CQuartz UK 3.0 now released!

[TTQ B4U]

So i didn't realize you needed to use more than one applicator suede when coating a car. Is that unique to Carpro or all of them? I watched a kamikaze ISM coating vid and the guy only used on suede applicator for the whole car (and just two total towels).

Not specific to this product but overall, I have found it best to swap out applicators in certain situations. Sometimes depending on environmental temps/humidity, it seems they get grabby as if the product is starting to set-up on the applicator. I flip them over part way through first then just toss them.

 

[BudgetPlan1]

Not specific to this product but overall, I have found it best to swap out applicators in certain situations. Sometimes depending on environmental temps/humidity, it seems they get grabby as if the product is starting to set-up on the applicator. I flip them over part way through first then just toss them.

It's all pretty much a matter of how quickly you work w/ regard to the applicator cloth. The coating begins to get tacky after a bit as coating residue cures on the applicator cloths. I'm usually moving kinda slowly so like TTQ B4U mentions, I usually flip the cloth half way thru one side and then new cloth, flip halfway thru for the other side as well.

Different products have different levels of tackiness and curing times on the cloth; when the cloth starts to drag a bit, that's when I usually flip or go for new. Application conditions play a roll as well; if you're applying inside a a temperature and humidity controlled building you'll get further with fewer cloths than if you're working in an 80 degree open garage.

As for the vid, I'd guess pros who have done this hundreds of times know just how far and fast they can stretch applicator cloths and removal towels. Since I often have no real idea what I'm doing, I err on the side of caution, especially with removal towels...likely using more than I need.

It's all really dependent on product and conditions; the most forgiving product I have used has an extensive application/removal window (meaning it's gonna cure slowly on the applicator cloth) so I easily can do the entire side of a large van with one cloth, switching/flipping for the other side. Other coatings I flip/switch more often. Gyeon One, for instance, comes outta the bottle pretty thin but once it hits the cloth, gets tacky quick. I used more applicator cloths using that product than I have for any other.

 

[Ebg18t]

So i didn't realize you needed to use more than one applicator suede when coating a car. Is that unique to Carpro or all of them? I watched a kamikaze ISM coating vid and the guy only used on suede applicator for the whole car (and just two total towels).

Thanks!

You may not need to. But having used the old formula in the past I got used to using 3-5 applicators as they develop the slightest bit of friction on the surface. The old formula used to get tacky, the New didn’t, but still changed applicators as needed. Keep in mind I did 2 layers, so the applicator count is fir both layers. I think the box had 5 or so applicators.


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[Calendyr]

Has anyone done durability tests on CQuartz? The only one I have seen is on Youtube where the guys puts several coatings on a hood and let it site in the backyard. He washes the hood once a month using a pressure washer and a wash mitt.

Anyway, CQuartz failed super quickly in his test... Like in a mather of months, not years. Anyone else experienced this?

I have never tried this product because I have read several times that it is tricky to apply. And I am really happy with McKee's 37 paint coating so far.

 

[Calendyr]

So i didn't realize you needed to use more than one applicator suede when coating a car. Is that unique to Carpro or all of them? I watched a kamikaze ISM coating vid and the guy only used on suede applicator for the whole car (and just two total towels).

Thanks!

With McKee's 37 Paint Coating I use a single microsuede cloth for the entire car. I flip it about halfway through the job just in case it had picked up something.

 

[Ebg18t]

Has anyone done durability tests on CQuartz? The only one I have seen is on Youtube where the guys puts several coatings on a hood and let it site in the backyard. He washes the hood once a month using a pressure washer and a wash mitt.

Anyway, CQuartz failed super quickly in his test... Like in a mather of months, not years. Anyone else experienced this?

I have never tried this product because I have read several times that it is tricky to apply. And I am really happy with McKee's 37 paint coating so far.

My Touareg with CQUK (original) was at almost 2 years and still holding up pretty good.


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[Boudin]

I've been using Mckee's paint coating but was having problems with it once it got hot and humid. So I tried out the CQUK 3.0. In 90* heat and 65% humidity, it applied and removed just fine. Call me a fan. I was getting very good durability out of the Mckee's so I hope this one will too.

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[WRAPT C5Z06]

Good video.

I follow Sandro(car craft) on YouTube. He is one OUTSTANDING detailer.


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[TTQ B4U]

Has anyone done durability tests on CQuartz? The only one I have seen is on Youtube where the guys puts several coatings on a hood and let it site in the backyard. He washes the hood once a month using a pressure washer and a wash mitt.

Anyway, CQuartz failed super quickly in his test... Like in a mather of months, not years. Anyone else experienced this?

I have never tried this product because I have read several times that it is tricky to apply. And I am really happy with McKee's 37 paint coating so far.

I use Cquartz coatings a lot and find no issues with longevity. With that I always use Essence as my base-coat/polish when doing so. Although I've done that with McKee's too and found both last quite well. I'm still not a fan of Gliss due to it doing nothing more than adding slickness. I still find it does not add any hydrophobic gain. In the end, I have 1 Bottle of UK2.0 left to use and 1/2 bottle of the standard Cquartz to use up. I may buy a 3.0 today to have it on hand as I will continue to use just their coatings.

 

[BudgetPlan1]

I'm still not a fan of Gliss due to it doing nothing more than adding slickness. I still find it does not add any hydrophobic gain.

Was kinda curious why it seemed somewhat short lived on your now CanCoated vehicle.

 

[The Guz]

I have some various combos of cqaurtz on the front bumper of my car that I did a year ago. Cquartz has done fine in that year with this car sitting outside in the Southern California weather. Can't attest to harsh snow conditions or harsh chemicals So that is going to play a factor as well with any coating.

I use Cquartz coatings a lot and find no issues with longevity. With that I always use Essence as my base-coat/polish when doing so. Although I've done that with McKee's too and found both last quite well. I'm still not a fan of Gliss due to it doing nothing more than adding slickness. I still find it does not add any hydrophobic gain. In the end, I have 1 Bottle of UK2.0 left to use and 1/2 bottle of the standard Cquartz to use up. I may buy a 3.0 today to have it on hand as I will continue to use just their coatings.

I think the misconception is that some think Gliss is supposed to be more hydrophobic. When it is not supposed to be. It was designed to add that anti-water spotting, slickness and whatever other claims are on the side of the box. It kept the same 110 degree contact angle as their base coatings (CQUK and TiO2). Which makes sense. Some may not want a topper that loses some of the hydrophobic properties of the base layer such as Reload.

CQUK has that typical tacky feeling. It's not slick. So Gliss is there to add that slickness on top as some may prefer to have something that lasts longer instead of say Reload. Reload doesn't have that best contact angle but it does leave the surface slick. Which brings it back to Gliss having that 110 degree contact angle to mimic the behavior of the base layer. Have not tried out my bottle of CQUK 3.0 yet so I don't know how it feels upon application.

TiO2 is slicker than CQUK and there is a marginal feeling of slickness compared to Gliss. Again both having that 110 degree contact angle.

Comparing Gliss to Skin is an apples to oranges comparison. At least that is my personal thoughts on it. They have a different chemical make up. Gliss would best be compared to Gyeon Booster.

It is like comparing Skin to Exo when Exo is really a base layer coating but often used as a topper. The 120 degree of skin is pretty awesome though.