Ceramic coating applicator cloths cheaper alternative

[DetailRay]

Hey guys i am using ceramic coatings such as Cquartz on a regular basis and these suede applicator cloths are great quality but are pricey.

Just wondering if there are more cost effective alternatives rather than purchasing the official suede applicator cloths from CarPro.

 

[Maestro Sam]

Those applicators cloths can be expensive like you stated, especially if you do a lot of cars. I ceramic coat a lot of vehicles and sometimes I run out of cloths. I would use a microfiber applicator like this one ( https://www.detailersdomain.com/col...ators/products/uber-yellow-wax-applicator-pad ). Damp the cloth first and then each application, drop 3-4 drops depending on the panel you are doing. After using the pads, dunk them in apc and rinse before the coating hardens on the pad so you can use it again. Hope this helps

 

[DetailRay]

Sorry if this is stupid question but what do i dampen applicator pad with? What coating do you use?

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[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

You should be working material cost into your jobs. They are definitely not a pricey item in my opinion. Buy them in large packs from CarPro US.

 

[DetailRay]

Yes of coarse, the cquartz applicator cloths work amazing

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[Maestro Sam]

Yes of coarse, the cquartz applicator cloths work amazing

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Just like how you initially saturate the cloth with the quartz in the beginning, saturate the microfiber with quartz. But like Carolina said, buy them in bulks!

 

[Fast Eddie]

I do a ton of CQuartz myself and have actually never purchased the smaller suede applicators, I just get the large suede towels and cut them to fit the CarPro applicators. Way more cost effective.

 

[Mike@ShineStruck]

yellow foam applicator is cheapest
MF block is another option

I got these tiny foam blocks that i really like, but its from UK vendor

 

[DetailRay]

Thank you for your help guys!!

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[BudgetPlan1]

I do a ton of CQuartz myself and have actually never purchased the smaller suede applicators, I just get the large suede towels and cut them to fit the CarPro applicators. Way more cost effective.

Yep...can get 16 x 16 for around $2.75 and start cutting.

 

[Maestro Sam]

Thank you for your help guys!!

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Or I just use the block sometimes depending on the brand you are using and make sure I wash it done right after the coating.

 

[58LesPaul]

Would those eye glass cleaning cloths work? They are suede.