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    How to: CQuartz DLUX

    PREP:

    If it's new and never been dressed - ipa Wipedown.

    If it's old or oxidized start with Spotless or Reflect depending on the type of surface.

    Next finish removing any existing dressing: Apc bath with a good mf towel scrubbing!!! RINSE thoroughly with another scrubbing (again using a towel) WHILE rinsing.
    Dry
    Alcohol Wipedown
    Allow evaporate for a few minutes

    Application:

    TEXTURED trim work it in to the point it is even as you go. In other words don't apply it to a large area all at once. Get it even from one side of the piece and keep making it even all the way down. SUPER easy to use on textured trim. IF you want to dull the shine then very light wipe the back of the applicator over it a few minutes later. If you rub hard a few minutes later you will lower the durability.

    SMOOTH TRIM:

    Additional prep step- use CarPro Reflect to easily remove all oxidation and follow with Eraser.

    Smooth plastic Application - This takes a light touch and is impossible to explain. Apply even and carefully work it till smooth (I prefer with flat cotton pad for this surface) KEY POINT - how long you work it smooth is critical. At a certain point you have to realize you must stop or it will get worse instead of better. At the end of this time you should be using a very light touch to get it perfect. For a strip 2-3" x16" I generally spend about 1-2 minutes to say "time to stop".

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    Corey, is this your go to method for headlight sealant?
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    Certified CarPro Product "Guru" & Senior Member fdresq4's Avatar
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    Hi gang,

    I thought I read someone using a air brush to apply CQDLUX?

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    Quote Originally Posted by fdresq4 View Post
    Hi gang,

    I thought I read someone using a air brush to apply CQDLUX?

    Steve
    You are correct buddy, it most certainly can be applied using an air brush.
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    Certified CarPro Product "Guru" & Senior Member fdresq4's Avatar
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    Thanks Tad! I'm getting a new grill for my truck. The TRD Pro one and figured it would be easier to apply DLuX via air

    https://www.tundras.com/attachments/img_1904-jpg.19991/
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    Don't apply it to thick, to avoid runs. Typically one thin coat is all that's needed. But you may apply additional coats (at least 1 hour between coats) if you like. BTW that grill is AWESOME, looks fantastic!!! You're gonna love DLUX on it!
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    Indeed. The fun part will be swapping the center pieces out.
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