mjlinane
My name is Mike
Review: Chemical Guys VRP
Introduction:
As I said in my CG Silk Shine review, my personal preference is for no gloss on the interior vinyl and low gloss but black tires. However, not all of my customers agree with me. Actually, my detailing partner likes even more gloss on tires than Silk provides so I decided to give VRP a try.
Thanks to Corey again for providing the format.
Product Claims:
From Autopia Car Care site -
"Chemical Guys Extreme V.R.P. Dressing
Provides UV protection on all rubber, vinyl and plastic surfaces.
Dries to the touch.
Will not sling off tires.
The world may not be perfect, but thanks to Chemical Guys, your dressing can be. VRP DRESSING 2 is the only 100% super shine Dry to the Touch dressing that works as well on Vinyl, Rubber, Tires as it does on Hard Plastics (plastic bumpers and mirrors)......all in one.
In a Perfect world dressings could shine, help block against UV rays, leave behind a pleasant smell, be 100% dry to the touch and even be enriched with a surface sealant to protect and repel dust and dirt for months.
No greasy residue -100% dry to the touch!
GET THE GOODS:
A multi-surface shield for your vehicle's interior.
Dual action premium dressing leaves surfaces 100% dry to the touch and shining better then new, while protecting the surface against dirt and dust.
Shines for months shielding and protecting against the elements.
Maintains a 100% dry never greasy or oily supple, fresh texture of vinyl, leather, plastic, rubber and tires.
Water based emulsion repels dirt and dust while blocking out harmful UV rays.
Works great on all finished leather, vinyl, rubber, door moldings and tires.
Can be applied as often as desired without fear of clouding or discoloration.
Treated surfaces resist drying, fading and cracking maintain your interior and exterior surfaces while enhancing shine and image.
V.R.P. Water based conditioners penetrates past the surface, to restore and maintain shine while Chemical Guys unique formula leaves behind an invisible shield that repels water dirt and dust.
Great when used for all exterior rubber, and door seals.
Surfaces treated with Extreme V.R.P. shine longer and require less cleaning.
Extra thick, pure emulsion will not separate or sling and is easy to apply with towel or sponge.
Industry leading sealants aid in protecting seats, steering wheels, door panels, and dashboard against the elements."
Chemical Guys Extreme V.R.P. Dressing
Details:
1.- Packaging: Plastic Bottle with cap nozzle
2.- Directions: Clearly labeled
3.- Viscosity: Thick and oily
4.- Color: Milky white
5.- Scent: Not really sure but not bad at all
6.- Price at time of review: 16oz = $ 9.99
7.- Manufacturer: Chemical Guys
9.- Made in: California
Product
Other Products Used:
CG Nonsense
MF
Preparation:
Even though my car didn't need it, I wiped down the door card with CG Nonsense. (This is part of a dressing series so want to show different gloss levels from nothing.)
Application:
Squirt a small amount on clean short nap MF and rub into vinyl or other interior surface. Follow with a light buffing with dry MF.
For tires, I squirt a small amount on a polyethylene sponge and then spread with sponge. If I want more gloss, repeat after 10min. After 10min, is dry to the touch but generally follow with a MF to ensure no excess.
Observations:
CG VRP nicely darkens the vinyl and leaves a glossy finish. Is dry-to-the touch and does not cement dust to the dash. That being said, I've never before this review used in on interiors (not my taste).
Cleaned with Nonsense
CG IC, CG Silk and CG VRP
On tires, CG VRP darkens tires nicely and is glossy. It lasted me a several washes (3-4 weeks) and does not brown the tires.
(Sorry, no tire pics - will be trying a new, super long-lasting (non-ACC
) product tomorrow.)
I have used VRP on the wiper cowl and it performs admirably but want still longer durability.
VRP is easy to apply and doesn't require any special techniques to get excellent results.
Does it meet its claims: yes.
Comparisons:
As I predominantly use this on tires, the closest product I've used to CG VRT is Optimum Tire Bond. They yield very similar (if not identical) results.
CG VRP has slightly more gloss than CG Silk and a bit better durability but doesn't darken vinyl quite a dramatically (tires about the same). I like the spray-ability of Silk and tend to use it more often.
Pros:
1.- Darkens vinyl and tires while adding gloss (if you are into that kind of thing).
2.- Protects.
3.- Cost effective
4.- Pleasant smell.
5.- Versatile: can be used on interior & exterior trim, vinyl, and tires.
6.- Dries to the touch.
7.- When used on tires, does not sling.
8.- Easy to use.
Cons:
1.- A bit glossy for my taste but definitely less than most OTC products. Much more "professional" looking.
2.- Durability on hard exterior plastic isn't what I'd like. That is probably true of virtually all water-based dressings, though.
Final Observations and Summary:
Like most CG products I've tried, CG VRP is good stuff (if a bit glossy) and meets my "professional" needs very well. Not as sexy as some of the boutique products I may use on my own vehicles but think they work quickly, without undue fuss and give a large percentage of the boutique result (& sometimes, more) at a low enough price for my "normal" customers to swallow without hurting "profit".
