AQ 1 Side AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a semi-gloss, environmentally friendly, water-based coating applied to the front of the printed piece. It provides additional gloss and protection, and it can be written on with a ballpoint pen. AQ 2 Sides AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a semi-gloss, environmentally friendly, water-based coating applied over the entire front and back of the printed piece. It provides additional gloss and protection, and it can be written on with a ballpoint pen. To upload your design, pictures, information ect please return to the item page and the uploader is at the bottom. If you are uploading us your design, please send it in the proper format.