CarPro CQuartz DLux Review

I've used it on rubber trim and it works great, it really does.

For tires on the other hand I'd probably choose something like CarPro PERL because of the large surface area. It's not that CarPro DLux won't work but it'll get rather expensive on something that large... :props:
 
One more quick question. Do I need to prep the surface with IPA? Or would something like Optimum Power Clean work? What % IPA mixture do you use to prep for Dlux?

Also, my other car has UTTG+ on the trim. If I wanted to use dlux could I use IPA instead of the mineral spirts you mentioned to remove the UTTG+?

Drew
 
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Bump for an update, BobbyG.

It's been about 2 years, what kind of longevity did you get out of it?
 
WRXINXS said:
One more quick question. Do I need to prep the surface with IPA? Or would something like Optimum Power Clean work? What % IPA mixture do you use to prep for Dlux?

Also, my other car has UTTG+ on the trim. If I wanted to use dlux could I use IPA instead of the mineral spirts you mentioned to remove the UTTG+?

Drew
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Hi Drew,

It's important for the area to be clean and dry. While an IPA solution it's required according to the manufactures directions, I still like to give it a final wipe using it to insure the plastic is clean.

I use a mix of about 8 parts distilled water to 1 part Isopropyl Alcohol for general cleaning...

Ultima makes some fine products. To insure all of the Ultima product has been removed, I'd give it a thorough cleaning with full strength all purpose cleaner then a final cleaning with an IPA solution. You could also try mineral spirits then determine which works best...


aim4squirrels said:
Bump for an update, BobbyG.

It's been about 2 years, what kind of longevity did you get out of it?
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The durability of CarPro DLux outperformed my expectations and lasted nearly 1 1/2 years.

Keep in mind that this longevity was on my rear-view mirrors which are more porus than a shinny plastic or smooth rubber. I suspect that the pores of the plastic soaked up more product therefore lasted longer...
 
Awesome, thanks for the follow up. Love reviews that exceed expectations.
 
Can you use on wheels? Car pro instructions say so. Has anyone done so, and what were slickness ease of cleaning and durability?
 
Bobby, do you recommend putting on dlux before or after you have polished paint in a full detail?
 
spewking said:
Bobby, do you recommend putting on dlux before or after you have polished paint in a full detail?
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I'll let Bobby answer this as well, but all my jobs are coating jobs, so I do Dlux last, after coating the paint. That way if you get any on the paint, it will wipe off and won't interfere with a paint coating to be applied afterward if you hadn't coated it yet.
 
BobbyG said:
The durability of CarPro DLux outperformed my expectations and lasted nearly 1 1/2 years. Keep in mind that this longevity was on my rear-view mirrors which are more porus than a shinny plastic or smooth rubber. I suspect that the pores of the plastic soaked up more product therefore lasted longer...
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Shoot, I somehow missed this update! Bobby, the 64-dollar question now is...what was the failure mode and how did you restore it? Did it just slowly fade away, and were you able to simply reapply DLux and bring it back to the appearance you showed at the beginning of this thread?

I have had some difficulty with the "wear" process of the similar GTechniq C4 trim restorer, where it fades but reapplication doesn't refresh the appearance (I think Rsurfer also has experienced this). I even started a thread about it which no one seemed interested in: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/83098-silvering-c4.html
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Shoot, I somehow missed this update! Bobby, the 64-dollar question now is...what was the failure mode and how did you restore it? Did it just slowly fade away, and were you able to simply reapply DLux and bring it back to the appearance you showed at the beginning of this thread?

I have had some difficulty with the "wear" process of the similar GTechniq C4 trim restorer, where it fades but reapplication doesn't refresh the appearance (I think Rsurfer also has experienced this). I even started a thread about it which no one seemed interested in: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/83098-silvering-c4.html
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I'm not Bobby. So I'm not trying to answer for him, but I just re-DLux'ed my trim after a year to refresh it. The coating was still going quite strong. It's as easy as cleaning the trim with soap, then Eraser - and reapplying DLux. It came out just fine. No problems. I've also layered DLux before - no problems.
 
Does anyone know how much coverage a bottle of DLux provides? In sqft or inches? I've got a 2014 Jeep Wrangler and this looks like a perfect product for the huge fender flares, however, I've been unable to discern if a bottle will provide full coverage.

Thanks!
 
CarbonCrew said:
Does anyone know how much coverage a bottle of DLux provides? In sqft or inches? I've got a 2014 Jeep Wrangler and this looks like a perfect product for the huge fender flares, however, I've been unable to discern if a bottle will provide full coverage.

Thanks!
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It should easily. A lot of how far it goes depends on how intricate the surface is. On something like wheels with a ton of of spokes, you will use a lot more. On flat fender flares, you can spread a few drops pretty far with the supplied foam block.
 
CarbonCrew said:
Does anyone know how much coverage a bottle of DLux provides? In sqft or inches? I've got a 2014 Jeep Wrangler and this looks like a perfect product for the huge fender flares, however, I've been unable to discern if a bottle will provide full coverage.

Thanks!
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I coated a wrangler unlimited with it and applied it to every piece of plastic on the vehicle including the Sahara side steps which are huge. I still had a half of a bottle left over.
 
KillaCam said:
I coated a wrangler unlimited with it and applied it to every piece of plastic on the vehicle including the Sahara side steps which are huge. I still had a half of a bottle left over.
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Fantastic information. Thanks!

Welp... Looks like I have an order to make.
 
Are all of you buffing DLUX 5 minutes or so after application?
 
Just saw this review, very nice write-up Bobby. Glad to hear it works so great. I'm thinking this needs to be in my next order.

Or is there anything else that is comparable at all? Or is Dlux the best?
 
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