REVIEW: Carpro Essence Plus

I know you said its hydrophobic. But does it change the hydrophobic properties compared to just Cquartz Finest?
In other words by using Essence + are the hydrophobics different or the same?

I can not answer accurately/correctly as I am not the chemist or the vendor. My "guess" is that it may have it`s own hydrophobic properties. I`m not sure.
All I can say is that on the vehicle I used it on, before I started I did the hose test, and the water laid flat. (although he stated he only washed with Reset)
When I finished "polishing" the swirls were gone and there was tons of gloss. I did not hit it with water at that time as I do not know what the "cure time" is.
 
Thanks for initial review Merlin.

You said no coating above? So no hydro/reload or similar?

I know you said its hydrophobic. But does it change the hydrophobic properties compared to just Cquartz Finest? In other words by using Essence + are the hydrophobics different or the same?

I had posted this link in the Car Pro SEMA 2016 post but I will post it again. As Merlin pointed out it should not be topped with a coating based on the Car Pro UK Rep. It can be topped with hydro or reload. It is also stated that the beading is similar to hydro. Here is the link.

SEMA 2016 : New CarPro products! Essence Plus - Detailing World
 
Looks like a great product that fills a needed niche. I have seen many posts asking the question about what to do with marred coatings and before this product the answer always was to polish off the old coating and reapply. My only gripe (a very small one) is why didn`t CarPro change the name to something besides Essence? Maybe something like Coat Fixer. Of course this could confuse users of CarPro Fixer. Lol
 
After using Essence I`m very much looking forward to using this. I have a lot of clients with coatings and we`ve never had something like this in our arsenal of products to use, but it perfectly fills a product gap that was needed. Awesome
 
After using Essence I`m very much looking forward to using this. I have a lot of clients with coatings and we`ve never had something like this in our arsenal of products to use, but it perfectly fills a product gap that was needed. Awesome


Any possibility of a Group Buy Deal on Essence Plus?
 
I`m all over this Essence Plus. After the amount of coatings I did this past year it will be an excellent product for those customers.
 
awesome. cant wait to get my hands on this stuff and try it out

thanks for sharing

you`re right.. that process does feel like cheating
 
So Merlin does this stuff turn clear like the original Essence when you near the end of the buffing cycle?

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Ok , I asked and found out:

Cure Time?

within a few hours it is ok for water but 24 hours full cure.

Does it work on non-coated vehicles?

Works AWESOME on non coated!

Here is a FAQ info I found

Lets get one thing out of the way first… CarPro Essence PLUS is NOT Essence… Where Essence could go UNDER the coat, Essence PLUS can go OVER the coat.
Essence PLUS is a unique, easy to use, SiO2 coat made from a distinct blend of ceramic coat repair agents, high gloss quartz resins, and hydrophobic nanoparticles!

The concept behind Essence PLUS was an extremely glossy, semi-permanent nano-agent for repairing durable ceramic coatings, which has been abused or mistreated over the course of time.
Historically, the only option that a technician had was to polish or compound the damaged ceramic coating and then re-coat, starting from scratch.

However… over the course of development, Essence PLUS grew into something… unexpected but equally satisfying!
It is not coated…but uncoated paint that finds its way into the “cross-hairs” of Essence PLUS!

With Essence PLUS, we introduce you to the first NON-abrasive solution to repair fine swirls, when an abrasive correction is not in the cards!
While increasing the gloss, Essence PLUS simultaneously cleanses the surface, leaving a “smooth as glass” feel and amazing hydrophobic properties!

