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    Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Thank you Avi for sending this product for review.

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    CarProCquartz Lite 150 ml kit

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    $52.99

    Product description from CarPro

    CQuartzLite - The fastest application of Cquartz yet!



    Introducing the incredibly user-friendly CQuartz Lite ceramic coating! “Lite”is based on the incredible CQuartz UK Ceramic Coating Technology,which has become famous around the world! CQuartz Lite can be applied as a stand-alone ceramic coating lasting more than 6 months or it can be used as a topcoat for existing CQuartz coatings!

    CQuartz Lite was designed for those that are not ready to make the plunge into the industry leading strength of our professional grade coatings but wish to enjoy some of the many benefits that only CQuartz coatings offer.

    The capabilities of CQuartz Lite include: easier to clean surfaces,resistance to insect splatter, petrol spills, light solvents, and UV rays, whilst providing a beading contact angle of 110 Deg! In other words, CQuartz Lite helps keep your paint super glossy, well protected, beads like crazy, and washes off easy when properly maintained!

    CQuartz Lite is built on a combination of Sio2 and Tio2 particles with over 45% solid materials, as well as proprietary ingredients not made public outside of the lab! CQuartz Lite is a great option for professional detailers as an entry level coating or for the do it yourself guru who wants to switch to their first true ceramic coating.

    CQuartz Lite may be applied to virtually any exterior surface of your car including paintwork, plastics, wheels, and glass (except windscreen),just like your other favorite CQuartz products!

    Features:

    • Spray on and wipe off or wipe on and wipe off. (Use appropriate ppe if sprayed)
    • The fastest to apply Cquartz yet
    • Protection and high gloss with ease of use for all detailers
    • Sio2 (ceramic) / Tio2 (titanium) Hybrid coating
    • Easy maintenance with "self cleaning" properties
    • Resistance to stains, dirt, soiling, loss of gloss and weathering
    • Repels UV rays, water, oils, dirt, and contaminants



    Specifications:
    • Durability: 6-12 Months
    • Average Thickness: 1 Micron
    • Coverage 15ml-50ml per coat depending on method of application
    • Water contact angle: 110°
    • Minor filling
    • Recommended working temperatures: 40F to 100F



    Kit Includes:


    • (1) CQuartz Lite 150ml Bottle
    • (2) Microfiber Applicator
    • (1) CarPro 2Face No Lint Towel
    • (1) 3M Face Mask
    • (1) User Manual



    Directions:


    1. Make sure the surface is clean and full decontaminated. Use CarPro Iron X, Tar X, and clay the surface to ensure all contamination is removed.
    2. Use Carpro Eraser (or similar) to remove oils before application. Make sure surface is cool and dry. You may wish to polish the surface with CarPro Essence or Reflect to create higher gloss before using Eraser or to ensure maximum durability.
    3. Apply 10-12 drops on a microfiber applicator; apply the product evenly to one small area of roughly 24x24” / 60cm x 60cm with complete coverage and an even layer.
    4. Use a CarPro 2Face Towel to remove any excess. CQuartz Lite does not need to be left to cure on the surface so it should be removed immediately. Check well with an appropriate light source to ensure you remove any high spots (excess product that was not leveled) or residue. Note:For a short period of time after application, high spots that were not removed immediately can be corrected by applying more CQuartz Lite on that area and wiping off immediately.
    5. After the paint is free of residue, leave to dry for 4 hours prior to getting wet. Any water drops during first 48h should be removed before drying to prevent water spotting. We also recommend the use of CarPro Reload 1 hour after application to protect from water spots during first 48h.


    Precautions:



    • As usual we recommend an appropriate Face mask and nitrile gloves suitable for protection from solvents while applying.
    • If spray method is utilized, proper masking is critical and isolation is recommended from unprotected objects, creatures, or people.

    Cquartz Lite is a new product for the early part of 2019. It falls in that coating lite category with a competing product Gyeon CanCoat.

    In this write up and overall durability test, I am going to test CQ Lite side by side against Gyeon CanCoat on my personal vehicle. CQ Lite is advertised as 6+ months and CanCoat is advertised as 6-9 months. CanCoat easily makes it to a year and I suspect CQ Lite will do so as well.

    The product comes in a kit that I will break down. Photo of the box it comes in. As stated on the box, it Is based on the CQUK 3.0 technology and it is a hybrid SiO2/TiO2 coating consisting of about 45% solids. It also states it 6+ month durability claim.



    The rear of the box includes the contents of the box and the features of the coating.



    There is also a precaution on the box.



    Photo of the contents included in this kit. One towel is included with this kit but I would recommend additional towels when applying any coating to be sure that no high spots are left behind. Although with this coating, a high spot can be removed hours later if one is seen by adding more product to an applicator and wiping over the high spot. I purposely left a high spot and was able to remove it 2 hours later.



    The coating comes in a plastic bottle. It is 150ml compared to CanCoat which is 200ml. They are priced similarly. The 150ml is enough to coat a few vehicles, of course the size of the vehicle will dictate that. Also one coat is fine but a second coat can be applied 1 hour after the first coat.



