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With CQ UK it is fine 1 hour after the final coat. I would give you different advice with other coatings... Ahhh if it is sitting in the garage then no reason not to wait 12-24 hours before using it.

@@SkyCarCare Any benefits to waiting longer or is 24 hours ideal? Thanks!

@@flatspin2 With UK, no no benefit to waiting longer than 24. I am not even sure there is a benefit from 1 hour to 24. I just figure it cant hurt. What I would not do is use it between the 90 minute and 6 hour mark on UK.

@@SkyCarCare thanks for the advice!

Yes, 100%. Ceriglass is only to be used as last resort on water spots. Paint Compounds will often remove them and with none of the risks of cerium oxide.

Yes, you can use it after either one if you are not coating. But you do NOT want to put a coating on top of Essence PLUS.

@SkyCarCare no I will not...iam amateur and just want to make my car look better and shine and trying to get some tips thanks for the info

Really great question! No, not really.

@SkyCarCare btw, how long is carpro reset shelf life? If I purchase a galon will it go bad in time?

@@matiusteddyc.856 Eventually yes but it should last up to 5 years. Only if it gets hard and unusable from evaporation is there any issue.

Well said!

I got one of these in the sample size and love it. It's everything you describe.

We really appreciate it!

@@MrJhardencdj Awesome!! Thank you!

Likely about 1-2 years (depends on how often, how long, and where in the world it sits under the sun). Dlux woud be better than Lite for headlights.

@@SkyCarCare Caribbean and most likely 24/7 ouside. would 2 coats increase durability?

@@roysla Yes indeed it will help durability.

No, you do not need to use Reload after Sic. I would not use Reload until your first wash or even 1-3 months later but at least wait till first wash.

@@SkyCarCare so, the best bet would be applying release or just leave it in cure time around 24 hours?

@@renomuhammadadhiza1637 If it is sitting in a climate control garage undisturbed by humidity fluctuations (someone rolling up the garage door in a humid environment) then it is best to NOT use the Release. If it needs to be released sooner or is disturbed by the environment, than Release is the best option.

@@SkyCarCare yes my garage is really limited and lots of heats and dust (i live in tropical season. one more question, should i apply elixir or reload 2.0 after the curing time with carpro release and have already achieved 7 days?

@@renomuhammadadhiza1637 The question of using Elixir or Reload in the future is purely a matter of preference honestly... Its tough for me to tell you which way to go. Some love Elixir, some prefer Reload, some like them both equally. As far as my own opinion and experience, I cannot help but use Reload on dark colors like black Its SOOOO Deep gloss! If the car is any other color, then I like them both the same. Elixir is VERY reflective and glossy but Reload I think you see more depth on the dark colors.

You got it - will do another short video and updates on windshield.

@@SkyCarCarehow has it held up overall?

@@jeremyn277 So far, still in perfect condition!

Hard to argue with you on that.

No, but they will work even better on glasses than the ones that come with glasses. Still if I was going to buy a towel just for that I would just buy a Microfiber Madness Crazy Pile towel (what I use on my cycling glasses) or if you want something small the Dusting Diamond since it has a small crazy pile surface on one side.

Exactly right.

Yes you are correct to do step 1 with ULTRACUT for the heavy paint correction and follow up with Reflect to give that glossy finish.

You want to switch suedes as they become soiled are less effective. Typically you will use at least 4-5 per coat if we are talking about the body of the car and not the video above.

@@SkyCarCareOh ok, thank you. So that means that the 4 or 5 suedes which come in the box are enough for one full coat of the car? But CarPro recommends to switch suedes every ~ 2 panels

@@FordEcoSport_TDCi Yes, that is right

@@SkyCarCare Ok, and I also wanted to ask you that once a ceramic coating bottle is opened, what is its shelf life? I’m from India so here there are only 50mL versions of the coatings and I want to use Dquartz Go + SIC. And can SIC be used on wheels?

@@FordEcoSport_TDCi 6 months after it is open. Yes, Sic can be used on wheels.

If you wash the car regularly and often then sometimes you can just rinse the Darkside off and then wipe but every two weeks just give it a quick wash with the car wash on the tires and rinse the soap back off. No need to use a brush, just a soft mitt or microfiber towel. If you use a tire cleaner chemical then it will start to affect the Darkside sooner and can remove it too soon so no tire cleaners until you are ready to re-apply or want to strip it well.

@@SkyCarCare You are only the one who can clear my doubt, Thanks alot!!

@@12tailOverly Thank you!!

Not really, I suppose if it is cooler weather and you wipe immediately that might be too soon but it flashes really quite quick.

I’m glad we were able to help 🙌

Hello, some of the guys here managed to rebottle it in a Ik tr1 spray bottle to help save on some product.

@@SkyCarCare Thanks for the reply. Great, so just re bottled but neat, no dilution. Got it thanks.

