Waxing a ceramic coat?

Soul_Glo · 03-18-2018, 01:58 PM

CQ 110 UK coated.
Any recommendations? PanTheOrganizer thanks

Somebloke · 03-18-2018, 03:44 PM

Not wax but CarPro Reload is supposed to top up the CQ ceramic coating?

Soul_Glo · 03-18-2018, 04:13 PM

I know but sio2 is not always the best at minor swirl filling. I might give it a go with the DA though.

John in VA · 03-18-2018, 08:52 PM

A glaze will help minimize the defects temporarily.

fatboyj711 · 03-22-2018, 03:12 PM

It depends on what you're trying to achieve. If CQUK is not beading or self-cleaning as expected, a wash and decontamination with something like Iron X can potentially bring back the coating properties depending on how long it's been on the car.

If that doesn't work, topping with CQ Gliss or Reload will give you the similar coating properties for a little while. You can also top with any sealant or wax, but it's important to remember that the car will reflect the properties of the sealant/wax rather than CQUK and CQUK is generally superior to any sealant/wax. This is particularly true for traditional waxes.

Sea-Tac · 05-10-2018, 07:34 PM

I use Meguire's Mirror Glaze. Easy to work with and won't fight with a C coating. Deepens the luster of the ceramic coat.

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fatboyj711 New Member 15 Rep 20 Posts Drives: F36 330xi Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	It depends on what you're trying to achieve. If CQUK is not beading or self-cleaning as expected, a wash and decontamination with something like Iron X can potentially bring back the coating properties depending on how long it's been on the car. If that doesn't work, topping with CQ Gliss or Reload will give you the similar coating properties for a little while. You can also top with any sealant or wax, but it's important to remember that the car will reflect the properties of the sealant/wax rather than CQUK and CQUK is generally superior to any sealant/wax. This is particularly true for traditional waxes.
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