Loach
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I`ve been working with Gyeon Q² One for the past month, just want to share my first impressions. Q² One is their latest entry-level coating with upwards of 1 year of durability, positioned above CanCoat and below Prime. In this test I`ve topped One with Q² Booster on the right half of the hood, Booster is Gyeon`s fluorine based top coating.
Let`s start off with the product details straight from Gyeon:
"As easy to apply as a natural wax", this is the claim that stands out the most for me. It would make sense that you would want your entry-level positioned coating to be as user friendly as possible to drive new users into the coating game, but notice this claim doesn`t say "apply AND REMOVE as a natural wax". Out of all the coatings I`ve worked with, Q² One is one of the most physically exhaustive to wipe off from the paint. It applies smoothly like Prime or CQuartz, removal yields a much higher degree of drag from the towel and one of the least slick feeling paint surfaces directly after application. So while most coatings are as easy to apply as a natural wax, many of them (especially Q² One) will not be anywhere near as easy or user friendly to remove.
Application:
Perfect environment indoors - 75F temperature, low humidity, 2 coats of Q² One were applied for this test 24 hours apart from each other on the entire hood. I applied to a quarter section of the hood at a time, 30 seconds to 1 minutes of drying before removal. One coat of Q² Booster was applied 24 hours after the second coat on the right half of the hood. I let the panel sit for 4 days after Booster before the first rinse and chemical dumping.
Some notes:
It was difficult to get a full clean wipedown to remove all traces of residuals during the initial buffing. The good thing is as Q² One cures on the paint, the surface will become noticeably smoother and I didn`t have issues with the leftover residuals causing a full blown hologram nightmare. It cures well and the cure is more forgiving than others, the applicator cloth feels about as stiff as Prime and CQuartz after a week.
Rinse Test:
Q² One is nicely hydrophobic, one of my concerns was Gyeon would focus too much on ease of use and turn it into a "baby coating" that really dies off after a few months or doesn`t start off strong from the gate in the first place. This appears to be a true full coating in every manner, not quite as hydrophobic as CanCoat in the short term but it will compete well against Prime. For the rinse test I washed with Gyeon Bathe Essence, followed up with dry wipedowns of Super Clean at 3:1 dilution, LA`s Totally Awesome APC and Degreaser at full strength, and then multiple Prep-All (Aerosol) applications. Gyeon One performed exceptionally, no significant decrease in performance. As a reference, LA`s APC has destroyed Mohs in every short term test I`ve done with it so far.
Q² Booster:
My first experiences with Booster left me wondering if anything was actually bonding to the surface. This time I was able to pinpoint noticeable differences on top of Q² One. Most noticeably a HEAVY static charge buildup after going over the surface a few days later with the microfiber which actually increased the feeling of drag through the towel. Although the hydrophobic behavior didn`t increase at a noticeable level to meet expectations, the Booster side on the right half of the hood during the rinse and chemical test did have a very noticeable soap and chemical repellency. So much so that the Prep-All was beading up instead of laying flat upon contact like it was with the bare Q² One side. Cool stuff!
Inside the 30ml kit:
Comes with 4 suede MF applicators. New sprayer top for Cure!
Prep products:
Static buildup on the Q² One + Booster side:
Initial gloss is great!
Beading:
During the Bathe Essence wash, notice the difference Booster makes on the right side!
Super Clean 3:1 Dilution:
Dry Super Clean wipedown, notice Booster again on the right side:
Dry wipedown with LA`s Totally Awesome:
Prep-All sprayed onto Q² One:
Prep-All actually beading up on Q² One + Booster:
Final Beading:
Conclusion:
Great performance results in the short term, and the performance makes sense for where it`s positioned in the Gyeon range. For them to come out with a coating that would outperform Prime in ease of use, this wouldn`t make sense to me. This would take away sales from Prime (now Pure). It`s not an entry-level coating as a result of its ease of use, it`s a budget-level coating for its less polished removal process and lower durability rating. I would not specifically recommend Q² One for beginners, CanCoat has a better application compared to One and I consider CanCoat their true entry-level coating (lower durability rating as well). CanCoat remains the most hydrophobic Gyeon coating I`ve tested, I will start testing this as a topper compared to Booster. As always, I can only speak for the results of my testing and you may experience different results. I would love to hear your experiences either similar or different!
Let`s start off with the product details straight from Gyeon:
- Q² One - Advanced quartz technology combined with user friendly characteristics.
- Q² One brings the benefits of all forms of protection together. As easy to apply as a natural wax, glossy like a real glaze, durable and resistant as regular coatings. This fast-curing formula does not require special equipment and transforms your garage into a detailing studio.
- Hydrophobic
- With its superb beading, Q² One meets the expectations of detailing enthusiasts. A high water contact angle of over 110′ results in spectacular water behaviour and helps with regular maintenance.
