Cquartz Dlight 30ml Kit | Carpro Anti-UV Plastic PPF & Headlight Coating

The Ultimate UV Protection for Your Vehicle’s Plastic Surfaces
Unlock unheard of UV protection that lasts with CQUARTZ DLight by CARPRO. This groundbreaking ceramic coating is engineered to shield your headlights, paint protection film (PPF), and plastics from the harshest UV rays. With DLight, you can ensure your vehicle maintains its pristine appearance, no matter the environment.

This cutting-edge formula combines advanced UV absorbers and light stabilizers to effectively block harmful UVA and UVB rays across a spectrum of 260nm to 360nm, protecting against yellowing, fading, and cracking for a long-lasting, pristine look. Enjoy 3 years of powerful UV protection, as DLight not only preserves clarity but also maintains gloss and prevents discoloration, ensuring your surfaces stay vibrant.

Designed to enhance the beauty of your vehicle, DLight provides a stunning, transparent finish that revitalizes headlights and plastic trims. Its simple application process makes achieving professional-grade results easier than ever. Plus, DLight can be used as a top coat over existing coatings, amplifying UV protection, slickness, and durability, especially in high-UV and hot climates.

With CQUARTZ DLight, you’re not just applying a coating; you’re ensuring the long-term care of your vehicle. No other ceramic coating rivals DLight’s ability to keep your vehicle looking new and vibrant. Don’t compromise on quality—experience the exceptional benefits of CQUARTZ DLight and safeguard your vehicle’s surfaces against the elements! Checkout our Q&A at the bottom of this page or email us if you don't find your question there!

• Unmatched UV Defense: Our cutting-edge formula combines advanced UV absorbers and light stabilizers to effectively block harmful UVA and UVB rays across a spectrum of 260nm to 360nm. Protect against yellowing, fading, and cracking for a long-lasting, pristine look.
• Extended Durability: Enjoy up to 3 years of powerful UV protection. DLight not only preserves clarity but also maintains gloss and prevents discoloration, ensuring your surfaces stay vibrant.
• Crystal-Clear Finish: Designed to enhance the beauty of your vehicle, DLight provides a stunning, transparent finish that revitalizes headlights and plastic trims.
• Simple Application: With an easy-to-follow application process, achieving professional-grade results has never been easier.
• Versatile Top Coat Option: Use DLight as a top coat over existing coatings to amplify UV protection and durability, especially in high-UV and hot climates.

Don’t compromise on quality. Experience the exceptional benefits of CQUARTZ DLight and safeguard your vehicle’s surfaces against the elements!
Primary Applications:

• Paint Protection Film.
• Headlights.
• Plastics.
• Vinyl*.
• Paint.

Precautions:

• Do not apply in direct sun or on hot surface.
• Keep away from children
• Do not re-use 4" suede applicators.
• Do not re-use the towels you used to buff off with on paint.
• Wear hand protection.
• Wear respiratory protection such as a painters mask.

Directions For PPF:

1. Prepare the surface to be 100% oil free and contaminant free (see precautions).
2. Wrap 4" microfiber suede around the grey side of applicator block or simply use our MF applicator.
3. Gently shake bottle, point away from your face and slowly open.
4. Place applicator against the top of bottle, tip, and immediately drag one or two lines of product along length of applicator.
5. Wipe evenly across 2 Sq Ft +/- section in criss cross or overlapping motion without pressure.
6. Wait 2 ~ 15 minutes (depending on temperatures, type of PPF, and flash time) before wiping.
7. Once it rainbows and you can feel a slight resistance, wipe off with a CARPRO 2Face Microfiber Towel.
8. Be sure to remove all excess residue and only then move on with wiping off next section.
9. NOTE: Always test ONE section first and make sure you understand application and flash times before proceeding.
10. Flip or switch out to new 4" suede every 1 ~ 2 panels or if residue becomes visible.
11. Keep out of the elements for 12~36 hours for best performance and durability.
12. If you wish to apply an extra layer, you may do so after 1 hour from the time you began the first layer.
13. Repeat application process starting in the same panel and moving the same direction around the vehicle.

