Cquartz Dlux on paint?

[Gnits]

Hi Everyone!

Has anyone tested applying Dlux (instead of regular CQ or CQUK) onto paint? What were the results? What are the cons?

My understanding is that CarPro recommends Dlux for trims, but not for paint. But why is that? Is it only because it might not last that long or gives less shine, because of the lower silica content? Or does it actually make paint look somehow worse (like random hazing, or who knows what), or has even trouble bonding to it?

Any comments appreciated.

 

[The Guz]

I don’t know the answer but why not stick with the coatings developed for paint?

 

[Gnits]

Because Dlux is cheaper, and I plan to re-polish the car in a year or less anyway. So, if it can deliver the same results in hydrophobicity, gloss and protection, then it makes no sense to use a more costly product, regardless of the latter being capable of lasting longer. _If_ that's the only difference between them.

 

[The Guz]

If you plan to polish yearly and are looking for something cost effective but offer good protection, you can also look into Reload,Hydro or even essence plus.

Also the price difference between them is not that much.

DLUX $40
UK $50
TiO2 $58

 

[Gnits]

If you plan to polish yearly and are looking for something cost effective but offer good protection, you can also look into Reload,Hydro or even essence plus.

As far as I know none of these layer as thick as does Dlux, and because of that, do not actually offer any kind of "impact" protection (ie. protection against light scratches/marring). Also, they don't last a year either. Reload supposedly lasts up to 6 months, but Hydro even less. Essence Plus is not even a sealant, but a gloss agent.

Also the price difference between them is not that much.

Looking at eBay I only see CQUK 30 ml kits from $74 and upwards, but Dlux 30 ml kits can be had for as low as $37. That's half the price.

 

[The Guz]

As far as I know none of these layer as thick as does Dlux, and because of that, do not actually offer any kind of "impact" protection (ie. protection against light scratches/marring). Also, they don't last a year either. Reload supposedly lasts up to 6 months, but Hydro even less. Essence Plus is not even a sealant, but a gloss agent.

Coatings are not scratch proof either. They are also not set it and forget it type products. They need to be maintained as well. Yes they do help with wash induced marring.

If you maintain the coating very well you don't have to polish so often. Proper wash techniques are always key.

Just because Reload doesn't last a year does not mean it is not good. You can use it as often as you like to keep some protection on the paint. Same thing with hydro. FYI Essence Plus leaves a layer of SiO2 on the paint.

Anyway Someone posted this link over on your thread at AGO. See Avi's response. Pretty much answers your original question.

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/showthread.php?t=50836&page=2&p=683416&viewfull=1#post683416

 

[Merlin]

I had a client a while back that I did Cquartz Pro on his vehicle paint.
There were small fender well that surrounded the wheel well area.
They were painted plastic to match the color on the vehicle.

I thought...although it's painted...it is plastic, so let's try Dlux.
Man was that a bad idea! It looked very foggy and I had to strip it all off.
It was a PITA. I recoated the trim with Cquartz Professional and it looked great!

Lesson learned. Products are designed for specific material types.
Been there...Done that. Don't use products on the incorrect material type.
Do it once. Do it right. Apply the correct product for the proper surface type.

 

[AbsoLust CarCare]

Dlux is quite oily and sticky if compare to cquartz, you may apply on paintwork but for the sake of 18 dollars difference , you will spend 18hrs more to redo everything. lolz

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[nisensai]

I had a client a while back that I did Cquartz Pro on his vehicle paint.
There were small fender well that surrounded the wheel well area.
They were painted plastic to match the color on the vehicle.

I thought...although it's painted...it is plastic, so let's try Dlux.
Man was that a bad idea! It looked very foggy and I had to strip it all off.
It was a PITA. I recoated the trim with Cquartz Professional and it looked great!

Lesson learned. Products are designed for specific material types.
Been there...Done that. Don't use products on the incorrect material type.
Do it once. Do it right. Apply the correct product for the proper surface type.

So, it's created for silver paint?

I mean what if some rims are not silver, but black and mat?

 

[Merlin]

So, it's created for silver paint?

I mean what if some rims are not silver, but black and mat?

Paint color doesn't matter.
This wasn't the wheels. It was a wheel well flare skirt.
I love both CQuartz* and DLux on wheels both work great.

 

[nisensai]

hmmm yes I know, but my client have black mat paint on rims, so I'm a bit afraid about the same foggy look, and wonder what type of paint that was, that it gone foggy, maybe just plastic gloss, not paint? ...but dlux shold be ok for plastic...

 

[The Guz]

It should be fine on matte paint. It will richen the color from various posts I have seen of coated matte wheels.

This guys coated a set of black satin wheels and there was no added gloss but a richer look to them. Around the 4:20 mark