Features:

• Cleans, glosses, and protects: bare paint, PPF, chrome, and glass
• Use with D/A or by Hand
• High Gloss Jeweling Coat
• Repairs Nano Coatings
• Adds layer of SiO2 Quartz protection
• Excellent Hydrophobic Agent
• Produces Extreme Gloss
• Also formulated for Professional use on previously coated vehicles

Precautions:

• On coated surfaces – If using machine, use only with CarPro Gloss pad
• On coated surfaces - Avoid “edging” pad into a curve and keep pad flush with paint
• Keep container tightly closed after use
• Keep container out of the sun
• Test product on inconspicuous area before use
• Store in cool dry place
• Keep away from children
• Do not ingest
• Not for use as a primer

FAQ: CarPro Essence PLUS

Q. What tool do you expect Essence PLUS to be used as most?
A. We expect that its most widely used application will be as a solution to a client that wants aggressive decontamination service but is unable to afford polishing… Marring from heavy claying or synthetic clay discs causes marring but with Essence PLUS it can be easily repaired and protected in one step. To be clear this is NOT the way we would use it in all scenarios but this is a widely experience challenge and a solution for it!

Q. Is this like CarPro Essence?
A. NO, this is NOTHING like Essence. This is an ENTIRELY new product.


Q. So how is it different?

A. In just about every way!
PLUS contains zero abrasives!
PLUS is extremely hydrophobic!
PLUS is NOT a primer and Essence is THE Primer.
PLUS is made for using on TOP of a damaged coating (or as another type of service on raw paint)

Q. How are they the same?
A. They both contain a Sio2 coating inside them that has filling capabilities, but Essence PLUS levels existing damaged coatings by building up. CarPro Essence on the other levels mostly with abrasives and partially with Sio2 coat.

Q. Can I use Essence PLUS on top of Essence?
A. Yes!

Q. Can I use Reload over the top of Essence PLUS?
A. Yes!

Q. Can I use Essence PLUS underneath CQuartz like I did with Essence?
A. No, this is not a primer like Essence is and coatings will not bond on top! If used inconjunction with a coating, this goes on TOP, not bottom.

A. Can I use Essence PLUS to repair gloss and hydrophobic to a damaged coating?
Q. Yes, depending on the level of damage you certainly can. That was the primary concept for this product. In some cases over time or through abuse, a coating can become damaged. Rather then removing and replacing the coating as your only option, we designed ES PLUS to provide another option of correcting or extending its life.

A. How long does it last?
Q. The truth is we cannot yet say. We have not yet tested to full capacity and we will certainly keep you updated as continued testing from all climates comes back. Early testing suggests months of beading and up to a year of repair to faint swirls.

A. If I want to use it on a damaged coating, should I use a Microfiber pad and machine?
Q. No, The Microfiber pad is abrasive and will remove the coating! You want to use only a CarPro Gloss pad as directed OR use by hand as directed. If that is not sufficient then you would be better off switching to CarPro Essence and other methods.

I hope this helps to answer some of the questions...
 
So Merlin does this stuff turn clear like the original Essence when you near the end of the buffing cycle?

I`m not sure 100% what it is "supposed" to do, but for me I applied it similar to a sealant with a Rupes 21 via/5" BP & a Carpro Gloss pad.
I found it had a "haze" that I wiped off with a soft BOA microfiber towel. At that point I was done except for a few spots I needed to repeat.
 
I`m not sure 100% what it is "supposed" to do, but for me I applied it similar to a sealant with a Rupes 21 via/5" BP & a Carpro Gloss pad.
I found it had a "haze" that I wiped off with a soft BOA microfiber towel. At that point I was done except for a few spots I needed to repeat.
Cool thats kind of how i imagined it working too. I know the directions said to use slow speeds (1-3) and work it for a couple passes but other than that couldnt find much other info.

Got a bottle im hoping to crack open next week. Lets hope it plays well in cold temps!

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Lets hope it plays well in cold temps!

I have no idea what you`re talking about???

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Do you think while working a more severely defected section multiple times it will fill more and more.
 
For a non coated car application, does this fill then leave the car LSP ready for a sealant of my choice

OR

Does Essence PLUS have sealant properties by itself?

Thanks in advance to anyone who can advise. Great Pictures Merlin! No words.....
 
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