Reload users??

I had streaking with Reload as well if you just spray it and try wiping it off. You have to use two towels as mentioned already. Plus you have to be quick about it, even in the shade.
 
FUNX725 said:
Thanks for your replies.

But, are you still saying that CQuartz will still be subjected with water-spotting (just easier to remove)?? What sort of media would then be recommended as the 'silver bullet' for the "easier to remove' process of said water-spotting?

Knowing that as the implementation of any technology's advances are an ongoing process, with car care products being no exception, then:

Should folks wait until CQuartz, and similar coatings manufacturers/suppliers, believe they have reached the end of the golden road in their formulation(s) before we, IMHO, whom they probably consider comparable to the Lemmings, take another plunge into the sea of monetary-loss, with no real gain of furtherance in maintaining protection of paint but a continuation of what's current?

I, for one, do hold hope for the arrival of products that show such a worthiness as now proclaimed and touted.

Side Note: Are the folks that purchase the former versions of CQuartz eligible for a refund/credit towards the purchase of each of the new and improved CQuartz's as they roll out, if they so desire?

No offense intended...just very curious, and very cautious. :)

Bob
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First thing, THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH CQUARTZ AS IS NOW.
if i am improving product it mean the former wasnt good enough???
ill always try to improve ... will never stay still. this is my nature.
as i said before any coat or sealant and ofcourse wax will get water marks.
specially if its soft paint with burning sun ,as most American cars has. for the few customers who had problems with that it seems to be different than normal tap water. or acid rain. so there is no problem as is...with the improved it will be all same properties only much better resistance to calcium and minerals.
you can find here many cquartz users that will tell you they never faced water marks problems. and we sold lots of kits for the past 3 month in the US.
to get fully water spots proof , surface need to be super hydrophobic(Lotus effect) , complete water resistance. until now there is no such thing in the world which can last light abrasive even.
i hope this clear some things for you.
 
Chris@Optimum said:
Unlike other spray waxes and quick detailers, OCW should be buffed in and not just wiped off. Even applying it via DA and a finishing pad makes it gloss even more. This will fix any streaking issues and improve durability.
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 That is great info! I never even thought of using a PC (kinda defeats the spray part but still). I'm going to give this a try for sure since I do enjoy the look and durability of OCW!
StoneRaizer said:
@ 07 z-oh-6 - this may sound like a dumb question, but have you ever tried Duragloss Aquawax? I've never had streaking issues, it looks great, smells awesome (mmmm coconut) and it's only $9 for a 22 oz bottle. It's the second spray wax I've used (Meg's UQW being the other) and I don't see a reason to try anything else.
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 I don't think Aquawax has anywhere near the durability of AJT, Reload or OCW. And I'm not 100% sure but I would assume the OP is looking for a standalone spray LSP.

newb001 said:
How long is Reload supposed to last vs. other common spray waxes (Optimum for example)? If it's not supposed to last longer, then I see no reason to buy it due to the (at least sometimes) difficulty of applying it. Or are there sitll other reasons to buy it (sheets water better, etc.)?
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It is marketed that it lasts very long (I've had some on a car for 4 months and it still sheets great. Also it's other selling point is how quickly it releases water. I'm not sure if it's better than products like Opti-Seal, but it is at least on par with them.
Avi@CarPro said:
First thing, THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH CQUARTZ AS IS NOW.
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Avi@CarPro said:
if i am improving product it mean the former wasnt good enough???
ill always try to improve ... will never stay still. this is my nature.
as i said before any coat or sealant and ofcourse wax will get water marks.
specially if its soft paint with burning sun ,as most American cars has. for the few customers who had problems with that it seems to be different than normal tap water. or acid rain. so there is no problem as is...with the improved it will be all same properties only much better resistance to calcium and minerals.
you can find here many cquartz users that will tell you they never faced water marks problems. and we sold lots of kits for the past 3 month in the US.
to get fully water spots proof , surface need to be super hydrophobic(Lotus effect) , complete water resistance. until now there is no such thing in the world which can last light abrasive even.
i hope this clear some things for you.
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I love CQ, and have used it on many car from mine, to family's to customers. I can honestly say I have never seen or heard one complaint from any of them about water spotting. I'm not saying there isn't an issue, but I figured I would throw in my experiences.
 
Avi, I have had no issues with water spotting. Any spots have come off when I wash the car.


For people discussing durability of Spray waxes there are some videos in this review that show a few of them at work. Apologies - I didn't have any re-load available for this test.

