AutoDetailerKaki
10-15-2019, 09:37 PM
After reading the threads here on ceramic coating I decided to take the plunge. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out the way I expected. See picture below - right side of the panel with dull/matte appearance is where I applied CQ UK 3.0.
https://i.redd.it/b4ivbrro1ns31.jpg (https://i.redd.it/b4ivbrro1ns31.jpg)
Polishing off bad application of CQ UK 3.0 (right side of panel)
The car is brand new (<400 miles), so I didn't think it needed paint correction. The following is what I did.
Washed car with 2 bucket system using Mcguire Gold Class shampoo and conditioner.
Clayed with nanoskin fine grain sponge and nanoskin glide.
Powerwash nonoskin glide residual and dry with microfiber towel. Wait to dry.
Applied CQuartz (in the late afternoon- I know major mistake), and wiped after 1-2 mins. I think it flashed (rainbow streak) around 1-2 mins; but when I wiped it off, it felt a bit oily. I used the same suede microfiber towel for whole car.
Next evening (yes, I know), I applied another coat as instructed. Used 2 piece of microfiber to wipe CQuartz. Again, the surface felt a bit oily, but poor lightning in garage masked my mistakes.
Next day, I pulled my car out in the sunlight, and saw streaks and high spots everywhere!
I contacted Carpro for help; was advised to use some type of compound to remove the high spots, and reapply CQ.
I think my mistakes were using too much CQ, and not waiting properly for it to flash and leveling it off completely; also taking on this task without proper lighting. What else could I have done better?
I used a medium/light polish (ScratchX 2.0) , and was able to buff off the ceramic coating (see pic below - where I polished off the CQ coating).
https://i.redd.it/bj6r60jw1ns31.jpg (https://i.redd.it/bj6r60jw1ns31.jpg)
I think I'm still interested in getting ceramic coating. What should be my next steps? Or should I just cut my loses.
Anyway, this is what I'm thinking:
A. Do an once over and polish off any streaks with ScratchX 2.0.
B. Use IPA wipe to clean off residue from ScratchX 2.0.
C. Wipe dry.
D. Apply CQ (in daylight), and level off after it flashes. Switch out microfiber after 2-3 panels.
E. Wait one day.
F. Hit it with diluted Carpro Reload, and wipe/level off.
Any advise is appreciated.
https://i.redd.it/b4ivbrro1ns31.jpg (https://i.redd.it/b4ivbrro1ns31.jpg)
Polishing off bad application of CQ UK 3.0 (right side of panel)
The car is brand new (<400 miles), so I didn't think it needed paint correction. The following is what I did.
Washed car with 2 bucket system using Mcguire Gold Class shampoo and conditioner.
Clayed with nanoskin fine grain sponge and nanoskin glide.
Powerwash nonoskin glide residual and dry with microfiber towel. Wait to dry.
Applied CQuartz (in the late afternoon- I know major mistake), and wiped after 1-2 mins. I think it flashed (rainbow streak) around 1-2 mins; but when I wiped it off, it felt a bit oily. I used the same suede microfiber towel for whole car.
Next evening (yes, I know), I applied another coat as instructed. Used 2 piece of microfiber to wipe CQuartz. Again, the surface felt a bit oily, but poor lightning in garage masked my mistakes.
Next day, I pulled my car out in the sunlight, and saw streaks and high spots everywhere!
I contacted Carpro for help; was advised to use some type of compound to remove the high spots, and reapply CQ.
I think my mistakes were using too much CQ, and not waiting properly for it to flash and leveling it off completely; also taking on this task without proper lighting. What else could I have done better?
I used a medium/light polish (ScratchX 2.0) , and was able to buff off the ceramic coating (see pic below - where I polished off the CQ coating).
https://i.redd.it/bj6r60jw1ns31.jpg (https://i.redd.it/bj6r60jw1ns31.jpg)
I think I'm still interested in getting ceramic coating. What should be my next steps? Or should I just cut my loses.
Anyway, this is what I'm thinking:
A. Do an once over and polish off any streaks with ScratchX 2.0.
B. Use IPA wipe to clean off residue from ScratchX 2.0.
C. Wipe dry.
D. Apply CQ (in daylight), and level off after it flashes. Switch out microfiber after 2-3 panels.
E. Wait one day.
F. Hit it with diluted Carpro Reload, and wipe/level off.
Any advise is appreciated.