Review - Chemical Guys VRP

[The Guz]

Disclaimer: Meghan sent me this product along with a few others to review. Thank you Meghan for sending it out to me.

Product: Chemical Guys V.R.P

Price: $12.99

Quantity: 16 oz

Product description/uses:






Premium water-based dressing
Refined cream formula spreads easily for fast application
Restores deep-black look to vinyl, rubber, and plastic trim pieces
Protects against fading and staining from harmful UV rays
Dry-to-the-touch finish does not attract dirt or dust
Penetrates deep for long-lasting results
Easily coats fairings, seats, mirrors, trim, grilles, grates, and more





The above product description was pulled from the Chemical Guys site. It is a water based dressing for vinyl, rubber and plastic. No need to list the entire description from Chemical Guys.

This looks to be either a reformulation or repackaged product. I opened up the bottle and it has a nice scent. I can`t pin point it. But it`s not that strong. It`s not even noticeable when using it.

This has many uses as it can be used on the interior, exterior (trim, tires). I chose to use this as a tire dressing on my brothers car.

The tires were cleaned with Britemax Grime Out. Review will be out as well and I will link this VRP write up within that Britemax review.

So once the tires were cleaned I proceeded to dress them.

First let`s take a look at the bottle. Nice attractive labeling.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3385/CG_VRP1.jpg

Rear of the bottle with the description and directions. Pretty straight forward.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3385/CG_VRP2.jpg

Thick lotion like consistency. Reminds me of the consistency of McKee`s 37 Gloss Tire Gel and the discontinued Meguiar`s D163 Tire & Trim Gel.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3385/CG_VRP3.jpg

50/50 on the tire

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3385/CG_VRP4.jpg

First coat applied. I let that soak into the tire for a few minutes. The tire seemed to absorb it and left an uneven appearance.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3385/CG_VRP5.jpg

This is the entire tire after 1 coat. It actually looked good with 1 coat.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3385/CG_VRP6.jpg

My brother likes his tires with a little more shine. So I decided to give it a second coat to see how it looks. The appearance evened out.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3385/CG_VRP7.jpg

Unfortunately I forgot to get a photo after the second coat. I let it sit as is with no final buff. We went out to dinner after about 20 mins. No sling on the side of the paint. Dry to the touch.

The next day he stopped by for lunch and I checked out the tires. They were more matte than I was expecting. It looks really good. Again dry to the touch when I touched it with my fingers. No residue on my fingers.

Pictures were not that great with the tree blocking some of the sun.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3385/CG_VRP8.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3385/CG_VRP9.jpg



Overall I enjoyed using VRP. I will have to keep this thread updated with how long it lasts on his tires. I`m expecting it to last a few weeks like a typical tire gel. It spreads out nicely. Leaves a nice finish that is dry to the touch. No sling.

I don`t have any cons for it other than being in a large category with a lot of good products. Give it a try.

Chemical Guys video


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SM-_aP27v8

[Bunky]

I had received a sample in trade and has been a favorite for its even spreading and final look. It is my favorite Chem Guys product I have used.

[PRND[S]]

Has either one of you used it on interior soft plastics like a dash?

[Ronkh]

2 coats look good, one coat looked streaky and uneven.

[The Guz]

;2104762`]Has either one of you used it on interior soft plastics like a dash?

I don`t plan to but that can change. I don`t like putting anything on my dash because the plastics already glare off the windshield without anything on it.


2 coats look good, one coat looked streaky and uneven.

I agree.

[briarpatch]

;2104762`]Has either one of you used it on interior soft plastics like a dash?

Too shiny for interiors......CG Silk Shine for that....or Meguiars Natural Shine

[SGM2008]

Nice review Mike!

Any idea if this is the same formula as the Chemical Guys Extreme VRP Dressing in the Autopia store?

The Item #`s are the same but the packaging is clearly different. I`m almost at the end of my Prima Nero and I`m looking for a low gloss tire dressing. I`m not a fan of the Glazed Donut look.

Thanks!

[WaxAddict]

Nice review Mike!

Any idea if this is the same formula as the Chemical Guys Extreme VRP Dressing in the Autopia store?

The Item #`s are the same but the packaging is clearly different. I`m almost at the end of my Prima Nero and I`m looking for a low gloss tire dressing. I`m not a fan of the Glazed Donut look.

Thanks!

CG Silk Shine is just the ticket for lower gloss. Nothing has looked better in my eyes on my tires. Longevity is "meh" at best, but at $9 a bottle I didn`t mind using it once every two weeks.

[SGM2008]

CG Silk Shine is just the ticket for lower gloss. Nothing has looked better in my eyes on my tires. Longevity is "meh" at best, but at $9 a bottle I didn`t mind using it once every two weeks.

Thanks .... 2 weeks is about where I`m at with the Prima Nero durability. I try to wash my wheels once a week so a regular tire dressing application isn`t an issue for me.

[Swanicyouth]

Nice review Mike!

Any idea if this is the same formula as the Chemical Guys Extreme VRP Dressing in the Autopia store?

The Item #`s are the same but the packaging is clearly different. I`m almost at the end of my Prima Nero and I`m looking for a low gloss tire dressing. I`m not a fan of the Glazed Donut look.

Thanks!

Primal Nero is primarily an interior dressing. Check out Prima Infinity. You will like it. Dunno if PBMG still carries it. If not, get PB`s Bold n Bright.

Some of CGs products are good. But I won`t buy anymore because I won`t support them...

[SGM2008]

Primal Nero is primarily an interior dressing. Check out Prima Infinity. You will like it. Dunno if PBMG still carries it. If not, get PB`s Bold n Bright.

Some of CGs products are good. But I won`t buy anymore because I won`t support them...

Thanks .... It`s a shame, but Prima products seem to be like dinosaurs lately. I may have to give the PB`s B&B a shot since it`s readily available.

[House of Wax]

Nice review. VRP is one of CG`s better products. Looks nice and goes on easy

[rlmccarty2000]

I think you will like Britemax Grime Out. After using the spray bottle size I liked it so much I bought the gallon jug. It`s strong stuff and does a great job on wheels.

[The Guz]

I think you will like Britemax Grime Out. After using the spray bottle size I liked it so much I bought the gallon jug. It`s strong stuff and does a great job on wheels.

I did get a chance to try it out as a tire cleaner. The only gripe I have is that there are no dilution ratios on the smaller bottle. But someone posted a photo on Autogeek that the gallon does show the ratios.

http://www.autopia.org/forums/detailing-product-reviews/187475-review-britemax-grime-degreaser.html

[dontlikemyname]

I have used it on Chevrolet, BMW, Mercedes, Cadillac, and Ford interiors made of plastic and vinyl. It has looked great and doesn`t attract extra dust or lint. I have had no problems using it as VRP is my favorite product for vinyl/plastic/rubber...the only place i do not use it is running boards/steps/floormats.

;2104762`]Has either one of you used it on interior soft plastics like a dash?