Cquartz ceramic coating fails my testing- water spots PICS HERE - Page 2

Joe M 2012 2SS · 04-22-2018, 02:04 PM

Kirk I only see one water spot in the entire picture, not multiple spots. I haven't used Gliss, but I haven't read where they claim it makes the coating "water spot proof".

Just more water spot resistant than a coating alone. This single spot could have come from a variety of different things that came into contact with the surface.

Claiming a product "failed" because of only 1 spot is being a bit harsh, don't you think?

KirkH · 04-22-2018, 03:21 PM

No they are all over the hood they are just hard to get a picture of.

From the CarPro Gliss product description :

Enhances resistance to water spots and mineral stains

Meaning it enhances CarPro CQuartz.

indyz · 05-04-2018, 06:35 PM

So, would you recommend SiO2 coatings? I have a summit white car and I need to be able to protect it from bug juice and get it to shine easier. I don't mind one hand wash a week, but any more, and I'd rather have a dirty car. If I get bug juice or bird droppings, I hand wash affected areas immediately since I know they can corrode painted surfaces easily.

KirkH · 05-04-2018, 07:24 PM

I would still recommend ceramic coatings because they do keep the car cleaner.

This thread pertains to the fact that CarPro claims that it prevents water spots. So far no ceramic coating can prevent water spots.

indyz · 05-04-2018, 07:36 PM

Cool thanks.

timmy8784 · 05-08-2018, 04:24 PM

Hmm, this is very interesting. Kirk how long was Gliss applied before the rain happened? Just wondering...

I too have had some issues with water spots, but this was not using Gliss. This was with other coatings that do not claim stronger resistance to water spots.

04-22-2018, 02:04 PM	#15
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Kirk I only see one water spot in the entire picture, not multiple spots. I haven't used Gliss, but I haven't read where they claim it makes the coating "water spot proof". Just more water spot resistant than a coating alone. This single spot could have come from a variety of different things that came into contact with the surface. Claiming a product "failed" because of only 1 spot is being a bit harsh, don't you think? __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

04-22-2018, 03:21 PM	#16
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	No they are all over the hood they are just hard to get a picture of. From the CarPro Gliss product description : Enhances resistance to water spots and mineral stains Meaning it enhances CarPro CQuartz. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

05-04-2018, 07:24 PM	#18
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	I would still recommend ceramic coatings because they do keep the car cleaner. This thread pertains to the fact that CarPro claims that it prevents water spots. So far no ceramic coating can prevent water spots. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

05-04-2018, 06:35 PM	#17
indyz Drives: 2SS, CT-R, LC500 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FLorida Posts: 534	So, would you recommend SiO2 coatings? I have a summit white car and I need to be able to protect it from bug juice and get it to shine easier. I don't mind one hand wash a week, but any more, and I'd rather have a dirty car. If I get bug juice or bird droppings, I hand wash affected areas immediately since I know they can corrode painted surfaces easily.

05-04-2018, 07:36 PM	#19
indyz Drives: 2SS, CT-R, LC500 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FLorida Posts: 534	Cool thanks.

05-08-2018, 04:24 PM	#20
timmy8784 Drippin' Wet Auto Detail Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 570 View My Garage	Hmm, this is very interesting. Kirk how long was Gliss applied before the rain happened? Just wondering... I too have had some issues with water spots, but this was not using Gliss. This was with other coatings that do not claim stronger resistance to water spots.

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