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Selection » Paint Care » Coatings including Ceramic version » Step 3: Top Coating, Gliss 50 ml
Gliss is an improvement over Reload for a top coat. Good as reload was it has been bested and relegated to maintenance status. Gliss has an extreme hydrophobic water beading property, extreme gloss and "slickness". This item may top CQuartz or it may also stand alone as a great coating without the "Ceramic" properties of hardness, etc.
Gliss is also available in 30 ml size ...
What Car Pro has to say ...
At Sky's the Limit Car Care our recommendation for GLISS is as a primary entry level coating but some choose to use it as a top coat as well!
With GLISS, CarPro brought new advances in nanotechnology to bare and designed an all-new hyper-smooth, ultra-glossy, and easy to apply ceramic nano coating that excels as a top-coat for all CQuartz coatings! CarPro GLISS also increases resistance to, static buildup, dust retention, and many types of mineral and water stains!
Utilizing modified long chain carbon fluorine polymers and enhanced nano-technology, GLISS is an evolution in top-coat technology and the tactile feel one can achieve on a painted surface!
This incredible next-gen coating serves multiple purposes and even excels as a stand-alone paint protection and enhancement system with a HYPER slick surface that will make your jaw drop!
Kit Includes:
Directions: (For use as primary coat)
Directions: (For use as top coat)
Recommended Surfaces:
Precautions:
CarPro GLISS Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What does Gliss means?
A. Gliss in French means very slick surface.
Q. Does Gliss perform as sealant or a coating?
A. It is a lighter version of the CQuartz coatings
Q. Can it be used on top of Reload, Essence Extreme, or Essence Plus?
A. No since they will not allow the coating to bond to the surface.
Q. Can you use it as stand alone coat?
A. Yes its very easy to use and will bond well on bare paint.
Q. Do you need to use Eraser pre coat?
A. Yes to ensure the surface is free of any oils that will prevent the coating from bonding. If a wax or sealant has been previously applied to the surface they will need to be stripped as Eraser will not remove them.
Q. Can we use CQuartz on top of Gliss?
A. No
Q. Can Gliss be applied over a previously coated car which was done a few months ago?
A. Yes
Q. Is there a time that you should not apply Gliss on top of a CQuartz coating?
A. There is a time at which GLISS is not going to bond as well to a weathered coating. The exact point at which that happens is impossible to say due to all the variables involved and the impossibility of testing each one. What I CAN say is that we tested it on top of a 2-month-old coating with good results and it seems to have bonded well. The prep we would recommend for an aged coating if you are not polishing is as follows:
1. Wash with CarPro Reset
2. Rinse
3. Decontaminate with CarPro Iron X
4. Rinse
5. Use CarPro Spotless (if needed)
6. Give one final wash again with CarPro Reset
7. Rinse and Dry
8. Wipe down with CarPro Eraser
9. Coat
Q. Does it crystallize like the CQuartz coatings?
A. No, it is not meant to add hardness. The main purpose was to add protection from water spots as high content Sio2 based coatings weak point is water spots.
Q. Can we top the Gliss with Reload?
A. Yes but it is not necessary. However if you choose to do so Reload can be applied after 12 hrs.
Q. Does Gliss attract dust over the surface?
A. Gliss uses inorganic oils to produce slickness, together with it's anti-static properties it will attract much less dust than most ceramic coatings or top coats.
Q. How many cars we can coat with a 30ml bottle?
A. 1 average sized car or pick up truck per 30ml bottle (20 ml +/- per coat)
Q. Can I use TarX on the Gliss?
A. No, only for a small quick spot treatment
Q. How long will the durability last?
A. We believe up to 12 months, if well maintained with CarPro Reset.
Q. Can I use Gliss on top of protection film (PPF)?
A. Yes, it will bond well and become hydrophobic. We recommend testing in an inconspicuous area first since there are many different types of PPF.
Q. My coating is a few months old and I want to apply Gliss but Reload has already been applied over the coating, can I still use Gliss?
A. No, as Reload will not allow the coating to bond to the paint but if you still want to apply Gliss than the process would be as follows:
Q. Will this work over other coatings or CQuartz coatings only?
A. We haven’t tested it on other coatings but it will work on some of them or in replacement of some of them.
Q. How glossy and slick is it compared to CQUARTZ coatings?
A. Much more slick than CQuartz. Gloss will come mostly from polishing but it is slightly glossier than CQ by itself.
Q. So... if I understand correctly, THIS is a coating for coatings. If my car were coated in CQUK or regular CQuartz, I would apply GLISS over the CQuartz UK to increase the slickness feel? I was under the understanding that the point of coatings was we didn’t have to put anything on top of it? Please advise, I’m confused??
A1. - That’s correct, you do NOT need to apply this on top of your CQuartz. You could continue on with Reset washes regularly, and occasionally decontaminating with Iron X and if you like Reload or Hydrofoam too (IF you want).
A2. - GLISS can be applied a few hours after coating to provide a slicker surface which coatings lack and to assist in water spot resistance but again these are choices- not necessities
A3. - You could ALSO use GLISS by itself instead of a coating for someone afraid of using a heavy duty coating like UK, they could use GLISS as it is VERY visible when it’s ready to wipe off etc.
Item #746
OEM: Car Pro
$79.95 USD