Claybar with Essense? Help with steps and wait times please.

[DSBsky]

I am new to this but when I do something I like to do it right. I have done a ton of research on products and I think CQuartz UK 3.0 is the one for me.
I purchased Essence, Reload, Cquartz, Reflect and Reset from your site. Also I bought a bunch of Microfiber applicators.
I copied all of the directions from the individual item descriptions so I don't need help there.

My questions are does using Essence negate the use of the claybar?
And in what order do I do this stuff?

Claybar, Essence, Cquartz in 2 coats, Reflect, Reload?
How long should I wait between each product?

I will be paying someone to do this for me and I want to give him the best directions possible. I am copying and pasting all instructions to a document file.
He applies other types of Cermaic coatings and is certified to do so but not this one yet.
Regardless, I figure him having some experience is better than my no experience and he has the tools..lol
Thank you.

 

[The Guz]

My questions are does using Essence negate the use of the claybar?
And in what order do I do this stuff?

Claybar, Essence, Cquartz in 2 coats, Reflect, Reload?
How long should I wait between each product?

To answer your first question, no Essence does not negate a clay bar. A clay bar removes above surface contaminants where a polish removes below surface defects aka swirls, scratches.

Secondly you don’t need to use Essence and Refelct. Reflect has a little more cut but Essence contains the same abrasives as Reflect but just less of them. Essence will also deposit a layer of SiO2 which can aid in longevity of the coating. It will also have minor filling capabilities.

The process would be

Wash
Chemically decontaminate (iron x)
Mechanically decontaminate (clay)
Polish with Essence or Reflect
Prep Wipe (eraser)
CQUK 3.0 (2 coats with 45-60 min in between coats)
Reload (30 min- 1 hour after or the next day)

It’s described on the product page of CQUK 3.0

https://www.carpro-us.com/protection/cquartz-uk-3-0-50ml-kit-w-reload/

 

[DSBsky]

Dang, guess I missed that. Thank you for the short version, that’s exactly what I was looking for. Which is better though? Essence or reflect? I bought the eraser product as well. Well I guess I have everything I need now. Thanks again.