CarPro CQuartz UK3.0 vs Professional vs Finest Reserve - whats the difference?

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[@potatospud1152]

Hands down, best ceramic coating video out there. Never thought someone would make a objective video with Cquartz finest and professional to compare with any consumer grade coating (cquartz uk in this one). Love how Sandro gives honest opinions outlining the pluses and minuses of products as opposed to just pushing the upsides. Keep up the good videos, would definitely love to see a video comparing one layer vs two layers of cquartz

[@Hot-1LE]

that zoom up of water molecules moving across the surface is better than sex. Subscribed.

[@kevintaylor1202]

I want to give thanks for your videos!!! I am extremely OCD!!!! I do auto detailing on the side, however.... I don’t think I am no where near your level!! But, people say I do beautiful work!! I owe this to you and many other infamous detail guys that I study!! JuSt want you to know I am super grateful!!!! You have taught me sooooooo much!!!!!

[@GuriqbalSinghGarcha]

Amazing work Sandro as always. You are just a great information oriented professional on KZbin. Love from Adelaide

[@GOOGLM3_NY]

Killin' it as always. Thanks. The information I've learned from you is priceless.

[@KHender]

The water beading shots are indeed mesmerizing! Nice video Sandro

[@johnfirst4545]

Great video Sandro, I always wanted to see the comparison between the consumer and pro coatings and this video is excellent at doing this. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@thetraindriver01]

Great vid again Sandro mate, nice showcase of the 3 coatings 👍👍👍 enjoyable to watch 😀

[@hrautocustoms2468]

Sandro awesome work as always. Great news, this video is shared by carpro on their official facebook page

[@csiautodetail]

Great video Sandro and good info, I am happy to see how far you have come as a detailer, glad to see your shop, looks nice, I would like to have a shop someday since I am tire of working outside specially during summer. Keep up the great work.

[@matthewchaston1218]

Fantastic video, very easy to understand and cleverly delivered information. Thank-you!

[@sergeyrudnitskiy7579]

Amazing video Sandro, with very good info! Thank you!

[@kmpaton]

Getting Finest Reserve put on my new 2020 STi tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing the results in a couple days. Great video as always Sandro.

[@kevintaylor1202]

So grateful for your videos!! I love Carpro products!!!! They are the best to me, and they far exceed my expectations every single time!! I am get ready to do my new car tomorrow in UK 3.0. I know I am gonna be impressed, because I was blown away by the gloss and. Hydrophobic characteristics from the UK that i did on my other car! Plus, they are fantastic at customer service and I just love the company!!

[@r.k862]

Did you try the Cquk 3.0 and did it leave permanent water spot stain that can't come off? I don't know if I should use this or go with artdeshine metal oxide on black car

[@Captain-Donut]

Hi mate .. Really appreciate the work you put in. Really surprised about overall look of 3.0. As always great explanation and you photographic is really coming leaps and bounds. Love from the uk 🇬🇧

[@r.k862]

Did you try the Cquk 3.0 and did it leave permanent water spot stain that can't come off? I don't know if I should use this or go with artdeshine metal oxide

[@Gladiator1972]

I subscribed and like video just for the fact this guy really put in hours and hours to upload this video.

[@Clint_L]

Nice Sandro. I love the 3.0 and Professional having used both for quite an while now. Great video.

[@r.k862]

Does Cquk 3.0 leave permanent water spot stain that can't come off?

[@mikemcbeehtx]

Great video , thanks for the comparison.

[@alangligor]

Great video! Thank you for doing this video! 🤛

[@williamobrien6380]

Thanks for another great video with great information. Once I improve my paint correction skills, I will try the CQ UK 3.0.

[@r.k862]

Does Cquk 3.0 leave permanent water spot stain that can't come off? I don't know if I should use this or go with artdeshine metal oxide

[@key2theuniverse713]

Great video, very interesting and informative

[@Andrew-1974]

Well presented!! Very impressive products

[@jimnielsen4076]

Outstanding information!

[@patb5266]

Excellent!! Thanks you.