Comments and questions are encouraged. Thanks for viewing!
Introduction:
As I said in my CG Silk Shine review, my personal preference is for no gloss on the interior vinyl and low gloss but black tires. However, not all of my customers agree with me. Actually, my detailing partner likes even more gloss on tires than Silk provides so I decided to give VRP a try.
Thanks to Corey again for providing the format.
Product Claims:
From Autopia Car Care site -
"Chemical Guys Extreme V.R.P. Dressing
Provides UV protection on all rubber, vinyl and plastic surfaces.
Dries to the touch.
Will not sling off tires.
The world may not be perfect, but thanks to Chemical Guys, your dressing can be. VRP DRESSING 2 is the only 100% super shine Dry to the Touch dressing that works as well on Vinyl, Rubber, Tires as it does on Hard Plastics (plastic bumpers and mirrors)......all in one.
In a Perfect world dressings could shine, help block against UV rays, leave behind a pleasant smell, be 100% dry to the touch and even be enriched with a surface sealant to protect and repel dust and dirt for months.
No greasy residue -100% dry to the touch!
GET THE GOODS:
A multi-surface shield for your vehicle's interior.
Dual action premium dressing leaves surfaces 100% dry to the touch and shining better then new, while protecting the surface against dirt and dust.
Shines for months shielding and protecting against the elements.
Maintains a 100% dry never greasy or oily supple, fresh texture of vinyl, leather, plastic, rubber and tires.
Water based emulsion repels dirt and dust while blocking out harmful UV rays.
Works great on all finished leather, vinyl, rubber, door moldings and tires.
Can be applied as often as desired without fear of clouding or discoloration.
Treated surfaces resist drying, fading and cracking maintain your interior and exterior surfaces while enhancing shine and image.
V.R.P. Water based conditioners penetrates past the surface, to restore and maintain shine while Chemical Guys unique formula leaves behind an invisible shield that repels water dirt and dust.
Great when used for all exterior rubber, and door seals.
Surfaces treated with Extreme V.R.P. shine longer and require less cleaning.
Extra thick, pure emulsion will not separate or sling and is easy to apply with towel or sponge.
Industry leading sealants aid in protecting seats, steering wheels, door panels, and dashboard against the elements."
Chemical Guys Extreme V.R.P. Dressing
Details:
1.- Packaging: Plastic Bottle with cap nozzle
2.- Directions: Clearly labeled
3.- Viscosity: Thick and oily
4.- Color: Milky white
5.- Scent: Not really sure but not bad at all
6.- Price at time of review: 16oz = $ 9.99
7.- Manufacturer: Chemical Guys
9.- Made in: California
Product
Other Products Used:
CG Nonsense
MF
Preparation:
Even though my car didn't need it, I wiped down the door card with CG Nonsense. (This is part of a dressing series so want to show different gloss levels from nothing.)
Application:
Squirt a small amount on clean short nap MF and rub into vinyl or other interior surface. Follow with a light buffing with dry MF.
For tires, I squirt a small amount on a polyethylene sponge and then spread with sponge. If I want more gloss, repeat after 10min. After 10min, is dry to the touch but generally follow with a MF to ensure no excess.
Observations:
CG VRP nicely darkens the vinyl and leaves a glossy finish. Is dry-to-the touch and does not cement dust to the dash. That being said, I've never before this review used in on interiors (not my taste).
Cleaned with Nonsense
CG IC, CG Silk and CG VRP
On tires, CG VRP darkens tires nicely and is glossy. It lasted me a several washes (3-4 weeks) and does not brown the tires.
(Sorry, no tire pics - will be trying a new, super long-lasting (non-ACC
) product tomorrow.)I have used VRP on the wiper cowl and it performs admirably but want still longer durability.
VRP is easy to apply and doesn't require any special techniques to get excellent results.
Does it meet its claims: yes.
Comparisons:
As I predominantly use this on tires, the closest product I've used to CG VRT is Optimum Tire Bond. They yield very similar (if not identical) results.
CG VRP has slightly more gloss than CG Silk and a bit better durability but doesn't darken vinyl quite a dramatically (tires about the same). I like the spray-ability of Silk and tend to use it more often.
Pros:
1.- Darkens vinyl and tires while adding gloss (if you are into that kind of thing).
2.- Protects.
3.- Cost effective
4.- Pleasant smell.
5.- Versatile: can be used on interior & exterior trim, vinyl, and tires.
6.- Dries to the touch.
7.- When used on tires, does not sling.
8.- Easy to use.
Cons:
1.- A bit glossy for my taste but definitely less than most OTC products. Much more "professional" looking.
2.- Durability on hard exterior plastic isn't what I'd like. That is probably true of virtually all water-based dressings, though.
Final Observations and Summary:
Like most CG products I've tried, CG VRP is good stuff (if a bit glossy) and meets my "professional" needs very well. Not as sexy as some of the boutique products I may use on my own vehicles but think they work quickly, without undue fuss and give a large percentage of the boutique result (& sometimes, more) at a low enough price for my "normal" customers to swallow without hurting "profit".
Comments and questions are encouraged. Thanks for viewing!
