{"id":24872,"date":"2018-07-31T08:58:08","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T12:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=24872"},"modified":"2018-07-31T09:07:33","modified_gmt":"2018-07-31T13:07:33","slug":"gyeon-quartz-q%c2%b2-tire-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/gyeon-quartz-q%c2%b2-tire-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Gyeon quartz Q\u00b2 Tire: Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article is written by Jeff McEachran, GYEON quartz USA<\/a> National Brand Manager and Owner of Denver Auto Shield.<\/em><\/p>\n

I wanted to take some time today and discuss the best procedure for applying and getting the most performance out of Gyeon quartz\u00a0Q\u00b2 Tire<\/a>.\u00a0Q\u00b2 Tire is an SiO2 based tire gel that is designed to leave a healthy matte finish while helping the tire reject dirt and contaminant. It is very simple to use, but a few tips and tricks in terms of application might help you get a bit more out of each application.<\/p>\n

Today we’re applying\u00a0Q\u00b2 Tire to a 2013 BMW M3 wearing Michelin Pilot Sports that are definitely not new but not in terrible shape.<\/p>\n

First, clean the tire well with your favorite APC or something like Gyeon quartz\u00a0Q\u00b2M Bug & Grime<\/a>. It is important to remove any existing dressing and leave a clean rubber surface to apply\u00a0Q\u00b2 Tire. We performed this step during the initial wash process followed by\u00a0Q\u00b2 Iron<\/a> on the wheels and then blown dry with the MasterBlaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Any applicator will work, but I like to use the Gyeon Foam Applicator Blocks<\/a> from my coating kits. Apply a moderate amount of\u00a0Q\u00b2 Tire on to the foam applicator. You can apply directly to the tire or spread the product out a bit first by blotting about half the tire.<\/p>\n

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I like to “scrub”\u00a0Q\u00b2 Tire multi-directionally in to the surface to make sure I get all of the cracks and crevices in the design of the tire. I’ll go on heavier than necessary to make sure I have adequate coverage, allow it to dry for as long as it takes me to get around all 4 tires, and then come back and wipe up any excess product.<\/p>\n

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Once I have\u00a0Q\u00b2 Tire applied to all 4 tires I will go back with the heat gun and dry them out completely for a healthy satin finish.<\/p>\n

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That’s it!<\/p>\n

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  1. Clean the tire well with an APC<\/li>\n
  2. Make sure the surface is completely dry before applying<\/li>\n
  3. Apply liberally making sure to cover all areas of the tire design<\/li>\n
  4. Allow to dry for the time it takes to move around all 4 tires<\/li>\n
  5. Wipe off any excess<\/li>\n
  6. Apply heat to speed up the drying process<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I’d love to hear how\u00a0Q\u00b2 Tire is working for you guys and answer any questions below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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