CQuartz application to new car

[MrTickle]

Hi, I have a new car being delivered in a couple of weeks - colour is Guards Red.

I have ordered CQuartz applicator kit to apply almost immediately on collection. I was just wondering....

1. Should I need to 'clean' the paint before application on a new car?
2. Anyone had much experience of using this stuff before? Is it fairly easy to apply?
3. Should I apply to all glass and wheels etc. too?

I have traditionally used zymol before so any comparisons would be interesting.

Thanks for any help....

Jon.

[waxaholic]

The paintwork will need to be wiped down with IPA [ A solvent de-greaser ]at the very least, this should leave a clean surface for the cquartz to adhere to.

[paddyhasneeds]

CQuartz is just a coating and as far as I know it has no filling abilities. So if your new car has swirl marks you'll have shiny sealed swirl marks.

I had a new car recently and went down the Gtechniq C1 route. Similar products I believe but I chose to have mine done by a pro - other than the normal degrease/wash/clay he then have the entire car a going over with a finishing pad and polisher and an IPA wipedown before applying the C1.

Basically check the paintwork before you use the Cquartz.

[kds keltec]

firstly follow the instruction from c quartz website ,
can also be used on wheels and glass to great effect .

as said needs very carefull prep of paintwork to get the most from coating,

kelly

[MrTickle]

Thanks, I will take a look at their web site.

Car still in build at the moment, so I will have a close look at what damage the dealer monkey have done to the paint before collection and decide if it need any swirl correction first. I am hoping a paint clean and direct application will be enough.

[mneame]

Sorry to drag this one back up. But I've just put a deposit down on my next car which is black Ford. The experience I have of Ford paint is that it's fairly soft. Also having a reasonable amount of experience with black cars and getting good results I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible. Let's face it even the best wash routine will inflict a few marks over time especially on soft paint. So here's my question:

Due to the nature of C Quartz I doubt that the wax will bond to it and make it a waste of time and money applying wax over the top. So do I go for this C Quartz and shelve the numerous pots of wax (including my so far untouched tub of SN Hybrid) I have? Or do I correct the paint and just maintain it properly?

[PJ S]

Wax doesn't bond in the strictest sense of the word, but is less fussy about what's underneath it.
As for CQuartz, formerly AQuartz, whilst it has certain properties that videos on YT show as very impressive, like MB's use of PPG's Ceramiclear lacquer, it is scratch resistant, not proof.
As such, if your wash regime isn't spot on, you'll inevitably inflict surface defects.
So, to answer your question - go for it and sell your waxes, or use your waxes up first, then correct the paint and use the CQuartz thereafter.