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  1. Hey there,

    This is a frustrating situation, but I’ve seen this exact issue before and can help you diagnose what’s happening.

    The tacky/soft feeling with visible palm prints after 72 hours indicates the coating hasn’t properly cured. Here are the most likely causes:

    1. Layering Incompatibility
    You mentioned applying your “favorite ceramic coating” over CQuartz UK. This is likely your main issue. Not all coatings play well together. Some combinations never fully cure because the solvents in the top coat can re-activate or interfere with the base coat. What specific coating did you use on top?

    2. Application Environment

    • What was the temperature and humidity during application?
    • Was this done indoors or outdoors?
    • CQuartz needs 50-85°F and under 70% humidity for proper curing

    3. Over-Application
    If either coating was applied too thick, it can remain tacky for weeks. The solvents get trapped and can’t evaporate properly.

    Here’s what I’d do to fix this:

    Immediate Test:
    ry this on a small, inconspicuous area first:

    • Wipe the area with CarPro Eraser or 70% isopropyl alcohol
    • Use moderate pressure with a clean microfiber
    • If the tackiness improves, the top coat may not have bonded properly

    If that doesn’t work:
    Unfortunately, you’ll likely need to:

    • Use a mild polish (like CarPro Essence) to remove the tacky layer
    • Re-apply CQuartz UK properly (single coat, proper flash time)
    • Skip the secondary coating OR ensure compatibility first

    For future reference:

    • CQuartz UK is designed as a stand-alone system
    • If you want to top it, use CarPro Reload or Gliss (designed to work together)
    • Always test coating combinations on a small area first

    What was the specific top coat you used? That’ll help me give you more targeted advice. Also, how long ago did you do this application? Sometimes these issues can self-resolve with more cure time, though the palm print issue suggests something more serious.

    Let me know these details and I can guide you through the fix!

  2. Not written in another language Rick. Just missed the facts. I will add these sections soon. Thanks.

  3. Our top picked number one product is the best blade for cutting tires considering all the aspects taking in consideration.

  4. At first, I need to know Engine Knocking at Idle When Hot or cold. Mainly engine knocking occurs due to the following reasons:

    • Too Low Octane
    • Lean Air/Fuel Mixture
    • Bad Timing
    • Bad Knock Sensor
    • Incompatible Spark Plugs
    • Cylinders Not Lubricated Enough

    Check out these. Hope you will find your problems and solve this. Have a good day.

  5. We trust you. We will take care of it in our next article about backflip. Can you share some photos to us so that we can cover it completely and add your photos attached to the article as a proof? Thanks for sharing your experience to us.

  6. It’s pathetic to know that. We are so sorry about that. But we review a product based on considering all the things. We will keep your opinion on consideration. Thanks for sharing your opinion.

  7. Hi Charlie, you can use AvalonKing Armor Shield. Hope, you will get what you want. At first, read the documentation and see you video on youtube to do it yourself.

  8. After reading this content, you can easily decide which one you have to purchase.

  9. Hello, Thomas!

    The lockable tops are quite secure. The reason for ambiguity depends solely on how well the job is executed. As we all know, there is always a margin of error from the manufacturer’s side, and I feel that it would be inappropriate to claim that all of them are secure. However, for brevity’s sake, they’re well secured if adjusted properly.

    This goes for the models being watertight as well.

    Some of the tops definitely flap, whereas others don’t. Your look into the reviews is very much appropriate and true, but then again, it comes around to well how well you’ve secured the cover.

    No, the tops do not scratch or warp easily. You’ll need a considerable amount of directed force to actually scratch them. However, some users often don’t pay heed to this and just throw things on board. When falling down their own weight, this can often cause scratching. So, for the best measure, it’s recommended that you put your stuff down as opposed to throwing it.

    I hope that this suffices. If you’ve got more questions, feel free to ask!

  10. Every bottle is 30ml and you have to prepare your car to apply coating like remove scratches, repair dent, wash your car before apply etc. Follow the instructions to get best and desired result. Thanks.

  11. Don’t judge a product based on only reviews. Try to identify what’s the problem. Every product has negative reviews. What’s the percentage? It has 78% five star ratings, can’t you see it? A product can get negative reviews for many reasons such as damaged product, not fit well, can fall within few days, can make noise etc. We just shared our knowledge and opinion. For some negative reviews, you can’t say the whole list was a joke.

