Cquartz UK holograms

**TrolleyVW** · 07-22-2015, 10:37 AM

I've applied Cquartz UK to the hood of my black VW and I've wiped it down numerous times with eraser, checked the paint in full sun, then applied. I used the suede applicator and only did a small 2x2 section at a time. It's about 75 degrees and ~30 humidity i would guess. When I pull it back out to check in the sun after application, it's an oily, hologram filled mess.

I've been searching online, polished off and reapplied, tried different towels (rendering about 6-7 cobra golds useless) and ordered more suede 16x16s. I've done this 3 times over with different methods and keep reaching the same result.

Now it's about 20 mins after I've wiped off this last time and it's a mess. Anyone able to help? Thanks.

**KMG** · 07-22-2015, 10:40 AM

How long are you letting the product on the paint before leveling? UK can be a tricky coating to work with.

**Wade_660** · 07-22-2015, 10:56 AM

I've had the same results lately. Applied, let sit for 1-3 minutes and removed. It's almost like the high spots take a while to appear.

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**fly07sti** · 07-22-2015, 11:49 AM

When I'm applying UK I spread on a certain area then immediately wipe of with suede towel then second wipe with Boa towel and no issues. Only with regular Cquartz do I let it set up, the wipe off.
By any chance, is this a newly purchased bottle of UK? Or is it possibly expired?

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 07-22-2015, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by fly07sti

When I'm applying UK I spread on a certain area then immediately wipe of with suede towel then second wipe with Boa towel and no issues. Only with regular Cquartz do I let it set up, the wipe off.
By any chance, is this a newly purchased bottle of UK? Or is it possibly expired?

This.

In high heat with humidity CQUK should be removed immediately. From working with it over last 2 years, I have found the best towel to remove it is the Megs Ultimate Wipes. I then do a final buff with 360gsm towel.

**Wade_660** · 07-22-2015, 12:07 PM

When I said I let it sit for 1-3 minutes, I was guesstimating that it was taking me that long to finish applying to the rest of the panel. It's always been new bottles that I've used. I've been applying regular cquartz lately with no issues at all.

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**Hokie335i** · 07-22-2015, 12:09 PM

I had the same issue when I tried applying it to my jet black BMW. 85 degrees or so with high humidity. I ended up polishing it off and going to try a different coating.

**fly07sti** · 07-22-2015, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Wade_660

When I said I let it sit for 1-3 minutes, I was guesstimating that it was taking me that long to finish applying to the rest of the panel. It's always been new bottles that I've used. I've been applying regular cquartz lately with no issues at all.

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That's sounds like a pretty big section. Maybe shrink down the area you're applying and see if that helps. If you're still having trouble, give Corey a call and maybe he has some ideas.

**HUMP DIESEL** · 07-22-2015, 12:25 PM

UK was designed to use in colder weather conditions, classic was meant to be used in the type of environment that you are currently working in.

HUMP

**TrolleyVW** · 07-22-2015, 03:07 PM

I let it sit for as long as it took me to set the applicator down and pick up the suede towel.

I only got UK because I figured it'd be easier to apply. I made the mistake of not accounting for it being summer.
Maybe I'll try something else or re try the coating when it's cooler