{"product_id":"carpro-cquartz-ceramic-coating-kit","title":"CarPro Cquartz Ceramic Coating Kit - 50ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCQuartz TiO2 (aka CQuartz) is the latest adaptation of the original Quartz-based ceramic coating that put the advances of Nanotechnology in the hands of detailing enthusiasts, CarPro CQuartz remains at the cutting edge of automotive protection technology with constant advances and improvements throughout the years. CQuartz ceramic coating bonds to paint, glass, metal, and plastic at a molecular level, effectively becoming a functional element of the vehicle’s surface. This coating’s hard hydrophobic, glass-like finish helps to protect your vehicle from weathering, UV-damage, industrial and organic fallout, acids, alkalines, light wash-marring and abrasion for up to 2-years whilst making it easier to clean than ever before. If you find maintaining your vehicle’s beauty a challenge, it’s time to experience the CQuartz legend for yourself...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1) 50ml bottle of CQuartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(1) Applicator Block\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(5) 4\" Microfiber Suede Applicators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflective Hologram CQuartz stickers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiO2 (Quartz) \u0026amp; Tio2 (Titanium) Hybrid coating for extreme reflections, gloss, \"self-cleaning\", and resistance to oxidation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely durable hard glossy coat, which can help, protect against acid rain, bird droppings, corrosive traffic film, tar and harmful UV rays for more than 2 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers a deep, rich gloss with self-cleaning properties, making future washing of your vehicle, faster and easier. CQuartz can prevent 50% of light wash marring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCQuartz contains ceramic nano-particles found within glass alongside TiO2 nano-particles creating a highly reflective, transparent layer offering incredible durability \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage thickness of each CQuartz layer is approximately 1µm ~ 2µm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce applied, CQuartz forms a strong bond directly to the paint becoming one with the painted surface and offering a true sacrificial barrier to the environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCQuartz active ingredients form a precise and uniformed level layer, giving strong water and oil repellency and resisting most stains on the paints surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResists extremely high temperatures.  Feel free to coat engine components, etc. that correspond to the materials shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended working temperatures: 50F to 100F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf environmental temperatures are below 60F consider CQuartz UK.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf contamination exists, Iron X and Clay your vehicle before polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo gain the most from Cquartz your vehicle should have all surfaces 100% clean and paint polished to a high level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse CarPro Relfect to achieve an incredible high gloss finish in less time with no fillers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Carpro Eraser to remove any oils leftover after polishing - This is critical to ensure durability of CQuartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinding the right time to \"level\" (wipe off) excess coating after it flashes\u003c\/strong\u003e:    \u003c\/span\u003e\n\t\u003cul\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with a single 2ft x 2ft test section to determine flash time before applying coating to entire vehicle.  Flash time will vary depending on temperature, humidity, air movement, paint type, how thick it is applied, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf coating is applied thick then the coating will take longer to flash. If applied thin it will flash faster.  Hot temps will cause it to flash faster, Cold Temps will cause it to flash slower.  Air movement will cause it to flash faster.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen it starts to flash you will see colors that will make the coating look like a rainbow or oil slick. You will see hints of blue, purple, red, and yellow.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove too soon and it will be oily with no grab to it when wiping.  If you wipe off too soon it will not give the coating a chance to bond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove too late and it becomes hard to remove. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe time to remove is when you feel just a little push back or \"grab\" against your towel but it is not difficult to remove and it is no longer oily.  It may leave some streaks at first but with the second wipe of a fresh clean side of the towel, the streaks should wipe off and the paint should be nice and clear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e - Lighting is key to make sure you wipe off completely when you do wipe off.  You don't want spot lighting like would use on paint correction but ambient lighting. Look at the paint from different angles to make sure none of the coating is missed. Spot lighting will \"wash out\" the high spots visually. Think of it like this: when you wipe off a sealant you have hours to go and check it again outside or in other lighting.  In this case you need to pay attention as you go rather then wait an hour. Thorough removal of the coating is very necessary as any product left on the surface will harden and require polishing to remove soon after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCquartz Tio2\u003c\/strong\u003e - Wait between 1-5 minutes depending on temps, humidity, and paint and find the right window to wipe when you’re doing your test panel. Generally in summer temps 2-3 min.  Too soon and it will still be oily.  Too late and it becomes hard to remove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh spots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - A high spot is excess coating that was not leveled (wiped off).  Most of the time it will look like an application mark. If you discover to them within minutes then a bit more product will lift them.  Otherwise you would use a dot of finishing polish such as CarPro Essence or Reflect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and rub the high spot off, wipe it down with Eraser \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor your IPA of choice, and then re-coat that area and onto the area around it by about 6\".  Then start wiping off the perimeter immediately and slowly work inwards to feather it until you reach the area you are trying to re-coat at the appropriate time. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections: Use only in good ambient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not apply in direct sun or on hot surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not re-use 4\" Suede applicators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not re-use the towels you used to buff off with on paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear hand protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear respiratory protection such as painters mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead \"Tips\" above before coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrap a 4\" microfiber suede around the grey side of applicator block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake CQuartz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlowly open bottle and drag one or two lines of product down the applicator. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread across paint in a criss cross pattern approximately 2 sq ft at a time depending on conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuff off as soon as it flashes (within 1-5 minutes depending - see tips above) using a Carpro No lint towel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to remove all excess residue and only then do you move to the next section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitch out the 4\" Suedes every 2+\/- panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional coats may be applied with 45-60 minutes or wait until the following day if you are beyond 60 minutes.  CarPro recommends 2 coats. Max Layer - 3 coats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply Reload after final coat within 30- 60 mins. Wait until next day for Reload if you miss the 30-60 minute window or at least a minimum of 12 hrs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep surface dry for at least one hour after application (For best results keep dry for 24 hours)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently wipe any water off the surface during the first 24 hours after application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid detergents and chemicals for 5 days after application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf it is dry and the air is clean outside then you may park the vehicle in direct sun after application to speed the curing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ \u0026amp; A:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What are the consequences of buffing the product off too soon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e You will remove some of the coating layer and affect durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Approximately how many microns will (1) coating of CQuartz add to the paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e Between 1 ~ 2 microns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Can CQuartz be applied to single stage paints of any age?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis depends on the paint type. There are many different types of single stage paint. If it’s very old it may remove some of the paint.  We tested on acrylic paint and it didn’t work so well. Remember this is not to replace clear coat. Clear coat has 20~30 microns minimum.  On single stage paints always do a small test section, allow time to dry, buff off and verify results before duplicating the effort on the remainder of the vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. What temperatures will CQuartz withstand before failing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor this I think you should see our flame retarding video on car paint. At approximately 1500 to 1800 deg. paint would peel from the vehicle. See the video on my site. It’s really impressive and shows how well CQuartz is bonded to paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. What is the shelf life of CQuartz before being opened by the consumer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 year minimum, keep away from moisture and refrigerator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. If only some of the bottle is used and the cap replaced tightly what would the remaining shelf life be? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaybe 6 months.  That’s why we do it in small bottles, not to store much.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Can CQuartz be clayed a year down the line if any contaminants stick to it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft ultra light clay won't be a problem. Use CarPro Reset car wash regularly and Iron X every few months you will be surprised how needless clay becomes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CarPro","offers":[{"title":"50ml Kit","offer_id":32206864908348,"sku":"2442","price":99.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/9880\/9404\/files\/carpro-cquartz-ceramic-coating-kit-50ml-contents-30ml-340.webp?v=1703699163","url":"https:\/\/www.meticulousdetailing.ca\/products\/carpro-cquartz-ceramic-coating-kit","provider":"Vancouver Island Detail Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}