[@davidbogue4126]

Love videos!!

[@kentkent2788]

Great vid thanks

[@ckmagz9297]

Very informative video. 👍🏼

[@badlilstang]

My car is getting Pro right now... I had the original Finest years back and it was impressive.. from what I am told the new pro is better than the original finest. My car was 4 years old and still beading up and showing signs the coating was still working..

[@Stickymicky25]

Great video, yet again!!!... having followed your channel, personally do you prefer cquartz or the nova pro coatings for the finished article?... I also love how you have kindly plugged that you are allowed to have access the cquartz pro and finest! You’ve clearly put the hard work in!!!

[@mikebonge7206]

very well done

[@stephencarbonaro5462]

First? Love your vids, man!

[@mtadc1545]

I’d love to see you do this again but with Gliss as a top coat on CQUK 3.0

[@John-gl3ky]

Excellent video. The best channel there is. Have you done or willing to considering doing a review or the gtechniq crystal serum ultra and their range exov4

[@Tartenpion1925]

Awesome product i use 3.0 its just perfect after 3 coats

[@r.k862]

Did you try the Cquk 3.0 and did it leave permanent water spot stain that can't come off? I don't know if I should use this or go with artdeshine metal oxide on black car

[@mr2cqql]

Again amazing video. However have you ever try any of the japanese professional G'zox coatings? can they compare to these? Thanks in advance

[@cl3935]

I literally just decided to purchase because of your video. Thanks bro!

[@MikeGDetailing]

Great video. A lot of great information to differentiate between the various coating offerings from CarPro. But no love for Cquartz Classic/TiO2 haha. Just giving you a hard time. I am not a professional detailer but do enjoy both consumer offerings from CarPro. I am testing out Classic, UK 3.0 and UK (previous formula) on my daily driver at the moment and they have done quite well so far. Anyway your water behavior images are some of the best I have seen. Nicely done on the video edit.

[@bbdetailing9123]

I guess I don't need to send you this video link! You're always a step ahead of me, Guz

[@r.k862]

Did you try the Cquk 3.0 and did it leave permanent water spot stain that can't come off? I don't know if I should use this or go with artdeshine metal oxide on black car

[@Loatsofdetail]

About to try uk 3.0 this weekend have been using Avalon king but time to up my game a bit lol

[@zubairtvbox4832]

Please do a review and comparison of Scholls S2 Shock Cut vs CarPro Clear Cut. Thanks.

[@mqdias1]

Sandro, 1st i'm a huge fan of your channel! Please keep going! 2nd, i have Finest Reserve in a new car since February. Actually my installer advised me instead of using Reload evere once in a while, use Hydrofoam diluted in a spray bottle 20:1 and use it every 1 or 2 months after a normal wash, simply spraying the panels and the mitt and pass it over. It works, the paint gets super slick. But, i would like to hear from you if you advise to use Reload or not, because hydrofoam doesn't last much. Do you see really any advantage in using Reload? Thank you soo much!!

[@pittwm]

I’m having some reservation on using theb3.0 UK I bought... I just not too keen on having a surface coating that semi permanent.

[@anthonyc.6104]

Hi Sandro. Very good video. Excellent. An original painting, in very good condition, almost like new. Which of these three would you recommend? I want the best for my car, in this moment. Thx

[@Daniel-zv5rm]

Great vid I have been wanting to see the comparison for a while thank you. Curious have you used the kamikaze coatings? I normally use Cquartz or evo depending on the customers budget. Looking at trying them.

[@r.k862]

Does Cquk 3.0 leave permanent water spot stain that can't come off? I don't know if I should use this or go with artdeshine metal oxide

[@7071t6]

Sandro your simply the best mate keep up the great work and the reviews on the various professional and retail car car products ?

[@flexinriffs9926]

Have you tried any of the IGL coatings? I think they're fantastic. Pretty sure they have an Australian branch as well. No smell and very easy to use, not too expensive either.

[@nicknikitos3237]

Hi Sandro! Should a sealant be applied on a ceramic coating or it is useless? Thanks for the video!

