Used to use VRP and it was decent but my PERL is my absolute go to. I also apply with a brush but I prefer to cut mine 1*1 on tires. I find that it's easier to apply, lasts just as long as full strength and as a bonus makes it more economical, because as you said it's not a cheap product. However when diluted 50/50 a bottle really goes a long way. Had solid durability for a water based product and since I've been using it regularly (little more than a year) I've never seen any browning.
I use Perl for a year now. I wash my car once a week, and i use Perl every time. It holds that finish for about 4-6 days, then its starts to disappear, but it hold protective properties. I diluted it 1:5 for my dashboard, door cards and leather seats. Its holds pretty well. 2-3 months on dash and door. I have 2 small kids, and they kick front seats all the time. With perl on them i just wipe it down with some distilled water. BTW in Serbia its about 28 usd for 1L of Perl. With my applications i used it 3/4 in one year. That's for Tires and interior.
I dilute Perl 1:1 for the tires. Knock it down after a few minutes of dwell time and it gives me a perfect satin finish. My findings are the same as yours. Been using for about a year now and the first time it rained after initially applying I was super impressed with the durability / longevity of the dressing. Perl is a gem!
For your views, here is how I apply a tire dressing. As you mentioned, preparation is key, if your tire is not clean, dressing will not last. Step 1 - Clean tire with mineral spirits (as you mentioned) Step 2 - clean tire, wheel & wheel well with Eagle One Black Pasti Coat ( also used to chemical decon. a car, very reasonable price), step 3 clean tire with Meguiars non acid wheel cleaner. Step 4 Clean tire & wheels with Super Clean, diluted 1:4 or 1:1. If you still get browning, repeat step 4. Step 5 Apply tire dressing (PERL), 1 or two coats, waiting 30 minutes between coats. The following steps, I performed if the tire has never been deep cleaned before. If your tire has been deep cleaned, go to step 4. Super Clean is very reasonably priced & available at Walmart. PERL will last for several weeks, if tire is properly prepared. Thanks Auto Fanatic for your videos...
Thx for this video ! Using a heat gun after the degreaser, then apply the dressing, let it dry a few minutes on the tire and use again the heat gun to scell Will increase the durability of the silicon based dressing.
PERL 1:1 on tires is the best dressing I've ever used. I love it 1:5 on my interior plastics too. CarPro make nothing but quality products. Super impressed by them, especially their Ceramic Coatings like C-Quartz UK
they make good stuff we like their UK3.0 coatings. We recently came out with our own SIo2 dressing that bests PERL with shine and longevity so far everyone loves it
I really like CarPro Perl myself. It lasts a lot better than anything else I've tried and there's zero sling or anything like that. As others mentioned, prep is key. I've found that your mineral spirits suggestion has helped in that aspect, and as a result the product lasts a lot better. i get about 3 weeks out of it.
10 days since I shot this video and still looking good and we get rain every other day now. very impressed with it so far and well worth the money. I was getting bad browning after each rainfall using the other products I show in the beginning of this video, I toss them all now.
The Carpro Perl is really impressive. I recently tried it against Meguiars Endurance gel on the same car (left and right front tires). After a month in pretty harsh weather the Carpro was still going!
Endurance will sling, plus its silicone based product, harder to clean and accumulates brake dust easily. But the shine is outstanding tho. I still prefer PERL.
I have had the best luck with Pearl diluted 1:1 as a tire dressing. I dress the tires twice doing all four in rotation and starting over. No wipe down but I don't overload the applicator. If it doesn't rain the finish can last two weeks.
I just purchased Perl to test and see what all the hype is about. I have been using Adams VRT for the last 2 yrs. and it’s great. I use it on my Raptor and I drive it everyday no matter what the weather condition is. I have noticed in harsh weather condition it would last about a month, but in normal conditions it lasts close to 2 months. The finish is Matt finish for the first coat and gets glossier with multiple coats. Matt finish for me!
This is water based too so wont damage your tyres.. U can Use it on interior and exterior trim when diluted... so excellent value too. I put it on tyres neat 1st application.. Then apply diluted 1/4 via spray bottle for top ups after washes once/twice a week. Its only £10 in the uk
yeah the titanium studs look awesome, i had two Ferrari 812 Superfast owners compliment them today at the Greenwich Concours I parked right next to them.
I highly recommend Adams VPR. I found that it gives it a dark natural/uniform finish that lasts about 2 weeks. It nothing like the CG Vrp or Perl that washes out. The Adams doesn't shine that much but after 2 weeks the tires are still dark natural looking which is what I like.
