New wheels need coating!

**SameGuy** · 03-05-2015, 06:42 PM

Maybe I'll swim against the current and do C1/EXOv2 on mine...

**spiralout462** · 03-05-2015, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by SameGuy

Maybe I'll swim against the current and do C1/EXOv2 on mine...

You rebel!

**Mask** · 03-06-2015, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by 281

Oh yeah guys, don't forget to coat the barrels - makes it stupid easy to clean!

+1
Pressure wash and grime gone

**belleau** · 03-06-2015, 05:28 AM

What you guys think about coating wheel that got matte finish on them? Will turn them to gloss side?

**MarkD51** · 03-06-2015, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by spiralout462

I have 30ml of CQuartz on the way and I don't want to store it. That should cover 4 wheels, including barrels.

edit: I have Tuf Shine coming for the tires as well.

You may find that you'll have some left over from the 30ml bottle. One can then maybe use the remainder a while later on some areas of the vehicle? Or apply 2 coats to the wheels.

Careful how you re-cap a CQuartz Bottle. tighten just till snug, don't overtighten, the plastic Caps can crack-separate if you overdo it. Had this happen with a used up bottle of DLX, there were maybe only a few drops left, so no great loss.

**281** · 03-06-2015, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by belleau

What you guys think about coating wheel that got matte finish on them? Will turn them to gloss side?

I do think so...

**spiralout462** · 03-06-2015, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by belleau

What you guys think about coating wheel that got matte finish on them? Will turn them to gloss side?

Permanon makes Super Matte. I believe Swissvax has an option as well.

**spiralout462** · 03-06-2015, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by MarkD51

You may find that you'll have some left over from the 30ml bottle. One can then maybe use the remainder a while later on some areas of the vehicle? Or apply 2 coats to the wheels.

Careful how you re-cap a CQuartz Bottle. tighten just till snug, don't overtighten, the plastic Caps can crack-separate if you overdo it. Had this happen with a used up bottle of DLX, there were maybe only a few drops left, so no great loss.

I am considering coating the roof of my truck if I have enough left. I sure do hate to clean, polish, and wax my roof! Thanks for the hint regarding the bottle.

**belleau** · 03-07-2015, 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by spiralout462

Permanon makes Super Matte. I believe Swissvax has an option as well.

Thanks! Will look into this

**spiralout462** · 03-10-2015, 09:34 PM

Tonight I was able to get one of the wheels coated with CQuartz UK. I found application to be rather "easy" albeit tedious. Mostly due to the wheel design. One thing I struggled with was finding the proper light! I tried 3 different head lamps which I use for all kinds of detailing projects. I just don't understand why manufacturers can't put some additive, that enables us, the end user to actually SEE the product better. I did eventually find a decent angle but like I said it was a bit aggravating. It could also be a bit of macular degeneration, I do have a birthday approaching.........

At this rate I will have two coats on all 4 wheels by next Wednesday. lol