I'm stoked your loving it Mike!

I used it for the first time this morning. Rubbed it in well, let it set for 10 minutes, buffed the tire to remove any excess, two hours later it has totally dried, with a beautiful matte sheen. Love it.

I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

They are in stock and shipping! Merry Christmas to you too Brian!

DQuartz is an authorized installer only coating. You will have to wait a year for the consumer version from what my sources have told me.

@@MikeGDetailing I knew that already. Should’ve said consumer lol. Either way I believe it’s going to be a big game changer if it fulfills what they say about it.

Thanks!

@@steinerkevin3929 I would be curious if it would be as good as the Diamond ProTech coatings that are nano-diamond.

@@MikeGDetailing oooooooo yeah. I would love to do a test

Hey hey! Awesome Mike! Love to hear when you find similar results! Haha, thank you!

Thanks Rob! I'm sure the PERL won't go to waste! It is phenomenal on a variety of surfaces. But if you want to exchange it just hit us at service@carpro-us.com

Great to see you my friend! I hope you can get them pretty soon! Warmest Regards, Corey

Thank you my friend! Great to see you!

I would recommend PERL if you want a dark look that lasts 2+ weeks. PERFECT for that - Dilute it 1:1 on tires. And you can add even more gloss if you layer it.

Thank you Andrew! -Corey

Thank you! And we agree!

Hi Luke, it is no longer made but there is one similar. Found at Uline.com

Great questions! Here goes: Reload will work great Reload also Reset to wash Eventually all will fade eventually. Hope that helps! have a blessed day!

Hi Rick, great question - There is no need to apply Release on top of DarkSide. You could do so if you wanted but it will not aid in its durability. Darkside is going to do well on its own as long as it has a few hours to cure (preferably 12 if possible). I suppose if you had to release it after 4 hours into the rain the release gently applied couldn't hurt.

@@SkyCarCare Hey thanks for the reply ! Layering maybe was not the word to use. I was more talking about the 4 hours drying time window and after. But like you said, probably (if not definitely) won’t hurt 👍🏼 Cheers ! 🇨🇦

Hi Alan, great question! Since the 500ml and 1 Liter bottle are 2 different heights they have to be trimmed to match the bottle. So, just place the nozzle vertical next to the bottle and mark a line about 1/2" longer than the bottle and then slice it at a slight angle with shear scissors or box cutter and your all set!

​@@SkyCarCarethank you.

Yes sir! Looking like its more consistently around 6 weeks with our weather but still great durability all things considered.

I get it! I think you will love this. Even after the darkness wears down it stays hydrophobic and clean for awhile.

You can use the brush to apply it instead or when wiping off excess just us a microfiber towel that will get in the grooves. One other option is a blower to blow it flat from the grooves while wiping.

I have never used brake buster but the wheel cleaner I use (TUGA Devil Special Wheel Cleaner) did not damage it at all.

it’ll be alright

Yes sir, absolutely

Hi, 1. - It appeared for one or more of the following reasons. Because it was allowed to dry on the surface, because those products are not made for tires, because it reacted with whatever is built up on the tires, and I am going to assume you may have done it in the sun or on a hot surface. You never want to use cleaners on a warm surface or in the sun. 2. - Retyre is for cleaning tires and will work better than anything else. Beyond that, some all purpose cleaners may work ok with good scrubbing. 3. - Its critical to AVOID getting stuff like that on rims and paint etc. Once on there it is difficult to remove once hardened. Try alcohol, try CARPRO Inside... if neither work then an abrasive polish like CARPRO Reflect will remove it.

@@SkyCarCare Thanks, I managed to clean it with lots more scrubbig and ReTyre. They look like new.

@@mateuszukasiak7675 Perfect!

Yes

If you wash the car regularly and often then sometimes you can just rinse the Darkside off and then wipe but every two weeks just give it a quick wash with the car wash on the tires and rinse the soap back off. No need to use a brush, just a soft mitt or microfiber towel. If you use a tire cleaner chemical then it will start to affect the Darkside sooner and can remove it too soon so no tire cleaners until you are ready to re-apply or want to strip it well.

@@SkyCarCare You are only the one who can clear my doubt, Thanks alot!!

@@12tailOverly Thank you!!

Yes, although the fresher that Blackout is, the less durably that Darkside is going to stick to it. Also, wait at least a week to avoid the Darkside impairing the Blackout.