- Superb Self-Cleaning Abilities
- One of the key characteristics of Q² One, especially when compared with other protective coatings, is its excellent self-cleaning ability. This ability can significantly extend the intervals between washes. Of course, the coating does not remain perfectly clean after a long drive in bad weather, but it does considerably help, and also makes it a lot easier to safely remove residual dirt afterwards.
- Application and Precautions
- Before you start applying make sure that the surface is oil free and completely dry. It is recommended to wash the car with Q²M Bathe, use Q²M Iron and Q²M Tar to remove impurities and degrease with Q²M Prep. Skin protection recommended. Work in a well-ventilated area. Store in a dark, dry and cool place. Keep out of reach of children. Never apply in direct sunlight.
"As easy to apply as a natural wax", this is the claim that stands out the most for me. It would make sense that you would want your entry-level positioned coating to be as user friendly as possible to drive new users into the coating game, but notice this claim doesn`t say "apply AND REMOVE as a natural wax". Out of all the coatings I`ve worked with, Q² One is one of the most physically exhaustive to wipe off from the paint. It applies smoothly like Prime or CQuartz, removal yields a much higher degree of drag from the towel and one of the least slick feeling paint surfaces directly after application. So while most coatings are as easy to apply as a natural wax, many of them (especially Q² One) will not be anywhere near as easy or user friendly to remove.
Application:
Perfect environment indoors - 75F temperature, low humidity, 2 coats of Q² One were applied for this test 24 hours apart from each other on the entire hood. I applied to a quarter section of the hood at a time, 30 seconds to 1 minutes of drying before removal. One coat of Q² Booster was applied 24 hours after the second coat on the right half of the hood. I let the panel sit for 4 days after Booster before the first rinse and chemical dumping.
Some notes:
It was difficult to get a full clean wipedown to remove all traces of residuals during the initial buffing. The good thing is as Q² One cures on the paint, the surface will become noticeably smoother and I didn`t have issues with the leftover residuals causing a full blown hologram nightmare. It cures well and the cure is more forgiving than others, the applicator cloth feels about as stiff as Prime and CQuartz after a week.
Rinse Test:
Q² One is nicely hydrophobic, one of my concerns was Gyeon would focus too much on ease of use and turn it into a "baby coating" that really dies off after a few months or doesn`t start off strong from the gate in the first place. This appears to be a true full coating in every manner, not quite as hydrophobic as CanCoat in the short term but it will compete well against Prime. For the rinse test I washed with Gyeon Bathe Essence, followed up with dry wipedowns of Super Clean at 3:1 dilution, LA`s Totally Awesome APC and Degreaser at full strength, and then multiple Prep-All (Aerosol) applications. Gyeon One performed exceptionally, no significant decrease in performance. As a reference, LA`s APC has destroyed Mohs in every short term test I`ve done with it so far.
Q² Booster:
My first experiences with Booster left me wondering if anything was actually bonding to the surface. This time I was able to pinpoint noticeable differences on top of Q² One. Most noticeably a HEAVY static charge buildup after going over the surface a few days later with the microfiber which actually increased the feeling of drag through the towel. Although the hydrophobic behavior didn`t increase at a noticeable level to meet expectations, the Booster side on the right half of the hood during the rinse and chemical test did have a very noticeable soap and chemical repellency. So much so that the Prep-All was beading up instead of laying flat upon contact like it was with the bare Q² One side. Cool stuff!
Inside the 30ml kit:
Comes with 4 suede MF applicators. New sprayer top for Cure!
Prep products:
Static buildup on the Q² One + Booster side:
Initial gloss is great!
Beading:
During the Bathe Essence wash, notice the difference Booster makes on the right side!
Super Clean 3:1 Dilution:
Dry Super Clean wipedown, notice Booster again on the right side:
Dry wipedown with LA`s Totally Awesome:
Prep-All sprayed onto Q² One:
Prep-All actually beading up on Q² One + Booster:
Final Beading:
Conclusion:
Great performance results in the short term, and the performance makes sense for where it`s positioned in the Gyeon range. For them to come out with a coating that would outperform Prime in ease of use, this wouldn`t make sense to me. This would take away sales from Prime (now Pure). It`s not an entry-level coating as a result of its ease of use, it`s a budget-level coating for its less polished removal process and lower durability rating. I would not specifically recommend Q² One for beginners, CanCoat has a better application compared to One and I consider CanCoat their true entry-level coating (lower durability rating as well). CanCoat remains the most hydrophobic Gyeon coating I`ve tested, I will start testing this as a topper compared to Booster. As always, I can only speak for the results of my testing and you may experience different results. I would love to hear your experiences either similar or different!
