{"product_id":"carpro-aqua-hybrid-coating","title":"CARPRO CQUARTZ Aqua | Water-Based Hybrid Coating","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe easiest way into the CQUARTZ range, made for first-timers and home garages.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCQUARTZ Aqua is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carpro\" title=\"CARPRO\"\u003eCARPRO\u003c\/a\u003e'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplication 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARPRO rate it at up to 1 year of protection, which makes it a step up from a spray sealant and a great first \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ceramic-coatings\" title=\"Ceramic coating\"\u003eceramic coating\u003c\/a\u003e alternative. If you're after longer protection, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-cquartz-lite-2-0-easy-to-use-ceramic-coating\" title=\"CARPRO CQUARTZ Lite 2.0\"\u003eCQUARTZ Lite 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e (up to 2 years) or CQUARTZ UK 4.0 (up to 3 years) are better suited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrep the same as any coating: decontaminate with an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iron-removers\" title=\"Iron removers\"\u003eiron remover\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-tar-x-tar-adhesive-remover-x-50-600-5ltr\" title=\"CARPRO TarX\"\u003eCARPRO TarX\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clay-bars\" title=\"Clay bars\"\u003eclay\u003c\/a\u003e, then wipe down with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-eraser-oil-residue-remover\" title=\"CARPRO Eraser\"\u003eCARPRO Eraser\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep it topped up with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spray-coatings\" title=\"Spray coatings\"\u003espray coating\u003c\/a\u003e such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpro-reload-2-0\" title=\"CARPRO Reload 2.0\"\u003eReload 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been on the fence about coating your car, this is the one to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\" title=\"Shipping T\u0026amp;C's\"\u003eShipping T\u0026amp;C's\u003c\/a\u003e for more info.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-based hybrid coating, very low VOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paint and other exterior surfaces, not glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e After 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e After 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mL kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the car, then decontaminate with an iron remover, TarX and clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish to remove any defects, if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe down with Eraser. The surface must be cool and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap the applicator block in a suede and dispense 3 to 4 lines of CQUARTZ Aqua onto it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread it evenly in a cross-hatch pattern over a 50 x 50cm section, until the whole panel is covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for the surface to develop a dry haze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently buff with a clean microfibre to remove the excess and reveal a clear finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat on all remaining panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it away from water for at least 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor extra layers, wait 30 minutes between coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSafety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a face mask and solvent-resistant nitrile gloves while applying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in a ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest on an inconspicuous area first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100mL CQUARTZ Aqua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplicator block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 suede applicator cloths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll also need Eraser for prep, plus clean microfibre towels to buff off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Carpro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47744116785241,"sku":"CPCQA","price":79.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/9249\/files\/ProductImage-CARPROAquaHybridCoating.jpg?v=1794259021","url":"https:\/\/www.waxit.com.au\/products\/carpro-aqua-hybrid-coating","provider":"Waxit Car Care","version":"1.0","type":"link"}