CarPro PERL Review!

Bryan@Autogeek

Bryan@Autogeek

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The other day I was working on a 2011 Ford Mustang which has a lot of black trim that will fade over time if you do not protect it. I wanted to apply something that would go on easy without leaving streak marks on the trim. After looking at some Trim protectants I decided to go with CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant. CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant can be used on multiple surface such as rubber, plastic and even leather. CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant can be used on leather to help prevent cracking. CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant will protect your trim or rubber up to 3 months of protection. When applying the CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant I used a Pinnacle Foam Wax Applicator. The first area I decided to test the CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant on was the rocker panels.





After applying the CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant is was easy to see the difference on an area that was coated and one that was not. After I let the CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant sit for about five minutes I can back out to rub my hand over the trim that was coated and to my surprise it did not leave a greasy feeling at all.After having great success with the Rocker panel I decided to Coat the rest of the plastic on the car. When applying the CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant I noticed it went on very thin and it also spread out very easily which in my opinion makes it a cost effective product.







CarPro PERL Coat Plastic & Rubber Protectant
 
Looking Good!

Mind updating this thread over the next couple of months to comment on durability , color staying dark or starting to fade.

Would nice to see this trim in say 2 or 3 months after different weather, washes etc..


Thanks for the Review
 
I love me some PERL as well! Great stuff for sure.
My experience 1:1 :
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This stuff works!!
 
Bryan, let me give you a little idea, take the trim and spread it on an applicator and apply with a small paint brush, then rub it in. I do the same with opti bond gel and it comes out really nicely
 
Bill1234 said:
Bryan, let me give you a little idea, take the trim and spread it on an applicator and apply with a small paint brush, then rub it in. I do the same with opti bond gel and it comes out really nicely
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That is a good idea!
 
Great review Bryan. I have been using PERL regularly on my Dodge Ram. 1:1 for tires and 3:1 for interior and tonneau cover. It really is a great and versatile product.
 
Bryan@Autogeek said:
I tried it at the recommended dilution ratio and thought it looks better without diluting it all since some of the trim was in bad shape.
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Keep in mind that it can be used (diluted) at 1:1, 3:1 and 5:1 all with drastically different, but great results.

The biggest thing with PERL is to have a way to let it cure. If it gets wet in the first 24 to 36 hours it really doesn't like it. But on old, damaged, vinyl like on a convertible top cover for instance, or tonneau covers you can put it on generously then work it in with a brush and let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it down with a MF towel. Then park it in the sun to let it bake in. It'll form a crust almost that is a tactile barrier against the elements. You can actually feel it with your fingernail! :)

The more you bring that old vinyl back to life the better it likes it. I did a truck tonneau cover last spring and it lasted 6 months before the owner wanted me to do it again. Prior to that point it had NEVER been protected and was 8 years old! :eek:
 
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