Thanks to those that pointed out that I mixed up Perl 1:1 with undiluted. My mistake. But I’ll own it. The intent was really for DarkSide. I will be getting another video up on the application of DarkSide in a driven car.
I'm going to stick with Perl. I apply it straight and the aggressively buff off as much as I possibly can with a cheap microfiber. It's a lot of work, but the result is perfect everytime and there is no dry time or sling. My tires look exactly like I want everytime. A slight satin sheen without being greasy in the slightest.
The real test would be between Perl. DarkSide and the other new kid on the block Jescar tire product. I was surprised that PERL 1:1 lasted longer then PERL neat. Nice testing as always MIke.
@@_andre007 yes you can use carpro perl on interior plastics and it will protect them and will restore faded plastic's. I don't use it on leather. I use it diluted 1:5
Been using PERL both neat & 1:1 and very happy with the results. Recently tried McKees Graphene product and my impression is that it is ok but doesn't seem to last any longer than PERL. Was hoping for better from Darkside, not convincing enough for me to switch to it.
Just got mine in the mail and I can’t wait to try it out. Have you noticed a difference in performance depending how long you wait to wipe it off? For example, immediate wipe off, 5 or 10 minutes, and a couple hours?
I am not sure if this one is water based. There is nothing stated on the bottle or on the product description that is on the carpro us site other than low VOC.
I ordered these one time when I placed an order on Adams. I usually save the dispenser caps from soap bottles and re-use them. adamspolishes.com/collections/sprayers-tops/products/adams-pull-top-caps-3-pack
Not a fair comparison you should of wiped darkside also when you wiped pearl and pearl 1 to 1, darkside would of won anyway second would be pearl and third would be the diluted pearl.
It won’t dry even when less is used. The CarPro rep recommended to let it sit for 5 minutes and come back with a wipe to remove any excess. But yes more is not better.
How does this compare in finish to Gyeon Tyre in your opinion. Gyeon tiny bit too shiny for my taste. Also have you got one of the brushes like the Carscope one. This this makes spreading easier without the buildup in the groves
@@MikeGDetailing Mike I appreciate this video a lot but doesn't the label mix up make the results section all about Perl neat instead of DarkSide? On the "bright side" the actual DS section on application looked pretty good, just would've been nice to see a bit more of it dried in the sunlight. I'll look forward to a follow-up anyhow :)
Exactly not rocket science therefore easier to replace it with a top which gives better distribution. The pump sucks just like the one that comes with Gyeon Q2 Tire.
Thanks to those that pointed out that I mixed up Perl 1:1 with undiluted. My mistake. But I’ll own it. The intent was really for DarkSide. I will be getting another video up on the application of DarkSide in a driven car.
I'm going to stick with Perl. I apply it straight and the aggressively buff off as much as I possibly can with a cheap microfiber. It's a lot of work, but the result is perfect everytime and there is no dry time or sling. My tires look exactly like I want everytime. A slight satin sheen without being greasy in the slightest.
Wow it was brutal watching you trying to get the thing to work lol
Yup that dang pump got me lol. It is better with just a regular top anyway.
The real test would be between Perl. DarkSide and the other new kid on the block Jescar tire product. I was surprised that PERL 1:1 lasted longer then PERL neat. Nice testing as always MIke.
Don’t feel bad about the bent tube, mine was the same. I just cut it at the kink and the pump worked like it is supposed to.
Perl 1:1 my favourite too and 1:5 on interior 👍
Is this like a sealant for the interior as well? Like plastic and leather? Or is it for restoring a look ?
@@_andre007 yes you can use carpro perl on interior plastics and it will protect them and will restore faded plastic's. I don't use it on leather. I use it diluted 1:5
Been using PERL both neat & 1:1 and very happy with the results. Recently tried McKees Graphene product and my impression is that it is ok but doesn't seem to last any longer than PERL. Was hoping for better from Darkside, not convincing enough for me to switch to it.
Had same problem with the pump. Straw ended up with a sharp bend inside blocking it so I had to cut it to fit the bottle.
Just got mine in the mail and I can’t wait to try it out. Have you noticed a difference in performance depending how long you wait to wipe it off? For example, immediate wipe off, 5 or 10 minutes, and a couple hours?
No difference. I applied it to my dads car and started on one tire. By the time k went around I wiped off where I started.
Nice demo.
Is Dark Side water based? It doesn’t specify where I can see, I’m assuming it is not.
Mike G told me it was [edit] he just said he wasn't sure. My bad. I misunderstood earlier
I am not sure if this one is water based. There is nothing stated on the bottle or on the product description that is on the carpro us site other than low VOC.
Solvent based
I’m pretty sure it’s solvent based. I’ll pass.
I know the 2 are mixed up but i think Perl 1:1 is still labelled correctly? How come it smashes both of the non-diluted products? Seems odd..
I haven’t use any of them yet. But from what I can see all about the same. ❤ so to me it sounds like it’s about longevity!
Sir, you mixed up perl neat with darkside, not the perls between them:) the oily one in the sunlight is perl neat not the darkside.
Hi Mike!
Great video.
Do you have a link to those red dispenser caps you put on the bottle?
I ordered these one time when I placed an order on Adams. I usually save the dispenser caps from soap bottles and re-use them.
adamspolishes.com/collections/sprayers-tops/products/adams-pull-top-caps-3-pack
The adventures of the broken CarPro pump… 😂😂😂
Interesting product for sure, but I don't like products I have to finish out on tires. Ruins microfibers like nothing else, even B-grade ones.
Kirkland microfiber so you wont feel so bad haha. But I get it.
Thanks Mike! Interesting how Pearl neat was less durable than 1:1.
Someone caught it that I mixed up neat with 1:1.
Not a fair comparison you should of wiped darkside also when you wiped pearl and pearl 1 to 1, darkside would of won anyway second would be pearl and third would be the diluted pearl.
hi, I think you put a little too much dark side on the sponge and that's why it didn't dry
It won’t dry even when less is used. The CarPro rep recommended to let it sit for 5 minutes and come back with a wipe to remove any excess. But yes more is not better.
Hey Guz, any idea when this will be available?
Sometime in December on CarPro US.
How does this compare in finish to Gyeon Tyre in your opinion. Gyeon tiny bit too shiny for my taste.
Also have you got one of the brushes like the Carscope one. This this makes spreading easier without the buildup in the groves
Less shine than Gyeon tire and yes I have two of those carscope brushes. I used one with Perl in the video.
What can tell us about yield?
Are you asking how many tires this can do? If you are then it can do many. A little goes a long way.
@@MikeGDetailing yes, I would like to know how many cars we can make with 500ml of DarkSide, a rough estimate....Thanks
@@marcossouza3020 hard question to answer. All I can say is many applications. I barely used anything on 4 tires.
when you labeled the tire darkside and undiluted perl got switched
Yup. Where it says "temporary use" is the Darkside.
Thanks. Does not really matter as the intent was on darkside.
@@MikeGDetailing Mike I appreciate this video a lot but doesn't the label mix up make the results section all about Perl neat instead of DarkSide? On the "bright side" the actual DS section on application looked pretty good, just would've been nice to see a bit more of it dried in the sunlight. I'll look forward to a follow-up anyhow :)
LOL. Cut off the tube just above the kink so you can use the product and contact CarPro the next day for a replacement pump. It's not rocket science.
Exactly not rocket science therefore easier to replace it with a top which gives better distribution. The pump sucks just like the one that comes with Gyeon Q2 Tire.