Preparation of plastic surfaces:

1. Make sure the surface is cool and dry. (Do not apply to hot surfaces or in direct sun.)
2. Scrub surface with an all purpose cleaner and microfiber towel.
3. Rinse while agitating with microfiber towel to remove all residue from APC.
4. Dry surface.
5. Wipe surface with CARPRO Eraser, wipe dry, and then allow plastic to evaporate 20 minutes before applying.

Application directions for textured plastic:

1. Wet the applicator with a strip of DLight and spread evenly across a SMALL area at a time.
2. When applying it is VERY important to work one area in even as you go. Do not move on until it is even.
3. Start in one corner and work out! Do not take on a huge area at once.
4. Apply nice and even as you go. Do not try to spread too thin, but be sure to work it to an even coat in the first minute before moving to the next overlapping area. After a minute you should not be going back over that area.
5. On textured trim do not wipe it off, just be sure you apply EVENLY and fully into the texture.
6. On brand new textured plastic, use ceramic coatings at your own risk - See explanation at bottom.
7. On smooth plastic you should wipe it off before it becomes too sticky. This results in a thinner coat that doesn’t last as long but on some smooth plastics there is not an easy way to apply it evenly.

Directions for matte finish:

1. On matte surfaces, use ceramic coatings at your own risk - See explanation at bottom.
2. Wash thoroughly.
3. Thoroughly strip with P21S Total Auto Wash, rinse, and dry.
4. Decontaminate with IronX carefully.
5. Do NOT polish surface - NEVER polish a matte surface.
6. Wipe-down with CARPRO Eraser.
7. Let flash 1minute at 90F and use a CARPRO 2 Face Microfiber to wipe it off in a circular motion until clear.

Directions for Paint:

1. Wash, decontaminate, mechanically polish and panel wipe the paint. (*Do not use any polishes with primers or fillers in them.)
2. Wrap 4" microfiber suede around the grey side of applicator block or simply use our MF applicator.
3. Gently shake bottle, point away from your face and slowly open.
4. Place applicator against the top of bottle, tip, and immediately drag one or two lines of product along length of applicator.
5. Wipe evenly across 2 Sq Ft +/- section in criss cross or overlapping motion without pressure.
6. Wait 5 ~ 15 minutes (depending on temperatures and flash time) before wiping.
7. Once it rainbows and you can feel a slight resistance, wipe off with a CARPRO 2Face Microfiber Towel.
8. Be sure to remove all excess residue and only then move to the next section.
9. NOTE: Always test ONE section first and make sure you understand application and flash times before proceeding.
10. Flip or switch out to new 4" suede every 1 ~ 2 panels or if residue becomes visible.
11. Keep out of the elements for 12~36 hours for best performance and durability.
12. If you wish to apply an extra layer, you may do so after 1 hour from the time you began the first layer.
13. Repeat application process starting in the same panel and moving the same direction around the vehicle.

Additional Tips:

Finding the right time to "level" (wipe off) excess coating after it flashes:

• Start with a single 2ft x 2ft test section to determine flash time before applying coating to entire vehicle. Flash time will vary depending on temperature, humidity, air movement, paint type, how thick it is applied, and more.
• If coating is applied thick then the coating will take longer to flash. If applied thin it will flash faster. Hot temps will cause it to flash faster, cold temps will cause it to flash slower. Air movement will cause it to flash faster.
• When it flashes you will see it begin to change in wetness, appearance, or else bead up.
• All streaks should wipe off and the paint should be nice and clear.
• Wait between 2 ~ 15 minutes depending on temperature, humidity, and air movement, and find the right window to wipe when you’re doing your test panel. Generally in medium temperatures 4 ~ 10 minutes is the right window.

Lighting:

• Lighting is key to make sure you wipe off completely without leaving high spots.
• You don't want "direct light" like you would use on paint correction, but rather ambient light.
• Look at the paint from different angles to make sure none of the coating is missed.
• Spot light will "wash out" the high spots visually. Think of it like this: when you wipe off a sealant you have hours to go and check it again outside or in other lighting. In this case you need to pay attention as you go rather than wait an hour. Thorough removal of residue and streaks is necessary to avoid the need to polish off high spots later.
• Using a ScanGrip Sunmatch 4 or ScanGrip MiniMatch with the diffuser cap is a perfect tool to check your coating work.