[@anthonyc.6104]

Thank!! Okay. Thank you very much. That is difficult to locate. I don't see it for sale to the public, so easily. I would like to eliminate the circles that form in the paint before, and leave it ready to apply the coating, what products do you recommend for that, and what steps should I follow before applying the coating..

[@stefanfreestylez]

Do a salt test on these 3 im curious about seein how much long finest reserve actually lasts.

[@scottohms2799]

Sandro, what has been the best (glossiest/hydrophobic) sealer/drying aid for the UK3.0 so far ? Have you tried bead maker or 007 gloss enhancer, igl, QP ON ? it almost sounds like, is a polymer better/glossier than a silica base for maintenance ?

[@1974gladiateur]

The test show that you are better off with the regular coating than the other 2 professional coatings.

[@taylorweick8688]

Did u top any of thee coatings in the reload sealant? Is it truly needed to do so?

[@pavelmartynovic8761]

Hello. Will You make review for new Scholl Shock2Cut and LC wool pad?

[@user-wj9xq7ig2v]

Since this is a test panel can you do a durability test by scratching with different objects? Branches a nail etc.

[@DK-pr9ny]

What's the best way to prevent and remove water spotting from ceramic coated paint?

[@7071t6]

The water behaviour tests is like watching mercury droplets,. :)

[@user-jt3nf7in5w]

I get a feeling that they are all very similar and the one key factor you (or the customer) is paying for is the warranty of the coating. They all would probably last the same amount of time if they were all professionally applied with heat lamps.

[@walenrod17]

not only last longer, they are also more resistant

[@qwikss7522]

Hey Sandro, what are your thoughts on Scholl Shock 2 Cut?

[@psidhu1979]

IF you have, how would you compare these 3 with Kamikaze Zipang? Or for that matter Any other Kamikaze product? Thank you

[@brookbank]

interested in what kind of lamp setup is that?

[@Silent_Panda]

Great video as always.... but will using top coat gliss after the 3.0 help as well?

[@walenrod17]

already there is a new gliss (with sio2) have you tryed it?:)

[@datsuntoyy]

I'm not a pro although I have done a few polishes on cars. I plan on trying the 3.0 on my Audi S6. I've heard that it's easier in cold weather. Is that true? I'd like to know so I can do it now. It gets really hot in AZ. Also, if I may ask the pros, where do you go to get trained and certified? Is it a pure apprenticeship kind of thing or is there a detailing school? Thank you in advance.

[@rosscharlie5349]

*Accredited* Does that mean you have had to prove your abilities or skill set to a manufacture to be able to show their logo as well as product on any advertising . If that's the case that is BS and I don't agree with it . I've seen detailers deliver great results by using the lower end of the market products and at all stages in their career pro and AM . Granted I don't always see or hear about the lifespan of some products ,but I think it all comes down to prep and commitment at the end of the day . If you don't have those two I don't believe it matters if the product is decentred from a gold cup. As always Sandro an excellent informative honest video . Daz

[@LilJayV10]

You have to prove yourself and your skill set. Their standards are higher than anyone else's in the industry. There is a reason everyone compares their coating too ours and our group. I'm not being a jerk or am full of myself. If you want to be part of the best you have to work harder than everyone else and put out top tier work.

[@helloiiser]

Does washing the car with dish soap once will remove the coating. Just curious to know

[@markyconfident]

Cool video ! quick question ? I get told different things every time I ask this. What is the optimal time to apply the second coat of 3.0 ? Cheers

[@incognitotorpedo42]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Thanks for the wisdom. I'm in the process of coating my car, and have been doing one section at a time because of all the prep work involved. I gotta say, there is far too little documentation from CarPro on the correct usage of the consumer product. If it wasn't for guys like you on KZbin, I would have no clue.

[@smokesgtp]

Great video, thank you. What are your thoughts on typical durability/longevity ?

[@smokesgtp]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thank you. That was helpful. Good to know they are rather realistic in their estimates. Subbed.

