Optimum gloss coat....

[suke]

So I coated my jeep today and it seems like I used barely any. It`s white so it`s fairly tough even under the bright lights to see the application. Is it possible I didn`t use enough? I put the requisite amount to prime the pad and then every time I added even more than the recommended 4 drops. Likely 6-7 drops. Even after a panel I`d hit some black rubber and there`d still be plenty of product to coat the rubber seals without adding more drops. So I think I`m ok. Just seems like I didn`t use much. Granted the jeep doesn`t have much in the way of painted surfaces and the plastics I already coated with Dlux.

This is what I have left. I even went back over and did the hood, cowl, grill, and windshield surround...and still this much left. I know it says to apply it thin.....Hopefully I didn`t apply it too thin. There were barely any high spots to hit, either. It was pretty hot today with crazy humidity, so that doesn`t surprise me that there weren`t many high spots. It flashed almost immediately. I maybe used 3-4cc`s out of 10.
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[The Guz]

I usually go with a double coat. But for 1 coat that is about normal. I`ve used it on 3 vehicles.

2010 Camaro - I used about 7-8cc`s with 2 coats applied with a suede applicator (paint only)
2015 Impala - Used about 9cc`s with 2 coats with a suede applicator (paint and trim)
2002 Corvette - Used about 7-8cc`s with 2 coats with the blue foam applicator (paint and trim)

You are ok with the amount you used. A little does go a long way. If you want to ensure even coverage go ahead and add another coat. Optimum even recommends adding a coat of opti-seal to protect gloss coat during the curing time of a week.

The white paint does look great and glossy.

[suke]

Looks amazing in the sun.
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[atgonzales]

Nicely done

[RaysWay]

Looks great!! The best part comes with your first wash and watching the beading/sheeting action in person. Enjoy!

[suke]

Looks great!! The best part comes with your first wash and watching the beading/sheeting action in person. Enjoy!
I`ve always enjoyed hydrophobic coatings.
The Dlux on my plastics and wheels is nothing short of incredible.
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[RaysWay]

Nice. CarPro Dlux should be included in the glove box of every new Jeep. I hate seeing a cool looking Jeep with trashed trim.


I`ve always enjoyed hydrophobic coatings.
The Dlux on my plastics and wheels is nothing short of incredible.
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[suke]

Nice. CarPro Dlux should be included in the glove box of every new Jeep. I hate seeing a cool looking Jeep with trashed trim.
Agreed! My neighbor is asking me how much I charge to do his now. These plastics fade sooooooo bad and quick!

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[CrispyGP2001]

If you think at annytime you are not applying product to the paint hit the nearest glass. It will suprise you. Of course you should wipe it off the glass with a micro fiber towel (or do the glass panel complete). I find the tinted glass is a good testing material as you can see everything.

[suke]

If you think at annytime you are not applying product to the paint hit the nearest glass. It will suprise you. Of course you should wipe it off the glass with a micro fiber towel (or do the glass panel complete). I find the tinted glass is a good testing material as you can see everything.
That`s what I did with rubber trim and I could still see plenty of product going down. I drove it through some rain today and the water couldn`t even stay on it. It now needs a bath, which she`ll get later this week as we`re finally approaching 7 days. Fortunately most of those 7 days she`s been in my garage.

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