Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread *10 month update

Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

For wash I've used Megs Gold Class, Sonax, Griots, and P21S. No one wash seems to have an advantage over the other in regards to the coating.

Applying Reload about every 3 washes or so, and no issues with the wipers. :)
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

5 months, 3 days later - It was around 2 months since I last washed my truck. I know, I know...what can I say? I was busy!

With love bugs starting to show up again (wonderful) and daily highway driving, it was covered in bugs, dirt, road grime, etc. In fact, the entire truck was so covered in a film of grime that no part of it was beading water.

I thought CQuartz had finally met its maker, and decided to give the truck an APC wash just to get all the junk off the surface, and hopefully re-coat it this weekend. I reached for the heavy stuff, Detailer's Pro Series Cleanse-All as I didn't want to scrub the paint too hard, and I planned on re-coating anyways.

Well, I began washing the truck and everything was going as planned. The bugs were washing off rather easily, as was all the road grime, brake dust, etc. When I began rinsing, I noticed that every surface on the truck was beading like CRAZY. Wheels, glass, paint, everything. I've never had this happen after using a strong APC and it goes to show how durable this stuff is.

I went ahead and dried the truck and gave her a little ReLoad spray. My truck is now slick again, beads like day one of application, and looks like I spent a whole lot longer than 1 hour on it. Looks like I can go fishing this weekend instead :D :cool:
 
Last edited:
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

sweet. i might do this to our daily driver srx after i get as many swirls out as i comfortably can. its our "nicest" vehicle but rarely gets driven and even less rarely detailed. it sits outside all day
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

offthahorseceo said:
sweet. i might do this to our daily driver srx after i get as many swirls out as i comfortably can. its our "nicest" vehicle but rarely gets driven and even less rarely detailed. it sits outside all day
Click to expand...

Sounds like a perfect candidate for a coating like this or Opti Coat. I simply don't have the time to detail our cars like I used to, nor do I really enjoy detailing my truck since it's pretty big. Knowing that I can leave bugs on it for a few extra days or weeks, or water spots in direct sunlight without anything getting etched provides some nice peace of mind.
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

matt my SRX has the Ultraview roof which is a few BIG pieces of glass on the roof. is cquartz or OC safe on these surfaces? I know OC specifically states not to use on glass for visibility purposes but the ultraview isnt really used for visibility in daily driving.

2009_cadillac_srx_picture%20(30).jpg


every section in the middle is glass. the black sections on each side and the rearmost black section are painted black. the front most middle-section closest to the windshield is also glass
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

I don't see any issue with it whatsoever. I know Opti Coat 2.0 is not recommended on glass, but I put it on our 2011 Camry's glass anyways...results? Beads like crazy and no issues whatsoever.

As for CQuartz, there is no reason not to use it on glass. Hell, I even put it on my mud flaps and they bead like mad. I really like having it on my windows, and especially like using Reload on them. Much better than RainX. :)
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

Everybody uses OC 2.0 on glass (don't tell Dr. G I said that!!), and if you distorted that "sun roof" the worst thing that could happen is you might not realize that light plane above you is a State Police speed-tracking aircraft...
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

Matt, the truck looks great and I think the combination of products you've used is working out rather nicely! :props:

A quality sealant over these new coatings appears to be a death sentence to all the nice detailing supplies I have though...:cry:
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

I have a 6 month update on the way. Just waiting for my new computer to get here so I can edit the video from my camera! Should have this up middle of this week... :)
 
BobbyG said:
Matt, the truck looks great and I think the combination of products you've used is working out rather nicely! :props:

A quality sealant over these new coatings appears to be a death sentence to all the nice detailing supplies I have though...:cry:
Click to expand...

What do you mean "death sentence," Bobby?
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

Here is a quick video I shot showing the beading @ just after 6 months. This was before washing and the truck hadn't been washed in a couple weeks.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcJAVmhJh6o&hd=1]6 months CQuartz update - YouTube[/video]


Here are some beading pics...notice how nicely the trim is still beading as well.

taco1.jpg


taco2.jpg


taco3.jpg



All clean!

taco4.jpg



Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with this coating. As I mentioned previously, washing with degreaser didn't phase it at all. This is especially nice on a daily driven vehicle that does not get washed too often...instead of having to scrub a large build-up of dirt, you can let a stronger cleaner do the work which results in less chance of marring. Through all the love bugs, APC washes, pressure washer cleanings, and weeks at a time without a wash, it still beads like you see in the pictures.