If it has been 4 days it I can’t guarantee that it’ll work. You can give it a try since there isn’t any abrasives in essence plus so you wouldn’t damage anything. If that doesn’t seem to work then you may have to feather around the area with CARPRO Reflect and reapply the coating to that spot.

So Dlux is suited perfectly for headlights! Reload can be used an hour after. Life range of an open bottle varies depending on how much is left. Usually on a 30ml bottle that is half full, you have a few months to use the rest of that product.

​@@SkyCarCareas the car is outside 24/7 any recommendation of a product to help with rain inoder to cure properly?

@@roysla Dlux cures pretty fast but Reload can be applied after 1 HOUR! To help protect from rain... Sorry for the typo above - fixed.

Fast Glass Towel! And yes you can. It cleans just like any normal Microfiber towel.

Depends on the traffic of the area. Back seats that are not used often i have seen 6+ months easy. while a front drive seat could use a new application after about 3 months.

@@SkyCarCare So for longevity, how does it compare to carpro fabric? I haven't had the chance to use any of these, but im highly considering when I open my shop. thx

@@InnocentlyInsaneCreations CQUARTZ Fabric will last longer whilst UIGP will be less risky and less foolproof to apply.

Yes! an old toothbrush will absolutely work.

@@SkyCarCarewhere did you purchase the brush?

@@RodneyCooperFilmz we have them listed on our site. www.carpro-us.com/polish-pads/backing-plates-accessories/polishing-pad-cleaning-brush/

@@SkyCarCare thank you for the link and the review.

My pleasure! You really only need one of those products if you plan on driving the vehicle before the coating is fully cured. You can apply either product 4 hours after application though, if you need/want to.

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Just punch a little hole with a needle on the plastic cap instead of removing it, it will last a lot longer and still work and smell great.

@@redboy81 Great tip! Less likely to leak that way too - I love it.

@@CquartzFinest Yeah exactly ! To be honest a friend of mine did it, and comparing his needle hole with another friend without the cap. it lasted like a year to like a few months without the cap. Tried and true trick, might as well share it 👍👍

Thats a cool idea! I strongly supsect the GFORCE will never wear down If Clariphobic is kept on it. That stuff is phenomenal!

Maybe do an area after every wash and see if it makes a difference... good experiment

You can since you are not trying to correct or polish the paint but I would keep it very smooth at whatever pace is comfortable.

Awesome, thanks for the feedback!

Really appreciate you sharing this feedback. Ive found that the darskside brush makes it easier for sure but can understand your troubles. Do you have any ideas/Thoughts about what might be a good shape for you? Would love to hear what you have in mind!

@@SkyCarCare probably some grippy rubber on the handle can help, but the handle design is definitely straining with its small size. Either a larger puck handle or even a brush XL can help, but definitely some rubber on the grip

@@T0astedR0asted Great feedback! I suspect CARPRO was trying to avoid a second fabrication process to keep it more economical but I agree with you and will discuss your feedback with CARPRO Global.

Yes

Yes exaclty! Same scent as CARPRO Eraser.

@@SkyCarCare Thanks guys!! CarPro💕👍🏻

Awesome! Thank you!

So even applying HydrO2 Foam that frequent may be overkill, or would make you use more product than you actually need. I would utilize CARPRO HydrO2 Foam in place of reload. Although they are different products you wont need both! If you are already applying reload every couple of months, then just washing with reset will suffice. If you decide to move over to HydrO2 Foam, I would argue you would only need to apply it as often as you have been using your reload. -James

Hey James! I agree the foam is easier to use. But will the paint gloss and stand out as much as compared to reload? FYI, it is a brand new black daily driver I intend to wash weekly or every two weeks. Thanks a ton!

@@samdelien6174 Personally I have a bias towards any of the hydro2 line. I have been using the Hydro2Foam for years and its just offers a glow that I cannot recreate. Even in a dark driveway it makes the paint glow. Others feel the same way about Reload though so take that for what its worth. And always happy to help :) -James .

@@samdelien6174 , Corey here, I feel like nothing on the market makes that deep black look like Reload. For sure, nothing is as reflective as Hydro2 but for pure depth that Reload is insane! Having said all that, like James said - it seems to be in the eye of the beholder.

Really appreciate your concern mate! You are right, it is at least pH13. Thanks for the post!

@@SkyCarCare You're very welcome mate. I did 30 years in a lab and I once got hypochlorite in my eye (around pH 12 / 13). I had to go the eye infirmary and they irrigated it for what seemed like hours. Apparently, alkalis can penetrate the eyes quickly and deeply and cause a lot of damage. Thankfully I was fine, but we should all definitely get those specs on! Take care mate.

