How To Apply Carpro Cquartz UK 3.0 / Full Process

[@eppyz]

First, I realize this is an older video but this guy is one of the more honest detailers on KZbin. He is telling you what you can really expect from the product and that its not a product that will bullet proof your vehicle. So props to Content Creator for that. I have had 2 vehicles coated with this product and topped with CQuarts Gliss. I didn't do the work myself, though I probably could have. I suffered a spinal injury and paid someone to do the work for me. I must admit I was disappointed by this product. I got maybe 8-12 months out of it and this was WITH caring for it with the recommended products from car pro. What I mean by I got 8-12 months out of it? Well, you noticed the bugs don't come off as easy, you would begin to get etchings and such. The guy I had apply the product placed 2 coats of UK 3.0 and 2 coats of Gliss. You would think it would last at least 2 yrs as a stand alone. NOPE. After 8 months I began to get etchings from bird bombs, bugs, even after being on the paint for little time. If you go to work and get a bird bomb, sometimes you can't do anything about it till you get home. Additionally, after about a year, you can see spots in certain areas where the coating is beginning to fail. It looks like streaks at first then it gets bigger and bigger and looks like crap. So you have to polish or compound your vehicle and basically start the whole process over. I really don't advise using a D/A on your paint all the time. Seems with these coatings, you have to constantly correct them from either high spots or defects from bird bombs or whatever. I have been much more successful using a poly amino silicone based product and applying it by hand. It seems to resist the etchings from bird bombs and bugs much more than the UK 3.0 did at a fraction of the cost. Yes you may have to apply more frequently every 3-4 months but its easy and cheap. How I see it, your maintaining your coating too so I see applying the ply amino silicone product 1/4ly as the same thing but at a fraction of the price. Essence is a good product but if used as a stand alone it attracts dust like crazy. If I could show photos here I can show you. So using eraser after may be better to reduce the static from applying the product. This varies by where you live, humidity levels and such. Anyway, Appreciate the honesty of this Detailer and sub'd to his channel. 👍

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thank you! Yeah I guess it depends on a lot of factors. Bird bombs, bugs and tree sap and gunk really wreak havoc on vehicles. That’s weird it didn’t last long though. I have been maintaining my customers vehicles for over a year and the coating is still going strong. Maybe improper application or failed product. Sometimes it does happen. But kudos to you for finding what works for you! I don’t always recommend a coating to customers becasue I know they won’t maintain it correctly. So sometimes a good strong sealant is perfect for them. Thanks again and have a great weekend!

[@eppyz]

@@MirandaDetailing See you said it right there YOU maintain the coating. So how good is a product that is supposed to last up to 2 yrs as a stand alone require so much maintenance? Other products I use don't. Nano coatings are the new fad just like Teflon coatings were in the 90's. There is a place for nano coatings but they are over hyped and over marketed. Good profit margins for Detail Shops though due to all the prep involved. Hence the reason detailers LOVE coatings haha. Every time I tell detailers my story its always the same reply. Wasn't applied correctly this or that, or maybe its just the product isn't as good as they say? Many variables. I do feel they have their place, but for the average Joe who actually drives their car everyday and can't pay someone to "maintain" the coating and re apply every year, every other year? There are just more economical ways to maintain paint. My Father for example was in the Body Shop Business for over 30 yrs. He has not ONCE put a D/A on any of his cars. My Mom's 2001 Lexus IS300 she bought new in 2001 has the OEM paint and still looks new to this day. No nano coatings or use of any D/A. Its all in how do maintain and how to wash your vehicle properly and just apply something on it every so often. That's all it takes. Your Channel is open and honest....Stay that way. 👍

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thank you sir. I totally understand where you’re coming from. Unfortunately companies have way over hyped what ceramic coatings are truly all about. That’s why people get confused. I always say hat any protection including waxes or sealants or anything is only as good as its maintenance, by that I mean washing carefully and regularly. Each product has its place though. Plus paint has changed over the years and so have protective products. So it’s also up to us and people to do research and ask questions before they spend money on a detailing service, especially a coating service. I don’t believe coatings are fake or unnecessary, but certainly people are misinformed. But that goes with everything in today’s world. Personal experience trumps marketing every time, at for me it does.

