Product Review: CarPro Dlux

[azureoval]

Thank you sir. That is good to know.

[Todd@RUPES]

**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...

Thank you for the excellent update/additional information!

[cmichael258]

Great review and photos!!!

With so many new products out these days, I would love to see a head-to-head (to-head) comparison of Solution Finish Black Plastic&Vinyl Restorer, Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer and CarPro Dlux.

[tropicsteve]

thanks for all the effort and info. there troy.

[Rsurfer]

"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."

Thank you for the excellent review. Doesn`t UTTG do plastic and rubber?

[TroyScherer]

**4 Month Update**



It has been 4 months since I applied Dlux to the mirror and trim on the test vehicle. I thought it would be a good time to do an update on this test.


Pictures:


















Video:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdKYSkOjN74]CarPro Dlux 4 Month Update - YouTube[/ame]




So as you can see. at this point Dlux looks & acts just like I applied it yesterday. I will let this test go through the winter just to see how long it goes before I need to re-apply. At this point I can say, so far I am impressed.

[Bunky]

Thanks for the update. I have not used Carpro. Solution Finish actually is working fairly well for me now. It seemed to diminish somewhat but stabilized so it has not return to pre-condition state.

[Rsurfer]

Thanks for the update. I have not used Carpro. Solution Finish actually is working fairly well for me now. It seemed to diminish somewhat but stabilized so it has not return to pre-condition state.

Al, how long has SF been on?

[GTO_04]

Excellent review!

If rain gets on the treated surface within 24 hrs, can Reload be used to remove the water, or would some other QD be better? If a QD is preferred to remove the water spots, should I go with a QD with no protection like Megs #34?

GTO_04

[TroyScherer]

Thanks for the update. I have not used Carpro. Solution Finish actually is working fairly well for me now. It seemed to diminish somewhat but stabilized so it has not return to pre-condition state.

Al, I have wondered about SF. But I held off when it first cam out because it seemed to be "to good to be true".

Excellent review!

If rain gets on the treated surface within 24 hrs, can Reload be used to remove the water, or would some other QD be better? If a QD is preferred to remove the water spots, should I go with a QD with no protection like Megs #34?

Thanks.

If it rains you should just dry it off before the water dries and creates any water spots. You can use ReLoad on top of Dlux. I have on a another vehicle but not on my test subject.

[TroyScherer]

**7 Month Update**

I just wanted to give a little update on the status of my CarPro Dlux. I’ll let the video do the talking.


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOKGPbhob5A]CarPro Dlux 7 month Update[/ame]

[Shockwav86]

thank you for the review! nice job

[LJSNY]

Great Review. I plan on using this this spring, whenever our weather cooperates.

[Whosdady]

D Lux will be in my next oder. Thank you for the review.

[classofshine]

I see you prepped with water spot remover and APC, did you happen to follow with IPA or Eraser?