CQ FINEST @ 18months (bye bye water)

[DARK HORSE]

How cool is this...

Water On...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF8xqM8nQ-s&feature=youtu.be

Water Off (this is my favorite one)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lXvfQ_i2rk&feature=youtu.be

[Dr_Pain]

Tad, that water is SCARED!!!

http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/dT7/ARj/dT7ARjrT9.jpeg

[DARK HORSE]

Yup Claude, I really believe it is... I love the little running water drop emoticon, he's great!

[krazygraphics]

Wow very nice

[Rick]

You have reload on this as a topper ? I'm at 12 months and I'm not looking this good.

[DARK HORSE]

No, I don't have any toppers at all on it. Hmm, have you used Iron X since CQ Finest was applied? Sometimes a decon is needed to restore the properties of the coating, especially if the vehicle doesn't see regular washes with a soap "Free" of gloss enhancers and additives.

[Rick]

Not tried iron X. It's washed every one to two weeks with Reset.

[DARK HORSE]

I would recommend an Iron X treatment. In my area, I recommend an IX treatment every 6-12 months. Most likely you have some built up contamination that needs removed.

[Rick]

Apply neat or bucket wash ?

[DARK HORSE]

Hey Rick,

Just like this...

http://www.carpro-us.com/decontaminate/iron-x-500ml/

1.-Shake the bottle well.
2.-Lightly cover the surface with Iron X using the supplied spray nozzle. (For best results apply to a mostly dry surface, a few drops of water is ok). I recommend that you spray as needed and spread it with a small sponge or applicator to cover the entire surface. Only cover the surfaces you wish to decontaminate. The product is strong so you don’t have to be wasteful. Just make sure it contacts the entire surface.
3.-Allow the product to dwell for 5 minutes in the shade. DO NOT allow it to dry in the sun. On light colored paints you will see the product dissolving ferrous particles as it turns color. On darker colored paints everything is happening in exactly the same way. It’s simply more difficult for you to view the color changing effect on darker colors.
4.-After allowing to dwell take a damp (not soaked) grout or other paint safe sponge (or other media if you prefer) and agitate the surface.
5.-Thoroughly rinse the surface.
Don’t forget to rinse your media out also. I like to have a dedicated Iron X sponge but that isn’t necessary.

PRECAUTIONS:
A.-Use outside or with sufficient ventilation.
B.-Use latex or Nitrile gloves, and eye protection.
C.-If there is an inordinate amount of tree sap, tar, other organic material, wax, or sealants on the vehicle I recommend you strip them first with TarX so Iron X can attack the ferrous particles without any interference. This is not required but is how I like to do it for best results.

[Rick]

It's also outside 24/7 - I'm not at all unhappy with the coating just not getting that kind of magic now days.

[Rick]

Got it ! I was thinking if the snow soap.

[DARK HORSE]

An IX treatment should help a lot!

[ChrisDA]

It's also outside 24/7 - I'm not at all unhappy with the coating just not getting that kind of magic now days.

Think of the coating like your skin... once it's pores get clogged up it's not going to perform as well. You will need to get rid of the crap that is sitting on those pores to make the coating free again to what it was intended to do. We recommend a professional decontamination (IronX, clay etc) of the paint every 6 months or so to make sure the coating is working as intended.

[fdresq4]

Think of the coating like your skin... once it's pores get clogged up it's not going to perform as well. You will need to get rid of the crap that is sitting on those pores to make the coating free again to what it was intended to do. We recommend a professional decontamination (IronX, clay etc) of the paint every 6 months or so to make sure the coating is working as intended.

Great analogy Chris. I gave my friend the same advice, not with the analogy though...LOL


Steve

[DARK HORSE]

Great analogy Chris. I gave my friend the same advice, not with the analogy though...LOL


Steve
Very GOOD analogy indeed, I like it!