[@sergiobarraza1806]

Hey Sandro good work as usual. I have a question. I have installed a lot of ceramic coatings but just a month ago bought a infrared lamp. What distance should I put it from panels and how do I know when its cured? Its the temperature or the time that tells you? Thanks in advance!

[@r.k862]

Did you try the Cquk 3.0 and did it leave permanent water spot stain that can't come off? I don't know if I should use this or go with artdeshine metal oxide on black car

[@1974gladiateur]

There is Ceramic Coating equivalent to CARPRO that is accessible to the regular detailer.

[@sbrick9589]

I use uk as my entry level coating and for the price I find its grate product I have had happy customers from uk but I still love evo over it but evo is more expanse

[@r.k862]

Does Cquk 3.0 leave permanent water spot stain that can't come off? I don't know if I should use this or go with artdeshine metal oxide

[@nasdoc1]

Amazing video as always. Which one is the slickest of them all?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

CQuartz Pro would probably be the slickest as of now since the updated formulas.

[@enrique5073]

Ok, so whats is the best coating and best durability?

[@JaspalSingh-mq1nq]

Hey Sandro, I was just wondering if you had Carpro Echo2, Hydro2 lite, Reload, Nova Jet, Nova Lustre and Nova Evo. Which order would you use the products? Also, Which one would you choose and for what purpose. Thanks Love the videos, Keep up the great work

[@JaspalSingh-mq1nq]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Awesome, Thanks for that. I was thinking of using echo2 as a drying agent, then using Nova Evo and top it off with Reload. I also have Fusso Coat which I could use instead of a coating but that is irrelevant in this case. (Would you prefer Reload or Lustre+Jet?) Thanks again for your informative response and videos.

[@gb3496]

The the cheapest one had the best darkening and gloss...?

[@marcb1164]

Excellent, well put together and informative video as always Sandro. Thank you. What is the procedure when a coating like UK 3.0 comes to the end of its lifecycle and you want to keep the car coated and protected? What needs to be done to prepare the paint to reapply the coating?

[@walenrod17]

or if its not completly damaged, you can use "Essence plus"

[@matirs342]

Hi Sandro great video. Hopefully you can give me some advice. I've been using Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light and C1 (C1 being a cheaper alternative). Had great results with both, specially with CSL. But due to the supplier not having stock, I've recently been looking into the CQuartz range, particularly UK 3.0. Have you tried any GTechniq coatings? Is the comparison with the CQuartz range as simple as saying UK 3.0 = C1/Professional = Crystal Serum Light/Finest Reserve = Crystal Serum Ultra? Cheers

[@matirs342]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Thanks for replying. My thought was correct then hahaha. Will probably give UK 3.0 a try, seems easier to apply than C1. Although the claimed durability is almost half of the GTech product...but perhaps it's a more realistic estimation from C.Quartz. We shall see hahaha. Stay safe!

[@4agePower]

Great vid, is there a similar range with the Concours Nova coatings as well Sandro? As always - great info mate!

[@4agePower]

Cheers mate :)

[@limyiphun6142]

Hi there, could you please review the Meguiar’s Deep Crystal M699 Top Coat as there is very few videos of it... Thanks!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Unfortunately Meguiars doesn’t sell that product in Australia so it’s unavailable here.

[@FerasSKayyali]

Hi there, amazing video! Very informative! How long does it need to cure under Infra Red and at what temperature? Thanks in advance!

[@FerasSKayyali]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thank you very much for the prompt response! If it was a hot day, can the sun do the job? I'm asking about finest reserve.

[@FerasSKayyali]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing it helps indeed! Thanks!

[@Steathl]

So what's the real difference between them?

[@santosboss]

Don’t understand...how Many times for removing cquartz pro?

[@iKhrono]

Did you try GYEON ?

[@nicksdragon6929]

How long do you wait before applying UK3.0 over Professional? It is such a joy finding your channel because the content is simply amazing with an objectivity that is rarely so transparent and helpful Thank you.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

A couple of hours is about right, so usually after you finish with Pro you can start applying UK - but Pro has been updated since making that video and I believe the formula is a little slower to flash and cure.

