Aquartz Paint & Glass Coating (80ml)

Aquartz is the next generation protective coating for automobile surfaces. It protects automotive paintwork and glass, while enhancing the appearance with a deep gloss finish. Unlike traditional organic waxes, Aquartz (Water-based and containing Silica / Silicon Dioxide / SiO2 and Titania / Titanium Dioxide / TiO2) chemically bonds to a vehicles paint surface, creating an ultra durable hybrid coat (a scratch resistant coating).

A vehicle treated with Aquartz has many benefits for both the automobile and the owner. The special nano-technology coating provides long-term protection and a permanent easy to clean surface. The need for polishing and waxing becomes a thing of the past and due to the unique self cleaning effect, washing the vehicle is easier and less time consuming.

Leaving you with more time to sit back and admire the stunning gloss finish!

The glass coating preserves the paintwork and forms an invisible barrier to protect against acid rain, bird droppings, road salt, tar, brake dust and harmful UV rays. It also increases the hardness of the paint surface by up to 50% - Aquartz film protection hardness: 9H (Mohs Scale). This effectively adds an anti-scratch effect to the finish, and so greater resistance against key, fingernail and car wash scratches; swirl marks, spider-webbing and micro-marring.

How does it work? Aquartz paint protection is the world's first hybrid nano silica-titanium coating system. Aquartz bonds to paint at the molecular level, forming a super hard transparent layer of protection. The Aquartz+ coating is super hydrophilic (which results in reduced water beading / flatter beads and so less spotting and staining compared with hydrophobic waxes) and also dirt-repellent. Aquartz cannot be removed by water, alkaline detergents or high pressure washing equipment. Aquartz is UV stable and treated surfaces maintain original clarity and transparency.

• Preserves and protects vehicle paintwork.

• Super-hard coating; high-gloss, mirror-like finish.

• Up to 50% more scratch-resistance (9H Hardness).

• The most durable sealant in its class, with greater UV protection.

• Ultra low maintenance; No more waxing.

• Anti-static; water, pollutant and dirt-repellent.

• Paint surface becomes "self-cleaning".

• Vehicle stays cleaner for longer.

• Time saver - Washing the vehicle is easier and quicker. 

AQUARTZ Application Process: Only ever wash a vehicle in the shade, not in strong sunshine. If possible park on a slight incline.

1). Gently rinse down vehicle with a hose or pressure washer to remove dust, loose dirt and grit.

2). Optional Pre-Wash: Apply a thick layer of foam (snow foam) over the entire vehicle. Allow the foam to dwell for five minutes. Then rinse off with a pressure washer. This is effectively a touchless car wash as no mitt (or dirt) is wiped over paintwork.

3). Pre-Detail Wash: Hand wash the vehicle with a double concentration of car shampoo and warm water, as your wash solution. Use a lambswool wash mitt on paint and glass and a microfibre wash mitt on wheels. The two bucket wash method is also recommended. Always wipe wash mitts over paint and glass surfaces using no downward pressure and in a back and forth (not circular) motion. Follow the contours of the vehicle and avoid wiping the same areas repeatedly, where one or two passes suffice. Work from the top of the vehicle downwards. Rinse off suds with a hose or pressure washer. A final rinse with an open hose (without the spray nozzle attached) will help to sheet most of the rinse water away, making the drying process afterwards much easier. Pat dry vehicle with a soft / plush microfibre towel. (Note: Avoid washing with a sponge or drying with a leather chamois).

Normally, you would only use a gentle wash shampoo (at the proper dilution rate) and lukewarm water for washing a vehicle, not to strip off or weaken sealant or wax protection. However, before a major detail which includes paint decontamination, claying, polishing etc. a higher concentration of car shampoo and slightly warmer water should be used as the wash solution. Alternatively, a All-Purpose-Cleaner (APC) Wash or Degreaser Wash may be used as a once off. This helps to degrease the vehicle and remove old sealant, wax or preservative layers. Whichever option you take, allow the wash solution to sit on the paint for at least five minutes, but not long enough for it to dry out. Rinse off thoroughly with a pressure washer.

4). Tar Removal: Remove any tar spots or insect residues with a dedicated tar removal product. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing tar spots - Spray or wipe on product, let it dwell for a few minutes, then wipe off gently. Rinse down afterwards with a pressure washer or (express) wash the areas treated with a car wash shampoo and rinse well.

5). Iron Particle (Fallout) Removal: Spray a few spritzes of Iron Cut to a panel and wipe the solution into the surface with a damp sponge. Purple/red spots should appear in places, depending on how much contamination is present. After five minutes wipe over the panel again with the damp sponge. Avoid letting the solution dry out. Rinse off thoroughly with a pressure washer. Move to another panel and repeat the process. When the entire vehicle has been completed, it is then ready for claying.

6). Claying: Removes bonded contaminants from the paint (top) surface. Clay is also suitable for use on glass and alloy wheels. Divide a clay bar into two or three separate pieces. A bucket of warm water helps to soften the clay before use. Mould and knead the clay several times over until it is soft and pliable. Form into a disc-like shape which fits easily in your hand. Always use plenty of lubricant when claying. If you drop the clay bar on the ground throw it out - do not reuse. Glide the clay bar over the surface using little to no downward pressure and always in a back and forth (not circular) motion. Where there is resistance, there are contaminants - Continue working on that area until the clay bar runs freely - then move on to another section. Remould and reshape the clay bar after claying each panel. Also check the clay periodically for larger contaminants that might scratch the paint (ones not fully absorbed into the clay bar - Just pick them out). When the entire vehicle has been clayed, wash again with a car shampoo, rinse off and dry down.

7). Polishing: Use bodyshop-friendly (overpaintable) compounds and polishes to remove scratches, swirls marks, spider-webbing and oxidation - restore paint colour and create a high-gloss (yet unprotected) finish. So pure polish products only which are silicone-free, wax-free and filler-free.

Paint needs to be fully cleaned and polished to a very high standard, before application of the Aquartz sealants.

At this stage the vehicle should be moved indoors to a dry, cool environment with good lighting (if it has not been previously, for the polishing stage). Aquartz coatings should never be applied in strong sunshine (or to hot surfaces) nor in cold, damp weather conditions. No water must come into contact with paintwork during the application process, nor the curing period afterwards.

8). Aquartz Application: Aquartz (1st Coat) & Aquartz (2nd Coat)