**Additional Testing**
To add to my current testing of Dlux, I decided to apply it to some newer trim that has been well protected and maintained as well as doing a 50/50 on a tire.
Well Maintained Trim:
The trim in question is on my wife's Jetta and is the real reason I wanted to get Dlux in the first place. Since it is my own car I will easily be able to see a record the durability over time.
All of the trim was prepped the same way I did my original testing.
1. Wash and dry
2. Scrub with CG Water Spot Remover.
3. I let is dwell for a minute or two and the sprayed it down with Meg’s APC+ and washed everything off.
4. Everything was dried and allowed to sit in the sun for 15 minutes to make sure all the water was gone.
5. Application
Freshly Prepped Surface:
50/50 Applied:
I was pleased with the darkening that Dlux did to the trim. I really wasn't expecting much since it was in such good condition and regularly protected with UTTG. It was and has been hard to capture the true look of the trim now. From 10ft away it really looks deep and dark almost pure black. The trim really does look better than new.
Tire Testing:
The tires were prepped the same way I do for the TufShine application.
1. Apply Meg’s APC+ 4:1 and let dwell.
2. Scrub with TuffShine Tire Brush and wash clean.
3. Apply ARO and let dwell.
4. Scrub with TuffShine Tire Brush and wash clean.
5. Apply TuffShine tire cleaner and let dwell.
6. Scrub with TuffShine Tire Brush and wash clean.
7. Redo steps 5&6 if necessary.
8. Dry tires
9. Application
Freshly Prepped Surface:
50/50 Applied:
The next day in full sun:
As far a tire application goes I do not care for Dlux. Using the MF towel seemed to be a little difficult for me especially since because of all of the ribs in the tire sidewalls. On the flat surfaces Dlux was very quick and easy to apply.
It did darken and dress the tires. But in my application it seemed streaking and I had a hard time getting it even. I am planing on waiting a few days to see if it even out at all before making my finial decision on looks.
At this point I think Dlux is a great product for your plastic and rubber trim. I am not yet sold on the tires aspect. But Dlux is one of the few or only coating out that is made to do plastic trim and rubber in the same application. That gives it a slight edge in my book.
Testing and updates will continue. Until next time...
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Originally Posted by BobbyG
I'd like to compare G-Techniq C4 head to head with both CarPro DLux and Solution Finish...
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