High spots:

• A high spot is excess coating that was not leveled (wiped off). Most of the time it will look like a darker or rainbow colored mark.
• If you discover them within minutes then a bit more product will easily lift them.
• If found days later then you would use a dot of finishing polish such as CARPRO Reflect and rub the high spot off, wipe it down with CARPRO Eraser or your IPA of choice, and then re-coat that area and onto the area around it by about 6".
• Then start wiping off the perimeter immediately and slowly work inwards to feather it until you reach the area you are trying to re-coat at the appropriate time. This is the method used to avoid polishing the entire panel and re-coating.

Coating Maintenance:

• Most importantly, use CARPRO Reset to wash regularly. Other soaps can leave residue that temporarily messes up the beading and allows dust and dirt to stick more readily.
• Use CARPRO Reload every 3-12 months or as you prefer.

Questions & Answers:
Q: How is this different than CQUARTZ Skin for use on PPF? Do I need both?
A: DLight has far more UV protection than any coating including Skin. It is also more durable and superior in every way except it is more difficult to remove than CQUARTZ Skin. No, you do not need both of them. If you want to save money then CQUARTZ Skin is the best option. If you want the best UV protection that money can buy than get the DLight. If you want something you may be able to remove without mechanical polishing then buy Skin.
Q: Can CQUARTZ DLight be used on vinyl?
A: Yes, it is highly recommended for vinyl material as vinyl is very susceptible to UV damage. We do recommend that you test on an inconspicuous area first because the quality of vinyl varies so greatly between brands.
Q: Can CQUARTZ DLight be used on satin or matte surfaces?
A: Sky's the Limit Car Cares position is that you should not apply a coating to a surface that cannot be polished. Satin and Matte surfaces cannot be polished without damaging their finish so we do not suggest coating them. Many others in the industry do coat matte and satin surfaces and do so at their own risk.
Q: How this is different then CQUARTZ Dlux on plastics?
A: This provides far more UV protection than Dlux on any surface it is applied to. CQUARTZ Dlux is the go to for extreme heat like brake and wheel components but CQUARTZ DLight is far superior for protection of plastics and PPF where the sun's UV rays are the enemy.
Q: Can be used on textured plastic trim? Did you test it on plastic?
A: Yes, it can be applied to textured plastic trim just like CQUARTZ Dlux however we would caution with the exact same warning you find on our CQUARTZ Dlux page.
Q: Does CQUARTZ DLight add hydrophobics and have other features or only UV protection?
A: CQUARTZ DLight is actually on par with the critically acclaimed DQUARTZ GO with regards to its hydrophobics, beading, and slickness.
Q: Can CQUARTZ DLight be used as standalone on paint or only as a top coat?
A: We have been testing it as a standalone here at Sky's the Limit Car Care on paint and it has performed flawlessly.

Brand New Vehicles (Textured Plastic):
The reason we have a warning is because of possible complications that can arise years into the future due to variables out of our control. A car dealer may use a very high silicone content dressing on the trim before selling it to the new owner and some of this may not be able to be removed before application of a ceramic coating. That can cause it not to bond and create an unsightly appearance if not entirely bonded. We believe it is also possible that the plastic may “gas out” for a year or so after being created and potentially that gas could get caught between ceramic and plastic and create tiny microscopic bubbles that start to make an unsightly dulling appearance. In the rare instances that it happens, there is no surefire solution to removing the discoloration or white dots due to the fact it is nearly impossible to effectively polish a ceramic coating off textured plastic without changing its appearance.

Matte Finish Surfaces:
With regards to coating a matte or satin finish surface - we personally advise against using any semi-permanent coating on a matte finish or any finish that you are not able to polish.

The reasoning is two fold.

1. Applying a product that you can’t remove without polishing TO a surface that you can NOT polish is not logical to us. The liability involved in such a thing just doesn’t make sense to us

2. You can not polish the surface to prep it in the first place so a proper bond isn’t guaranteed.