{"title":"Degreasing of GYEON","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaint Preparation and Degreasing Before Ceramic Coating with GYEON Q²M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is paint degreasing before coating? Degreasing with GYEON Q²M products removes polishing oils, silicone residues, and grease films from the paint – an indispensable final step before applying any GYEON Q² ceramic coating to ensure maximum adhesion and uniform cross-linking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGYEON degreasing products\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Q²M line are the final cleaning step before ceramic coating. Even freshly polished paint carries invisible residues: polishing oils, lubricants, fingerprints, and silicone traces. These residues prevent uniform cross-linking of the coating with the clear coat – resulting in adhesion weaknesses, patchy coatings, or premature detachment. An IPA-based degreaser like GYEON Q²M Prep dissolves these contaminants and leaves an absolutely clean, adhesive surface. This step only takes a few minutes but significantly determines the quality of the coating result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMandatory before every coating application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Without degreasing, there is no reliable coating adhesion. GYEON recommends an IPA wipe as a standard final step before every Q² product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidue-free and fast-drying.\u003c\/strong\u003e IPA-based degreasers evaporate without leaving residues and create an absolutely clean surface without damaging the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy application.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray onto a microfiber cloth, wipe evenly over the surface – done. No polishing, no waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always work panel by panel when doing an IPA wipe – not the entire vehicle at once. The degreaser evaporates quickly; if you work on too large areas at once, it will evaporate before you can wipe it off. Use two separate cloths for degreasing: one for application, one for removing residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGYEON Q²M Prep: How it Works and Its Use in the Coating Workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGYEON Q²M Prep\u003c\/strong\u003e is an IPA-based (Isopropanol) degreaser used after paint correction and before coating application. IPA dissolves organic residues – greases, oils, waxes, and silicones – and evaporates without leaving any residue. In the direct coating workflow, this looks like: Pre-wash → Decontamination → Polishing (if necessary) → IPA wipe → Coating application. Skipping this step risks inconsistencies in the coating layer. This is particularly critical with professional-grade coatings like Q² Syncro, which are very sensitive to surface contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Degreaser: GYEON Q²M Prep and IPA Products at Detailing1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Detailing1\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will find GYEON Q²M degreasing products as an essential part of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyeon-q2-ceramic-coatings\"\u003eQ² coating workflow\u003c\/a\u003e. Combine with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyeon-q2m-polishing\"\u003eQ²M Polishing products\u003c\/a\u003e for the complete paint preparation workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gyeon-q2m-degrease-tabs-entfetter-konzentrat","title":"Q²M Degrease Tabs Degreaser Concentrate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDegreasing on tap – GYEON Q²M Degrease Tabs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat are GYEON Q²M Degrease Tabs? GYEON Q²M Degrease Tabs are highly concentrated degreasing tablets that dissolve in water into a professional degreasing solution – ideal for surface prep before coatings, machine polishing and other detailing work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDegreasing is one of the most important prep steps before any coating or polishing job – and one where the strength of your degreaser really matters. \u003cstrong\u003eGYEON Q²M Degrease Tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e are a clever tablet form of the pro-grade degreaser: you drop the highly concentrated tabs into water and get a ready-to-use degreasing solution. That cuts packaging weight, space and plastic – without giving up any of the degreasing power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly concentrated tabs – one tab makes a ready-to-use solution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Q²M Degrease Tabs are seriously concentrated: one tablet, dissolved in the right amount of water, gives you a professional degreasing solution with the same active strength as liquid degreasers. Economical, space-saving and kinder on the environment thanks to less packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective grease and oil removal for a residue-free surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Q²M Degrease Tabs pull grease, oils, silicone and wax residue off the paint effectively – the foundation for coatings, sealants and polishes to grab properly. A residue-free surface is the key to a coating that lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreener thanks to the tablet form – less plastic, less weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tablet form cuts packaging plastic right down and saves weight in transit. One small tin of Degrease Tabs replaces litres of liquid degreaser – good for the planet