I agree I have been using it for about a year now and it looks good on the tires. Also coat the rubber trim around the doors before winter so when ice forms the rubber won't stick and possibly get damaged.
Perl is the best interior dressing iv used. Its amazing on the leather. Its way better then silk shine and vrp. Iv used it for tire dressing but i like mine very glossy. Its taken me years for find the interior product and this is the ill use for the rest of my life. I bought a liter 2 years ago and iv used the shit out of it but still have 1/4 left. $25 for a liter is more then worth it.
I think I may have tried most tire dressings over the years, and most recently have been using Car Pro Darkside. It's good, but the finish (to my eyes) is not as nice as PERL. Although, I acknowledge that everything is subjective. The cost effectiveness, finish and versatility of Perl is outstanding. Great video by the way.
Nice prep as always, very professional. As far as durability, I don't think it's going to last any longer than the other ones. Perl is better on vinyl and interior than on tires in my opinion. VRP is no.1 for me, I don't mind reapplying it every week or every other week. If it is a rainy period, it doesn't make sense applying it anyway until the weather settles down. P.S. I use Work Stuff brushes as well, was surprised to see u use them 😂 They're great.
I use it mixed 1:1 with distilled water on my Alfa Giulia, never use it neat. Great to spray on the grilles and wipe in with a cloth. Very good for a water-based product. I think it looks better at 1:1 (or 1:2) on tyres too - more satin, and 1:3 on plastic areas like scuttle panel, mirror brackets, plastic engine covers. Works out economically then too. Great stuff.
It was great that you did the follow-up instead of posting 5 days later.. Hate that. If you get a chance check out Black Pearl.. has a lot of prep but held up to our Chicago winter for 4 months. I first saw it on a video from Apex Detail..
I tried using a microfiber towel to work the product into the tires, and I had difficulty getting it into the textured parts of the sidewall and edge tread. I think I need to use a brush next time and just use the microfiber to wipe off any excess.
Man I want those brushes, I message them a few days ago. I also received your foaming wheel cleaner in the mail. Thanks for the fast shipping. I haven’t used it yet due to work but I’m excited to have it.
Loved the mineral spirits tip. I also heard recently that Tarminator is a good follow-up wipe-down. And those brushes look fantastic. I need those in my garage.
Oh man, you reminded me of the old days, naptha and silicone based dressings. I actually love the perl, it cleans better with normal APC too. Thanks for the vid AF.
APC all have acids in them and over time dry out the tires and can cause cracking, mineral spirits is totally safe for the rubbers oils and if you use it sparingly its safe. been using it for 30 years and love it.
@@autofanaticcars Good to know, I'm been looking around lately for different cleaners, so far Purple Power is really effective on tires, not recommended on rims. I've heard you been using Malco Redthunder, any good?
I always used Chemical Guys VRP, until I found 303 high shine tyre dressing, it produces that showroom gloss that I like, (for those who like a satin/matte finish, 303 tyre balm would be an alternative), I find that it lasts even after driving through rain multiple times, it is recommended to spray it directly onto the tyre, although I prefer to apply it with an applicator, the end result is the same I find.
Great video as usual. I kept seeing those work stuff brushes on instagram and have wanted to get them for a while now i love how big they are. On the tire dressing Perl is an incredible product but i have to say i love Adams Tire Armor. Its holding up now for 2 months and still shining. i simply spray their tire and rubber cleaner on and let it dwell and rinse off and its back to shiny. I will say tho Optimum has a pretty killer product out now similar to Adams but supposedly last longer. Ill stick with the Tire Armor and plan on doing another coat in another month or so just to keep it fresh.
All your reviews on products are amazing and perfectly explained on how to apply and use. Your the number one guy I always come back to for complete steps on how to use products. Awesome work!
A 5 gallon Bottle of Silicone Based Tyre dressing is $55cad from the local distributors. Rain doesn't take it off and because its silicone it wont damage rubber and plastic which is why it's safe to use on interior trims. If you use it on trims, I recommend wiping it after with microfiber or it's going to look and feel oily. Some people are into that but I like to be able to touch my trim and not get my hands greasy. Cant make money off that product, it's too expensive for the same results.
30 bucks? Holy crap 😄 I just bought a bottle too, same size (in Europe though) - came with no charge for the shipping (because I bought other stuff in the shop too) and I paid the equivalent of about USD13 for the bottle.
That’s expensive for that bottle. I bought my Carpro PERL off Detailed Image for $19.99. I also like Adam’s Polishes Tire Shine and it lasts a long time also even through a lot of rain. Nice video
carpro USA plus shipping = $30 beans, im ok with that because its a good product and also being a small business we can not offer free shipping like the the big dogs in the game so at times i rather support the small biz than deal with Amazon to buy stuff for myself.
