CQuartz Ceramic Coating Results

[Lhshockey24]

I had a professional installer do mine with CQuartz Pro last September. I do appreciate that it makes the car easier to wash and keep clean. But it isn't beading like it used to, and there are some areas on the hood and tailgate that aren't beading at all anymore. I'm going to take it back to the installer for a checkup soon. But I'm wondering what the deal is. If the product doesn't even last a year, why does the company promise like 4-5 year effectiveness? It will be interesting to see if the installer finds deposits on top of the ceramic that are diminishing its effectiveness, or if he will want to put on another coat.

After 3,000 miles on a “lifetime” (4-5yr, 4 layer) ceramic coating, I’m getting ready to call BS on this whole craze. My car when wet, beaded nicely, and was so easy to clean. Now it’s about the same as when it was new. I see the same shine now with spray on consumer coatings that last about 5-6 months. My coating (Ceramic Pro) is supposed to be “maintained annually” to keep the “warranty” valid. I’m sure that’s just a built in excuse for the detail shop to charge me $300 for a full exterior detail and “re-coat”.

 

[jebinc]

I had a professional installer do mine with CQuartz Pro last September. I do appreciate that it makes the car easier to wash and keep clean. But it isn't beading like it used to, and there are some areas on the hood and tailgate that aren't beading at all anymore. I'm going to take it back to the installer for a checkup soon. But I'm wondering what the deal is. If the product doesn't even last a year, why does the company promise like 4-5 year effectiveness? It will be interesting to see if the installer finds deposits on top of the ceramic that are diminishing its effectiveness, or if he will want to put on another coat.

Maybe he didn't really use the "Pro" version of cQuartz, but rather the $60/bottle consumer grade?

 

[jebinc]

After 3,000 miles on a “lifetime” (4-5yr, 4 layer) ceramic coating, I’m getting ready to call BS on this whole craze. My car when wet, beaded nicely, and was so easy to clean. Now it’s about the same as when it was new. I see the same shine now with spray on consumer coatings that last about 5-6 months. My coating (Ceramic Pro) is supposed to be “maintained annually” to keep the “warranty” valid. I’m sure that’s just a built in excuse for the detail shop to charge me $300 for a full exterior detail and “re-coat”.

That would be my guess as well, hence why I just do it myself.

 

[dhcofc]

The installers of Ceramic Pro around here bring you in yearly to top it with Ceramic Lite. You could put CarPro Reload on top of your coating to boost it. Wipe on, wipe off. Adds Si to it to refresh.

 

[dhcofc]

Also, if cared for properly these coatings, even CQuartz UK 3.0 will last lots longer than 6-9mo.

 

[MacGreiner]

Agreed.I used this this and coming upon 12 months since applying it looks the same as the first day. No complaints.
I do use the spray on Reload on it now and again though.

 

[jebinc]

The installers of Ceramic Pro around here bring you in yearly to top it with Ceramic Lite. You could put CarPro Reload on top of your coating to boost it. Wipe on, wipe off. Adds Si to it to refresh.

Might as well save a ton then and just use the consumer grade cQuartz, since you have to apply something every year anyways.

 

[rhaekar]

A year and a half later my cquartz coating is still really nice. I still have a bunch left over so I'll probably do a recoat when a have some free time over the weekend.

 

[Rosehowl]

One of the few benefits of living in the Midwest, things are cheaper here.

Except gas, especially in Illinois. Oh, wait, don't have to worry about that anymore. ;-p Looks really nice! I was born and raised in Urbana, IL. U of I grad too. I have to wait a few years to buy my TM3... I hope you enjoy yours!!