Carpro Dlux 2014

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Base on lots of wonderful feedback, i decided to try Carpro Dlux for my DD trim and wheel well (they look horrible :D)

Weather : sunny day 32°C

the full process took me 5 hours:

CG citrus wash & gloss on wheels
CG meticulous matt auto wash
carpro spotless on window
Meguiars shampoo plus
sheet & blow dry
tape trim
carpro eraser ( good stuff, smell good)
carpro dlux ( light chemical smell , bearable)
after i done with trim , i lay a second coat of sonax p&s
and BSD on wheels.

sorry for crappy picture Enjoy :p




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Thanks for viewing and keep on detailing :xyxthumbs:
 
Did you clean the window trim with just Eraser? I have never seen Eraser clean oxidation (or whatever it is) off old trim. My question was the blemish removed or just covered by DLux so it is hidden.
 
Bunky said:
Did you clean the window trim with just Eraser? I have never seen Eraser clean oxidation (or whatever it is) off old trim. My question was the blemish removed or just covered by DLux so it is hidden.
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i pre clean with eraser but the stain is still there :(
i think the blemish is cover by Dlux
 
I also use OPC(1:3) to clean all trim 2 days ago when I did my decon and 1st coat Sonax p&s. I guess the blemish (a couple few spot) just can't be remove :(
 
Use Solution Finish on the scuffed areas and finish off with Dlux. Unless you can get those wheel wells super clean, I wouldn't use Dlux. Use Bare Bones or something similar.
 
More CarPro Dlux prep/application tips from Cee Dog [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jX01ntst0g]CarPro Dlux Plastic & Wheel Coat vs Gtech C4.mp4 - YouTube[/video].

Prep (**As usual, most important step for best results).
1) Highly acidic cleaner. Like CG WaterSpot remover w/microfiber scrubber. Rinse, dry.
2) Highly alkaline cleaner. APC with microfiber scrubber. Rinse, dry.
3) Alcohol-based cleaner. Like IPA or CarPro Eraser. Allow to evaporate/dry.

Application.
- On smooth trim, CarPro microfiber suede applicator.
- On textured trim, cosmetic cotton pad.
 
Thanks, MizzouTiger!

Moldavite: 32°... Celsius? You live in KL or SG? Dayum. It's 2°C here today, with rain and wind!
 
Nice work! One option I'm considering is applying Reload to the wheel wells. Bare Bones is great but just seems to attract more dirt...
 
allenk4 said:
Looks Great!
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Thank you :)

Rsurfer said:
Use Solution Finish on the scuffed areas and finish off with Dlux. Unless you can get those wheel wells super clean, I wouldn't use Dlux. Use Bare Bones or something similar.
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Thanks for the tips :props:

Mizzoutiger said:
More CarPro Dlux prep/application tips from Cee Dog CarPro Dlux Plastic & Wheel Coat vs Gtech C4.mp4 - YouTube.
Thanks for sharing, i like to watch his review too

Prep (**As usual, most important step for best results).
1) Highly acidic cleaner. Like CG WaterSpot remover w/microfiber scrubber. Rinse, dry.
2) Highly alkaline cleaner. APC with microfiber scrubber. Rinse, dry.
3) Alcohol-based cleaner. Like IPA or CarPro Eraser. Allow to evaporate/dry.

Application.
- On smooth trim, CarPro microfiber suede applicator.
- On textured trim, cosmetic cotton pad.
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Nice , i never thought of cosmetic pad thanks :xyxthumbs:

SameGuy said:
Thanks, MizzouTiger!

Moldavite: 32°... Celsius? You live in KL or SG? Dayum. It's 2°C here today, with rain and wind!
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i stay next town to SG and about 300km to KL. Malaysia it is ^^

281 said:
Nice work! One option I'm considering is applying Reload to the wheel wells. Bare Bones is great but just seems to attract more dirt...
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Thank you 281 :)
a good tip corey suggest to me, after dlux i can easily maintain it with hydro2 ^^
 
JB??? Now I have no choice to come and meet you, too!
 
I'm on the other side of the planet! It's cold-cold-cold here right now, but we have 32° and very humid in June, July and August, and I'd love to come and see your tricks for working in the heat and humidity.

I come through SG a few times a year, and while I visited KL before I've never been across Woodlands to your side. I'd love to, though. :)
 
Moldavite said:
Thank you 281 :)
a good tip corey suggest to me, after dlux i can easily maintain it with hydro2 ^^
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I'm trying to use up all my reload but I'll definitely store that in the memory banks :dblthumb2:
 
281 said:
I'm trying to use up all my reload
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i actually sold 95% of my stuff last week and start fresh :D
but my collection is non comparable to what you guys have ^^
 
Moldavite said:
i actually sold 95% of my stuff last week and start fresh :D
but my collection is non comparable to what you guys have ^^
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That's what I need to do, consolidate lol - you should see my inventory sheet - shhhh don't tell my wife hahaha
 
281 said:
That's what I need to do, consolidate lol - you should see my inventory sheet - shhhh don't tell my wife hahaha
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i bring my wife to shopping the day before the postman came lol
to ease the atmosphere :laughing:
 
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