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06-13-2018, 12:55 PM
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Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016
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1LE Matte Hood & CarPro Perl
In my short two weeks of ownership of the 1LE, which I love so far, I've been messing around with the matte wrap on the hood. I figured worst case I plan on redoing it in 3m 1080-s12 (satin) anyway, so why not.
I've tried the Adam's Matte Detailer, which is fine but only goes so far in removing stains & blemishes. I then tried Adam's Matte Detailer which to be honest I was underwhelmed with. The only way I could get it to finish off nicely was to cake it on, wasn't a fan. It looked fine though. Last night I decided to start over and test something new, something cheaper that I have for other purposes rather than buying something for just the hood over and over again. So after a bath in IPA 50/50, I brought out the CarPro Perl diluted 1:5 with water. I knew it would give it a sheen and more "satin" look, which I was OK with. The added bonus, at 1:5 it's cheap and super easy to apply. How long does it last, I'll let you know. Good idea? Bad idea? I'm not sure yet, but I was/am willing to replace the wrap so thought why not!
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Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada |
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06-13-2018, 01:40 PM
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Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014
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I like it. Granted, I have no idea what IPA 50/50 is.
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06-13-2018, 01:41 PM
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Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016
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isopropyl alcohol. 1:1 dilution with water
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Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada |
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06-13-2018, 03:04 PM
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  Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016
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I would probably go no higher than 20% IPA and you should get the same effect.
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06-13-2018, 03:14 PM
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Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016
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i would have thought the same, but i checked even with 3M and many vinyl care documents stating a 50/50 dilution with 99% iso.
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Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada |
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06-13-2018, 06:34 PM
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06-21-2018, 05:52 AM
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Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014
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Looks good! How many applications to get it to finish uniform?
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06-21-2018, 06:42 AM
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Looks good but I bet it streaks with a hard rain. I use and love Perl but my experience is doesn’t hold up to rain...
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06-22-2018, 09:25 AM
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Is it possible to find a sheet of "3m 1080-s12" that is around the right size for the hood? I could only find huge rolls of the stuff.
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06-22-2018, 09:56 AM
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Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016
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so follow up on this, i wouldn't suggest it. it doesn't really stay even for long and i had to get the perl off.
will end up going satin 3m 1080-s12 to make life easier.
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Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada |
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