CARPRO CQUARTZ Aqua | Water-Based Hybrid Coating
An easy, water-based DIY coating for paint and other exterior surfaces (not glass), with strong beading, UV protection and up to 1 year of protection.
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CARPRO CQUARTZ Aqua | Water-Based Hybrid Coating$79.96 About CARPRO CQUARTZ Aqua
The easiest way into the CQUARTZ range, made for first-timers and home garages.
Plenty of people want the beading and easy washes of a coating but get put off by the process. Strong solvent smells, long cure times and the worry of leaving high spots behind are enough to keep a lot of enthusiasts on spray sealants.
CQUARTZ Aqua is CARPRO's water-based hybrid coating, built to take that pressure off. It's very low in VOCs, so there's no sharp smell and it's far easier to live with in a home garage. Work in a ventilated space and wear gloves and a mask, as with any coating. It bonds to paint and other exterior surfaces except glass, and leaves a strongly hydrophobic, self-cleaning finish with UV and chemical protection.
Application is simple. Spread it in small sections with the included applicator, wait for a light haze, and buff it off with a clean microfibre. The surface is safe from water after just 30 minutes, so you're not keeping the car undercover for a full day. Want a little more? Add a second layer after 30 minutes.
CARPRO rate it at up to 1 year of protection, which makes it a step up from a spray sealant and a great first ceramic coating alternative. If you're after longer protection, CQUARTZ Lite 2.0 (up to 2 years) or CQUARTZ UK 4.0 (up to 3 years) are better suited.
Prep the same as any coating: decontaminate with an iron remover, CARPRO TarX and clay, then wipe down with CARPRO Eraser. Keep it topped up with a spray coating such as Reload 2.0.
If you've been on the fence about coating your car, this is the one to start with.
Shipping note: This product is classed as a Dangerous Good and ships by road freight only, so it's excluded from free shipping on orders over $150. See our Shipping T&C's for more info.
Specifications
- Type: Water-based hybrid coating, very low VOC
- Surfaces: Paint and other exterior surfaces, not glass
- Durability: Up to 1 year
- Water-safe: After 30 minutes
- Extra layers: After 30 minutes
- Size: 100mL kit
Directions
- Wash the car, then decontaminate with an iron remover, TarX and clay.
- Polish to remove any defects, if needed.
- Wipe down with Eraser. The surface must be cool and dry.
- Wrap the applicator block in a suede and dispense 3 to 4 lines of CQUARTZ Aqua onto it.
- Spread it evenly in a cross-hatch pattern over a 50 x 50cm section, until the whole panel is covered.
- Wait for the surface to develop a dry haze.
- Gently buff with a clean microfibre to remove the excess and reveal a clear finish.
- Repeat on all remaining panels.
- Keep it away from water for at least 30 minutes.
- For extra layers, wait 30 minutes between coats.
Safety
- Wear a face mask and solvent-resistant nitrile gloves while applying.
- Work in a ventilated area.
- Test on an inconspicuous area first.
- Keep out of reach of children.
What's in the Box
- 100mL CQUARTZ Aqua
- Applicator block
- 5 suede applicator cloths
You'll also need Eraser for prep, plus clean microfibre towels to buff off.
Shipping & returns
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Beginner Friendly
Spread it on, wait for a light haze, buff it off. A simple process that's hard to get wrong.
Low Smell, Low VOC
Water-based with very low VOCs, so there's no harsh solvent smell in the garage.
Strong Beading
A hydrophobic, self-cleaning finish with UV and chemical protection that keeps the car cleaner for longer.
Up to 1 Year
Rated by CARPRO for up to 12 months, a real step up from a spray sealant.
