Review: CarPro PERL

I have PERL now and I'm gradually experimenting with it. I'm not doing the tires or interior till I get rid of my old stuff first though. It's pretty clear PERL 's a home run in those areas. A torture test will be on the wheel wells. I'm betting it's going to be pretty remarkable there too!
 
Sorry I’m a bit behind guys. Its been a very busy week but here goes half a week late.



Part J: - 4 1/2 Week Update: PERL on Exterior Trim



On the exterior cowl trim PERL is still looking very nice



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Part K: - 3 1/2 Week Update: PERL vs. Ultima T&TG



After 3 weeks and lots of rain PERL has faded a great deal. I would say its time for a good cleaning and new application. Construction in the parking lot at work has caused these tires to go through 2” deep water a couple times on the way out.





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Part L: - 2 1/2 Week Update: PERL vs. Detailers Pride (Old Tire)



Its neck and neck but in this lighting PERL is winning the race. (PERL on the left and DP on the right) Construction in the parking lot at work has caused these tires to go through 2” deep water a couple times on the way out.



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Part M: - 2 1/2 Week Update: PERL on Skybaby



Looks great… as it should. She hasn’t gotten any water on her has only been driven on the weekend.



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You have exceeded your normal very high standard of product review that sets the bar higher...a benchmark
 
Conclusions and Updates:



4 Week Update: PERL vs. Detailers Pride (Old Tire)

This was what the old cracked tire looked like immediately after application.



Immediately After Application

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And after 4 weeks/ 1000 miles / parked outside 24/7… the first 2 of those 4 weeks had a lot of rain and they were driven in the rain multiple times.





4 Weeks Later

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Video: 4 Week Update



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4 Week Update: PERL on Skybaby Tires



Looks great! The tires on my Sky rarely get wet except during her washes and that holds true here. They have not been driven in rain. She has only been driven on the weekends… About 70 miles yesterday… Top speed I brought her to was130 mph.



Total miles since application: 150 +/-.

Time since Application 4 weeks



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Conclusion:



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For exterior trim I do not yet have a conclusion since I’ve only been able to keep tabs on one vehicle where it was used on trim. I started another test today that will give us further insight. I will say on the textured trim where I’ve been watching it for 6 weeks now it has faded some but still looks good. That vehicle is outdoors 24/7



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(For outdoor daily driver type vehicles)



Using the method of 1:1 application and 2 thin layers applied as previously specified I am seeing about 2 to 2 1/2 weeks of the tires still looking good. This is assuming a few rainstorms. Without rainstorms I assume the tires would look great beyond 2 weeks



(For Garage Queens)



There just isn’t a question what you should be using on the tires imo its PERL.





Summary:



Durability: PERL does not outperform UTTG or WGETS in durability.



Price: PERL is cheaper then UTTG and UTTG cheaper than WGETS.



PERL darkens badly faded textured trim more than other products I’ve used.



PERL does not leave any runs in it from rain like some of the x black x and restorer products do.



Tires: UTTG will last longer on tires but the very dark black that PERL offers when applied with the method I use just can’t be beat. If the vehicle doesn’t see rain (for instance your garage queen) PERL looks the same to me now as it did 4 weeks ago.



Engines: On engines I believe UTTG to be superior in durability, for one because of its ability to withstand 500 degrees F. I am not positive what temperature PERL holds up to but so far it still looks great on the engine plastic I’ve used it on. PERL can be a touch faster to apply to more intricate engine components.



Interiors: PERL can be used on interior as well. After using it on my Sky I thought I wouldn’t be using it again on her just because I love the feel of UIGP but when we were out the other day I was looking at the way the PERL darkens the interior and I really like it. UIGP is still my favorite product for my Sky but PERL will be used on my Sky again in the future from time to time.



Other interiors I do PERL will probably see 50% of them. For interior products it has replaces all my other dressings except UIGP. For anyone that wants a darker look than UIGP offers I would recommend PERL. For anyone that wants the completely dry to the touch and soft cashmere feel of UIGP I would recommend that.



