Cquk ?

[mrperple]

A question for you guys. I will be coating my new SUV tomorrow and It has one of those bug guards on the front. Will UK bond to this as well? Or should I use a different product to protect it?

[Mark]

I'm no expert, but I believe it most certainly will. Provided you do properly pre-prep the part with something like Eraser.

When I did much of my Tahoe about a week ago, I did do the Headlights, Tail Lights, and Corner rear pieces which are all plastic. They all appear to have taken the coating very nicely, no problemo.

I did then follow later with Reload as the final touch.

Now others might suggest something like CQuartz DLX for perhaps all plastic, and trim, I believe these types of parts will benefit probably just as well, and be protected similarly with the UK Formula.

I have read some have noted a little bit of difficulty applying DLX on smooth plastics. This is where UK might hold an advantage.
Mark

[Corey]

Mark is right on! UK will work great! Give it a light polish if it's the kind of plastic I think it is and then eraser and coat! Will be great!

[Dr_Pain]

Corey is one the ball, so no need to add. Have fun and report back on the incredible results

[mrperple]

Yep needs a quick polish. Had swirls right out of the box. You guys just confirmed what I was thinking, just had to confirm with the experts here. Thanks guys.

[Dr Oldz]

Being that CQUK gets hard as glass and those shields hav a bit of flexibility to it, I wouldn't do so as the coating would probably just crack and break off. That's my thought on it anyway. Perhaps UK has a bit of flexibility to it.

[mrperple]

Hmm good point never thought of the flexibility issue. Maybe I'll just put a coat of colli 845 on it.

Didn't get to it today as something came up. Maybe I'll start a little tonight but will i be definitely be doing it tomorrow. No one will be home to bother me, so ya just me and my new ride.

[fdresq4]

Let us know how you make out. I'm looking to apply Thursday...

[Mark]

Hmm good point never thought of the flexibility issue. Maybe I'll just put a coat of colli 845 on it.

Didn't get to it today as something came up. Maybe I'll start a little tonight but will i be definitely be doing it tomorrow. No one will be home to bother me, so ya just me and my new ride.

Colly 845 is a great product, but I don't think it will offer the scratch resistance and the protection long term like CQ UK will. I forsee no issues using UK on such plastic parts.

I've must've read literal 100's of posts about CQuartz on AG-Autopia, and here. Never once have I read a comment from an end user where the product flaked, chipped, or cracked.

I believe CQuartz can be likened to being like "An Old Soldier", who never dies, they just fade away"! LOL

I also note that CQuartz UK seems to have a nice propensity of "filling", and a thick film layer, better at hiding some ever slight marring-swirling. I think you'll be wowed of the use of it on these plastic pieces.

[mrperple]

Decided to throw on UK on the bug guard. http://carproforum.com/showthread.php?706-My-new-2014-Ford-Explorer-CQuarzUK-d

[mrperple]

Ok I have another question. What is the shelf life of the bottle once opened? I found an older bottle of UK that was used six months ago. It has been stored in my basement in its original bag. Is it still good? I was thinking of just throwing it on my wheels.

[Dr_Pain]

I believe the shelf life is 6 months. Then you run the risk of having small crystallized bits in suspension which would scratch your wheels

[DARK HORSE]

The only thing I would add to what the good doctor has already said is; even if no crystals have formed, most likely after being opened for 6 months, durability is diminished beyond what I would consider worth the time it takes to apply it. Ask me how I know...:)

[mrperple]

Ok I'll just toss it. Thanks

[TXFIVEO]

I would still use it on wheels...��

[Mark]

I'd give it a whirl on something, anything to test first. Should all look OK, then yes, I'd consider seriously applying it to your wheels.

Even if the product may have slightly lost some durability, still probably better than a boatload of other products that could be used.

If you should ultimately choose not to use it on a vehicle, use your imagination to coat something?

[Avi@CP]

No problem at all, if its not crystallized and was well sealed its fine, for a year even.

can use it normally

[Dr_Pain]

No problem at all, if its not crystallized and was well sealed its fine, for a year even.

can use it normally

That is good to hear!!

[mrperple]

Sweet! Thanks Avi. On the wheels it goes.

[DARK HORSE]

No problem at all, if its not crystallized and was well sealed its fine, for a year even.

can use it normally
Hmm, is the shelf life different for CQ Original? I had CQ Original fail twice prematurely after using a bottle that had been opened for slightly longer than 6 months. Corey told me it was because it had been opened for more than 6 months. BTW not only was it sealed tightly, the bottle was also vacuum sealed and stored indoors. Is the shelf life between UK and Original different?

[Corey]

The more you have used since it was open the less shelf life you have (More oxygen in the bottle means shorter shelf life) I will agree I don't base crystals forming as the sign for expiration. CQ Classic can expire without crystals in my experience although I haven't tested CQUK in this manner. BUT it is my belief that open with a lot of product missing for 6 months is the limit while unused the limit is a year.