[@QuarantaQuattro]

@@MirandaDetailingcan u use it on plastics ?

[@MirandaDetailing]

@@QuarantaQuattroHi. You can use The coating on new plastics. But I would use Carpro DLUX on plastic trim because it’s a dedicated trim coating.

[@krisramos5201]

Awesome! building up my confidence before tackling this project

[@AntLive29]

I love ceramic coating. I got rid of all my waxes, sealants, detail sprays, etc

[@TheSantos173]

What’s the coldest temp I can apply the ceramic coating?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Usually they tell you at what temps you can apply, I wouldn't go below 40 degrees

[@TheSantos173]

@@MirandaDetailing yeah, had it all planned out for tonight but it’s 13 rn in TX

[@hyejack10]

After applying when is it ok to drive the car or pull it out of garage? How long should I wait before first wash?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. After 12-24 hours it’s ready to drive. It can get can wet and dirty as usual, but don’t wash it for 7+ days.

[@hyejack10]

Thank you for the quick reply!

[@roysla]

how long will this last on a headlight thats all the clear was sanded off an polished the uk.30 is applied?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. That really depends on many factors. Cquartz UK3 is a 2 year coating so it should last that amount time. But it depends on how much it’s driven, washed, and your demographic.

[@roysla]

@@MirandaDetailing daily driver no garage Caribbean country.. Thanks

[@MirandaDetailing]

You should get at least a year maybe more.

[@jordo3113]

Can I wax instead of polishing before applying the eraser then the ceramic coating?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Do you mean you want to apply a wax then use eraser, then apply a ceramic coating? That wouldn’t be a good idea. Wax and ceramic coatings do not work together. The paint should be properly polished, then if needed a panel wipe, then ceramic coating.

[@EverythingSpeed]

Do you have a custom rupes? I noticed the red cord

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Nope. I just replaced the cord. It’s pretty easy to place it with a longer heavy gauge wire.

[@EverythingSpeed]

@@MirandaDetailing wouldn’t mind doing that to mine, I’ll search up some videos

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah it was easy. Kevin Brown from Buffdaddy told me how to do it.

[@srystar007]

Hi Phil, need to understand few things- 1. Can I use Reflect before CQ UK? or I have to use Essence only. 2. How much time I need to give post polishing and before applying coating. Few suggests me to use IPA/Eraser and then can start applying. 3. How much time do I need to give for curation to use Reload

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi 1, not sure about Reflect. All I know is Essence has the built in Sio2 primer. 2. I have tried it both ways, letting the essence cure 24 hours then coat with CQUK without an ipa wipe down. I have also waited about 4 hours after using Essence and did a very light IPA wipe down then applied. Both times the coating bonded perfectly without issues. 3.apply reload 12-24 hours after coating.

[@Hepward]

i thought that after polishing and before eraser i should wash down car again - its not neccesary?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Some detailers do a quick rinse to get residue or dust out of the crevices. I have done that before…but never again. Took forever to dry it again and I had issues with water still in the seems that messed up my coating application. Now we just use our compressor and blow out the seems of dust and it’s fine.

[@MiataPower96]

Do you use CarPro Reload as well after laying the coating?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yes I usually apply the next day after the coating is cured.

[@MiataPower96]

@@MirandaDetailing Ok. The coating I use requires me to put a topper on an hour after applying the coating, then from there it cures 24 hours. Do you know the reason for using a topper during the curing phase - is it just added protection as it cures? Is it really necessary or optional?

[@MirandaDetailing]

You can apply Reload to Cquartz after an hour. I personally prefer the next day after everything is cured. That way if I get any smearing I can easy use a mist of water to clear it up. I’d rather minimize touching the coating after it’s application. Also using a topper during the curing phase or even the next day helps minimize water spotting on the coating for the first 7-10 days while it’s still curing completely. After 7+ days it can then be washed.

[@MiataPower96]

@@MirandaDetailing Makes sense, thanks!

