CarPro Essence Definitive Guide Thread

I'm so excited to try this :)

The Eraser wipe down was always the most dreadful part of the process for me... especially with delicate paint... as the chances of at least some tiny marring was always there. I'd much rather spend the time doing a quick polishing pass to further enhance gloss and also prep the surface for coating all in one go.
 
Just a suggestion...with a limited shelf life and getting multiple cars from one bottle, please consider continuing the smaller, "SEMA Size."
 
I think as the product gets put into use by a wider base, there will be more data available on pad, machine and speed combinations (not to mention arm speeds and pressure as well as paint type and its condition)...

While I have a PC and Meg's DAMF discs, I still prefer the precision and control I get with the 3401, so I am eager to try it with the Flex and Hybrids and report the results.
 
Can you elaborate on these "semi-permanent fillers" please? Sounds great/ideal for older paints that are thin.

I'm also curious as to the longevity of CQuartz applied over this. In theory it'll last longer, right? But would CQuartz be bonding to the paint or to Essence?
 
I got a question, where I'm going to apply CQuartz UK for my brand new car with no surface defects (I believed). So to make an Extreme High Gloss effect, which one should I use, Essence or Reflect?
 
btlew81 said:
Just a suggestion...with a limited shelf life and getting multiple cars from one bottle, please consider continuing the smaller, "SEMA Size."
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I concur with your thoughts, and didn't see your post until now, but made the same similar comment on autogeek just a short time ago.

That this smaller SEMA size might be ideal for the one person wishing to use this as a primer product on their one vehicle that is coated with CQuartz, and is due for a re-fresh application of CQuartz.
 
After thinking about it...I do agree. You don't want to waste any money by it going bad. However, I am also curious about the shelf life. :)

Kevin...
 
Merlin said:
What is the "shelf life"?
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I had to search as others had seemed to already know, but Corey mentions it at the start of this thread, he states 1 year.

I imagine it is because of the ceramic component in the product. Sort of amazing in a way that they can get that component to stay in a liquid state for that long, and not turn rock hard like CQuartz would.
 
I missed that part of Corey's info also. 1 year Thanks Mark for restating Corey's already stated time frame. If that makes sense. I'm still waiting for the caffeine to kick in :)

Kevin...
 
btlew81 said:
Just a suggestion...with a limited shelf life and getting multiple cars from one bottle, please consider continuing the smaller, "SEMA Size."
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Thank you for the suggestion! If you keep cool indoors out of light our chemist says 2 years shelf life. Also you will use a fair amount of product especially with a microfiber pad which I highly recommend with this product.
 
Will it fill small visible pits??
 

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banzaitoyota said:
Will it fill small visible pits??
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I wouldn't want to make that claim but like the ones in your picture I think you would see a noticeable improvement. If you work it down a long way you will get a lot more cut and a lot less filling but if you work it half way I think you will see a big change there. I would love be to see a 50/50 in that spot!
 
I do like the 5 oz size. It's nice not having to worry about it expiring before I use it all.
 
The given consensus is the best cutting is achieved by microfiber and finish by foam. If I'm reading this right we will get better results using a microfiber finishing pad than a foam pad with this product. Correct?
 
How about using CarPro own, Hybrid Cool Pad? Will it give same results as the Megs MF Pads?
 
Gary said:
The given consensus is the best cutting is achieved by microfiber and finish by foam. If I'm reading this right we will get better results using a microfiber finishing pad than a foam pad with this product. Correct?
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Yes, it works incredibly well with microfiber.
 
spoocobra said:
Have you tried this with a Meguiars Xtra Cut MF? That's in my plan of testing along with other pads as well. Also hour wait before reload? Thanks for all the info.
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I've used with a variety of foam pads as well as the Meg's mf cutting and finishing pads. I haven't used any other fiber pads with it yet.
 
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