Hi Guys,

I have been using Car Pro PERL recently as I originally got it so I could dress the wheel arches and interior/exterior plastics rather than tyres.

I didn't realise before purchase that for most applications you don't use the product neat but dilute it with water.

For those that use it how have you diluted it? Is it best to buy myself a couple of small spray bottles from eBay and then make different dilution rates?

Thanks,

Chunk

Ive used PERL ...but never diluted it

Not saying you cant, but I cant see the need...but youre right..Thats what CarPro says, so who am I to disagree

Here is what they say:

CarPro PERL Trim Protectant

This is a water based silicon oxide, solvent-free, hydrophobic trim & tyre dressing that provides great satin shine and revives faded surfaces.

While it can easily spray, it has great cling to keep it on the surface with life time up to 3 months. PERL has no chemical solvents which can cause damage to tires; furthermore PERL contains high degree UV protecting to keep the surface from yellowing, cracking and sun damage fading.

Car Pro PERL will stop leather from cracking and protect from dirt and stains penetrate the surface. Treated surfaces require less cleaning and will remain in like-new condition. It restores the original finish to vinyl, rubber, plastic, acrylic, and leather. P.E.R.L and vinyl surface stay supple, flexible, and retain their color with regular use of PERL. All surface coated create satin shine, non greasy, non oily absorbing substance, and with great smell as well.

PERL is a water based formula provides great durability on all tires, interior and exterior trim, vinyl and dashboards.

 

How to use?

Dilute PERL with water; pour into sprayer, ready for use. Clean well the surface from dirt, oil and dust, Shake well before use, spray on surface from 20cm distance and wipe off with MF . On tyres and rubber can be applied with sponge applicator.

Recommend dilution ratio (parts to water):

- External plastics - 1: 3
- Engine - 1:1~3
- Tires - 1:1

- Interior rubber / dashboard / leather / vinyl - 1:5

Edited 21 November, 201510 yr by ChrisRs

Hi Guys,

I have been using Car Pro PERL recently as I originally got it so I could dress the wheel arches and interior/exterior plastics rather than tyres.

I didn't realise before purchase that for most applications you don't use the product neat but dilute it with water.

For those that use it how have you diluted it? Is it best to buy myself a couple of small spray bottles from eBay and then make different dilution rates?

Thanks,

Chunk

 

 

Interesting one - i did use a lot of this when i had the BMW Mini Cooper S...... with lots of plastic trim!

 

I never tried it neat.... just used the 1:3 dilution for exterior plastics; and used this same dilution for tyres.

 

It does give a nice look on exterior trim but i never found the durability that great overall..... and moved on to try others.

I have seen a few posts on detailing world about the durability not being the best because it is water based.

From the other products you have tried what would you recommend as an alternative Ste for dressing the arches and interior/exterior plastics?

I have seen a few posts on detailing world about the durability not being the best because it is water based.

From the other products you have tried what would you recommend as an alternative Ste for dressing the arches and interior/exterior plastics?

Pearl leaves a lovely finish diluted 1:3. I've used it on exterior trim, interior plastics and tyres. As you & ste have stated the durability isn't great.

At the moment I'm using KKD Trim-X. I coated my plastics on the car around a month and a half ago. Still beading well & after a wash returns to the finish I had when first applied.

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I have seen a few posts on detailing world about the durability not being the best because it is water based.

From the other products you have tried what would you recommend as an alternative Ste for dressing the arches and interior/exterior plastics?

 

 

Plastics (of which there isn't much on my current car) I use Gtechniq C4 as a long term solution.

 

On other cars, as Karl said above, KKD Trim-X is what I currently have on the shelf - works well on trim and tyres.