I've been using Perl for a number of months on two vehicles. I like the amount of sheen it gives to the tires and it's easy to apply, but I've noticed that as soon as I drive the car in the rain the product is no longer visible. I'm going to go back to one of the non-water-based tire dressings that I used in the past as they stayed on the tire for a much longer period of time.
mine is still looking great been over a week, multiple car washes and rain. prep is the key, try my prep as i show in this video and you may see much greater results.
it does self level but i brushed it on thick and wanted to make sure no sling from driving. first time i ever used this product so was not sure how it would work.
I’ve followed work stuff on IG for a while now. I’m surprised they haven’t tried to import into USA by now. They claim nobody is interested but I think they would find a huge market here!
I am working on being the North American Importer, not easy dealing with companies abroad. these brushes are amazing il be posting a dedicated video soon
This is how I apply Perl. Brush on then wait one hour. After that lightly wipe excess with a mf towel and let sit for a couple of hour before driving. I can get about 3 weeks from it.
COOL. i never knew using mineral spirit can help clean tires better. before this i just scrub with brush but this mineral spirit can remove old tire dressing, thanks for the video
I've been using CarPro Perl for about 2 years now. I wash two vehicles every week or two and apply it each time. I bought the 34oz bottle and have only used a little less than 1/3 of the bottle during that time. I use it undiluted and apply it with an Adams foam block applicator. I used the CG VRP previously and like the durability and how much time I get out of one bottle of Perl.
i like it so far and its been raining on and off and the tires still look good, zero browning as well which i was getting with the 3 other products i have been using after it rained
I use it 50/50 on a full size 8ft bed tonneau cover and it lasts! It is my go to for plastic on bed rails of the truck and tailgate as well. Great stuff.
WOw you forgot to do the inner part of the tyer ,the part which has the sidewall rim protection or wheel protection, lol :) Use a small brush mini version so you can get into those side wall wheel protection areas, lol :) Or a cotton ear bud would be a prefect size for that i do,when i get too OCD about wheel dressing my own car, lol :)
I always do that when I use the foam wax pads to apply my new Holeshot Tire and Trim which works better than Perl. Check out my video from last month on the Auto Fanatic channel
Is there a reason you didn’t dress the bead of the tyre between the rim and ridge on the tyre? Good video. Just bought it for my interiors so will definitely try it as a tyre dressing
bead was done the video was edited to show just clips along the way. let us know how it works for you and prep the tires well and it will reward you with great longevity as i am now seeing over 10 days and many days in the rain and multiple car washes
Auto Fanatic thanks for getting back to me. I’ve been trialling AMMO Mud and it goes on well, but only lasts one wash. It does last about 10 days too if I haven’t washed my car and rain doesn’t seem to affect it.
This way of dressing the tires caught my eye, I have a race glaze brush and did the mineral spirits cleaning before starting . Tires looked good , then i applied the carpro perl to my pirellis..Painted it on like you do and wiped the tire good afterwards to remove the excess, problem is the next day i drove it to work and got out, The dressing slung all over my tires , any ideas what i did wrong ??
Perl is very thin and many thin it out more to extend the use but that is an issue try a thicker bodies tire dressing many have surpassed Carpr Perl since this video came out. We released out own SIo2 Tire Gel called Auto Fanatic Mega Gloss in our webshop
you will love it, Superclean have harsh acids like most APC which strip the finish and also cause premature corrosion on the braking system i never would suggest any APC on wheels but wait til you try our wheel cleaner and see the lubrication and what it does. Enjoy if you have any questions send an inquiry though the Auto Fanatic website for assistance.
Well...Works like a charm. Easy. No residue. Didn't choke and gag! Wheels look great!!! One question. I used the smaller IK sprayer and it did not foam. Should it have? I mixed it like Pan said.
I saw another video you made with sprayers. Found that My ik 1.5 sprayer did not come with the three colored nozzles. I found them online. will get back to you, but so far, great results, even absent foam!
Thank you for the information on using The odorless mineral spirits to clean the side walls of the tires. I never knew that. Thank you for that I will be going to Home Depot and buying song. Thank you for the awesome’s information again and keep those great work in these great videos comments I really like your channel thank you.
Used 1:3 ratio of the Perl for my tires ( even though the recommended ratio is 1:1)and it works well and last long. Gr8 product, and pretty expensive, but has multiple use! I used that ratio because evrytime i clean my car i like to use it on my tire, so 1:3 gives me more use for the bucks. No woman detailers here??
