Paint coating question

**brondondolon** · 03-31-2014, 02:19 PM

So let me start out ive never done a paint coating. Im pretty mechanically inclined and follow directions very well so i dont mind diving into one that is difficult to apply.

My question is i have a 09 dodge ram. Will 30ml be enough to coat the the truck excluding rims trim and glass? Also correct me if im wrong on the typical steps it takes.

Wash
Clay
Paint correction
Carpro eraser
Apply Paint coating
Let cure in garage over night

Does that sound about right?

Thanks guys. Im going to be purchasing a paint coating by the nights end. Im thinking of getting the gtechnique exo. Now before i buy it im looking for an unrealistic shine. Does this coating render such results or is cquartz better?

**Docpeanut** · 03-31-2014, 02:37 PM

30 is more than enough for 2 coats. The list looks good, but if you have sun it's better to let it sit and get warm for a few hours. Keep it dry for the first 24 hours

**CleanGene** · 03-31-2014, 02:39 PM

In my experience, 30ml was just enough to do my wife's Nissan Maxima, not including glass and trim. Your steps look good as well.

**Docpeanut** · 03-31-2014, 02:39 PM

P.S. The shine really comes from proper prep, coating definitely adds gloss but it's not a miracle worker

**DARK HORSE** · 03-31-2014, 02:58 PM

As stated above, 30ml is plenty for two coats around the paint and wheels. I've never used gtechnique exo, but I've used some others. CarPro coatings have always been my favorite. I only offer CQ and CQFinest now. Both outstanding products!

**brondondolon** · 03-31-2014, 03:24 PM

Yeah ive switched my decision to CQUK lol. Its $38 on their site right now so i figure why not. Now can i apply a glaze like poorboy's black hole before the coating or no?

And also instead of buying something like carpro eraser would dish soap suffice? Just wondering. If i can save a buck im all for it lol.

**swanicyouth** · 03-31-2014, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by brondondolon

Yeah ive switched my decision to CQUK lol. Its $38 on their site right now so i figure why not. Now can i apply a glaze like poorboy's black hole before the coating or no?

And also instead of buying something like carpro eraser would dish soap suffice? Just wondering. If i can save a buck im all for it lol.

no & no.

**DARK HORSE** · 03-31-2014, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by brondondolon

Yeah ive switched my decision to CQUK lol. Its $38 on their site right now so i figure why not. Now can i apply a glaze like poorboy's black hole before the coating or no?

And also instead of buying something like carpro eraser would dish soap suffice? Just wondering. If i can save a buck im all for it lol.

You will be VERY happy with your decision to go with CQUK.

And NO and NO. Do NOT use a glaze before applying a coating (the coating will not bond to the paint if you do), and do not use dish soap instead of Eraser!!!! In a pinch (like in a Foreign country in the middle of a job with no access to Eraser) IPA at fairly strong dilution can be used prior to coating. However Eraser is much better at removing polishing oils, and is less grabby than IPA. For the small cost of Eraser, I would certianly use it (and I do very often) prior to using a coating. I never apply a coating without wiping the vehicle down twice with Eraser!

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