[@juicebox2612]

If it’s about 55-60 degrees in my garage when apply how long do you recommend I wait before whipping off?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Just look at how the coating reacts. It’s not according to a set time rather how the coating flashes. Apply it and see how it reacts. In colder temps it can take a minute or more. If you don’t see it flash or rainbow after two minutes then you’re safe to remove it because in that amount of time it should have had enough time to bond even if you don’t see the carrier fluids flashing yet.

[@juicebox2612]

@@MirandaDetailing thank you! Appreciate the video and reply. Keep up the good work. I just found your channel today and you got a new subscriber 👍🏻

[@vaskodimoski5690]

What size bottle do i need to coat a medium size suv anyone know?

[@MirandaDetailing]

I always get a 50ml bottle , but I usually use about 25-30ml per vehicle

[@vaskodimoski5690]

Thanks for you reply

[@moneyparhar]

I have bought Adam's graphine ceramic coating for winter project and I have carpro essence. Can I use essence as polish and wipe after and then use Adam's coating. Like u said essence have si02 in it. Would that alter with Adam's coating to stick to paint?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. So I’m not sure about the Graphene coating over the Sio2 that is in Essence. You may want to stick with a regular polish that doesn’t have anything in it.

[@moneyparhar]

@@MirandaDetailing Thanks

[@lpetters84]

Great video! I’m going to ceramic coat my truck in the near future. Just curious were you able to get two coats from one bottle on this F-150?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Thanks. I don’t apply two layers of coatings, I only do that if the customer requests and it’s for it. I have seen Cquartz UK and Gtechniq EXOv3 and EXOv4 go past two years with one probably applied layer! 😎👍🏼

[@lpetters84]

@@MirandaDetailing Good to know. I would much rather do one coat. Thanks!

[@TurnerMobileDetailing]

If I finish polishing with essence and let it sit overnight, say for about 13 hours, would I still need to do a light eraser wipe or would it be cured?

[@MirandaDetailing]

So I’ve heard of people coating it after 12 hours with no IPA with no issues.

[@아수라발발타-p8h]

I am not good at English. to sum up Do I work on CARPRO ESSENCE with a polIsher, use CARPRO RELOAD 24 hours later, and then coat it with a CQUK 3.0 coating? Is this the right way?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. It’s ok. Polish with Essenes first. Let it cure 24h then coat it with Cquartz then wait a few hours and top it with Reload of you want. Topping it with reload isn’t completely needed, it just helps stops water spots for the first 2 weeks or so while the coating continues to cure. Then wait 24h before getting it wet and don’t wash it for 2 weeks.

[@아수라발발타-p8h]

@@MirandaDetailing I really appreciate everything you’ve done.

[@Mr1troyd]

do you have a link for that applicator pad ?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. The dual coating saver applicators right? bit.ly/3dvugN8

[@Mr1troyd]

@@MirandaDetailing yeap...thanks !

[@nicksdragon6929]

Solid presentation and I love how the product line compliments itself. Quick question, for a daily driver which coating will last 4-5 years?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks I would say Gtechniq crystal Serum Light plus EXOv4 would be perfect

[@nicksdragon6929]

@@MirandaDetailing Awesome, thanks.

[@andrewr3403]

Great video!! Can the cquartz go on wheels, lights, windows, and plastic trim? Also is it better to wait 24hr between coats or just wait the 60min?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi thanks. The Cquartz UK is for painted surfaces, chrome, and clear plastics like head and tail lights. but use DLUX for Textured Plastic trim and wheels bit.ly/3fJSt6c I generally don't layer Cquartz, because its simply not needed. But if you want to check this out, kzbin.info/www/bejne/jai5nXuko9t1aq8

[@djsiuk]

Awesome video. Is 30 seconds enough time to cure and bond to the clear coat?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. It’s not about the timing so much as how the coating reacts due to ambient temps. It was hot an humid so the costing flashes away faster so it bonds faster also. Remember to look at the coating as you apply it and see what it does. Don’t rely on timing.

