Cquartz versus sealant for filling swirls

[Mncaddy]

To add:
(Taken From CQUK's Product Description)

Features:
•Protection and gloss comparable or better than our competitors "professsional coatings" but easy to use for all detailers
•CQUK has 70% SiO2 with 99.9% purity!
•Extremely deep, rich Gloss
•Easy maintenace with "self cleaning" properties (Stays cleaner than waxes, sealants and other coatings)
•Resistance to Wash Induced Marring
•Average thickness of Cquartz UK layer is between 1 µm ~2 µm per layer
•Minor swirl filling abilities
•Repels water, oils, dirt, and contaminants
•Protection from UV rays
•Resists stains, bird droppings, water spots, and traffic film
•Great value with Reload Included
•Resists extremely high temperatures. Feel free to coat engine components, etc that correspond to the materials shown.
•Ultra hard CQuartz UK contains ceramic nano particles found within glass, the result is a highly reflective, transparent layer.
•Can also be layered: Allow 1 hour minimum wait time after buffing to allow cure before applying another coat.

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Bob

So multiple coats could have more swirl removing properties than a single coat?

 

[axel06]

CQUK, especially when topped with Reload, has pretty incredible swirl-filling properties. I've got some 50/50 shots floating around somewhere on my HDD of just bare paint vs Reload (no CQ applied) and the darkening/filling effect is rather striking.

With that being said... ideally you will clay and polish the surface before applying CQuartz. This is mainly important to make sure the surface is contaminate-free, defect-free and to ensure proper bonding of the coating.

Absolutely 110% agree

 

[FUNX650]

So multiple coats could have more swirl removing
properties than a single coat?

No...Not swirl removing—intrinsically speaking.
Rather: swirl filling—aesthetically speaking.


Bob

 

[KB in MD]

Right now I use blackfire wet Damond and have been happy with its light swirl filling properties as well as the durability. I'm reading now about this additional cat. of LSP which are ceramic/nano and last much longer. I'm wondering if I would get the same swirl filling properties with something like cquartz?

How about CarPro Essence: CarPro Essence Xtreme Gloss Enhancer 250 ml

CarPro Essence Xtreme Gloss Enhancer uses the fine abrasives manufactured into the formula to remove light swirls and scratches, while also leaving behind semi-permanent fillers to level out and perfect the finish

 

[Mncaddy]

No...Not swirl removing—intrinsically speaking.
Rather: swirl filling—aesthetically speaking.


Bob

Given this answer, I think I may give cquartz a try then. I have some swirls that I've been unsuccessful at removing with a polisher but have been filled easily with the blackfire sealant.