I think anyone that is using 303AP would be ecstatic if they switched to PERL.



PERL is a jack of all trades. For me it is a master of tires and in my top 2 for interiors, engines, and textured exterior trim.



Oh btw, I finally got the smell today. It does smell like apples! It took me long enough but I see it now.
 
Thank you for taking the time to do this review and posting it.

As always a very thorough and well documented review, as we’ve come to expect from you
 
Mike Hammer said:
Great Review!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where did you get that temp gage from?
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. Thank you Mike!! I purchased I from a local cigar shop but they should be available on amazon.



TOGWT said:
Thank you for taking the time to do this review and posting it.

As always a very thorough and well documented review, as we’ve come to expect from you
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Thank you sir! I really appreciate that and I'm thrilled you enjoyed it :cheers:
 
This remains my go-to tire dressing on the daily driver. I know of no other concentrated tire dressing like this on the market. I don't see the need to have to buy another bottle still in some time.
 
Bill D said:
This remains my go-to tire dressing on the daily driver. I know of no other concentrated tire dressing like this on the market. I don't see the need to have to buy another bottle still in some time.
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Optimum Opti-Bond and Garry Dean's Tuned Performance Tire Gel both come to mind.... they can be cut 1:1 just as with PERL and perform excellently.
 
Thanks for the thorough review and testing. It sounds very versatile and effective and I am quite convinced about picking some up, but I do need to clear one thing up. Can you apply this to clear/shiny plastics, specifically is it suitable for shiny console materials and gps/camera-view touchscreens? I saw a review of UIGP where this was done and it looks good, and the matte finish on soft touch and leathers is nice, but I'm not keen on the price. I am assuming that some protectants would reduce dust sticking to the shiny portions of the console and screen and maybe resist fingerprints? It would be fantastic if it was good for this as well as all the leather/soft touch and exterior plastics.
 
Bill D said:
This remains my go-to tire dressing on the daily driver. I know of no other concentrated tire dressing like this on the market. I don't see the need to have to buy another bottle still in some time.
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Sorry for the late reply Bill! I hear you bud, it's just extremely versatile, looks incredible, and can't beat the price for anything that looks or protects like it.



Cello said:
Thanks for the thorough review and testing. It sounds very versatile and effective and I am quite convinced about picking some up, but I do need to clear one thing up. Can you apply this to clear/shiny plastics, specifically is it suitable for shiny console materials and gps/camera-view touchscreens? I saw a review of UIGP where this was done and it looks good, and the matte finish on soft touch and leathers is nice, but I'm not keen on the price. I am assuming that some protectants would reduce dust sticking to the shiny portions of the console and screen and maybe resist fingerprints? It would be fantastic if it was good for this as well as all the leather/soft touch and exterior plastics.
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Thank you sir! That may be one of my reviews for UIGP you are talking about. I have honestly never tried perl on clear plastics. Give me a couple days and I'll do a bit of testing on perl and another product you may not have heard of.... ;)
 
Cool, look forward to it. Yeah I think that UIGP review may well have been yours, I've since cleared my browser history so can't tell for sure but the writing style was similar. Thanks for keeping up the good work =)



CEE DOG said:
Sorry for the late reply Bill! I hear you bud, it's just extremely versatile, looks incredible, and can't beat the price for anything that looks or protects like it.







Thank you sir! That may be one of my reviews for UIGP you are talking about. I have honestly never tried perl on clear plastics. Give me a couple days and I'll do a bit of testing on perl and another product you may not have heard of.... ;)
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Well, I apologize for not "keeping up the good work!". I've been trying to get to this and have failed. I've been meaning to let you know I didn't forget and am getting to this for the past couple weeks but time is in short supply is an understatement!! Bear with me and I will get it done soon.



Sincerest apologies,



Corey
 
LOL. No troubles at all, Corey. Here I am logging back on since like forever. Yeah. I still have my PERL and I remain pleased. Now if I only I could get people I meet into detailing. PERL would be an ideal goto tire product.
 
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