and handy for detailers short on shelf space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the showroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e reach for Q²M Degrease Tabs on the big degreasing jobs – like wiping down a whole car before you lay down a coating. For the final spot degrease right before the coating, we go for alcohol-based \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-prep-entfetter-alkoholbasis\"\u003eQ²M Prep\u003c\/a\u003e – it flashes off residue-free and is spot on for small areas and the final IPA wipe. Degrease Tabs and Q²M Prep pair up perfectly for a complete degreasing routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDegreaser in detailing prep: why the step is non-negotiable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore any coating work – ceramic coating, polymer sealant or wax – the surface has to be spotlessly grease-free. Even the tiniest bit of grease or oil on the paint knocks the coating's bond right down: it beads up into islands instead of an even layer, the hydrophobics come out patchy, and the coating just doesn't last as long. Q²M Degrease Tabs make this step easy and efficient – one tab mixes up a full degreasing solution that covers the whole car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to: getting Q²M Degrease Tabs right\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolve one tablet in the stated amount of water (check the dosage notes on the tin) and stir well until the tablet has fully broken down. Wipe the solution onto the surface with a clean microfibre, let it dwell, then buff off with a fresh, clean cloth. For full car prep before a coating: Degrease Tabs first for the big wipe-down, then \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-prep-entfetter-alkoholbasis\"\u003eQ²M Prep\u003c\/a\u003e as the final IPA wipe – that leaves the surface completely free of any residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQ²M Degrease Tabs vs. Q²M Prep: different jobs in the prep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ²M Degrease Tabs and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-prep-entfetter-alkoholbasis\"\u003eQ²M Prep\u003c\/a\u003e aren't rivals – they work hand in hand. Degrease Tabs (a water-based degreaser) are made for the first big degreasing pass – they pull grease, oils and residue off large areas efficiently. Q²M Prep (an alcohol-based degreaser, IPA) is the final step – it flashes off completely residue-free and is the last thing you do right before laying down the coating. Together they make a complete, two-stage degreasing routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere Q²M Degrease Tabs earn their keep day-to-day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ²M Degrease Tabs come out wherever you need a thorough degrease over larger areas: before ceramic-coating the whole car, before polishing (they clear the wax residue that clogs polishing pads), during interior work (degreasing plastics and leather before sealing), on the engine bay as a pre-wash, and for cleaning polishing pads and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe verdict: Q²M Degrease Tabs for efficient car prep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGYEON Q²M Degrease Tabs are the smart call for anyone degreasing regularly and efficiently – without having to stockpile litres of liquid degreaser. The tablet form is handy, space-saving and easy on the environment. As a complete prep set we'd grab: Q²M Degrease Tabs for the base degrease + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-prep-entfetter-alkoholbasis\"\u003eQ²M Prep\u003c\/a\u003e for the final IPA wipe + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-totalremover-wachs-coating-entferner\"\u003eQ²M TotalRemover\u003c\/a\u003e when you need to strip old coatings or wax layers before re-sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GYEON","offers":[{"title":"10x 2 pieces","offer_id":56981057896783,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MTABS","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/gyeon-q2m-degrease-tabs-entfetter-konzentrat.png?v=1770843398"},{"product_id":"gyeon-q2m-total-remover-wachs-coating-entferner","title":"Q²M TotalRemover Wax and Coating Remover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClean reset: GYEON Q²M TotalRemover strips waxes and coatings reliably\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I need a TotalRemover, and why isn't an IPA wipe enough?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIsopropanol (IPA) degreases a surface and lifts oily residue – plenty for the final check before a coating. What IPA can't do: fully strip cured carnauba wax, synthetic sealants or older coating layers. For that you need something like GYEON Q²M TotalRemover – formulated to chemically dissolve waxes and sealants and carry them off the panel completely. Only then is the surface genuinely ready for a fresh seal.