On any of my previous vehicles, which were always garage-kept, I never saw more than ~3 months even from the most durable sealants and waxes. And even then, after that 3 months the paint would need clay pretty badly. My truck still does not need to be clayed and it sits outside 24/7. I've had little rust spots develop on the roof and hood where junk falls from the tree in front of my house, and they just wash right off.

Next, my mother's Camry needs some TLC. Expect an Opti Coat 2.0 6 month update soon!
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

love that truck. lookin good. thx for the updates.
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

Impressive... I might add it to my next order....
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

[email protected] said:
Here is a quick video I shot showing the beading @ just after 6 months. This was before washing and the truck hadn't been washed in a couple weeks.

6 months CQuartz update - YouTube


Here are some beading pics...notice how nicely the trim is still beading as well.








All clean!

taco4.jpg



Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with this coating. As I mentioned previously, washing with degreaser didn't phase it at all. This is especially nice on a daily driven vehicle that does not get washed too often...instead of having to scrub a large build-up of dirt, you can let a stronger cleaner do the work which results in less chance of marring. Through all the love bugs, APC washes, pressure washer cleanings, and weeks at a time without a wash, it still beads like you see in the pictures.

On any of my previous vehicles, which were always garage-kept, I never saw more than ~3 months even from the most durable sealants and waxes. And even then, after that 3 months the paint would need clay pretty badly. My truck still does not need to be clayed and it sits outside 24/7. I've had little rust spots develop on the roof and hood where junk falls from the tree in front of my house, and they just wash right off.

Next, my mother's Camry needs some TLC. Expect an Opti Coat 2.0 6 month update soon!
Click to expand...
Matt you just described here the whole concept of CQUARTZ ! once its dried, wash or clean however you want!, less washes needed, longer cars will kept clean, faster to keep it in great condition.
the love bugs you mentioned, or any mosquitos are easy to remove as well, even without harsh chemicals.
for the rust spots yousaw on the roof ironx will work perfectly as well, wont affect at all the coat..
can you update the guys here how are the swirls condition of that car, after 6 months.?
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

Question : Will applying AIO after 6mth of Cquazt remove the Cquazt coat?
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

Avi@CarPro said:
for the rust spots yousaw on the roof ironx will work perfectly as well, wont affect at all the coat..
can you update the guys here how are the swirls condition of that car, after 6 months.?
Click to expand...

The rust spots actually did not stick to the finish....they washed right off. The paint is still completely swirl-free...it's always been washed with either a Dodo Wookie's Fist or CarPro Wool mitt, and dried with Cobra Guzzler towels. I'll try to get a pic or 2 in direct sunlight.

terentius said:
Question : Will applying AIO after 6mth of Cquazt remove the Cquazt coat?
Click to expand...

(Klasse?) AIO will likely remove some of the coating since it is a chemical cleaner...not sure if it will remove it completely since it is non abrasive.
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

Yes Matt, AIO like Klasse or Jett Werkstatt prime

Reason of asking was.. I am in a dilema to get Opti coat or CQuartz. CQuartz seems more user friendly for newbie in many ways interm of applications.

I was also thinking if you layer 2 or 3 coat of KSG does it have the same "effect" of Cquatz.. ( need to save $) :)
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

terentius said:
Yes Matt, AIO like Klasse or Jett Werkstatt prime

Reason of asking was.. I am in a dilema to get Opti coat or CQuartz. CQuartz seems more user friendly for newbie in many ways interm of applications.

I was also thinking if you layer 2 or 3 coat of KSG does it have the same "effect" of Cquatz.. ( need to save $) :)
Click to expand...

A lot has been said about OC application. There is a lot of over thinking going on. It is really straight forward to apply. I would not be fearful in any way. Especially since you can correct almost any high spots missed with light polishing
 
Re: Matt's C-Quartz Durability Update Thread

terentius said:
Question : Will applying AIO after 6mth of Cquazt remove the Cquazt coat?
Click to expand...

you will affect the coat ! , no need to cover the cquartz with any polymer sealant,
it will continue lasting now on Matt car without anything on it
im looking forward to see if you got any swirls after 6 months
does your car has soft paint Matt?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top