[@nicksdragon6929]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Sandro as always, thank you. How many years does it realistically last in a climate like yours?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

There’s a lot of factors that will determine that like the quality or the prep work, application, maintenance and how the vehicle is parked but I’d say 2-3yrs is quite realistic.

[@TRD-rt7mx]

Excellent comparison and enjoyed your video. What is your favorite topper for CarPro UK 3.0?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Reload is always nice but I guess Nv Nova Jet is probably my favourite.

[@TRD-rt7mx]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing I'll give Nova Jet a try. Be interesting to see how Nova Jet would do on stripped clear vs Megs hybrid Ceramic spray. I've found the Hybrid spray to do surprisingly well compared to other coatings if wiped on with a damp microfiber then buffed off rather than the rinse method which wastes most of the product.

[@bigrustybucket]

Thanks Sandro. Another great video. I have yet to apply a ceramic coating to any car. Is it true that microfiber cloths that you use to wipe off the creamic coating are ruined after one use? Is it impossible to wash out the coating from the microfibers? Thanks.

[@macallanvintage]

bigrustybucket Thats how these bastards make their money...by making the user buy lots of cloths, applicators etc in order to do any coating jobs. Its all about making big bucks.

[@LilJayV10]

So you want a coating that is tough/hard/durable but don't expect it to set up in the MF towel?........

[@psidhu1979]

@@macallanvintage Yes but in this instance its pretty obvious that the residue would harden up on the microfiber cloth and so it should NEVER be used to clean your car ever again!! This would just be standard operating procedure!

[@jimnielsen4076]

@@macallanvintage Car Pro sells very reasonably priced suede leveling cloths & applicators. They also don't try to push anyone into buying them (can use microfiber towels instead).

[@JordanWells]

How did you like the Mille/S2Cut/Low Lint Lambswool combo?! I have all of those and haven’t had a chance to try them together, I have heard the Mille doesn’t like cutting pads without a foam interface! Also, how do you think the Scholl Shock 2 Cut compares to CarPro ClearCut?

[@JordanWells]

Thank you for the reply! I typically use the Rupes coarse wool pad on my Mille..did you feel like the wool with no foam interface was more difficult to control? Did you feel like they cut more than the Rupes wool?

[@JordanWells]

I appreciate the replies! I need to get out and test them as well to see how they do. Great videos 🙌🏻

[@AntLive29]

Great commercial

[@jamilkhan2430]

Hey sandro. I know this video is a few years old but I was stuck and wanted to know if inshould go down the path of finest reserve or a graphine coating? Its for a black SUV

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Based on what I’ve tested I’d say that having a dash of graphene in a coating doesn’t make it break any coating. So I wouldn’t let it alone determine what coating I go for as at least right now, graphene in car waxes sealants and coatings hasn’t really proven to be all that different to products without them in term of performance. That doesn’t mean a coating with some graphene can’t be good, it just means that you shouldn’t go for a coating just because it has graphene, I’d base my choice on performance or reputation and not the ingredient list, hope that helps mate.

[@taylorc2542]

Is this stuff snake oil? I mean is there really a difference between 3.0 and FR over than a nicer box and that it's exclusivity marketing?

[@creature7]

Hi there, I was wondering if CQ Finest reserve can be applied to a motorcycle with a matte black factory finish and not introduce any additional gloss, but I'm hearing conflicting things from different detailers? Thank you

[@creature7]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Cheers mate, that helps a lot and definitely sounds like something I want

[@AndreS-ge1xs]

Whats your thought of the Opti-coat Pro+ ?

[@AndreS-ge1xs]

Ahhh damn. Fair enough.!! Great quality video your making, thank you.

[@JordanWells]

Hey Sandro! Apologies for bringing up an old video, it popped up and brought a question to mind. How would you rate C.Quartz Professional to Nova Pro? I know you have experienced both - maybe Nova Pro is more comparable to Finest but I always wondered how the general durability and performance of Professional was in comparison to Nova Pro.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Well CQP has had many updates since this video and I’d say the latest version is really a more concentrated and durable version of SiC, and overall I’d say it’s the best version of CQP to date. Nv Pro as you mentioned would be closer to Finest in terms of performance and a step up over CQP in my experience but very close to Finest in terms of overall performance.

