Anyone putting something OVER a coating?

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cobrar97

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I applied CQUK to a vehicle, and although it's nice...I've seen better. It had a darkening effect on the metallic gray color, but I feel that I've lost the sharp reflections that I used to get with sealant product like Prima HydroMAX, Opti-Seal, etc, etc. I like the maintenance aspect of the coating, but I don't prefer the appearance on this particular vehicle. Has anyone applied products over it with success? Can I apply my tried-and-true sealants, or will then not adhere properly?
I hear that removing a coating can be next to impossible, so I was hopeful I could simply modify the look by over-coating it with something else. Then I would have the durability and the look I want. Thoughts?
 
cobrar97 said:
I applied CQUK to a vehicle, and although it's nice...I've seen better. It had a darkening effect on the metallic gray color, but I feel that I've lost the sharp reflections that I used to get with sealant product like Prima HydroMAX, Opti-Seal, etc, etc. I like the maintenance aspect of the coating, but I don't prefer the appearance on this particular vehicle. Has anyone applied products over it with success? Can I apply my tried-and-true sealants, or will then not adhere properly?
I hear that removing a coating can be next to impossible, so I was hopeful I could simply modify the look by over-coating it with something else. Then I would have the durability and the look I want. Thoughts?
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Polish it off, and put on Black Label paint coating. That has the bright look I think that you are describing.

I really don't think you'll do much (looks wise) besides dulling it a little by putting something over it.

just my .02
 
Ronkh said:
Polish it off, and put on Black Label paint coating. That has the bright look I think that you are describing.

I really don't think you'll do much (looks wise) besides dulling it a little by putting something over it.

just my .02
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I was told that anything short of a compound wouldn't remove it. Do you say differently. If it could simply use some reflect polish on a polishing pad, I'd go to it...but if I have to use a cutting pad and compound, I'm less likely.
The coating has been on there for months, and the vehicle was sitting in a garage all winter...so it's good and cured.
 
cobrar97 said:
I was told that anything short of a compound wouldn't remove it. Do you say differently. If it could simply use some reflect polish on a polishing pad, I'd go to it...but if I have to use a cutting pad and compound, I'm less likely.
The coating has been on there for months, and the vehicle was sitting in a garage all winter...so it's good and cured.
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Too many variables. The answer (sorry to say) is doing it. In some areas that should be fine, some not.
 
CQUK ruined my Camaro's factory red jewel tinted clear coat "bling". It not only darkened it, but made it look like a single stage paint... and I too polished it off. I know exactly what you are talking about. I waited almost a year before polishing it off, so it came off easily with a polishing pad and a finishing polish.
 
silverfox said:
CQUK ruined my Camaro's factory red jewel tinted clear coat "bling". It not only darkened it, but made it look like a single stage paint... and I too polished it off. I know exactly what you are talking about. I waited almost a year before polishing it off, so it came off easily with a polishing pad and a finishing polish.
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Yes...it's the "bling" that is missing for me too. I have some awesome, sharp reflection lines and now there's nothing. Don't get my wrong...it will looks better than 99% of the other cars on the road; just not as perfect as I know it can be. We're all a little OCD about this stuff.
 
You could try reload, but I don't think that it will give you the look you're after. For that matter, I don't think anything over CQUK will get you where you're headed.
 
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