My First Attempt at Coating - My personal Tesla

[merlin3008]

Hey all...Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice on here and post my results from my first ceramic coating. I am waiting (not so patiently) for my M3 to arrive, but in the meantime I thought I would hone some of my skills and get ready. I decided to go with Cquartz Lite and give it a shot on my wife's Tesla. I have to say, I am PSYCHED with how it came out. The product could not be easier to use. It took some time to get used to, but by using a good light and taking my time, I was able to avoid any high spots and really made the car pop. I also coated all of the plastic trim, pillars, exterior items. Here is my routine...I welcome any comments. I may try UK 3.0 next.

Wash with a little Dawn added to remove sealant
Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plus
Iron-X
Griots Clay Bar
M205 polish
IPA Wipedown
Cquartz Lite on Exterior - 2 coats
CarPro Reload
Optimum Tire Gel

[Kamakaz1961]

Beautiful! KEEP ON ROCKING!

[NoClue]

Bang up job!!

[Sizzle Chest]

Very nice work, looks great! The flake/pearl in the paint is really popping now! Well done!

[john b]

good job

[Rsurfer]

Nice job. Next time skip the Dawn. Any polish (205) used will remove the sealant.

Nice wheels..hate those hub cap looking wheels that are on some Teslas.

[merlin3008]

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the kind words. So how much tougher to work with is UK 3.0? Thinking about going with that on the BMW.

[Rsurfer]

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the kind words. So how much tougher to work with is UK 3.0? Thinking about going with that on the BMW.

Easy peasy, just need good lighting.

[Bruno Soares]

Thanks everyone. Appreciate the kind words. So how much tougher to work with is UK 3.0? Thinking about going with that on the BMW.

I’ve never used CQ Lite but I would bet it’s the same as UK 3.0. UK is super easy to use, very forgiving. I’d top it with Gliss if you don’t mind applying multiple layers. SiC is another great option, and lasts longer than Gliss, but it’s not so easy to apply. A little more chance of high spots but not bad to do once you have done a few coating applications.

[merlin3008]

I’ve never used CQ Lite but I would bet it’s the same as UK 3.0. UK is super easy to use, very forgiving. I’d top it with Gliss if you don’t mind applying multiple layers. SiC is another great option, and lasts longer than Gliss, but it’s not so easy to apply. A little more chance of high spots but not bad to do once you have done a few coating applications.

Thanks. From what I’ve read, the UK seems to apply a lot like Lite with the exception that it flashes more quickly if applied in the heat and could lead to high spots. I think I’ll give it a try. How long does UK tend to last in your experience?