2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve

[Merlin]

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee - A Miracle Detailing - CQuartz Finest Reserve ceramic coating (https://www.autopia.org/forums/click-brag-the-detailers-showcase/191001-2018-jeep-grand-cherokee-miracle-detailing-cquartz-finest-reserve.html#post2163365)

This paint was different, interesting and unusual.

My normal go-to products, pads and process did not make a dent on the defects (swirls etc.)
Don`t you just hate it when you you bring out your normal go-to and the paint just laughs at you.
Finding that pad, product, process combo was a bit of a test/experiment on this particular paint.

Paint color was "Recon Green". This is a very dark green and depending on the light it looked black.

OK, now on to the pad, product, process that worked.

Prep-wash:
IronX snow soap in a MTM foam cannon
Merino Wool wash mitt / 2BW method
Metro Air Force Master Blaster

Decon:
Ironx Spray and thorough rinse
Nanoskin FINE mitt and Immolube (mix)

Wheels:
TUGA Devil Special Wheel Cleaner
Assorted brushes

Correction - Step 1 :
Rupes 21 5" backing plate
Carpo 5" flash pads
Scholls S2 - Shock Cut
Very slow arm speed - Medium pressure
Removed the swirls but left a slight haze.

Correction - Step 2 :
Rupes 21 5" backing plate
RUPES UHS Foam Pad - 5"
50% Scholls S2 - Shock Cut / 50% Megs M101
Very slow arm speed - Medium pressure

Polishing - Step 3 :
Rupes 15 5" backing plate
RUPES Yellow Fine Foam Pad
Meguiars M210
Slow arm speed - Medium/light pressure

Two thick coats of Cquartz Finest Reserve applied to the wheels and cleaned paint surface.
Paint surfaces completely cooked with a short wave IR. Dlux applied to the trim and tires.

Sadly, I took a couple of 360 walk around vids but could not find `em afterwards.
Here is a 1080p pictures compilation w/sound in 1080p (your feedback is appreciated)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sglTWv478A

Now onto the pics...
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-1-AMD.jpg
Hood cooking...
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-1a-AMD.jpg
The Merlin Shot
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-2-AMD.jpg
Side reflecto shot.
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-3-AMD.jpg
another side reflecto shot...
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-4-AMD.jpg
Another Merlin Shot
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-5-AMD.jpg
The End!
https://www.amiracledetailing.com/pictures/detail/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee/2018-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-9a-AMD.jpg

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[Sizzle Chest]

Nice work, like that color...sorry to hear that it fought you for every inch of every panel! Been there done that!

[TheMeanGreen]

I like that green, it has a split personality like my Pine Forest Metallic Lexus. Looks black in every angle except the one the sun is shining directly.

[Merlin]

Nice work, like that color...sorry to hear that it fought you for every inch of every panel! Been there done that!

Thank you.
Me too oddly enough. the color kinda grows on ya`.

Yepper, it was very slow going, inch by inch, but the final results came out bright, clear and glossy.

[Merlin]

I like that green, it has a split personality like my Pine Forest Metallic Lexus.
Looks black in every angle except the one the sun is shining directly.

Even with all the lights, in the studio it was very dark. It was just slightly above gloss black.
In the sun, it had a very dark "military looking" (but much darker) green.
In the end, IMHO it turned out sweet and shiny.