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    When I applied it, it was cool fall temps in my...

    When I applied it, it was cool fall temps in my garage, so I had some time before wiping it off. To understand how it will react, do a small section and check!
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    If you know what to look for and at the proper...

    If you know what to look for and at the proper angle but honestly, in retrospect, applying CQUK was way easier especially when it's not hot or humid.
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    Ok applied PERL and wait for the next rain to see...

    Ok applied PERL and wait for the next rain to see if any white residue or discolouring shows. I could swear that the Michelin guy looks sarcastic when he's shiny!!!
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    15 times :cool: I only scrubbed like 4 to 5...

    15 times :cool: I only scrubbed like 4 to 5 times... And yes that pad miso my dedicated for PERL 1:1 and for tires, and I clean it after every application. My tire is a Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
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    Ok I thoroughly cleaned with APC and TUF shine...

    Ok I thoroughly cleaned with APC and TUF shine cleaner until nothing is left. The tires are now flat black dull! I'll let them dry and then apply PERL 1:1. One thing I noticed if you don't wipe the...
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    @fdresq4, Alter clearing with TUF shine and...

    @fdresq4, Alter clearing with TUF shine and rinsing, I make a pass with a Tar decon to really clean. That was a tip from a Detailer on another forum. Then I apply the PERL. If it's some kind of bad...
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    PERL: White residue on tire after rain

    Hi,
    I have read on this issue on another forum, and the consensus is that a thorough cleaning is required before applying PERL on tires. I did exactly that (TUF shine and scrub few times, decreased...
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    Darn, I just made and received an order of carPro...

    Darn, I just made and received an order of carPro products! Ah well Trix will wait till next time. fallout cleaner didn't remove them, I had to apply that product followed by using nanoskin blue pad...
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    Thanks, I've tried an equivalent product (Sonax...

    Thanks, I've tried an equivalent product (Sonax Fallout cleaner) but very little effect. These are small black dots, not orange/yellow and they cling to the paint... Claying did help, but I wanted...
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    How to clean tar/tiny black dots?

    Hi,

    If you run your hand after washing your car, you'll surprisingly feel lots of "contaminants" on the paint, some visible and some not. The ones you can see are tiny black dots, maybe tar, brake...
  11. Hi Alex, thanks for your reply! I met Nico few...

    Hi Alex,
    thanks for your reply! I met Nico few months ago and talked for a good hour, super nice guy. In my case, I think I'd rather get my car polished by a Finest approved Detailer but skip the...
  12. Functional major difference between CQF and CQUK

    So I was unlucky and my car was washed at the dealer against my instructions and its full of swirls. I originally applied CQUK 2 months ago and as the car is due for a polish, I am re-visiting which...
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    is reflect considered a fine polish? Do I...

    is reflect considered a fine polish?


    Do I understand from this that if the film is ok , then do not polish and do not apply CQ Finest over the film? Thank you!
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    Removing CQUK from Xpel Ultimate

    Hello,
    As I understand, the only way to remove CQUK is to polish it? If that is the case, how does one get rid of it from areas that were applied on top of Xpel Ultimate PPF where it's not needed...
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    There's another category of hobbyists that have...

    There's another category of hobbyists that have done it few times and are getting tired of doing it and instead now want to go pro :-) But for us hobbyists that have spent years learning and...
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    Thanks for your reply, so does that I mean I can...

    Thanks for your reply, so does that I mean I can trust the installer in my area, would you be able to provide me privately any feedback ? As far for details, there inst much aside that they washed my...
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    CQuartz Finest Installers

    Hello,
    I am looking for CQFinest installers in my location (Montreal, QC) and I found this site http://www.cqfinest.com/find-an-installer/ but not sure if its the real deal ? Is Corey the North...
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    I'll second the opinions, this is the BEST whool...

    I'll second the opinions, this is the BEST whool wash mitt i have ever used to date, i use it for the horizontal panels and half of the vertical ones, then use the MM Incredimitt on the lower panels...
  19. Thank you for your help and welcome! and love all...

    Thank you for your help and welcome! and love all the advice I am getting on this forum. Off topic, Next acquisition is some new polishing machine, i still have the 12 year old PC7424 shush... i kept...
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    Great, so that puts to rest the Reload...

    Great, so that puts to rest the Reload application questions, thanks again, appreciate your help! you guys are very helpful ;-)
  21. Hi, yes the process was the same for both cars,...

    Hi, yes the process was the same for both cars, my wife's car was probably more contaminated as it its one year old, and mine 6 month old and protected day one with Klasse sealant. I broke both clays...
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    Thanks for the tips. I kept my car inside my...

    Thanks for the tips. I kept my car inside my heated garage for 48hrs so then I am good. I'll then apply the reload after my second wash, I was my car every two weeks. Interesting that you say it...
  23. To be honest, I didn't inspect prior, but the...

    To be honest, I didn't inspect prior, but the marring pattern is very much indicative of some back and forth horizontal action and seem to be more on the lower parts of the vertical panels (doors,...
  24. I can't definitely say it was the towel, it could...

    I can't definitely say it was the towel, it could be the user :) the clear on my car probably softer than my wife's car, or many other factors... I think I had enough lube as the towel never grabbed...
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    So if there's no rain in the forecast 1-2days...

    So if there's no rain in the forecast 1-2days post CQUK application and given its recommended not to wash with soaps the first week, is it ok to apply reload a week after and follow every month or...
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