Video: NEW CarPro CQuartz LITE - EASY TO APPLY DIY CERAMIC COATING!

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Hi guys!

This week, I bring you a brand new easy to apply DIY ceramic coating from CarPro! It's called CQuartz LITE.

- should last 6+ months
- only 4 hours curing time
- no flashing time, you apply and buff off (level the coating) immediately
- can be used as a stand alone product or as a topper for existing coatings
- can be layered (2 or 3 layers recommended)
- based on CQUK 3.0 technology, and Lite has 45% Sio2/Tio2 content
- one of the easiest true ceramic coatings to apply
- comes in a 150 ml bottle (5oz) for $45 USD (very economical)

In my video, I present the product, and show you all the steps to properly apply it and you will see the final results, plus we'll do a hydrophobic properties test.

Enjoy the video!

 
Love your vids but IMO you need to just get to the point and keep them in the 4-8 mins range. Also, you and I have bantered about this before but there's no need to throw out the MicroFiber towels. None. Simply drop them in a bucket of detergent and water as you swap out to a new one and launder them when done. I've been doing this for years with coatings and again, there's no need. They clean up just fine. I have a drawer full of the CarPro Orange MF/suede removal towels that I use and they are soft as day one.

Applicator covers, yes, toss those as they are cheap/come with the products and can be made from larger suede-ish towels if needed. soaking the applicators does cause them to crust over but not on the removal towels.

In terms of the Lite Product starting at 16 mins. I was really hoping CarPro would come out with a direct competitor to GYEON's CanCoat as it really makes for a super fast LSP application. Also interested in how this "lite" version would compare to simply using Gliss as an LSP since both are targeted at lasting the same length of time when used as the LSP.
 
TTQ B4U said:
Also, you and I have bantered about this before but there's no need to throw out the MicroFiber towels. None. Simply drop them in a bucket of detergent and water as you swap out to a new one and launder them when done.
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You are right we could argue about this for ever. You do as you wish. I don't take chances. After discussing this matter with Avi, CEO of CarPro himself, it is best practice to throw away the applicators as well as the microfiber towels used for removal (levelling the coating). Why take any chances? Jon from Forensic Detailing Channel even did a video to test this very topic. What he found is that even after washing them, soaking them in detergent/APC, washing them in a washer, etc, they still contain particles/residue and they did scratch and marr the surface when reused.

A 2-3$ microfiber towel is not worth me risking doing damage to my paint or a customer's paint, even if it was the lightest scratch.

So we can agree to disagree. Again, I will never force you to throw away your towels.
 
TTQ B4U said:
In terms of the Lite Product starting at 16 mins. I was really hoping CarPro would come out with a direct competitor to GYEON's CanCoat as it really makes for a super fast LSP application. Also interested in how this "lite" version would compare to simply using Gliss as an LSP since both are targeted at lasting the same length of time when used as the LSP.
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It is a direct competitor to CanCoat. Just a different delivery method. From what Avi told me they wanted to avoid the sprayer from clogging. The dropper bottle avoids that issue.

It is still a wipe in wipe off just like CanCoat. Better coverage applying it this way compared to a towel with either product in my experience.

I will say from using CQ Lite, it goes on and off easy. The feeling resembles that of CQUK 3.0.

The one thing that is nice with Lite is that a high spot can be removed with more products hours after it has initially been leveled. I left a high spot and came back 2 hours later and was able to remove it with a drop on a suede applicator. No more high spot and no need to polish it off.

I will be comparing it side by side with CanCoat over the next few months.

I will also mention that the included applicators are similar to the autofiber coating applicator where it does not absorb product.
 
OrangeVee said:
A 2-3$ microfiber towel is not worth me risking doing damage to my paint or a customer's paint, even if it was the lightest scratch.
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I get the $2-3 thing, but for those using the product a lot, it’s tough to swallow discarding them.
 
Nice video, my only issue is you showed us the hydrophobic properties of Reload and not Lite, since you topped it.


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Sitting here reading this thread and all the while loving and trusting my tried and true products.