\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery time you lay down a new coating or wax, the same question comes up: how clean is the surface really? Wax residue, old sealant layers and leftover coating films have a big say in how well a new seal bonds and cures. GYEON Q²M TotalRemover is the no-nonsense answer: a dedicated product that reliably dissolves and strips waxes, sealants and existing coating remnants – for a truly clean starting point before you re-seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull removal of existing seals:\u003c\/strong\u003e TotalRemover dissolves cured carnauba wax, synthetic sealants and older coating layers – for a chemically clean surface that makes no compromises on bonding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep for new coatings and sealants:\u003c\/strong\u003e only once the old seals are fully gone can a new coating bond and cure properly – TotalRemover sets up exactly that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to apply, thorough in effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply with an applicator or microfibre cloth, let it dwell, wipe off – no hard scrubbing, no aggressive pH values that could harm the paint or new coatings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from Daniel:\u003c\/strong\u003e always work TotalRemover on cool, shaded paint and go panel by panel – don't try to do the whole car at once. After wiping off, run a final check over the area with a clean microfibre cloth and a few drops of isopropanol: the cloth has to stay clean, with no oil or wax smearing. Only then is the panel truly ready for the new coating.\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the prep underneath decides everything\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coating is only as good as the surface under it. On a surface with wax residue, a new SiO₂ coating won't form a full bond – you end up with patches of good and bad adhesion that show up later as uneven hydrophobics and premature coating failure. Waxes and sealants carry oil components and release agents whose whole job is to stop dirt and moisture sticking – but that same property stops a new coating bonding properly too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGYEON Q²M TotalRemover is formulated to dissolve those oil and wax components and lift them off the paint without leaving residue of its own or stressing the paint chemically. The result is a surface that's chemically neutral and gives a new coating the best possible bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it for the best results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut Q²M TotalRemover onto a clean microfibre applicator or cloth and work it onto the cleaned paint. Go panel by panel, give it a 30 to 60 second dwell, then wipe off with a clean microfibre cloth. Don't wipe in circles – straight passes lower the risk of smearing residue around instead of picking it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the TotalRemover step, wipe the area down with a fresh microfibre cloth and an isopropanol-water mix (about 50:50) – this final IPA wipe confirms full removal and preps the surface for the coating. The cloth should come back completely clean. If any residue still shows up, repeat the TotalRemover step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTotalRemover before re-coating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic case: a car comes in for its yearly check, the old coating is worn and due for renewal. After wash and decon comes TotalRemover, to strip the last of the old coating completely. Then polish if needed, then fresh coating. This workflow makes sure the new coating goes onto a truly clean, chemically neutral surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cars getting a new GYEON coating like Q² Coat or a similar ceramic coating, TotalRemover is a step you can't skip in the prep workflow. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-wetcoat-nassversiegelung\"\u003eGYEON Q²M WetCoat\u003c\/a\u003e, on the other hand, is a wet seal you apply after the wash even without a TotalRemover step – here the prep underneath matters less than it does with cured ceramic coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDifference from an IPA wipe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIPA (isopropanol) degreases and lifts loose, oily residue. What IPA can't do: fully dissolve cured waxes and sealant polymers. Those compounds are chemically stable against isopropanol. Only a purpose-built remover like TotalRemover, designed around the solubility of wax ester bonds and polymer sealants, can strip those layers off completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIPA still matters as the final check after TotalRemover – the two together are the gold standard for coating prep. TotalRemover strips the main layer, IPA confirms the surface is clean and neutralises any trace of the remover itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAnchored in the detailing workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotalRemover sits in the prep-product category – it isn't a care product as such, but a tool for a professional standard of surface prep. In day-to-day detailing it comes out whenever a re-seal is planned with the highest demands on durability and bonding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cars run regularly on wax or sealant that are now switching to a long-term ceramic coating, TotalRemover is the decisive first step. Paired with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-tar-redefined-harzentferner-teerentferner\"\u003eGYEON Q²M Tar\u003c\/a\u003e for organic contamination and a thorough decon wash, it sets up the best possible starting point for lasting paint care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GYEON","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":57034838737231,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MTOTAL1000","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":57034838769999,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MTOTAL500","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/gyeon-q2m-total-remover-wachs-coating-entferner.png?v=1771149547"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1depot.com\/collections\/gyeon-q2m-maintenance-entfettung.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}