[@dank8489]

@@MirandaDetailing When you refer to “flashing” what does this actually mean? From what I gather it means the initial application it will go on with a translucent streaking oily effect and the “flashing” is when it goes clear and difficult to see with the eye? I’m doing my car next week, it’s quite cold here at the moment, exactly 0c so I suspect it will take around a minute?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Yes that’s true. The flashing is when the transfer fluid in the coating evaporates away and leaves behind a rainbow or oil slick look on the paint. Then you can use your towel(s) to level and wipe away any residual remaining. It could take up to an minute or so. Just keep your eyes on it and look for it evaporating or flashing away. 😎👍🏼

[@dank8489]

@@MirandaDetailing thank you for the reply! I’ll let you know how I get on!

[@AiBilly]

wow they are some serious eyes . 👁️👁️

[@XxLaMaravish13xX]

Lmfaooo i saw your comment before the video started .. like what is he talking about then bam 👁👁

[@BionicRusty]

Woah, have a bit of respect ffs.

[@barbaroacosta5335]

Lol that's funny, miranda ain't missing any spots that's for sure. He probably got a kick out of that.

[@josewardlaw8772]

After looking at this comment i cant stop laughing HAHAHAHA

[@chaser1489]

Hi Phil. I will be coating my 2012 Tacoma with cquk 3 and Im feeling confident thanks to your videos. Ive got a big chrome "TOYOTA" on my doors that are raised a half inch or so. Is this an area where you would spend extra time getting all crevices around badges or kind of coat over the whole area more like a blanket? Does that make sense? Thanks again!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Awesome! Yeah I don’t worry about getting into all those tiny letterings, I go over and around the letters as a whole. But it’s up to you, some people fee they have to get every millimeter of paint around tiny areas to feel it’s protected. But in reality it’s over kill....at least to me it is. Hope that helps! 😎👍🏼

[@chaser1489]

@@MirandaDetailing Ok perfect. Ill just go over the area really well with the towel.

[@edbianc1]

What is the difference between Essence and Essence + and Extreme. In gloss primer or gloss enhancer? Which would you recommend to use for a new car before doing the Cquartz?

[@MirandaDetailing]

So Essence is a prep Polish with Sio2 infused. So it’s really an all in one polish. But when it cures after 24 hours you can apply the Cquartz coating right over it without an IPA wipe down. The Essence plus is pretty much the same but you can actually polish right over an existing cCquartz coating that may be a year old and it revitalizes it and gives it a boost. Plus it can remove/reduce minor swirls in it without removing the actual coating. Pretty awesome!! Yes I recommend using the Essence first for a new car prep Polish.

[@edbianc1]

@@MirandaDetailing Thank you!

[@zerihuntesefamariame8855]

I need Ceramic Coating Product how can I get

[@MirandaDetailing]

bit.ly/3d1MBEc

[@liionelbooon]

Hey Phil, just wanted to check - is it safe to store leftover Cquartz 3.0 for future use? I have a dry cabinet for my camera, would it be safe to store it there for future reuse?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi! Yes you can store it for a few months but after some time it gets weird to apply. You also put them in a mini fridge set to low and it keeps them longer. But then when you are ready to apply let it sit for a day before you use it.

[@iantheman7323]

Hey I compounded and waxed my car in the past couple months and been garage kept 95% of the time since then should I remove it and do more paint correction or wash it and apply this coating?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. If your happy with the condition of your paint I would just lightly polish it to relive the previous wax, a light panel wipe and then coat it.

[@louiechaplin]

Is megs m799 a good topper for any ceramics? And this one? How do you figure out how much you need?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi Im sure that Megs M799 would work fine on any coating, at least thats what the rep said that we talked to. Just a mist on each panel is enough to work.

[@PearlDrummerFTW]

Applied this to a camaro last night. It was super tacky and even after letting it sit, still tacky and left an oily residue. Temp was about 75 F. Any advice for the future application?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Thats strange, it shouldn't be tacky at all, Was it an older bottle or was it opened before?

