CarPro Perl on Interior Trim Issues

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Hi,

I used CarPro Perl for the first time last week on my wife's Equinox on plastic trim, dash, etc. I used a cleaner first, and followed the instructions for that product.

I think I am having some issues with the Perl though.. It is somewhat uneven, or streaking, and doesnt look super awesome. It seems to have gotten a bit worse since I put it on. What could my issue be? Did I not shake enough to dilute? I shook for a solid minute. I diluted per the instructions 1:5. Did i spray too much or not enough on the trim? Should I do another application to see if it will get better? Should I spray onto a microfiber and then use that on the trim/interior?

I thought this stuff was going to be amazing and honestly not very happy with it so far. Hopefully something I am doing wrong with it and it will be an easy fix.

Thanks!
 
Welcome to AGO. :)

You should always spray the product on the towel first for even coverage.
 
PaulMys said:
Welcome to AGO. :)

You should always spray the product on the towel first for even coverage.
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Thanks! Long time lurker, and bought quite a bit of stuff from the site over the years.

I think the instructions on the CarPro Perl said to spray on the panel, but this is good to know.

If the interior is just dusty, can i wipe it down with a dry microfiber, and then apply another coat to try to fix? I am hoping I dont need to use the interior cleaner every time right?

I am thinking if I apply another coat of the Perl now, it will get a more shiny? Not my favorite, but better than it being spotty.
 
My process is to spray product on the towel, wipe down, then go over it with a dry towel to "buff" any excess.

I am not trying to imply that this will work in every situation with every product on all interiors though.

I have never used PERL on my interior.
 
What did you use to clean with? At 1:5 PERL should darken a bit but not be too finicky. I had an Equinox and that plastic is pretty hard to get to look perfect, I ended up just wiping it down with whatever rinseless wash I used on the outside. I’d hit it with a damp towel and reapply
 
PaulMys said:
My process is to spray product on the towel, wipe down, then go over it with a dry towel to "buff" any excess.

I am not trying to imply that this will work in every situation with every product on all interiors though.

I have never used PERL on my interior.
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Thanks. I will give it a try.

vobro said:
What did you use to clean with? At 1:5 PERL should darken a bit but not be too finicky
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I used P&S Xpress Interior Cleaner. Followed the instructions and went over it with a damp microfiber. waited for the trim to completely dry. saw a lot of people had good luck with PERL so not sure what my issue is.
 
serper3 said:
Thanks. I will give it a try.



I used P&S Xpress Interior Cleaner. Followed the instructions and went over it with a damp microfiber. waited for the trim to completely dry. saw a lot of people had good luck with PERL so not sure what my issue is.
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I like PERL and I also used it at 1:5 and the only 2 vehicle’s that gave me issues were a ‘17 Colorado and a ‘18 Equinox. I just chalked it up to GM plastics, I’ve used it on my Ram,Charger,Durango and an Accord and had no issues. Perhaps the plastic was dry and soaked up the PERL differently? I’d knock it down with a damp towel,let dry and reapply
 
Do a test spot @ 1:1

My guess is that the plastic is soaking it up, but there’s not enough moisture in it @5:1 resulting in an uneven look.
 
vobro said:
I like PERL and I also used it at 1:5 and the only 2 vehicle’s that gave me issues were a ‘17 Colorado and a ‘18 Equinox. I just chalked it up to GM plastics, I’ve used it on my Ram,Charger,Durango and an Accord and had no issues. Perhaps the plastic was dry and soaked up the PERL differently? I’d knock it down with a damp towel,let dry and reapply
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Too bad as really I was just testing on my wife's equinox so i can put it on my camaro lol. I might try the damp towl and reapply.

Eldorado2k said:
Do a test spot @ 1:1

My guess is that the plastic is soaking it up, but there’s not enough moisture in it @5:1 resulting in an uneven look.
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I dont really want to go 1:1 as that would increase the gloss right? This stuff is already borderline too much gloss for me at 1:5. I like a more natural look. This stuff makes it look more black which I am okay with, i just dont want it much more glossy.

Are you all spraying onto a microfiber and then that onto the trim? Or as the instructions say, spraying it onto the trim directly?

Thanks!
 
I used Perl at 1:5 on my wife’s previous car. Just once. Didn’t have issues but I didn’t like it. Too shiny and stinky for me.
 
Ive never used it at 5:1, I use it at 3:1 usually and like PaulMys does I usually wipe with a dry towel to remove excess. Hope you figure it out
 
serper3 said:
Thanks. I will give it a try.



I used P&S Xpress Interior Cleaner. Followed the instructions and went over it with a damp microfiber. waited for the trim to completely dry. saw a lot of people had good luck with PERL so not sure what my issue is.
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Apply P&S, wipe and then wipe again with damp cloth.

I felt it was hard to get the P&S off so i tried it 1:1 with distilled as noted in instructions.

I’m betting it’s the P&S residue.


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I don't have to use the P&S cleaner every time though right? I can just use a dry microfiber to get the dust off and apply another coat of PERL to try to "fix" it? this time spraying it on a microfiber and then on the trim.
 
On my wife's 2019 Rav4 (lots of black trim outside), Perl will look streaky after some weather hits it. I haven't used it on the inside of my cars before. Under the hood and on the shaker seal of my Mach 1, it hasn't shown any streaks that I've noticed. I'm use it diluted 50/50. I figured the next time I apply it on trim outside, I'll use less. I'm kinda thinking in my case, I may have put it on too heavy on my wife's car.
 
Yea I think I might have put it on too heavy too. I wonder if going back with a dry microfiber to pick up any excess after initially applying would help.
 
You could always follow up with a damp towel and see if it helps to level it.

Next time spray into your microfiber towel or applicator and apply it. Come back with a second one to level it out.
 
The Guz said:
You could always follow up with a damp towel and see if it helps to level it.

Next time spray into your microfiber towel or applicator and apply it. Come back with a second one to level it out.
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Thanks! I will try that out and see how it goes.
 
I had exactly the same issues, we have a black interior in my wife’s car and I used a 5:1 ratio. I sprayed it on a microfiber towel and it came out with “splotches” all over. It looked horrible. I used a wet towel to level it out and fixed it. Looks good now
 
serper3 said:
I don't have to use the P&S cleaner every time though right? I can just use a dry microfiber to get the dust off and apply another coat of PERL to try to "fix" it? this time spraying it on a microfiber and then on the trim.
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If you wanna remove old layer you can clean but i would just top. I use an interior QD to maintain myself.


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