Cquartz Dlux peeling

[usernameunknown]

not yet, thats the next thing I`m gonna try....im running out of options

[JHL88]

I`ve experienced this as well but not to that extent. Ironically the same spot on both of my trucks - the handle on the tailgate.

[allenk4]

That`s what it looks like for me at the end of its life

It seems to work best when I rinse with water after each step of the cleaning process. I think the surfactants in the APC may stay behind and decrease the life of the coating.

[usernameunknown]

That`s what it looks like for me at the end of its life

It seems to work best when I rinse with water after each step of the cleaning process. I think the surfactants in the APC may stay behind and decrease the life of the coating.

So you`ve had success with MF/APC and tons of elbow grease?.....I emailed Corey at Carpro, he suggested that I use a power washer placing the nozzle 1-2" from the plastic.

[Mastercraft241]

After you applied it did you wipe off the area with a clean rag? I`ve heard of C4 having this problem if its over applied and not wiped cleanly off. The powerwashing idea is great I would give that a try.

[Stokdgs]

Well, the powerwasher is fine, just mind how much water you may be dumping off into the vent system of the car if its set up that way.. It can take a lot of water for sure, because its out in the open when it rains and all, but pressure washing might dump a lot more under pressure into places... Just keep an eye on it, ok ?
Man, I am so glad I never got into that Carpro stuff...
Sorry this had to happen to you..
Good luck,
Dan F

[usernameunknown]

Well, the powerwasher is fine, just mind how much water you may be dumping off into the vent system of the car if its set up that way.. It can take a lot of water for sure, because its out in the open when it rains and all, but pressure washing might dump a lot more under pressure into places... Just keep an eye on it, ok ?
Man, I am so glad I never got into that Carpro stuff...
Sorry this had to happen to you..

Good luck,
Dan F

Mid I go that route with the PW, I`ll remove that section of plastic

[usernameunknown]

After you applied it did you wipe off the area with a clean rag? I`ve heard of C4 having this problem if its over applied and not wiped cleanly off. The powerwashing idea is great I would give that a try.

Yup, I wiped down that section with a clean MF after applying....If I`m successful in removing the Dlux I`ll be switching to C4. Fingers crossed

[Accumulator]

Noting that I`ve never used CQuartz...

-I`d prep such surfaces with Griot`s Rubber Prep followed by IPA (no rinsing required)
-I dunno about using APCs/Tire Cleaners...don`t they need rinsed off? And where will that cleaner go when rinsed (don`t want to strip/mess up anything else)?
-The only "polish" I`d use on that is Hi-Temp 357 Heavy Cut (plastic/rubber-friendly IME)
-KAIO might work too but would probably need stripped off afterwards and is probably too gentle
-Besides brushes, I`d use cotton instead of MF, MF being too gentle
-I`d wrap any cloth around a stick of some sort so I could better apply leverage, especially in the corners of each slot (I often use a cut-in-half wooden clothespin)
-I wouldn`t use a Mr. Clean sponge lest I mess up the plastic/alter its texture
-If possible I`d *certainly* remove the piece and work on it elsewhere

That looks like a job-o`-work; when I do such panels on my vehicles it can take hours...four surfaces to every slot plus the other areas = lots to do.

[Jsmooth]

I literally go through 15 bottles of DLux a month(Because it AWESOME!) and have only ever seen this happen when I had a new guy not wipe off as directed. I know it seems great in theory and its easy to get it even wiping it on but your suppose to remove excess after 10 min. I saw this happen on tesla trim one time and when I poked around I figured out this is what happen. From steps list your prep was on point but maybe you missed the final wipe? Or waited to long? Side note aggressively polishing trim is a bad ideal

[usernameunknown]

I`ll try the PW and griots cleaner(or APC)/cotton rag, if neither produce the results in looking for I`ll just replace the entire section($160-200)......I`ll keep ya posted

[RaysWay]

I literally go through 15 bottles of DLux a month(Because it AWESOME!) and have only ever seen this happen when I had a new guy not wipe off as directed. I know it seems great in theory and its easy to get it even wiping it on but your suppose to remove excess after 10 min. I saw this happen on tesla trim one time and when I poked around I figured out this is what happen. From steps list your prep was on point but maybe you missed the final wipe? Or waited to long? Side note aggressively polishing trim is a bad ideal

Makes sense! I can see this as equivalent to not buffing off the high spots with a paint coating.

[Accumulator]

I`ll try the PW and griots cleaner(or APC)/cotton rag, if neither produce the results in looking for I`ll just replace the entire section($160-200)......

I wouldn`t blame you in the least. But I trust you`ll use something else on the new one

[usernameunknown]

I wouldn`t blame you in the least. But I trust you`ll use something else on the new one

Haha, i won`t be using Dlux for a while

[XxBoostinxX]

Yup, I wiped down that section with a clean MF after applying....If I`m successful in removing the Dlux I`ll be switching to C4. Fingers crossed

Try 22ple VR1 Plastic and Trim. Super easy to use and it has lasted me around 2-3 years so far.