[@everybitfitmesaazpersonalf4021]

Very difficult product to apply on darker paints without dark streaking. I applied CarPro UK 3.0 to my 2018 pearl white Volt, 2018 putty gray Audi A6 without any high spots or streaking. The gloss and hydrophobic effect is amazing! Conversely, when applying CarPro UK 3.0 to my 2020 Portamao Blue BMW M3, the ceramic coating became a visual nightmare! The paint was washed , decontaminated with Car Pro Iron X, clay barred then lightly paint corrected with Sonex Perfect Finish. My final wipe down was Car Pro Erasure. I did us a complete ScanGrip lighting set up and pen light to examine the coating and flash for leveling. It didn't make a difference in the end. Now I am facing wet sanding / removing the ceramic coating , thus compromising the clear coat from a very expensive car. I'm very disappointed in this product.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Wow I sorry to hear that! I haven’t had a problem with it all...yet. I wonder if it was a bad batch. I have applied it darker colors and haven’t experienced that.

[@everybitfitmesaazpersonalf4021]

@@MirandaDetailing Perhaps it was a bad batch. Amazon vendors tend to push the expiration date of CarPro products they send to buyers.

[@eppyz]

@@everybitfitmesaazpersonalf4021 Does this product actually expire? If it is stored properly? Sounds kinda bogus to me for something that is supposed to last 2 yrs but yet if not used by the expiration date its garbage? Strange🙄

[@rivakhoffman4825]

@@eppyz Yes, it does expire. I made the mistake of purchasing the larger bottle which can be applied to 2 vehicles. I waited for 1 month and applied to my wife's car. Again the streaking persisted on her WHITE Subaru. When I contacted the CarPro customer service tech team, they said once the bottle opens it should not be used again. Even if stored properly. This fact tells me that the shelf life is too short. I wouldn't invest in this coating. I decided to pony up and purchase a VERY QUALITY product which I am very happy with Kamikaze Zipang Coat. You can purchase this from Esoteric.com.

[@DK-pr9ny]

Sounds like a bad bottle or poor prep. The reviews are awesome for this product.

[@619denz]

Hey Miranda, can i apply it on top of a clear bra film or paint protection film?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah you can. I have applied it over PPF with non problems.

[@619denz]

@@MirandaDetailing Thanks brother. Your the only person who has got back to me with the answer i long awaited. (im your new subscriber henceforth) On the same note, Not i need to Mask tape - black plastic bumpers, door rubbers, Toyota emblems etc? Got a 2020 Rav4.

[@MirandaDetailing]

You’re welcome! Sometimes I tape sensitive rubber and plastic trim but I have learned to stay away from those edges when polishing. For coatings you don’t have to worry about taking anything.

[@619denz]

@@MirandaDetailing Thanks Brother for the excellent info. i much needed.

[@TmRpH]

Applied the first version of CQUK on my car 7 years ago. Still no sign of degrading. The beading effect faded quickly, but the protective coating is still there.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Awesome! Do you maintain it with a silica sealant like Reload?

[@TmRpH]

Actually now that my friend has it, he hasnt maintained in years.

[@ricardogutierrez722]

hey man thanks for the video. Your way made it so much easier than other guys online. I do have a few questions. I ve seen some guys waiting up to 3-5 minutes to wipe off the coating after application. Do I need to wait that long if I m applying at around 60 degrees?. The other question is you applied it in a way I would apply a sealant, but I thought they recommended applying it in a zig zag form ( up/down, side to to side). Lastly , I m wondering about essence and eraser, I used essence yesterday , it was not enough to remove some swirl marks, so I had to used a polish after, after wiping down with eraser, I noticed some hazing on one side of the panel that still had essence . Im assuming the hazing was there because I didnt let essence cure long enough, but if you apply eraser after 24 on essence, there should not be more hazing correct?