[@JordanWells]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Great info and just what I was suspecting, I have never experienced CQP or CQFR and have been curious. I love the CarPro brand, and I absolutely love Nova Pro/Nv as well. Thanks for the reply, hope all is well Sandro!

[@MrFryfish]

YT can I subscribe twice?

[@iansian829]

where can i buy cquartz reserve

[@Danialdaneshmand]

Have you tested the scratch resistance of these products short term or long term?

[@Danialdaneshmand]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing I really appreciate your replies, thank you.

[@lukehall3487]

can you buy more stickers for the uk kit or do you have to buy a new kit?

[@lukehall3487]

Car Craft Auto Detailing oh bugger 😬

[@jtschump]

Ok have to ask - Cquartz UK 3.0 or Concours Nova EVO?!

[@jtschump]

Good point Sandro... Thanks!

[@usaexplore410]

What coating would you recommend out of the three?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Finest Reserve

[@TKsw191145]

Which one is the best value money to performance?

[@TKsw191145]

Car Craft Auto Detailing when you put it that way I guess water spot resistance

[@nasdoc1]

If you had to choose between 2 layers of CQuartz Finest Reserve and 2 layers of CQuartz 3.0 and a layer of Gliss on top, which one would you choose on your car?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Two layers of Finest Reserve

[@stevensparks19]

I recently applied CQUK 3.0 to my car, and found that regardless of whether I wiped it off immediately or waited 2-3 minutes (temp roughly 50f) it just seemed to be a streaky mess. Under my inspection light it just seemed to keep smearing around rather than wipe down cleanly to a streak free finish. I think it took me something like an hour and a half just to coat my hood and roof of my car because wiping it down after applying it was taking so long. Is this out of the ordinary? Is it supposed to wipe down 100% cleanly or will the minor streaking take care of itself as it cures? My gut tells me it should wipe down pretty cleanly.

[@stevensparks19]

Car Craft Auto Detailing I guess streaky mess was probably bad wording on my part. It was more like the smearing you describe in your applications tips/tricks video for CQUK3.0. It eventually stopped smearing, it just took awhile and more wiping than I thought was reasonable. I still have to do the passenger side of my car and the rear bumper, so I’ll try shrinking my sections way down and see if that helps any. When I was trying to dial in the application/removal timing the smearing seemed to happen regardless of immediate removal or if I gave it some time. Would make sense if it was flashing too fast for me to even do a section as big as I was trying to do (1/4 of my hood at a time, for example.) I’ll report back when I knock out the rest of my car. Hopefully I didn’t botch what I’ve already done! It is my first coating application, after all.

[@stevensparks19]

Just a follow up; Finished the rest of my car with CQUK, and it went pretty smoothly. Worked sections smaller than I was before, and made an effort to "hustle" and wipe it off quickly after I finished applying it. I found it to be a lot easier to wipe down this time around. Swapped out my towels I was wiping down with fairly often (probably more than I needed to) just to be safe and save myself any potential headaches. I still encountered a section here and there that was more stubborn to wipe down, but I think that was likely due to needing to flip/swap out my suede applicator at the time. I think going forward, I'll probably have a lot more suede applicators on hand so I can change them often the next time I do an application. I'll admit after the first couple tries with the product I was disappointed because guys like you make it look so easy in the videos to just throw it on there and wipe it down. But I think it took me maybe an hour to knock out the rest of my trunk lid, rear bumper, entire driver side of my car, front bumper, and headlights and taillights. It was actually a fun process once I got the hang of it. If it holds up, I'll be really happy with the time invested in it.

[@markusbendi]

i applyed Cquartz proffesional and finest reserv on aloot of cars and never used UV lamps only let them dry 24 houres seemd to been working ok without UV lamp