TroyScherer
Ummm.... Ya.....
Thanks for the update Corey...
Review: CarPro PERL
- Thread starter CEE DOG
- Start date
Flannigan
New member
Thanks for the update DOG! I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and give this a try again. It would seem that the durability issues that I experienced have been addressed with this new formula...thanks for making me spend more money...lol
Dr Oldz
New member
Thanks for the updates! Perl is looking to be a winner IMO!
Rocket
New member
Thanks for the update. I have to say I'm surprised it's held up so well
CEE DOG
New member
Thanks guys, I appreciate it :welcome:
CEE DOG
New member
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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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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nadroj
New member
You really go all out on these reviews. Thanks for all of the great information. Since you have used it for a few weeks now, which do you like better between UTTG and perl?
CEE DOG
New member
Thank you 
I like them both for different things. For instance I just finished a car this weekend and used both products. I used PERL on the tires, engine, and interior. I used UTTG on the Cowl and rear view mirrors if I recall correctly.
That doesn't necessarily mean that I prefer them for those applications only. It depends on the vehicle and the owner.
For this owner I know she wanted a hint of gloss on her interior. However on my Sky I prefer UIGP.
For cowl or textured plastic UTTG is just incredible but the PERL is proving to last a very long time on this material and looks awesome also. The jury is still out on my favorite here but I am a Ultima fan for my own personal use until a product surpasses it.
Which brings us to tires... On tires PERL is my favorite for my Sky as well. I've been using it on tires every car I do since I started using it. It doesn't last as long as UTTG on tires but it is certainly a lot darker on tires for a couple weeks at least.
To make a long story short the answer is it depends on what you mean by like. If you want one product for interior and exterior and is very cost effective PERL. If you want two incredible products, one for interior and one for exterior than the UTTG and UIGP are the way to go depending on the level of gloss you like. It really does just depend. I have to do some more testing on different materials as well. I haven't made up my mind on everything yet but I'm happy to have both products.
I like them both for different things. For instance I just finished a car this weekend and used both products. I used PERL on the tires, engine, and interior. I used UTTG on the Cowl and rear view mirrors if I recall correctly.
That doesn't necessarily mean that I prefer them for those applications only. It depends on the vehicle and the owner.
For this owner I know she wanted a hint of gloss on her interior. However on my Sky I prefer UIGP.
For cowl or textured plastic UTTG is just incredible but the PERL is proving to last a very long time on this material and looks awesome also. The jury is still out on my favorite here but I am a Ultima fan for my own personal use until a product surpasses it.
Which brings us to tires... On tires PERL is my favorite for my Sky as well. I've been using it on tires every car I do since I started using it. It doesn't last as long as UTTG on tires but it is certainly a lot darker on tires for a couple weeks at least.
To make a long story short the answer is it depends on what you mean by like. If you want one product for interior and exterior and is very cost effective PERL. If you want two incredible products, one for interior and one for exterior than the UTTG and UIGP are the way to go depending on the level of gloss you like. It really does just depend. I have to do some more testing on different materials as well. I haven't made up my mind on everything yet but I'm happy to have both products.
nadroj
New member
Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I think I may add some PERL to my next order to try it out.
rurocking
New member
Hi Cee Dog...
After reading your review and looking at the facts speak for themselves I decided to order some perl. I had the opportunity today to do both my car and the wife's and I have to say that this is one impressive products. I did all interior and exterior surface of both cars and everything looks just great.
Thank you for this awesome review and follow-up, it's now made me a believer.
After reading your review and looking at the facts speak for themselves I decided to order some perl. I had the opportunity today to do both my car and the wife's and I have to say that this is one impressive products. I did all interior and exterior surface of both cars and everything looks just great.
Thank you for this awesome review and follow-up, it's now made me a believer.
CEE DOG
New member
That is excellent to hear!! Thank you for the feedback :yay
CEE DOG
New member
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
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
Video: 4 Week Update
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxxZoxM9Pyw]PERL 4 week Update.wmv - YouTube[/ame]
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
Conclusion:
-Exterior Trim-
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
-Tires-
(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.
4 Week Update: PERL vs. Detailers Pride (Old Tire)
This was what the old cracked tire looked like immediately after application.
Immediately After Application
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
Video: 4 Week Update
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxxZoxM9Pyw]PERL 4 week Update.wmv - YouTube[/ame]
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
Conclusion:
-Exterior Trim-
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
-Tires-
(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.
ca.detailchick
New member
Thanks Corey for the great reveiw ! It will def on my next order to try out !
TroyScherer
Ummm.... Ya.....
Thanks for the update Corey.