autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    Clarksville Tn
    Posts
    16
    Post Thanks / Like

    CQuartz UK advice needed

    Hello all,

    Just used Cquartz UK for the first time and would like your opinions/advice.

    This is my own truck, and detailing my cars (still new at it) is just a way for me to release my OCD

    Brand new 2015 Ram 1500
    Tuff shine on the tires and plasti dipped the rims.
    Washed
    Iron X, then rubbed in and let set for 5 min
    Rinsed
    Clayed
    Polished with PC DA Menzerna 2500 with orange LC 5in pads (in needed spots)
    Polished with PC DA Menzerna 4000 with green LC 5in pads (whole truck)
    IPA wipe down x2
    Applied Cquarts UK with provided applicator and cloth
    Wiped on a small area at a time
    Wiped over the area multiple times until smooth and product almost disappeared
    Waited a min or two (was around 75 deg inside garage) and wiped off /buffed product off with CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths.
    Looked for any high spots and wiped again.
    Did the whole truck and I still have 1/2 of the bottle left.

    So the truck look good and shinny as it should. Im looking forward to the dust, water repelling property, and easy maintenance of the coating.

    My question / advice Im looking for is in the 3rd pic. You can see there is not a perfect reflection.

    I can only assume that
    1. I didnt wipe off/buff off completely.

    2. The cloth i was using to wipe off had product on it and I didn't fold to a new side enough ( I did change sides after each panel)

    3. I didn't let the product sit on the paint long enough before wiping (applied product for 30 sec to 1 min as I spread it out, smoothed it and rubbed it in. let set for around a min then wiped off)

    So my options are to leave it as is and apply reload every 3-6 months and be happy with it for the next 2yrs. Its my DD so that might be the best route.

    Or polish the whole truck again to remove the coating and start again.

    Or is there another option that im not thinking of that could fix it.

    Thanks for taking the time to read and share your advice.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails CQuartz UK advice needed-dsc_0774-jpg   CQuartz UK advice needed-dsc_0776-1-jpg   CQuartz UK advice needed-img_0923-jpg  

  2. #2
    Super Member HUMP DIESEL's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Gaffney, SC
    Posts
    930
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: CQuartz UK advice needed

    You should be able to polish this area, and re-do the coating.

    One thing I see from your post though is the excessive amount of application so called work in.

    You really only need to apply the product in a criss-cross pattern, or even a light circular pattern for coverage and then wipe off once it flashes, and since it is warm in most of the country, this could be a wipe on wipe off with UK.

    I see you are in TN, so I assume you deal with high humidity and temps still.

    HUMP
    Carolina Auto Image
    Upstate South Carolina - Premium Exclusive Automotive Reconditioning
    info@carolinaautoimage.com

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 15
    Last Post: 10-17-2019, 03:32 PM
  2. Used too little CquartZ Opinions Needed
    By Celticsfan in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 32
    Last Post: 04-11-2017, 11:26 PM
  3. How much CQuartz is needed?
    By panthercz in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 05-12-2014, 02:57 PM
  4. Replies: 35
    Last Post: 11-05-2013, 01:53 AM
  5. URGENT BUYING ADVICE NEEDED! GTechniq or CQuartz
    By Radarryan in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 23
    Last Post: 07-14-2013, 11:33 PM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» May 2024

S M T W T F S
282930 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 1