Kudos to those who love Bead maker. This forum is all about not only the announcement of new products, but the testing and reporting of such.

I have read enough posts from trusted AGO members/friends to believe that BM is worth a try.

Me? I read the posts with interest, but my arsenal is well stocked and well liked. JMO
 
Rsurfer said:
Slickness?
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Slickness is ok, but not as good as if you apply Gliss on top. Lite is similar to CQUK 3.0 as far as slickness goes. They need a topper to improve on that. That's why I liked Reload or Bead Maker for added gloss and slickness.
 
OrangeVee said:
Avi, CEO of CarPro himself, it is best practice to throw away the applicators as well as the microfiber towels used for removal (levelling the coating). Why take any chances? Jon from Forensic Detailing Channel even did a video to test this very topic. What he found is that even after washing them, soaking them in detergent/APC, washing them in a washer, etc, they still contain particles/residue and they did scratch and marr the surface when reused.
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Best practice is one thing actually scratching is another. Jon is a great guy I'm sure....don't know him but I'll gladly put my tests which are real world uses on dozens of vehicle out there as my proof that they won't mar paint. Another one goes on tomorrow even. His mileage and opinion will vary but I'll leave that with him.

So we can agree to disagree. Again, I will never force you to throw away your towels.
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we will and the main reason for me to chime in is so that others can feel secure in testing it out for themselves without worry. If others decide to toss them, that's for them to decide as like you, I won't force them to keep their towels but I'd gladly provide them my address to send them to instead :)
 
TTQ B4U said:
we will and the main reason for me to chime in is so that others can feel secure in testing it out for themselves without worry. If others decide to toss them, that's for them to decide as like you, I won't force them to keep their towels but I'd gladly provide them my address to send them to instead :)
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Now that's how I like exchanging thoughts and opinions and ideas. All done respectfully. Much appreciated. Thanks for sharing your experience by the way! ;)
 
Gosh dammit! I am way overstocked with moonlight, cancoat, cosmic spritz, overcoat, reload, hydrosilex and SS Supply Clutch. I don’t even know what I’d put this on..... why do I have the urge to buy it? I need help...


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Coatingsarecrack said:
I am way overstocked with moonlight, cancoat, cosmic spritz, overcoat, reload, hydrosilex and SS Supply Clutch. I don’t even know what I’d put this on..... why do I have the urge to buy it? I need help...
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Don’t do it. I was so close to ordering Moonlight and TI-22 this week despite having Viking and Premiere on the way (arriving today and tomorrow!!!). I convinced myself that those two I didn’t get yet will continue to exist if I don’t purchase them right now, and I can still buy them later. If I just think like this everyday, I’ll be good.
 
I am not really understanding these "lite" coatings? I mean the benefit for me with a coating is longevity and ease of maintenance. All of the prep etc to apply a coating with a return of 6 months is a hard sell for me. I can get the same return with a quality paint sealant and proper care. Am I missing something? Don't get me wrong I love coatings but the scaled down "lite" versions and the the return on investment doesn't seem worth it to me.
 
Pats300zx said:
I am not really understanding these "lite" coatings? I mean the benefit for me with a coating is longevity and ease of maintenance. All of the prep etc to apply a coating with a return of 6 months is a hard sell for me. I can get the same return with a quality paint sealant and proper care. Am I missing something? Don't get me wrong I love coatings but the scaled down "lite" versions and the the return on investment doesn't seem worth it to me.
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Don't forget those that aren't nearly as experienced as you with coatings. CQ LITE.....wipe on, wipe off!! NO need to deal with flashing time. This is a BIG factor with the LITE version. You're not forced to buy the product.
 
I see this as a direct competitor to gyeon cancoat. I believe cancoat also has a six month durability but as people on here have tested it can go for well over a year before reapplication. The price is nice for 150ml of product but I wonder what the shelf life is. It would take me 3 years to use 150ml of product and I don’t foresee this product being viable for more than a couple months before hardening in the bottle.
 
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