[@MirandaDetailing]

HI Thanks for watching. Wipe off depends on the temps, once you see it start to flash away its good to wipe and level off, that could take 30 seconds or up to a few minutes. So just keep an eye on it, but really it's not a huge deal if its wiped a little early. As far as the application, as long as its applied evenly it doesnt matter waht direction you go. Cross hatching simply ensures full coverage, but of-course when working on curvy, or weird shaped panels that don't really allow for that, then simply applying it and making sure full coverage it key. Not sure about the hazing though, that can be a variety of things, the paint softness or pad selection. Essence does have semi-permenant fillers, so its perfect for soft finicky paint becaseu ti covers over any minor hazing that may occur no matter what you do with it. but after it cures completely after 24h it locks it in and you can coat right over it without worrying about hat hazing returning.

[@ricardogutierrez722]

@@MirandaDetailing Awesome man. I guess my main worry is about wiping it too early thus removing the product. On a different note, I have a coating already on my car that is been there for roughly 5 years, do you think uro pad and 3d polish compound is enough to remove the coating?. I was planning on using that and after the polishing finish the pain with essence and the car pro gloss pad. Just to get my paint ready for ceramic coating

[@MirandaDetailing]

What coating did you have on there? By now its been 5 years so a light polish with any compound or polish should remove any remaining traces of any coating on there.

[@ricardogutierrez722]

@@MirandaDetailing opti coating pro , the very first formula, the one that was only available to authorized dealers. When I put my car side to side to another stock car, you can see the difference up to this date. The gloss level is different. Apparently the new opti coat formula is not as strong as their first formula. Not sure how true that is

[@MirandaDetailing]

Oh cool! I’m sure a compound would remove that. But give it try and see what happens.

[@elliekumer2414]

So I have a brand new 2020 corvette, Ceramic Matrix Grey color. Can I just use the Essence (after washing) followed by the CQuartz UK 3.0? Or do I need to do more prep?

[@MirandaDetailing]

That sounds like a good plan, but also make sure to clay bar the paint if it’s needed. If it feels rough to the touch especially on lower portions or rear area than clay bar those areas. But the rest sounds good.

[@edbianc1]

@@MirandaDetailing What is the difference between Essence and Essence + and Extreme. Which would you recommend?

[@nashvillebassist]

For mobile jobs, could you use Essence then immediately apply 3.0, or is it necessary to wait a few hours? Would essence, then eraser immediately, then 3.0 work?

[@MirandaDetailing]

For mobile do you mean in the customers garage? I would apply any coating outdoors. But yes Polishing with Essence and a light panel wipe with Eraser then coat it.

[@austinalba4176]

@@MirandaDetailingyou would put any coating out doors?

[@MirandaDetailing]

@austinalba4176 personally I would never apply a coating outdoors. Way to risky.

[@daves.3278]

I did my dads black Nissan and it was my first time LMAO has so many highspots of the ceramic 😂😂 but hey it was a free ceramic coating! My moms car i didn't have any high spots.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Nice! It takes some time to get it right.

[@ed5649]

I had the same thing happen. It can easily be compounded away. Also, don’t let it dry for longer than a minute. Good luck!

[@ahmadjahidi412]

How if we use to wait 24 hours and then wipe with carpro eraser it is okay ?

[@bradschut9104]

Hey Phil, I have the same f150 will 30 ml cover me or do I need to go with the 50ml? Another question. I have hydro charge on the truck, going on close to a year some life left I would say. Do I need to use an ipa or will 3D one cut through anything that is left?

[@MirandaDetailing]

30ml should do an entire truck with one layer. If you want 2 layers go with the 50. 3D one will cut through any protection on there no problem. Or if you use Carpro Essence it’s also a great polish and preps the paint better. Then use a light wipe down of eraser.

[@bradschut9104]

Miranda Detailing I’m seeing a lot of people recommending two coats of uk 3.0. I live in Michigan so I want as much protection as I can with all the road salts. And I would try the essence polish but I have almost two bottles of 3D one I don’t want to waste! Thanks for answering my questions. Keep the vids coming! Need something to watch during quarantine!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Totally go with 2 layers of UK3.0, the 2nd layer will be thinner and faster to apply. And yeah go with 3D ONE, and again a light wipe down with an IPA. You will love the results!

[@bradschut9104]

Miranda Detailing thanks so much! Just bought some urofiber 50/50 pads that I can’t wait to try! I have heard that 3D one and the urofibers are an amazing combo.

