CQuartz; First Time User

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I've viewed several videos on applying CQuartz, and with every video there are different applications used. Some use Soap-Gel, others do not. Some use erasor, others do not. Some use erasor just before applying CQuartz, others use it after the Iron-X.

Would a reader please specify the correct sequence, if there is such a thing, and also provide instructions in the use of each item? Again, I am an amateur trying to put a nice color protectant on my 2006 Buick Lacrosse, with only 24,000 miles and a paint job that still looks like factory new. You may send your suggestions to my email if you so feel. [email protected] Thanks, again.
 
Welcome to the forum!! (since this is your first post)

The process is simple:
  1. Wash the car thoroughly
  2. Chemically decontaminate the car thoroughly (IronX and TarX)
  3. Mechanically decontaminate (claying process)
  4. Inspection
  5. Wash the car AGAIN
  6. Test Spot (to dial in your process)<-- Don't forget to use the lease aggressive process to get the result you are looking for)
  7. Compound and/or Polish (based on test spot and inspection)
  8. Erasor wipedown
  9. Inspection
  10. Erasor wipedown
  11. Inspection
  12. Coating
 
Dr_Pain said:
Welcome to the forum!! (since this is your first post)

The process is simple:
  1. Wash the car thoroughly
  2. Chemically decontaminate the car thoroughly (IronX and TarX)
  3. Mechanically decontaminate (claying process)
  4. Inspection
  5. Wash the car AGAIN
  6. Test Spot (to dial in your process)<-- Don't forget to use the lease aggressive process to get the result you are looking for)
  7. Compound and/or Polish (based on test spot and inspection)
  8. Erasor wipedown
  9. Inspection
  10. Erasor wipedown
  11. Inspection
  12. Coating
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Thank you, very much. I will follow your advice....to the letter, and am looking forward to a wonderful job.
 
Stormy said:
Thank you, very much. I will follow your advice....to the letter, and am looking forward to a wonderful job.
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Great advise from Dr_Pain! To add - when you coat you want to have good ambient lighting especially your first time so you know what your doing by being able to see it BEFORE the entire car is complete. If it is applied to the entire car in a dark garage you are likely to find a high spot once it gets pulled into the light SO its very important to be able to view it in the correct lighting from a few angles as you go BEFORE it cures.


When you do your first panel take your time and check everything and if you aren't sure if everything is working as it should be then call me at 386-259-0759 anytime at all.

Please do post your work or a little feedback of your experiences anytime!

And welcome to CPF!
 
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Stormy - as the forum Kings already mentioned good lighting is key. The only thing I would add would be to work a small area at a time. Take your time and be patient with the removal/buffing of the coating. If you try to go too fast you will end up with high spots.
 
Thank you, Corey. I appreciate your offering a phone number to contact you, and will call with questions.
 
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