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





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.

[mention]The Guz [/mention] 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.









I also applied it to my Ranger.









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.