[@MirandaDetailing]

@@bradschut9104 Awesome!! Let me know how it goes!

[@Brendenok]

I have a question. Ive dealt with longevity issues with this product. Have had it last only a handful of months at best on a few personal vehicles ive done. Im confident in my prep work as im a collision painter. I think it must be my application of the product? Is it possible for too long of a flash time to cause longevity issues? Or maybe im not using enough product? Thanks

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. That’s weird! I have never had an issues with this. We have customer’s vehicles that are going beyond a year right now and still bead like the day it was applied...with only one layer! I don’t think the flash time would effect it. As re the vehicles garages or sit outside? Is the paint single stage or clear coated? Did you apply 2 or more layers? What did you use as a polish and panel wipe?

[@Brendenok]

@@MirandaDetailing the cars ive done were all clear coated. One garage kept, other 2 werent. 2 were done in hawaii that saw lots of rain after coating. However i knew of people who had done the same coating and had it last much much longer. No difference in application aside from flash time. No clue on how their maintenance was compared to mine. One vehicle ive done in Las Vegas so had seen virtually no rain and was garage kept out of sun for majority of time. For maintenance ive used chemical guys mr.pink as soap and either car pro reload or turtle wax ice spray wax as a topper. For polishing ive used 3m perfect it system or a line called “smart polish” that is sold by a body shop supply store. Wiped panels down with either legitimate wax & grease remover that i use prior to painting or ive used isopropanol solutions. Ive done heavier 1 coat applications or 2 lighter coats.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Wow that all sounds good! Except the wax and grease remover product part. I have heard that it can leave a residue behind. But who knows really. Yvan Lacroix talked about those body shop wax and grease removes leaving something behind that could mess up coatings. 🤷🏻‍♂️. But besides that you should be seeing 18-24 months with that coating. Oh well. What other coatings have you tried? Maybe try Gyeon or Gtechniq CSL?

[@Brendenok]

@@MirandaDetailing i have only used car pro ceramic coats. I will definitely look into the ones you suggested though. Thanks for your input!

[@BionicRusty]

Nice video, man. Thank you. 👍👍

[@umairkhan472]

How much would you charge for this ceramic coating? Price includes the one step paint polish/correction

[@MirandaDetailing]

It depends on the vehicle size and condition. Our base price starts at $900

[@misdepro286]

Hie, can I use Meguiar’s M205 mirror glaze ultra finish ( professional) polish before CQUARTZ 3.0 ceramic coating? Thanks in advance.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Yes you can. Just make to do a thorough IPA wipe down.

[@misdepro286]

Miranda Detailing 👌

[@nooblet6307]

Great video Miranda! I wanted to ask how necessary it is to wait a full 24 hours between Essence and Cquartz, if not using Eraser? Most sources I've read online claim a wait time of 4 hours without Eraser, and 1 hour with Eraser. Thanks in advance!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks. I went with 24 hours because that’s most pros like Todd from Esoteric detail mentioned and also with Gyeon Primer Polish it’s the same thing. They say after 4 hours you can do a very light ipa and coat also.

[@koioo2]

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[@MirandaDetailing]

Huh?

[@jaypee6877]

Is it me or he looks like woody from toy story?

[@XxCrazedEvolutionXx]

Why would you do a demonstration with a white vehicle…

[@MirandaDetailing]

Because that’s the real world of detailing. Sometimes you don’t get what you want and you have to make do with what you have been given. Oh wait…that’s also life.

[@BigRevKev82]

eye see you, reptillian,

[@MirandaDetailing]

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[@BigRevKev82]

@@MirandaDetailing haha. Hey in all seriousness, thanks for the upload. It's a good video. I look forward to using it on my cars. Looks like an amazing product

[@MirandaDetailing]

😂. Thanks!

[@Alex-mo9qt]

👀

[@joethervil23]

Yeah

[@simonsays8704]

Are you an ALIEN ? or just buggin ?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Humans are funny. They have no idea we have been around for centuries! The humans will find out very soon!