CarPro Cquartz Dlux - In Stock, Tested & Reviewed

[CEE DOG]

Hey Avi

If i have UTTG applied to my trims/plastics
Will i be able to coat it with Dlux? Will it be able to bond?

Any time you are applying a coating (DLUX in this case) you want the surface to be completely free of all other products.

The blessing and curse of UTTG is it's near impossible to remove from textured plastic. I have done no testing specifically with DLUX over remnants of UTTG but based on many other tests with other products I believe it will affect the durability.

Your best bet is to thoroughly clean the surface with water spot remover and a scrub brush, follow that with an alkaline cleaner like a strong APC, and then after rinsing and scrubbing with a brush and mf towel take the final step of wiping down with Eraser or IPA. After all that it is quite possible some UTTG will remain but my estimate is you will get at least 50% of the durability you would have received from a perfectly clean surface.

[ScottB]

another worthy product addition ...

[Webb]

"Semi permanent protection for paint, plastics, rubber, and metals!"

Is this can used on the paint too ?

[DetailedByPrecision]

looks like I have to try another product out. it never ends...

[Avi@CarPro]

Hey Avi

If i have UTTG applied to my trims/plastics
Will i be able to coat it with Dlux? Will it be able to bond?

i dont know what is made from the UTTG , as much as i looked in there MSDS they use solvents inside and paraffin.
it will be absolutely necessary to completely clean the surface before using silica coat as DLUX on the plastic.

"Semi permanent protection for paint, plastics, rubber, and metals!"

Is this can used on the paint too ?

where did you see its good for paint??
DLUX is different from Cquartz, it has more silica in it and no ceramics hardners.. this why on car paint we dont recommend it since it could get water spots merged inside the coat. when using on horizon surface

[TroyScherer]

Where did you see its good for paint??
DLUX is different from Cquartz, it has more silica in it and no ceramics hardners.. this why on car paint we dont recommend it since it could get water spots merged inside the coat. when using on horizon surface

Avi, I think he got that from the ad copy on the AG site. I had the same question based on the site description. They may want to revise the info if this is specifically and only for trim. To much flowery wording.

Semi permanent protection for paint, plastics, rubber, and metals!

CQuartz DLux is a remarkable semi permanent coating that shields automotive surfaces from the elements and restores their appearances. The clear protective layer formed by CQuartz DLux is like a glass coating! It bonds strong, cleans up easily, and lasts up to one year. Now that's low-maintenance protection!

CQuartz DLux is different from the original CQuartz formula in that DLux contains more than 50% pure silica! Silica is what makes up glass, making DLux essentially a glass coating for your vehicle. As an added benefit, the main component of DLux is orgnosilane, a compound that repels water and dirt away from the surface it coats.

Enough with all the technical stuff - what does it do for your car? CQuartz DLux coats paint with a glassy, smooth coating that stays cleaner longer. It repels UV rays and moisture with a crystal clear coating. CQuartz DLux forms an incredible bond that lasts through rain showers and car washes for up to one year!

CQuartz DLux offers the same impenetrable protection to plastic trim, rubber, and wheels. It restores the rich look of faded plastic trim and keeps it dark with strong UV protection. Apply CQuartz DLux to wheels to block out brake dust and cut your cleaning time in half.

CQuartz DLux even protects surfaces from water spots. Minerals left by water cannot penetrate this tough coating.

Due to the semi-permanent nature of CQuartz DLux, it should be used on a very clean, dry vehicle. Use CarPro's other paint decontamination products to prepare your vehicle for the glass-like shine and durable protection of CQuartz DLux.

CQuartz DLux even protects surfaces from water spots. Minerals left by water cannot penetrate this tough coating.

I do wonder about this as well as you just said:

no ceramics hardners.. this why on car paint we dont recommend it since it could get water spots merged inside the coat.

Can you explain this a little more? I just want to make sure I understand.

[CharlieU]

^^^
I'd like to know too since my wheels are painted and you mention it's good for wheels.

[Avi@CarPro]

on car paint with flat surface , horizon there could be water spotting , thats why we dont recommend this on car paint, on vertical surface such as wheels it will not happen.

^^^
I'd like to know too since my wheels are painted and you mention it's good for wheels.

what do you mean painted? with paint and clearcoat ? or only clear coat on alloy wheels?
on transparent clearcoated wheels, no problem to use it .

[Webb]

i dont know what is made from the UTTG , as much as i looked in there MSDS they use solvents inside and paraffin.
it will be absolutely necessary to completely clean the surface before using silica coat as DLUX on the plastic.
where did you see its good for paint??
DLUX is different from Cquartz, it has more silica in it and no ceramics hardners.. this why on car paint we dont recommend it since it could get water spots merged inside the coat. when using on horizon surface

[neat e34]

Avi, any ideas how this will go on smooth trim such as plastic chrome, etc?