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CQUARTZ DLUX vs Cerakote
So for those who have used both for trim, any real deal difference between the two in terms of longevity, deepness of shine?
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Re: CQUARTZ DLUX vs Cerakote
Originally Posted by
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?
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.
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Re: CQUARTZ DLUX vs Cerakote
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.
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Re: CQUARTZ DLUX vs Cerakote
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.
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Re: CQUARTZ DLUX vs Cerakote
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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.
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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Re: CQUARTZ DLUX vs Cerakote
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....
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Re: CQUARTZ DLUX vs Cerakote
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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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Re: CQUARTZ DLUX vs Cerakote
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.
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