  12. Hi Greg, my highly recommended anti fog spray for polycarbonate helmet is Optix 55 Anti-Fog Spray for Non-Reflective Lenses.

  13. Hi Ron, It depends on many things. Products quality vary from person to person. If a product great for you, it won’t be great for everyone. Products quality matters, not the size. I can’t say I tried all the products. Any product can better than which I tested, but I can’t find till present.

  14. Auto detailing shops type wash means wash like them, It will make your car looks super clean. Before applying ceramic coating, you car repair if your car has any kind of scratches or dent, otherwise not.

  15. Micro Detailer Intensity – 7-Year 9H Ceramic Car Coating System Kit, it’s also top performing but too pricey. That’s why not included in the list. AvalonKing Armor Shield IX is the best choice of technician and expert. Thanks.

  16. That’s means require preparation for good results.

  17. Hi Chris,
    Gloss has the following types to elaborate how the paint appears after the application of the product. Describing shortly the hard terms:

    9H Hardness: The 9H Hardness rating is based on the grading pencil hardness scale (0 to 9 – where 0 means softest and 9 means the hardest).

    3D Deep: Depth perception based on ‘dimension’ or “D”. You may see 3D movie or picture which looks like attractive and looks like you can jump into it or it seems to jump at you. Same effect it can create on the paint looks like deep and rich.

    Crystal: Looks like it can create a prism effect. You may hear the term in physics.

    And number #1 is the most glossy and shiny product, not the number #10.

    however, I think, all are clear now. If not, let me know. Thanks for asking to clarify it properly.

    Thanks.

  18. Hi Paul, you can easily convert it to blower or dryer. It’s a complete car cleaning bundle.

  19. Hi kenya. There are no pro versions of these products. yap, mostly for DIY guys and for the professional users. All aren’t tested to the same models. Testing results of different users are also available in the review section of every product. For amazon, you will find verified purchase review. You can read those for getting opinions of different users. Thanks.

  20. I partially agree with you. no coating can protect fully against scratches. Thanks for your awesome informative opinion.

  21. Hi Faylinn. She should hire a professional person to dot the job. Otherwise she can do the work if she could manage her valuable time. For own painting, she can follow this step by step guide.

  22. Hi Jasmine, thanks for appraisal words. Have a good day. Cheers.

  23. Hi George, thanks for your appreciation. Cheers.

  24. Hi Jim, You are so true in your words. That’s we are always trying to provide best support from our side by sharing our experience. We are men that’s why we can make mistakes. That’s why we always appreciate the criticism of our work and inspiring everyone to find our our problems and opinions to give best support from our side. Thanks for your comments.

  25. Hi Sarah, you and your husband easily use Jaws Quick Spit (1st product of the list). It’s affordable and high quality product. Have a good day. Cheers.

  26. Thanks Sam Li. Which town are you from?

  27. Thanks Arlie. It’s a important part to make your car shinny and the initial step of coating. Have a good day. Cheers.

  28. Thanks Tyler. I am happy to help you. When someone says my writing and sharing tips and tricks help a person to know something which new for him. It makes me proud and crazy about my passion. Have a good day. Cheers.

  29. May be you missed WEN Brad Nailer. The 9th product of the list. it just $26. I think it will be beneficial for you. Have a good purchase mate. Cheers.

  30. Thanks Ramirez for your appreciation. I will inspire my team to write more awesome researched based content. Cheers.

  31. I will definitely take AvalonKing Armor Shield IX. Thanks for your appreciation Ricky. Have a nice day. Cheers.

  32. Yes, I will do. Thanks.

  33. Thanks for your appreciation. Have a good day. Cheers.

  34. Thanks for your appreciation. Have a good day. Cheers.

  35. Hi Christopher, Both are good at paint protection and also it depends on choice and color. Mainly paint protection depends on the applying process and the finishing. But they offered you higher price. I personally like Generation 3. It’s only my personal choice. However, have a good day. Cheers.

  36. Read the Whole Article at first bro. I think you will definitely find the answer.

  37. Hi Belinda,
    When had you purchased the product?

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