

    I used too be a very religious Zaino user and while looking through my collection of products stumbled upon a bottle of their leather in a bottle leather conditioner and it smells AMAZING! I don't use Zaino anymore and have been using all sorts of different leather conditioners, but now am...
  5. MshawnBauer

    Glass Advice needed :)

    I'm working on a Trailblazer and it's been a gravel queen it's entire life! The driver's side window has a ton of vertical scratches from the gravel scratching the window as it went up and down the last 10 years. I can just barely feel the scratches with my fingernail.. What do you all...
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    Leather experts Needed!!

    CAN this be saved??
  7. MshawnBauer

    Toro Super Recycler + CQUK

    Decided to upgrade my walk mower and since its new and shiny, I decided to do an ipa wipe down and coating of CQUK! Ridiculous? Absolutely-friggin-lutely! But I had a small amount left over from my last application and figured why the heck not! Underside as well as the top! In wondering if by...
  8. MshawnBauer

    Foam cannon soap thread

    Is there one? One that has product reviews, comparisons, ect? I'm on the fence about whether or not to jump on the foam cannon method (any thoughts on that would be great also, lol) I'm just reading so much info, my head is spinning. Some new, some old, I just am hoping for a thread full recent...
  9. MshawnBauer

    Sunday Funday + Rupes 21 + CQUK = One Shiny Black Magic GTI!

    Alrighty, so second run with CQUK. First was the family truckster, a jet black Mazda CX9. Today it's my VW (Black Magic Pearl GTI). I did opticoat 2.0 last year and honestly, although the shine was great, I wasn't impressed at all with the durability. I have been maintaining it with optimum...
  10. MshawnBauer

    CQUK-Brilliant Black Mazda CX9

    Tried out CQUK! Gotta say, it's awesome! Application was a bit different. I am used to Opti-Coat. I just have to be faster with the CQUK. I will say the shine is noticeably more intense than opti coat, I also think it leaves a darker gloss. I am anxious to see how it compares (durability wise)...
  11. MshawnBauer

    Pontoon/tritoon detailing?

    How can I clean this up? I know it'd look great polished, but I doubt it last long enough for the effort. We tried scotch rite? Worked alright. Is there a better option?
  12. MshawnBauer

    What happened to the "Cquartz 30ml Kit!" Giveaway thread?

    I entered and no longer can find it? It says moved and that I don't have access to it?!:buffing:
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    Black Magic GTI Scratch Assistance needed :(

    Hello! So My GTI encountered the trash can on it's way out of the garage yesterday. The edge where the truck hooks on it is sharp and.... I'll let the pictures do the talking. What are my options? I can barely feel the scratches with my fingernail, but I can feel them.. Scratches THIS deep...
  14. MshawnBauer

    Motorcycles

    Here are a few motorcycles I've completed. All received somewhat of the same process. Wash, Clay, rewash, then polish out (with PC) with megs 105/205 combo. Finished off with Ultima PGP and carnuaba (Collinite or Megs Hi tech 26 Yellow). Unfortunately no before pics. Harley Davidson Road...
  15. MshawnBauer

    2012 Mazda CX9

    This is the family truckster. We purchased it and requested the dealership NOT do anything with the paint. I immediately polished it out (PC + Menzerna SIP) it was pretty swirled up from Dealership washing. Did the Zaino plan of attack on this one as well, topped with Collonite 845 - for the...
  16. MshawnBauer

    2001 Jetta VR6 GLX

    Buffed out with Menzerna and my PC, Completed the Zaino regimen. A lot of work! With the Rupes 21 and Opti-coat, these 10 hour days are long gone! Great products just too much work. This one I also removed the pin stripe. Before: After Pics:
  17. MshawnBauer

    71 Chevelle Convertible

    This car was in a storage barn for 5 years. I did a wash, quick polish and interior clean. All we wanted for this one was a "10 foot" job to drive it through the summer as the car is currently in the process of getting a frame off restoration. Before: Afters: Here's how she sits...
  18. MshawnBauer

    92 Volkswagen VR6 Corrado

    I just sold this car in August. Owned it for 13 Years. It was a 1992, The VR6 (of course) 5-speed, SLC package (leather, sunroof, etc). Previous owner was a VW mechanic and he completely rebuilt everything at 150K miles (motor, trans, clutch, brakes, everything) and he had no patience for...
  19. MshawnBauer

    2001Saab 9-5

    This car I purchased as a work car a few years back and was an 01 with 65k miles. 1 owner, very well maintained (mechanically). I bought it, removed the pin stripe, clay bar'd, buffed it out with the Zaino ZPC, then commenced the Zaino Regimen (Z2, Z5pro) then topped with a good carnuaba (to...
  20. MshawnBauer

    92 Toyota 4X4

    This was my Toyota truck. It's a 92, Toyota 4x4, 22RE bullet proof motor with 225,000 miles. I Took a couple passes with the PC and the Megs 105/205 Combo topped with Collinite 845iw. Painted the rusty steel wheels black and removed the topper. Before: During: After:
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