After 10 days

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/32288-review-meguiars-ultimate-quik-wax-4.html


After 2 Months

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/32288-review-meguiars-ultimate-quik-wax-5.html
 
Avi@CarPro said:
First thing, THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH CQUARTZ AS IS NOW.
if i am improving product it mean the former wasnt good enough???
ill always try to improve ... will never stay still. this is my nature.
as i said before any coat or sealant and ofcourse wax will get water marks.
specially if its soft paint with burning sun ,as most American cars has. for the few customers who had problems with that it seems to be different than normal tap water. or acid rain. so there is no problem as is...with the improved it will be all same properties only much better resistance to calcium and minerals.
you can find here many cquartz users that will tell you they never faced water marks problems. and we sold lots of kits for the past 3 month in the US.
to get fully water spots proof , surface need to be super hydrophobic(Lotus effect) , complete water resistance. until now there is no such thing in the world which can last light abrasive even.
i hope this clear some things for you.
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Avi@CarPro: Thanks again for your reply.

Yes! This does clear some things for me.

I'm glad that you are never static in your approach to car care...always trying to improve---a great characteristic to have! I believe you already have an excellent coating product and further refinement/enhancement will always receive a warm welcome from myself and others. With my limited understanding of the Lotus Effect, and how products to achieve it may currently be unattainable, the visionaries, I hope, will continue that quest.

Once again, allow me to reiterate that I mean no offense to you, or others, in posting my inquiries. After all, if one doesn't ask questions, how then may someone answer them?

Bob
 
Avi@CarPro said:
First thing, THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH CQUARTZ AS IS NOW.
if i am improving product it mean the former wasnt good enough???
ill always try to improve ... will never stay still. this is my nature.
as i said before any coat or sealant and ofcourse wax will get water marks.
specially if its soft paint with burning sun ,as most American cars has. for the few customers who had problems with that it seems to be different than normal tap water. or acid rain. so there is no problem as is...with the improved it will be all same properties only much better resistance to calcium and minerals.
you can find here many cquartz users that will tell you they never faced water marks problems. and we sold lots of kits for the past 3 month in the US.
to get fully water spots proof , surface need to be super hydrophobic(Lotus effect) , complete water resistance. until now there is no such thing in the world which can last light abrasive even.
i hope this clear some things for you.
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Avi,
I have Cquartz that I applied over a month ago probably on my gf's black car with soft paint, some birds attacked it and when I went to remove them, they had etching spots. My question is, when the new CQuartz comes out, can I just layer it over the existing coating or will I need to completely remove it by polishing it off? That goes for the origional formula, can I layer it as long as the surface is clean?

Thank you!

Tom
 
Will Reload over CQ reduce the chance of the water spots some are referring to, tap water spots, acid rain etc...
 
FUNX725 said:
Avi@CarPro: Thanks again for your reply.

Yes! This does clear some things for me.

I'm glad that you are never static in your approach to car care...always trying to improve---a great characteristic to have! I believe you already have an excellent coating product and further refinement/enhancement will always receive a warm welcome from myself and others. With my limited understanding of the Lotus Effect, and how products to achieve it may currently be unattainable, the visionaries, I hope, will continue that quest.

Once again, allow me to reiterate that I mean no offense to you, or others, in posting my inquiries. After all, if one doesn't ask questions, how then may someone answer them?

Bob
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No worries mate....
the Lotus effect is the dream of any water beading fanatic(such as me) thats my goal.. if Cquartz has water drop contact angle of 100~110 Deg.(which is very hard to achieve as well) super hydrophobic is 150~160 deg !!.. yet i didnt give up on this.. we do try to see possible of making something close to it.

Tom Weed said:
Avi,
I have Cquartz that I applied over a month ago probably on my gf's black car with soft paint, some birds attacked it and when I went to remove them, they had etching spots. My question is, when the new CQuartz comes out, can I just layer it over the existing coating or will I need to completely remove it by polishing it off? That goes for the origional formula, can I layer it as long as the surface is clean?

Thank you!

Tom
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Hi Tom
birds dropping is the worst of all, the combination of extreme acids , sun heating, and hot surface is devastating..i believe the improved stuff will help with that too.
you dont need to strip the whole car ofcourse!, just polish the area you need and coat again.
Cquartz can be layered as much as you want.

there is a very interesting thread review done in DW about comparing C1, Cquartz, opti coat, and some other Japanese coating, i suggest you guys to look for it... great review there with video showing as well. im not sure i can link it here.
 
Hi..

This is to let you guys know that i used Reload on a Lambo SV (matt white) and Porsche GT, 3 weeks ago, i have not had any issues until now, will post pics soon, used Cquartz on my friends harley and i have received quite a few calls from the Hog team members :))

the car was washed with Iron-X and clayed, the car was wiped and let to dry in a covered parking.
A few sprays on each panel and wiped it with a clean microfiber towel, it has been 3 weeks,
trying to figure out how to upload pics so that i can share with all my autogeek friends :)

Love the product....
 
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