C quartz uk questions
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The Guz
Mike
Found this for you on CarPro`s forum
As far as Reload you want to wait 1 hour after the last coat of UK. Have you considered looking into the new Gliss topper?
The Guz
Mike
Gliss is CarPro’s new coating topper. Meant to add slickness and ani-water spotting characteristics.
TroyScherer
Ummm.... Ya.....
I use CQUK at temps below 60’ish and the regular CQ above. But the most important thing is to get your application and wipe off figured out so everything goes smooth.
As for ReLoad it says to wait at least 1 hour. I suggest waiting as long as possible as the Reload is just to help protect the coating while it cures. So as long as the vehicle stays parked inside after applying you don’t need ReLoad. But when you do apply it try spraying it into your towel then applying it to paint. It seems to help with those that have streaking so your don’t over apply it to the paint.
As for ReLoad it says to wait at least 1 hour. I suggest waiting as long as possible as the Reload is just to help protect the coating while it cures. So as long as the vehicle stays parked inside after applying you don’t need ReLoad. But when you do apply it try spraying it into your towel then applying it to paint. It seems to help with those that have streaking so your don’t over apply it to the paint.
TroyScherer
Ummm.... Ya.....
I found the application very easy and straight forward. But I had also used CQ and a few other coatings before. If you follow the directions and pay attention it is really easy.
I focus on doing small sections and making sure I apply and wipe the product off completely. The key is to find the correct timings. Conditions like temp and humidity play a role in figuring that out. I was able to work a section (half a hood) and within 30-60 seconds beginning removing any high spots. But I also apply it really think and heavy.
I agree with troy, get your timing and amounts down. My formula for a solid UK coating:
* always work at 65 degrees -80 degrees, out of sun, sheetmetal cold
*work a 2 x 2 section, no bigger
*I transferred all my UK to a small bottle that has an eyedropper
* 2-3 drops on the suade mf applicator at start
* 2-3 drops on 2x2 section at 10/2/6 o clock
* up/down/side to side to apply, 2-3 passes, moving "average quick".....
* wait 5 min, with med plush mf towel, quik wipe/buff off
*move to next section
* after 5 or so sections, replace mf application sheet, reprime......
*an hour later, apply reload, spray, spread it with mf brick, then mf wipe...2 spritzes per 2x2..... everybody usually uses too much…
When I first used it ,I waited too long to wipe it off, if it gets grabby when you`re wiping it down with the microfiber, you`ve waited too long.
I don`t know how others do it, but this works for me.
* always work at 65 degrees -80 degrees, out of sun, sheetmetal cold
*work a 2 x 2 section, no bigger
*I transferred all my UK to a small bottle that has an eyedropper
* 2-3 drops on the suade mf applicator at start
* 2-3 drops on 2x2 section at 10/2/6 o clock
* up/down/side to side to apply, 2-3 passes, moving "average quick".....
* wait 5 min, with med plush mf towel, quik wipe/buff off
*move to next section
* after 5 or so sections, replace mf application sheet, reprime......
*an hour later, apply reload, spray, spread it with mf brick, then mf wipe...2 spritzes per 2x2..... everybody usually uses too much…
When I first used it ,I waited too long to wipe it off, if it gets grabby when you`re wiping it down with the microfiber, you`ve waited too long.
I don`t know how others do it, but this works for me.
no, only the little piece you use as an applicator, In my opinion, if you`re getting crystallization on the microfiber that you used to do the buffing and wipe down, you`re using entirely too much…Remember you are spreading a microscopic thin layer of ceramic, not a thick coating like wax. Granted , this is my opinion only
TroyScherer
Ummm.... Ya.....
I have found that the towels you use to buff with will get crystallization based on how much product they buff off. And I think it is safer to toss them after if you don’t soak and wash them. If the application towels get hard why wouldn’t the towels you are buffing with since it is the same product.
If soaking and washing them I make up a small bucket of APC and towel wash mixed in water to stick my buffing towels to soak after using them a few panels. I don’t want to give the coating enough time to start crystallizing and clean towels always buff better. Then when I’m done I throw them in the washer right away using a double wash.