Thank you very much for that tip using mineral spirits! I never would have thought to use that. I will next time. I got a sample bottle of Pearl a while back, but never used it, so I'm going to use it next time I clean my wheels and tires----after I use the mineral spirits too.
I was just recommended this (diluted) and some other products for my grills. Was looking for a plastic dressing for the honeycomb grills. Need something i can mist on and walk away. Wiping is a super pain in the hard to reach areas.
you can spray this on if you dilute in a separate bottle they say. I gotta say I'm impressed it has rained 7 times since I shot this video and my tires still look good.
Is that the 500 mL bottle? Even with shipping $30 is a lot. I bought mine for $16 locally but even if online shipping wasn't that much. Figure $20 or so when you factor in tax and shipping in most situations. In any case, I've been using Perl recently and like it a lot. Holds up well to rain, smells like bananas and is very easy to apply (I just use a MF/foam applicator). It's good stuff!
I love CarPro PERL for the tires, vinyl, and plastic inner wheel wells. For tires and wheel wells I use it diluted 1:1 for a satin finish. I recently bough the Work Stuff albino brush and its the softest brush I have ever felt. You should get that one.
The next wash after applying Perl (usually 3 days or so) I just go over the tires with a dedicated wash pad using the same shampoo used on the paint and it really gives a great matte finish.
Got a ? I purchased 007 and love this stuff my ? Is how long does it last approximately because I’m just as bad as you my car does not stay dirty for more than a day I use your program power lock with collonite and when I wash it I use 007 I’m just curious because I know that I won’t let it get dirty to test the durability.
I use it 1:1 on tires and 1:3 on engine bay. don't use it on the rubbers of your car since you won't get it of very well. use for your rubbers wolf's nano coating
Perl also washes off easy. 303 tire shine better. Junk = oil and wax designed into tire for sidewall protection. You are stripping the tires built in protection.
To pricey for the results its a relative for each situation!! Here in ny the rain has been insane so maybe this year it might be worth it!! Lol be good phil!! Nice review pal
Foxxer not really he didnt dilute it and looked just like the rest in reality its all relative in what works fir u on top the fact that they are all versatile u know
@@cbruno12180 Yep, but I feel all other VRP's are very watered down compared to PERL. I'm pretty positive where I live, heat and water based dressings makes the wheels feel dull after 2 days of driving.
i have it does not repel dirt so much and seems to break down from the heat. for engine bay plastics and trim i have been using our Auto Fanatic 007 Gloss Enhancer Ceramic Detailer it works better and much easier to apply to rubber and trim to give it a nice finish.
This was bad advice, after applying mineral spirits to my tyres to "properly" clean them, where the spirits touched the wheels/rims it discolored them! Giving them a "milky" finish. Not sure how to fix this. Not sure if it ate off the polish off the wheels, or the clearcoat (do wheels even have clearcoat?) or the Opticoat ceramic coating on the wheels, but whatever it was it ruined them! Really annoyed.
sounds like you may not have used the right product there are many versions of mineral spirits FYI depending on where you buy it what I show on the channel is the Odorless brand Home Depot and Lowes sells. If the finish on your wheels got ruined that for sure means the finish or coating may have been compromised somehow but i never ever had an issue with the finish on any OEM or Aftermarket wheel on the edge when I clean tires on my cars and all our customers cars for 30 years. I even have gotten this on properly applied ceramic coatings for wheels and never an issue if the coating was applied properly. Cheap coatings and inferior paints and wheel finishes may be an issue for some but not something I ever experienced in the service business of what we do. You may want to try a mild polish on your wheels and try a different coating.
Auto Fanatic IMO just as durable when cut. Plus makes it more cost effective. I recently switched 4 months ago to it and have not looked back. Now, where do I give my other vrp bottles away at as well lol
Hey Auto fanatic, I saw those brushes and I really like them. I’m detailer and would like to get some of them because I go through brushes fast. Can you please give me some information on how to get them from Europe?
It should have been called PEARL Plastics Engine Armrest Rubber Leather lol I really want to buy this for everything including my tyres but I'm concerned about the durability in the rain as it's water based (I'm from the UK). Please convince me I'm wrong so that I can spend some money!!!
Don't use that much product bro, diluted 1 to 0.5 you get almost the same finish but use a lot less product and go's on pretty easy. I do this dilution ratio in a small spraybottle on a, cut to pieces, 59 cents carwash sponge. 10mins - 4 tyres
Assume you are using a clear mineral spirit fluid vs the milky version? I live in CT and I cannot find Jasco which looks like a clear fluid. The milky white versions leave an oily residue. Any other options?
