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    New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    The owner`s of this vehicle contacted me last year because they were anticipating purchasing a new vehicle this Spring. We setup an appointment well ahead of time as they planned on purchasing one in mid April. They brought their brand new (picked it up 1 week prior to appointment) 2014 Accord to me for a through new car prep service since I had advised them to politely decline any dealer washing or detailing. The car was carefully cleaned, decontaminated, polished, and protected and looked fantastic afterwards.



    Process
    Tires: Meguiar`s D103 (4:1) with Tuf Shine Brush
    Wheels: Meguiar`s D103 (10:1) with various tools
    Foam PreSoak: CG Citrus Wash
    Wash: CG Citrus Wash
    Decontamination 1: IronX
    Decontamination 2: Fine Grade Clay with Glide as Lubrication
    Polish: CarPro Reflect on Crimson LC pad via Rupes LHR21ES and Rupes LHR75E
    Coating Prep: CarPro Eraser
    Paint Protection Coating: CarPro CQuartz UK
    Tires: Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel
    Glass: Meguiar`s D120 with DI Glass Towels
    Interior was lightly cleaned and dressed



    The vehicle arrived with typical dirt and water spots from daily driving.













    After cleaning the tires & wheels, the vehicle was foamed, carefully washed, treated with IronX, rinsed and then pulled inside to begin claying.





    While this clay does not look nearly as bad as most used vehicles, you can easily see the contamination that was being removed. Even brand new cars need a thorough detail to really bring out their best appearance.





    Thankfully the vehicle was already in very good shape because I advised the owners to politely decline any dealer prep or detailing. A light polish was used to remove some light defects and refine the surface to produce an amazing glossy surface.





    Checking for a perfect finish in the sunlight (don`t mind the dust... it is pollen season already ).





    Checking my work along the way with various lights...





    Looking good after polishing.








    CQuartz UK was applied to provide years of durable protection, incredible shine, and a very deep, rich looking paint.









    The owner`s weren`t sure their brand new car needed "all this work", but when they picked it up they were amazed at how good it looked and very pleased with their decision to have the vehicle properly detailed.







    CQuartz UK has a noticeably "richening effect" on most paint colors. It makes dark colors even darker, and the gloss is stunning.








    As always, thanks for looking

    Retired Professional Detailer

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    Great job! Did you also apply CQUK to the lights?

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    Now dat be a shiney car !!!!

    Nice work
    Formerly the "Best Detailer", now just Super Wax Waster Man. Not necessarily tactful, but normally right. It`s good to be da King !!!

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    Thanks guys... UK was not applied to lights.

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    Very nice! Great work! It`s always an awesome feeling when the owners are shocked at the differance, And even more so when you turn a brand new car from nice to stunning!

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    That looks outstanding. I am a huge fan for CQUK. In my opinion, it is the best product in the CarPro line up!

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    Zack nice work as always. Can you compare the look feel and heading of exo and cquartz uk?

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    Awesome work Zach!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Todd Helme View Post
    That looks outstanding. I am a huge fan for CQUK. In my opinion, it is the best product in the CarPro line up!
    I have it on my own car, and being on of the highest volume OCP installers in the country well.....

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    Great job! I agree that the cquk is a great product for the price.

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    Quote Originally Posted by JSFM35X View Post
    Zack nice work as always. Can you compare the look feel and heading of exo and cquartz uk?
    Sorry, I have no experience with the GTechniq line of products. IMO CQUK looks amazing and you just can`t beat it for the price and performance. I`m trying to decide if I want to spend the extra money on a bottle of Finest on my own vehicle, or just use UK.


    Quote Originally Posted by Jsmooth View Post
    Awesome work Zach!!!

    I have it on my own car, and being on of the highest volume OCP installers in the country well.....
    that about sums it up

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    Re: New Car Prep with CQuartz UK - 2014 Honda Accord

    Great work as always Zach

 

 

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