So i think ive narrowed down my selection:
1) Gyeon Q2 Primer - apply with a microfiber finishing pad
2) Gyeon Q2M Prep Spray - apply to panel with new microfiber towels after primer polish
3) Gyeon Q2 CanCoat
Seems fairly straight forward and sticking with Gyeon products should make application smoother?
First off don't be afraid to try a coating. In the end they are not that hard to apply.
This is actually a good combination of products. Gyeon Primer and CanCoat is what I used and it exceeded the longevity claims for me. It has been on the paint 13 months now. Sure it lost some of it's tight hydrophobic properties but it is still hanging in. Keep in mind that the environment it is exposed to and how it is cared for plays a factor. Pair it with Cure and use that every couple months and you will be fine.
I would also recommend using a microfiber applicator block instead of a towel. You will need a few of them. It allows for more even coverage compared to applying it with a towel.
Any suggestions on microfibers? I figure ill get some new ones for this?
Maybe 2 packs of those?
Storm Gray Edgeless Microfiber Polishing Cloth
The primer says you need to wait 24hours if you dont do an IPA wipe down. Is the Q2M Prep Spray similar to an IPA wipe down allowing me to knock it out right after the Primer polish? or should i still wait 24hours?
I have not used these microfibers but they look like they would work. If you decide to get these then pick up more than two. The towels I use are the edgeless 300 from the rag company.
As for the primer if you don't have time to wait the 24 hours then you can prep wipe it sooner. I recall the minimum time is 1 hour for wiping the primer polish right away. I still prep wiped after 24 hours but that was to remove any light dust and to make sure that all the polishing residue was removed.
The next easiest coating to use would be Optimum Gloss Coat. For me it was underwhelming. It is not the most durable but one of the easiest to apply.
Cquartz QUK 3.0 is much easier to use than it's predecessor. Cquartz Classic aka TiO2 is a a tad easier to use. These are both proving to be solid performers so far.
Gyeon Mohs is easy but requires multiple layers and it is not as hydrophobic as some of these other coatings. It does work well with Skin as part of the Syncro kit. At this moment I am not sure if it is worth the cost based on the performance I am seeing as it gets closer to a year.
GTechniq Crystal Serum Light is another one that easy to use. Only 1 layer required and like Mohs it is not the most hydrophobic compared to others. Some top it with Exo to get that hydrophobic performance. Exo just needs a little more due diligence upon removal/leveling. I have CSL + Exo on my car that is in the garage most of the time but it does look great.