@@SkyCarCare my blackout is currently going 2 months since application is it alright to be applied

@@millyharbinger8897 Yes, its ok :)

Yes but I would hold off until it fades a bit

@@SkyCarCare I've tried several tyre sealants, with good looks, but not really durable. To my mind applying dark side and after 3-4 weeks some other dressing every now and then, looks good solution for durability, dirt repellency and more glossy look

I completely agree!@@flowinthrou

You do not have to throw it out. You may not get all the sealant out with a wash of applicator but it doesn't matter. Just clean as possible and fine to re-use as much as you like.

@@SkyCarCare Thank you

Darkside is preferred over PERL for that.

Fair point that we have never really considered. I would imagine that the inside does not receive the same type of exposure as the outside of the tire does. Mainly looking at UV in that instance. But i would imaging the main reason people don't do this is the hassle of taking the tires off each time they want to apply. Plus even though Darkside does technically protect from the elements. Its main focus is to keep the tires clean for a better look.

I can tell you from experience, it is because they do not need any protection on the inside since it is not exposed to UV. My Saturn Sky sits only in the garage except for very few drives and the tires are from 2008 (almost 20 years old) and still look brand new although I have not dressed them in over a decade. -Corey

Great question, it is intended. There is only one size nozzle and then if you have the 500ml size, you simply trim the bottom off with a knife or shears. Just hold it up to the bottle and then leave it slightly longer than you think.

@@SkyCarCare ahh k k, thanks for the update, makes sense I suppose after I ran into the same issue with multiple sellers. CarPro should probably change their product pictures to be a bit more accurate as others on Amazon are actually thinking its an issue as well. :)

@@mike33033 Hi Mike, CARPRO does not sell anything on Amazon. So, it is up to whoever the resellers that are re-selling on Amazon to provide accurate info and images. Its actually impossible to even know when a product from Amazon is genuine. I would recommend shopping from an established detail supply company like ours that you can trust or at the very least not following or trusting information on Amazon. I totally get how convenient they are but unfortunately they are not at all trustworthy.

@@SkyCarCare sounds good, thanks for the update! The main thing Amazon unfortunately has going for it is the free shipping if you have prime, it’s super hard for other sites to compete with that when the basic customer thinks its equivalent item right haha. :( But absolutely agree!!

@@mike33033 Sooooo true! Free shipping wihtou needing to spend 95$ and very fast and easy to search and order (amazing software) are their huge advantages.

For tires go with Darkside! For plastic trim Ultima is the GOAT

@@SkyCarCare Thks. I use for plastic - CARPRO PERL

No. PERL is the one you want if you wish to dilute it.

Hi Alex! Great question! We will do a followup video show off its use on window seals but overall it is a great use for Darkside.

@@SkyCarCaredid you ever post this video?

@@craigandrews7544 Hmmm you know what. I do not think we did! I will check with the guys since my memory is so bad but if not we will add it to the list. Best, Corey

Hi Andrea! Thanks for the comments! Darkside is not waterbed but a nano siloxane based formula.

CARPRO intends DarkSide to be used on exterior rubbers, however... James applied some to his rubber vehicle floor mats for testing. It made it slightly slicker. As long as they are textured and offer decent grip that way, it will be ok. We would advise testing it to make sure you are happy with the feel before doing the entire mat.

A wise man once said if you don't know what you're talking about it's best to keep your mouth closed 😃👌

We would LOVE to know more about your experience because CARPRO DarkSide has become one of the most popular CARPRO products to date by how WELL it works. Im sure there has to be something causing you to have undesired results.

@@SkyCarCare I’m happy to share my experience. When I ordered the 16.9 ounce bottle, it came with a dispenser tube that was too long. No problem I thought. I’ll just trim the tube, only to find out that the dispenser itself didn’t work, which made it useless. I then poured some on an applicator, but the product is very slippery and slid out from my hand and spilled. At that point, I was done with it.

​@@jdub1139 Thank you for sharing! So it sounds like you had a nozzle issue...not a CARPRO DarkSide Issue. The nozzles that CARPRO supplies come in one size that also fits their 1L bottles so the long nozzle makes sense and you were 100% correct in cutting it! It not dispensing is another concern. If you purchased the DarkSide from us, did you reach out to correct the dispenser issue? Our team would have sent you out a brand new immediately or tried to trouble shoot why it was not working with you via phone or email. Im really sorry that you were not able to give DarkSide a true chance. Im confident you would love it.

​@@SkyCarCarewhat an idiot that guy was he obviously never used the product properly understandably because of nozzle reasons but he's going to give his negative comments that the product is junk. Unfuknbelievable 🤪👈