CQUARTZ DLUX vs Cerakote

[bob m]

So for those who have used both for trim, any real deal difference between the two in terms of longevity, deepness of shine?

[Rsurfer]

So for those who have used both for trim, any real deal difference between the two in terms of longevity, deepness of shine?
Do you really want your trim to shine? I much prefer a satin look, which Dlux will give you. Haven't used Cerakote so maybe I shouldn't be responding to your thread.

Wolfgang (WETS) is another good option. If your trim is weathered, then Solution Finish will get it back to a factory finish.

[Bruno Soares]

I have not used Cerakote but I’ve seen trim treated with it and found it a little too shiny. Dlux looks much better in my opinion.

[Coatingsarecrack]

cerakote does start off way too shiny. After about a month it mellows out and looks really nice. Still a little glossy but looks like new.

Inly been on around a month I think but hasn’t been wash and still really clean. Here’s some pics from just now to back up my jabbering

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This was before:

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[The Guz]

I have not used it either but I have seen many posts in a couple facebook posts of cerakote application issues with splotchy appearance and questions asking how to remove it. I have used DLUX many times and it is a very good trim coating.

[Coatingsarecrack]

I have not used it either but I have seen many posts in a couple facebook posts of cerakote application issues with splotchy appearance and questions asking how to remove it. I have used DLUX many times and it is a very good trim coating.

I had this issue at first and I think this is an application issue. With it be a moistened towelette it is hard to apply in even passes and leanes more to kinda wiggle wiping back and forth.

Once i got say the splotches I corrected application and all was good. This is where i think Delux wins as applying it to a AF Saver would have made it alot easier.

The only reason I went for this is it is listed to last twice as long. Delux was one year and this was 2 yr or 200 washes. Also had read some issues of “silvering” or discoloring with delux and no way to really remove or rectify

Wasn’t a fan of the test as it didn’t take into real world traffic film and such but did show it to be abrasion resistance.

The Guz if you’d like to add Cerakote to your trim test i can send you a square....


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[Dr Oldz]

I don’t like cerakote.

GT C4 has been my favorite. Durability is amazing if you properly prep.

CQ DLUX is also just as good but I prefer C4 just ever so slightly because of durability. I do prefer the look of DLUX tho....

[Coatingsarecrack]

I don’t like cerakote.

GT C4 has been my favorite. Durability is amazing if you properly prep.

CQ DLUX is also just as good but I prefer C4 just ever so slightly because of durability. I do prefer the look of DLUX tho....

What didn’t you like about it and how long did C4 last for you?


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[DFB]

I used DLUX on the black trims on my Mustang. While it did add some gloss, it's by no mean shiny.

https://i.postimg.cc/528Zj5cq/IMG_6860.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TKYk4D3p)

https://i.postimg.cc/ZYggcs4x/IMG_6873.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Z08VYc9W)

https://i.postimg.cc/4yrSxyBS/IMG_6876.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kRvcjJrQ)

https://i.postimg.cc/C1r29mDY/IMG_6872.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xJHgzGtF)

I also applied it to my Ranger.

https://i.postimg.cc/htp5jY6f/IMG_7216.jpg (https://postimg.cc/0zKfXV8s)

https://i.postimg.cc/5tykF3Wp/IMG-7224.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Nyhx3RMr)

https://i.postimg.cc/d0fNRyqF/IMG-7225.jpg (https://postimg.cc/rdS9Mz0Z)

https://i.postimg.cc/SxP6r0Hw/sep233.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RWcJSYSR)

Durability wise, I have got about 10-12 months out of DLUX on the Ranger, which spends a large amount of time parked in the sun. The Mustang is still looking great after 12+ months.

[TTQ B4U]

Only ever use Dlux or Q2 TRIM and my preference is Dlux for ease of use. Both finish out with a Satin appearance and similar level of darkness. Both go on very evenly too. Small 30ml bottle of Dlux goes a LONG way. My wife's CX5 is done with it.

https://pbase.com/timothylauro/image/171317968/original.jpg

https://pbase.com/timothylauro/image/171317971/original.jpg

[MisterSnoop]

Lots of recommendations for Dlux and it's still out of stock at AG.

[Texchappy]

I just used Gyeon Q2 Trim on my MINI and so far the results look good. Haven’t used either of the other so I’m curious how it compares to them?

[dgage]

Probably can’t go wrong with any of them and I’ll throw in a Pinnacle Ceramic Trim Restorer. I’ve used that and DLux and both work well but I put them on a year apart so no comparison there.

[TTQ B4U]

Here's Dlux on the wife's car:

https://pbase.com/timothylauro/image/171656258/original.jpg

[The Guz]

Probably can’t go wrong with any of them and I’ll throw in a Pinnacle Ceramic Trim Restorer. I’ve used that and DLux and both work well but I put them on a year apart so no comparison there.

It is good. It seems to lose some of it's darkening within a few months while DLUX holds onto it much longer. PBL does look good over Solution Finish.