CarPro CQuartz DLux Review

[BobbyG]

so when ur ready to put another layer of this? How do u prep it?
Just clean with APC? Wipe down with eraser and put a new layer?

Yes, it's that simple!

I would simply wash it to ensure any dirt, bugs, and road film are removed. Once washed and rinsed be sure to dry it then give it a wipe down with CarPro Eraser to prep the way for a re-coat...

[fenderpicks]

Oh i see Bobby.
Since i have UTTG on my trim right now, do u think the APC will be able to remove it?

[BobbyG]

Oh i see Bobby.
Since i have UTTG on my trim right now, do u think the APC will be able to remove it?

Ultima Tire & Trim Guard is a very good product but not in the same class as CarPro Dlux...

I'm not sure if all purpose cleaner is potent enough to remove it but it's worth a try. I think I'd wash it with an all purpose cleaner, wipe dry, and wipe down the area again liberally with mineral spirits then dry...

[BobbyG]

Today was a gorgeously sunny day in New England and what better day then to do a little update on a product test I started back in July....

I cannot count how many times I've washed and dried my truck, the number of wind driven rain storms it's seen, hurricane Sandy, and good Lord knows how much hot sun it's seen since July.

This is a 6 month update for CarPro DLux and Solution Finish...

I washed the mirror on my truck using Duragloss 901 and warm water. They weren't very dirty and more like a light layer of dust but nevertheless they received a nice wash, rinse, and dry....

CarPro DLux

CarPro DLux still on duty and performing very well. Both the soapy water and rinse water beading nicely.






After a thorough dry, the deep rich black look still shinning through!






Solution Finish

There's little difference in performance between the two and here's a few photos of its performance.






Dry and still looking great!




Conclusion:

I personally feel both products performed very well over a 6 month period with NO reapplication.

I did notice a horizontal fade line midway up the passengers side mirror indicating that Solution Finish is beginning to degrade to the point where a reapplication is necessary.

The CarPro DLux side shows no signs of needing reapplication as of today.

Based on these results CarPro DLux is the overall winner of this test and is the product I would endorse.....

[TroyScherer]

That is great Bobby !!!


I'm glad to hear you are having as much success with Dlux as I am.

[Chris's FX4]

Good to hear Bobby.

Can't wait to try DLux.

[Jaretr1]

Question, its doing a great job on darkened plastic and rubber trim, but what about headlights and or tailights? Has anyone tried Dlux on them?

[TroyScherer]

Question, its doing a great job on darkened plastic and rubber trim, but what about headlights and or tailights? Has anyone tried Dlux on them?

I am currently using Dlux on my headlights. I am only about 2 months into it, but so far so good....

[SON1C]

awesome review

[WRXINXS]

Great review Bobby, How do you think Dlux would do on rubber? It says it will work on it.