We are so sorry we missed your comment! So, for both of your vehicles, CARPRO Reset will be the most important item. That is your car wash. Washing them regularly with Reset, a Microfiber Madness Delimitt www.carpro-us.com/wash/wash-mitts/microfiber-madness-delimitt/, and a CARPRO DHydrate towel or Microfiber Madness Chipmunk www.carpro-us.com/microfiber-towels/microfiber-madness-chipmunk-25-x-17/ and you are in good shape. Beyond that, occasional use of IronX for decontamination is a good idea. If you want a booster to top up the protection on them then use the Dr. Beasleys Matte Bead Hero you will find here www.carpro-us.com/protection/dr-beasleys-matte-bead-hero-12-oz/ and for a booster on the Model Y use this www.carpro-us.com/quick-detail/carpro-elixir-quick-detailer-500ml-17oz/ Beyond that, reach out to us at service@carpro-us.com if you have questions about brushes, interior, etc etc.

Great question and sorry for the slow reply! Yes it can! Now, as to how long it lasts on metals we are testing that ourselves. CARPRO says yes to metals so we are hoping it is durable there.

Thank you!!

No it is not too strong and is great if needed but as with all things, don't use heavier chemicals then you need "Least aggressive method needed". Have a great day! - Corey

Awesome! I love hearing that! Well, if its still in near perfect condition then all you need to do is give it a light finishing polish - CARPRO Reflect. So, I would go, Reset, IronX, Reflect, Eraser, DQUARTZ GO.

@@SkyCarCare Thanks for getting back--is there any benefit to using CARPRO Essence instead of Reflet for my polish! And after using one of them, I must to go back over with eraser to clean it off, before using DQUARTZ---thanks!

@@iholla2 Great question! No, in fact you should NOT use Essence because it may not be compatible with DQUARTZ so you are better off not using it. Definitely use Eraser after your finishing polish though.

Yes, use it stright - no dilute

It all depends on the type of contaminants. Here is a quick guide... From least aggressive on the coating to most agressive. Reset - IronX - That removes brake dust and ferrous contaminants. Descale - Removes minerals that have bonded to surface Bug-out - in concert with a bug sponge will remove baked on bugs that were not removed in a timely maner TarX - removes tar and adhesives

Would CARPRO Ultracut with a stiff foam polishing pad polish those?

@@mateuszukasiak7675 No, Ultracut cannot cut glass. It can only clean it really well and remove minerals from it.

If you used a rayon pad with it then the next step would be to finish down with a stiff foam pad.

Thanks for the feedback!

Straight or circular doesn't matter. However, keep in mind that whenever you change direction with the applicator if you press unevenly then you might make the product a bit thicker which makes it flash slightly slower in that spot. Really we are being very picky here though... its not a very big deal. Just try to turn corners smoothly. Personally I prefer straight line motions and then turn the corners in circular motion.

@@SkyCarCare Thank you so much!!

The reason they say to buff it off is because many people were applying it too thick... IF you apply it evenly and thin then there is no need to wipe it off. Simply wipe on and walk away! :) Theres even an acronym that came with it... WOWA! Anyway... they found people leaving it uneven so changed the directions on the bottle I guess. But you can do either.

@@SkyCarCare interesting…so how would you know if you applied it “too thick”? And is there a difference in the cured finish if you buff off per the bottle directions (after 3-4minutes) versus WOWA?

@@Freakyguy666 If you apply it "too thick" then after a few minutes - maybe 5ish, there will be uneven high spots like areas that are not flashed off whilst the rest of it has flashed off. Then you can always wipe off those high spots at that time. If you wait too long I presume it would end up uneven but should still be fine at that 3~5 minute mark. So I would say you could try to just wipe on evenly at the amount that you prefer and then if its not even after a few minutes lightly buff the high spots with towel and see if that solves it after another minute. If you do this method, then the final results will be same as if you WOWA. If you wipe off too early or too hard then I think it will not be as good as WOWA. I'm not 100% sure but I suspect they have modified the formula over the years to make it work fine even if wiped off aster 3-4 minutes so probably same results no matter what you do.

@@SkyCarCare thanks Corey. We did the buff off method on the bottle and it was not as dark as in your video…might have to go with another coat using the WOWA method…

@@Freakyguy666 Ok, thanks for the feedback!

Do you mean the video? How many coats it has? In that case some areas have one coat and some have 2. I see no difference so far.

@@SkyCarCare Yes, I was asking about the number of coats. It seems very hydrophobic. I’ve also seen other videos where two coats made the appearance more rich and glossier, so I was curious.

@@ONI1013. I do notice that additional coat darkens "richens" it

Yes and no... ON Textured plastic either one could stain it. If it is perfectly smooth plastic then it will not stain. Just wipe right back off with alcohol.

@@SkyCarCare thank you!

The DQUARTZ technology far exceeds any graphene coating we have seen on the market.

If the glass is coated with DQUARTZ GForce then they will come off easily with water. If allowed to bake onto the glass in hot sun for a long time then at most a little Ultima Waterless Wash spray or a wash with CARPRO Reset will take them off.