    Unlike CanCoat, CQ Lite does not use a sprayer to dispense the product. The reasaon for CarPro not going the sprayer route is that a sprayer becomes clogged with coating material and hardens in the sprayer. CarPro instead chose to go with a dropper bottle similar to their CQUK and CQ TiO2 bottles.



    For the application portion I am going to refer to my video. I demo the application process on a test hood that I have. I have also applied it to the roof of my daily driver in a side by side durability test against CanCoat. The roof was prepped by polishing and removing the 9 month old CQUK 3.0, CQUK 2.0 and Gliss test I was running. I am not using Essence as a primer polish so that I can get a true representation of how these coatings perform on bare paint. I will post a couple updates in this 8 month durability test.

    I will also mention that the applicators in the kit are designed to have a rubber core to not allow the core to absorb the product. Thus saving the user from using an excess amount.

    As far as application, CQ Lite is wipe on wipe off. No need to let it flash. When it comes to how it feels, it is tacky. It feels similar to CQUK 3.0. CanCoat is slightly slicker between the two.

    So for those asking if it can be used as a topper, it certainly can. But if slickness is the goal then stick with Gliss. Here is a post from CarPro from their social media page.



    Let`s get to some water beading photos. The beading looks good and is similar to the other CarPro coatings as it also has the 110 degree contact angle.





    Here is the water beading of CanCoat.



    The water beading looks fairly similar with the edge going to CQ Lite as CanCoat is 100 degrees. Really hard to differentiate between the two.

    When it comes to sheeting, CQ Lite looks similar to CQUK 3.0.

    When it comes to gloss it is a wash as they both look similar.

    Someone will comment or ask, why would I invest in a lite coating rather than using a sealant of some sort that lasts the same amount of time. Or the other question is why would anyone choose this over a more longer lasting coating.

    Firs toff a coating is easier to wash than a sealant. A coating also has a better self cleaning effect making the paint stay cleaner. Also these coating lite type products can go longer than a year with little to no maintenance.

    Also some people are leery about coatings and a coating lite is a good place to start. Getting ones feet wet so to speak.

    From a professional stand point, not all customers are going to pay for a full correction and a multi year coating as it exceeds their budget. This is where something like CQ Lite comes in to play as it would be more budget friendly for the customer.

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    Final thoughts:

    First thing is I can not comment on the durability of the coating. This will have to wait until a few months down the road to see how it does.

    From a user stand point, it is straight forward. The wipe on wipe off application negates the need to figure out flash times. Not to mention how forgiving it is to remove a high spot with more product hours later. I don’t know the exact time of when this does notwork and polishing will need to be done to remove a high spot.

    From a water behavior stand point, it resembles coatings such as CQUK 3.0,CQ TiO2 and even Gliss V2.

    The self cleaning effect seems to do well at least from the initial couple weeks thus far.

    It can be used as a topper or stand alone. If one is looking to use it as a topper don’t expect it to be slick. Gliss is still better for that.

    It can be used over Essence unlike Gliss.

    It does harden and crystallize on the applicator.

    Video breakdown

    Application:4:00 min

    Spray Bottle Water Behavior: 9:00 min

    First Wash: 13:15 min

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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Very cool...well done. Finally CanCoat gets a somewhat direct competitor.
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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Awesome review Guz! That`s how it`s done. Will be interesting to hear down the road how it holds up. Also interesting to see how it compares to CanCoat.

    I`m started to get interested in which water sliding angle the coatings has. Think that you can get a value of how well a coating sheeting the water. And have seen it on some glass coatings. I don`t think that the water contact angle goes hand in hand with the water sliding angle.

    Does the amount of Carpro lite and Gyeon CanCoat reach as long as how many cars or layers you can do?
    And is there any information about the shelf life when Carpro lite is opened?
    The last question is if you where to do a thorough decon wash say 6 months down the road is it possible to apply a fresh layer of Carpro lite?

    Really like your thorough reviews and how well it`s done. Also that you test it out in the longrun with the products you review as protection products. Says a way lot more than the chemical torture testing. And much valued for someone seeking for a product and can see how it does in the real world useing.

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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Nicely done, Guz
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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Thorough review. Will be interesting to see how long CQ Lite lasts.
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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Great presentation, Guz.
    Please share how many ml of product did you use on your personal car?
    Also what is the shelf life of the remaining product in the already opened bottle?
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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Quote Originally Posted by BudgetPlan1 View Post
    Very cool...well done. Finally CanCoat gets a somewhat direct competitor.
    Thanks. I’m sure CarPro has done their homework to be a competitor for CanCoat. Avi mentioned to me that CQ Lite was aimed to competing with CanCoat.

    The difference in application (spray vs non-spray) is a minuscule difference.

    We shall see how they do over the next few months side by side against each other.

    Quote Originally Posted by SWETM View Post
    Awesome review Guz! That`s how it`s done. Will be interesting to hear down the road how it holds up. Also interesting to see how it compares to CanCoat.

    I`m started to get interested in which water sliding angle the coatings has. Think that you can get a value of how well a coating sheeting the water. And have seen it on some glass coatings. I don`t think that the water contact angle goes hand in hand with the water sliding angle.

    Does the amount of Carpro lite and Gyeon CanCoat reach as long as how many cars or layers you can do?
    And is there any information about the shelf life when Carpro lite is opened?
    The last question is if you where to do a thorough decon wash say 6 months down the road is it possible to apply a fresh layer of Carpro lite?

    Really like your thorough reviews and how well it`s done. Also that you test it out in the longrun with the products you review as protection products. Says a way lot more than the chemical torture testing. And much valued for someone seeking for a product and can see how it does in the real world useing.

    / Tony
    Thanks Tony.

    I’ll ask Avi what the shelf life is. I have had cquartz coatings even after the expiration date on the bottle and they perform just fine. As long as it’s sealed and stored out of heat it should be fine.

    I’m still on my original CanCoat bottle. I’ve applied to my moms regal ( 1 coat the first time and 2 coats the second time) and an FJ Cruiser. I still have quite a bit left. The autofiber applicator is fantastic for saving product.

    CQ Lite will go a long way as well. They include applicators that are similar to the autofiber ones so it makes the coating go a long way.

    In terms of the number of coats I have been told CanCoat can be layered with a max of three layers. CarPro sticks with the typical two layers.

    I’ve defined CanCoat with no issues so I don’t see an issue with CQ Lite given it has a higher solid content of 45%. I’ll try it as well.

    Quote Originally Posted by atgonzales View Post
    Nicely done, Guz
    Thanks.

    Quote Originally Posted by Marine Clerk View Post
    Thorough review. Will be interesting to see how long CQ Lite lasts.
    Thanks. Should last a year easily. But we will see.

    Quote Originally Posted by glfnaz View Post
    Great presentation, Guz.
    Please share how many ml of product did you use on your personal car?
    Also what is the shelf life of the remaining product in the already opened bottle?
    I’ll ask Avi but it won’t go bad after one use unless you leave the bottle open.

    I did not apply it to an entire car yet but it goes a long way. I barely made a dent.
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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    As always, great review Guz.

    A couple of questions .... What kind of mask is recommended and are the microfiber towels “toast”, or can they be washed and reused?
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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Very nice review Guz. Well thought out and executed. Thank you for taking the time to do this and post it up!
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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    For this asking about shelf life and how far the product goes, Avi posted this over at Autogeek



    Quote Originally Posted by SGM2008 View Post
    As always, great review Guz.

    A couple of questions .... What kind of mask is recommended and are the microfiber towels “toast”, or can they be washed and reused?
    Thanks. The kit comes with a basic 3M mask. It’s reusable. Similar type of mask comes with Gyeon coatings.

    CarPro recommends tossing the towels. Some have saws their towels by putting them in a bucket with some APC. I myself have experimented by putting coating towels in a bucket with Micro Restore and it does seem to work. But I did not use those towels in paint again.

    The autofiber applicator I used in the video turned crunchy after I immediately washed it and dried it. Pretty much unusable.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sizzle Chest View Post
    Very nice review Guz. Well thought out and executed. Thank you for taking the time to do this and post it up!
    Thanks for taking the time to read it.
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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Thanks Guz. As an avid CanCoat fan. I am/was interested, just for the application method. I always assumed with CanCoat, you lost some product. Due to the spray in towel/applicator delivery method. Example overspray missing the towel/Applicator. However, 50ml still seems like a big difference in product amounts. Thank you again for time and effort with your reviews.
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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Shucks - didn`t know CarPro had a CanCoat competitive product - I just ordered more CanCoat as it`s time to refresh/top my CQUK 3.0 from last summer - would have preferred to stick with CarPro products just to keep within the family....

    Looking forward to longevity review - so thanks for reviewing.

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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    I don`t really see the point of lite coatings. Every coating I`ve ever done(opticoat 2, gloss coat, infinite forcefield, cquartz), the bulk of the effort was in the prep, the the coating application was the easy part. I`m really curious to see people`s perspective on a product like this or cancoat.

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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    Quote Originally Posted by annoyingmouse View Post
    I don`t really see the point of lite coatings. Every coating I`ve ever done(opticoat 2, gloss coat, infinite forcefield, cquartz), the bulk of the effort was in the prep, the the coating application was the easy part. I`m really curious to see people`s perspective on a product like this or cancoat.
    I agree, I`ve been tempted by Cancoat, but what I really wanted was something like CMX. Just something I can smear on top of anything else. If I need a squeaky clean base, I might as well apply a full coating.

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    Re: Review - CarPro Cquartz Lite

    I bought as a topper. I like to coat monthly/ weekly whenever I feel the need. I use Clutch/Cosmic spritz for this. For my 6 month maintenance I’ll use cancoat as a topper. I agree, full correction, full coating. Had a little issues with high spot but easy to correct. I’ll use lite products for maintenance


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